Embassy of France in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; address 32 Orozbekova street apt. 2, Bishkek; phone +996312979714. Head of mission: Mr. Nicolas Faye.
Head of mission: Mr. Nicolas Faye, Ambassador (as of 2024)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. It offers vibrant and diverse experiences that appeal to many travelers. Among the 1.8 million Kyrgyzstani citizens who travel abroad each year, a portion may find France to be an appealing destination.
France presents a mixed safety profile for tourists from Kyrgyzstan. According to safety rankings, France is 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In the Global Peace Index, France ranks 84th out of 160 countries, while Kyrgyzstan is ranked higher at 75th. In terms of murder rates, Kyrgyzstan has a higher rate of 1.7 per 100,000 people compared to France's 1.1. However, the female murder rate is slightly higher in France (0.7) than in Kyrgyzstan (0.5). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that both countries face organized crime challenges, with Kyrgyzstan generally scoring worse on various indices, such as state crime (8.5 for Kyrgyzstan vs. 3.0 for France) and human trafficking (6.5 for Kyrgyzstan vs. 6.0 for France). Overall, while France has certain safety concerns, it is generally considered safe for tourists, but visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard precautions.