Embassy of New Zealand in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Address: Bishkek
Head of mission: Ms. Sarah Walsh, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Embassy of New Zealand in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; address Bishkek. Head of mission: Ms. Sarah Walsh.
Head of mission: Ms. Sarah Walsh, Ambassador (as of 2023)
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some travelers from Kyrgyzstan. With 1.8 million Kyrgyzstanis traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among this group in visiting New Zealand, despite fluctuations in overall foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Kyrgyzstan, which ranks 75th. While the murder rate in New Zealand is slightly higher at 2.6 per 100,000 people compared to Kyrgyzstan's 1.7, New Zealand has lower indices for organized crime, indicating a more secure environment overall. For example, New Zealand scores better in areas like state crime (1.5 vs. 8.5) and crime networks (3.5 vs. 6.5). Overall, tourists from Kyrgyzstan can feel relatively safe visiting New Zealand.