Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; address 503 Frunze street, Bishkek; phone +996312324830. Head of mission: Mr. Ibrahim Radi Abdulrahman…
Head of mission: Mr. Ibrahim Radi Abdulrahman Al-Radi, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Kyrgyzstan, 27 Nov 2024)
Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly attractive to visitors from Kyrgyzstan due to its rich cultural heritage and important religious sites. The country is actively investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil. With approximately 1.8 million Kyrgyz citizens traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's safety for tourists from Kyrgyzstan can be viewed through various indices and statistics. According to the Global Peace Index, Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 160 countries, which indicates a lower level of safety compared to Kyrgyzstan, ranked 75th. In terms of homicide rates, Saudi Arabia has a lower murder rate (0.8 per 100,000 people) compared to Kyrgyzstan (1.7 per 100,000 people). Female murder rates are also lower in Saudi Arabia (0.3) than in Kyrgyzstan (0.5). However, when considering organized crime, Saudi Arabia has a better score for mafia groups (3.0 compared to Kyrgyzstan's 5.5) but similar scores for crime networks (6.5). In terms of state crime and human trafficking, Kyrgyzstan scores worse (8.5) than Saudi Arabia (8.0 for state crime and 8.5 for human trafficking). Overall, while Saudi Arabia has some favorable statistics, it is generally considered less safe than Kyrgyzstan based on the Global Peace Index. Tourists should remain aware of local laws and customs, as well as any travel advisories.