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Robin Ord-Smith, MVO
British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan
British Embassy
Bishkek
- English
- Русский
The British Embassy in Bishkek maintains and develops relations between the UK and Kyrgyzstan.
Find out more on our UK and Kyrgyzstan news page
We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Kyrgyzstan. You can access UK government services while in Kyrgyzstan.
Urgent assistance
If you’re in Kyrgyzstan and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +996 (312) 303637. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British national in Kyrgyzstan, call 020 7008 1500.
Get an emergency travel document
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
Apply online for an emergency travel document
If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.
If you’re due to travel in the next 24 hours, contact us as soon as possible.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before
If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen
If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document.
Once you have contacted us, you will be advised to make an appointment to apply for an emergency travel document at the British Embassy Bishkek.
Other consular services
Notarial and documentary services
We may be able to offer notarial services, including administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit; make a certified copy of a document and witness a signature. See the full list of notarial and documentary services we provide.
Legalisation services
Bishkek provides legalisation services. Read our notarial and documentary services page for more information on legalisation.
Consular fees
We charge fees for some of our services. See the full list of consular fees in Kyrgyzstan.
Contact us
British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic
21 Erkindik Boulevard
Office 404
Bishkek
720040
Kyrgyzstan
Email ukin.kyrgyzrepublic@fco.gov.uk
Telephone +996 (312) 303637
Office hours (GMT):
Monday -Friday: 3am-7am and 8am -11:30am
Office hours (Local):
Monday - Friday: 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5:30pm
For General Enquiries - UKin.KyrgyzRepublic@fco.gov.uk
Visa enquiries - https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk/y/outside-the-uk/english
Consular enquiries - consular.bishkek@fco.gov.uk
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