{"threatLevel": "Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with updates to health information.&#8239;</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in the Kyrgyz Republic. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.</p>\n<p>Reconsider Travel to the border region with Tajikistan due to the potential for&#8239;v<b>iolent border clashes</b>.</p>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Kyrgyzstan.html\">country information page</a> for additional information on travel to the Kyrgyz Republic.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-kyrgyz-republic-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-kyrgyz-republic-travel-advisory.html#ExternalPopup\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kyrgyzstan/Detail\">Crime and Safety Report</a> for the Kyrgyz Republic.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list\">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Border Region with Tajikistan &#8211; Level 3: Reconsider Travel</b></p>\n<p>Reconsider travel to the border region with Tajikistan due to intermittent border clashes in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. Travelers are at heightened risk of injury or death when visiting or transiting that region.&#8239; Armed violence may occur with little or no warning.&#8239;</p>", "pubDate": "Fri, 23 Jun 2023", "country": "Kyrgyzstan"}