Only those who are 18 years old and above can buy a wine or beer in the Kyrgyz Republic. Alcohol can be found in most shops. There are no restrictions on the time of sale.

You can take handicraft items as a souvenir of the nomads and the Kyrgyz Republic. It can be scarves made of silk and felt, handbags and hairpins for women, ak-kalpak (national men's headdress), purses for men. Leather paintings, household items and attributes of nomads are in demand. And, of course, be sure to try and treat your friends and acquaintances with organic products that the Kyrgyz Republic is famous for. This is honey, and fragrant alpine tea, nuts and dried fruits, aromatic spices. Kurut, herbal liqueurs and apple chips are traditionally loved by all tourists.

It is allowed to bring the amount equivalent to 10,000 US dollars into the country without paying customs and excise duties.

The unified time throughout the Kyrgyz Republic corresponds to UTC+6. The country does not change its clocks for daylight saving time. Therefore, pay attention to time difference in winter and summer.