International Tourism & Sports: Kyrgyzstan is moving ahead with plans for a 70-hectare International Equestrian Complex, including a 30,000-seat racetrack, stables for 3,000 horses, a 500+ room hotel, and facilities for training, veterinary care, and pedigree horse auctions—aimed at boosting equestrian culture and tourism. Tourism Standards: The country is tightening ski tourism professionalism with unified requirements for ski instructors, covering safety, tourist work, ski technique, and qualification levels. Access & Safety on the Ground: Kok-Zhaiyk pasture is now closed to cars and motorized vehicles after tourists damaged green meadows; access is on foot, with limited vehicle use for tenants, visitors, and people with disabilities. Rules for Visitors: New regulations restrict civilian pyrotechnics sales to specialized stores only and set “quiet hours” for fireworks. Cross-Border Travel: A Kyrgyzstan–Switzerland road transport agreement was signed to enable passenger and cargo movement and support tourism and business links. Work Abroad (Travel-adjacent): Kyrgyzstan updated the list of private agencies licensed to send citizens to work abroad (Germany, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, Latvia), and reminded people to use only official, licensed channels. Migration Tech Update: From Sept. 1, Kyrgyz citizens in Moscow/Moscow Oblast who fall under specific categories (students 18+, family members, and stays over 90 days for tourism/other non-work purposes) will need the Amina app for migration registration. Regional Tourism Numbers: Uzbekistan reported 7.749 million foreign tourists in Jan–July 2026, with Kyrgyzstan as the top source (2.177 million).