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Kazakhstan visa for Saudis: visa-free for 30 days and QazETA

Big Almaty Lake among the mountains, the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes and the coloured Charyn Canyon: Kazakhstan is visa-free for Saudi passport holders. We find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.

Travel to Kazakhstan without a visa, and we'll arrange your tripSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we'll find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.
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Do you need a visa?
No, for up to 30 days for Saudi passport holders
QazETA
An electronic permit through its app or official website, expected to become mandatory for air arrivals from 1 November 2026
When to apply
At least 72 hours before travel
Validity
180 days, multiple entry
Flights
A weekly direct flight from Jeddah to Almaty with SCAT Airlines (about 6 hours), with more in some seasons; from Riyadh via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul

What you need on entry

  • A Saudi passport valid for your whole stay
  • An approved QazETA (for trips from November 2026)
  • A return ticket and hotel booking, which may be requested on entry

Your trip with us, step by step

  1. Tell us your cities, dates and number of travellers
  2. We find you flight options and the lowest available hotel rates
  3. You apply for the QazETA at least 72 hours before travel
  4. You travel on your passport and enter without a visa

Important tips

  • Apply for the QazETA before you travel even if you fly before November: it's valid for 180 days and spares you any delay.
  • December to February is ski season at Shymbulak near Almaty, and May to September is the season for lakes and mountains.
  • Give Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai lakes a full day, as they are hours from Almaty.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudis need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No. Saudi passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days.

What is the QazETA and when does it become mandatory?

An electronic entry permit applied for 72 hours before travel, expected to become mandatory for air arrivals from 1 November 2026, and valid for 180 days.

Are there direct flights to Kazakhstan?

Yes, a weekly flight from Jeddah to Almaty with SCAT Airlines in about 6 hours.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; entry requirements are set by the official authorities and may change, so check them before you travel.