The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens of Kyrgyzstan to leave the countries of the Middle East due to the current situation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, considering the ongoing instability of the military-political situation in the Middle East, strongly recommends its citizens to leave this region and refrain from traveling until the situation stabilizes.

According to the agency, as of today, the best route for evacuation from the conflict zone passes through Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

The ministry also provided information about several flights available for departure:

Flynas: Riyadh – Almaty / Tashkent – Bishkek / Osh, three flights a week.
Uzbekistan Airways: Jeddah – Tashkent, regular flights.
Air Astana: Jeddah / Riyadh – Almaty / Astana.
Turkish Airlines / Pegasus / Ajet: Riyadh / Jeddah / Dammam – Istanbul.
Azerbaijan Airlines: Riyadh / Jeddah – Baku.
Flydubai: Dubai – Bishkek, two flights a week.
Jazeera Airways: Dammam and Al-Qaisumah – various destinations.
Qatar Airways: operates flights to various destinations with interruptions.

To enter the territory of Saudi Arabia, citizens of Kyrgyzstan need to obtain a tourist or other visa in advance. A visa can be obtained online at https://ksavisa.sa or upon arrival at the border. The cost of the visa varies depending on its type.

For example, a tourist eVisa costs about 300–400 Saudi riyals (approximately 80–110 US dollars) and includes basic medical insurance. This type of visa is valid for up to one year with multiple entries allowed, and the duration of stay is up to 90 days.

In the event of missile or drone attacks, airspace may be closed, leading to a temporary suspension of flights until the situation improves. The ministry strongly urges citizens to observe safety measures and follow the instructions of local authorities.

If there are any questions, citizens can contact the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the diplomatic representations:

Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic: +996999312002
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kuwait: +96550887691
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Qatar: +97450667001
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Saudi Arabia: +966583769945
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the UAE: +971522255269
Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Dubai: +971522918840
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Iran: +982122830354; +989352505229

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