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Uzbekistan embassy in Baku and two-days gap in passport

Last post by becycling « Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:19 am
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by becycling » Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:28 am

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What happened in Baku at the Uzbekistan embassy?.. That genius of the uzbek consul (or just an employer), already famous with other travelers, just...

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Should be noted that 1 week processing is without LOI (right?). With LOI should be same-day procedure.

We didn't have any LOI, right!

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Last post by becycling
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:19 am
2015 Embassy reports on the Stans, China and Iran

Last post by funkyboots « Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:23 pm
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by earthlooping » Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:38 pm

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Hi!

I want to share some recent embassy reports. I'm travelling on a Spanish passport and I’m right now in Kyrgyzstan after having been in the last...

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Thanks for the details, earthlooping. I managed to eventually get hold of the hon consul... My previous emails to him had gone awol, but the dfa in...

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Last post by funkyboots
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:23 pm
Tajik visa in Dubai - quick & easy!

Last post by funkyboots « Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:13 pm
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by funkyboots » Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:55 am

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I had called the Tajik embassy in Dubai in advance and they had said 3 working days to process & they keep the passport. However I showed up at 11am...

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Just to clarify, as my post was misleading... they didn't say the GBAO could not be issued in other embassies, they said they could not issue it and...

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Last post by funkyboots
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:13 pm
Turkmen embassy in Kyrgystan?

Last post by steven « Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:18 pm
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by GEC » Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:33 pm

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Hi everyone,

I am planning to cycle from Kyrgystan(Bishkek) into Iran. I am concerned that applying for a Turkmen transit visa in Tashkent takes too...

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It exists. All reports are at and summaries at

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Last post by steven
Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:18 pm
Tajikistan Visa Extension in Dushanbe

Last post by pigafetta « Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:40 am
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by GoBalaGo » Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:15 am

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Whole process took a week. You show up with a couple passport photos and copies of your Tajik visa and main passport page, fill out a form (you must...

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I entered Tajikistan from Kyrgyzstan with 5 days left of my visa, which is in itself asking for headaches, but things had gone that way. The bottom...

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Last post by pigafetta
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:40 am
Embassy closures during Nowruz?

Last post by steven « Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:39 am
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by funkyboots » Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:02 am

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I have just hit another logistical issue with my plan to get my Chinese visa in Tehran... i will be in Iran in February and hoping to get a visa...

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It affects all embassies Central Asian embassies. I don't know exact start and finish dates, though.

Chinese might work though, since they don't...

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Last post by steven
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:39 am
Turkmenistan embassy in Tehran... correct address?

Last post by steven « Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:35 am
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by ustrasse » Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:20 pm

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Hello,

We're currently in Tehran hoping to apply for our Turkmenistan visas tomorrow morning during their narrow 9-11am window. We can't verify the...

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Thank you for infos and keep in touch, I will need to feature your project on the blog when you finish.

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Last post by steven
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:35 am
Iranian visa in Brunei

Last post by funkyboots « Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:13 pm
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by funkyboots » Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:46 am

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This is unlikely to be verry useful info... I am possibly the only Irish passport holder, temporarily resident in Brunei to get an Iramian visa in...

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Indeed! ;) I plan to make up for it on holiday in Munich in a couple of weeks, though!

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Last post by funkyboots
Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:13 pm
Turkmenistan transit visa - apply Ankara, collect Baku

Last post by steven « Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:19 am
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by Vanessa » Sun Nov 09, 2014 2:38 pm

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Hello,
We are on our way from England to India (currently in Albania). I am planning the visas for the spring that I plan to get in Ankara. Reading...

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No, sadly, it is the date on your application, not the date of collection. Getting it right means guessing, stressing and being lucky.

The only...

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Last post by steven
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:19 am
South Africans And LOI's to Stans

Last post by jill « Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:52 pm
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by jill » Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:34 pm

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Can South Africans obtains LOI's and visas for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan? Many thanks

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Travcour let me know, South Africans DO NOT need a LOI for Kyrgyzstan.
very very good news:)

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Last post by jill
Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:52 pm
Iran visa for UK passport holder

Last post by Myers3000 « Thu Oct 16, 2014 5:43 am
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by samandsheenacycle » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:54 am
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Hi, sorry this is likely a very common question, but I really can't seem to find any up to date relevant information and I'm sure lots of people have...

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We used Moj - [email protected].

He organized everything for us. Very honest, very reliable guy. Also knows his stuff.

If he's busy, ask him...
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Last post by Myers3000
Thu Oct 16, 2014 5:43 am
Double-entry Tajikistan visa-on-arrival in Khujand airport

Last post by steven « Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:45 am
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by guilimacarv » Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:58 pm

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Hi!

Does anybody know if it is possible to get a double-entry visa at the Khujand airport? Apparently single entry visas are not an issue, but I...

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Wow, amazing! Thank you for the story.

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Last post by steven
Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:45 am
Iran visa Dushanbe increased cost (?) /embassy report

Last post by man_without_eye « Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:01 pm
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by judefoon » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:28 am

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Went to apply for our Iranian visa at the embassy in Dushanbe today.
Here is how it went.
Needed LOI (from Parasia, Bishkek $20)
2 photos with hair...

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Iranian embassies do really weird things. You can never expect in advance how much are you going to pay for consular services.

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Last post by man_without_eye
Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:01 pm
Uzbekistan Visa in Dushanbe

Last post by judefoon « Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:56 pm
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by GoBalaGo » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:59 pm

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Bring one passport picture, one copy of your passport, one copy of your tajikistan visa, one filled out application form. No LOI needed (at least for...

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Got 2 Uzbek visa's today in 40 mins with LOI (Australian passports). Able to change our dates of entry from what was stated on the visa and LOI by...

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Last post by judefoon
Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:56 pm
Azerbaijani Multiple Transit Visa

Last post by steven « Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:44 am
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by guilimacarv » Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:20 am

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Hi All,

On the Azerbaijani visa page there is a mention of a Multiple transit visa for Azerbaijan, but googling I couldn't find more information...

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To be honest, I don't know Guilherme. You will need to contact a real Azeri specialist, either a tour operator or the embassy.

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Last post by steven
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:44 am
Iranianvisa.com - anyone else have problems

Last post by Myers3000 « Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:08 pm
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by steven » Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:47 am
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Got an angry message on Facebook by someone who has been waiting for 2 months for their LOI from Iranianvisa.com.

Anyone else has had problems with...

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Wanted to share our experience.

We originally applied by IranianVisa. However, the next day we learned that UK, Canada, and USA citizens are no...
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Last post by Myers3000
Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:08 pm
Tajikistan Visa On Arrival at Dushanbe airport,LOI needed ?

Last post by steven « Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:08 am
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by laurent_rio » Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:24 am

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Dear all,

Can somebody confirm latest information wheter LOI needed for tourist VOA in Dushanbe airport ? My country is included in 80 country that...

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Copy-pasting from the site: It is possible to get a Tajikistan visa on arrival at Dushanbe airport and Khujand airport for citizens of certain...

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Last post by steven
Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:08 am
Kazakhstan Embassy report: visa in Ulan Bator

Last post by melroberts24 « Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:29 am
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by BattlePanda » Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:39 am

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The KZ embassy is open Mon Tue, Thu and Fri. You can submit paperwork from 10-12 and collection is between 16-18. Two NZ travellers plus our own...

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Got our Kazakhstan visas today (Thurs) after completing all application paperwork and submitting Tuesday. Closed Wednesdays. Information supplied...

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Last post by melroberts24
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:29 am
Tajikistan consulate in Istanbul has moved

Last post by steven « Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:34 am
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by julesmimi » Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:41 pm

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Hi, fantastic site, loads of useful info to help us negotiate the visa minefield!

The Tajik consulate has recently moved to the following address:...

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Thx!

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Last post by steven
Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:34 am
[Report] Kazakh Tourist Visa in Tashkent (UZ)

Last post by nollers « Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:31 am
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by nollers » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:02 am

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Hi all,

Just came back from embassy this morning.

Opening time : 9h30 to 12h30, monday to friday, closed on wednesday!

At 9AM there were 50-60...

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Sorry forget to mention, I didn't need a LOI but if you are NOT from theses countries, you will need one.

Citizens of the following 47 countries...

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Last post by nollers
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:31 am
Visas for Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan - Iran on the road

Last post by stahlmann « Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:26 pm
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by stahlmann » Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:49 am
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I'm currently in Bishkek waiting for Uzbekistan visa (will post report once I got it).

Any recommendations where to apply for Turkmenistan...

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Hello, I am in Bishkek at the moment, willing to get an iranian visa. I read in the comments above that if I get the LOI here from Parsia Travel they...
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Last post by stahlmann
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:26 pm
Kyrgyzstan Embassy in Urumqi update

Last post by home2home « Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:16 am

by home2home » Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:16 am

This is just to confirm that the info in the embassy report in the visa section is still valid as of July 2014, except I only paid 675RMB for 1 day...

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Last post by home2home
Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:16 am
China Visa Extension in Hami (Kumul) Report

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:26 pm
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by home2home » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:00 am

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Just extended my Chinese visa in Hami. Had a one month double entry (both entries used up). Applied for 30 days extension in the morning, picked it...

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Thanks!!

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Last post by steven
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:26 pm
China visa extension report: Dunhuang

Last post by steven « Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:00 am
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by judefoon » Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:23 am

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Hi guys,
We are two cyclists heading to Central Asia through China. When we were looking to apply for our second visa extension (had a one month L...

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Hello,
Update on 21 October 2014 as regards Gansu province
Dunhuang (Gansu) I think is still one of the best place where to renew the visa due to...

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Last post by steven
Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:00 am
Beyneu - Urgench - Samarkand trains

Last post by steven « Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:06 pm
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by six2 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:07 am

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I've looked through the forums and read the train page, but I'm still a little unclear on this --

Is it possible to travel by train from Aktau via...

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Yes, see for details

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Last post by steven
Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:06 pm

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