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Embassy reports: pls check if topic already exists!

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:51 am
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by steven » Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 am

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Hi,

and thanks for considering putting up an embassy report! We could not stay up to date without!

Have a look first though if there is already a...

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That would be great, but as a non-programmer, I have tried in the past to make a open-source version of the border crossing map, but failed. It never...

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:51 am
Read first if you have a visa question!

Last post by steven « Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm

by steven » Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm

Visas are confusing, we know. That's one of the reasons we set up this site, so people could avoid trawling forums and ask the same questions over...

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Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Visas for travelling overland to Nepal (Iran-Pakistan-India)

Last post by Holda « Sat May 11, 2024 2:37 am
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by mirrorworld » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:41 am

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Hey Overlanders,

I'm planning to go all the way from Europe till Himalaya Mountains, by train, bus and hitchhiking.
Right now i'm in the visa...

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I applied for the indian visa through Visatronix in Karachi (they were very friendly and helpfull). I left my passport there and continue cycling...

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Last post by Holda
Sat May 11, 2024 2:37 am
Afghan visa exemption if afghan parents?

Last post by steven « Thu May 09, 2024 5:31 am
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by setno96 » Wed May 08, 2024 9:17 pm

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Hello, I was born in France and my parents in Afghanistan. I want to go to Afghanistan but without my parents. Can I go to Afghanistan without VISA...

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No

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Last post by steven
Thu May 09, 2024 5:31 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by phil.on.wheels « Wed May 08, 2024 4:11 pm
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by steven » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:49 am
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Please leave all your questions and reports about the Pakistan E-visa below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

Reports on the...

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Just granted a tourist evisa for cycling the KKH independently, entering from China in August.

I applied 2nd May. I added booking confirmation for...
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Last post by phil.on.wheels
Wed May 08, 2024 4:11 pm
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by tr8lina « Wed May 08, 2024 3:10 pm
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by Thomas_cl » Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:05 am
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This is information for those planning to stay longer then 30 days in tajikistan with a 45 day visa.

Apparently there is a law concerning this...

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Hello! Do you know if there is an OVIR office in Murghab where we can register after entering visa-free from Kyrgyzstan ? Thank you

According to...
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Wed May 08, 2024 3:10 pm
Embassy report: Tajik visa in Bishkek

Last post by worldtraveller88 « Mon May 06, 2024 5:03 pm
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by GoBalaGo » Wed May 28, 2014 3:48 pm
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Just got our Tajikistan visas and GBAO permits at the embassy in Bishkek. Easy as pie (or monte). Brought our passports, photocopies, one picture and...

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Went to the Bishkek Embassy Today. Had to wait 30 mins outside the gates until the guy sauntered out. He says a multi-entry is impossible for...
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Mon May 06, 2024 5:03 pm
Tajikistan visa in Almaty

Last post by worldtraveller88 « Mon May 06, 2024 5:02 pm
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by cyclingthe6 » Thu May 14, 2015 5:57 am
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UK passport. 45 day single entry visa and 45 day GBOA permit. Turnaround 2 days. Very easy process but cost 110 US altogether - more than previous...

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Went to the Bishkek Embassy Today. Had to wait 30 mins outside the gates until the guy sauntered out. He says a multi-entry is impossible for...
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Last post by worldtraveller88
Mon May 06, 2024 5:02 pm
Pakistan visa on arrival Q&A

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:55 am
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by laurent_rio » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:23 am
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beside evisa, they also announce list of countries that can get visa on arrival !! Seems Pakistan try to follow India steps in ease the Visa

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One comment on the Visa on arrival:
The second time I applied for a Pak visa, I made the silly mistake to choose a Tourist Visa from the dropdown...
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Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:55 am
Russian Visa at the Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia

Last post by Adrien1 « Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:47 am
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by Rapp Scallion » Tue May 12, 2015 12:49 pm
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First off, great forum.

I'd like to tell you about my experience trying to get the Russian visa at the consulate in Yerevan, Armenia since I...

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We just got our transit visa:

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED :
- visa application form with 6 days asked
- 1 ID photo
- 1 passeport copy
- 1 medical insurance...
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Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:47 am
Embassy report: Russian transit visa in Tiblisi

Last post by Adrien1 « Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:56 pm
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by rienesl » Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:23 pm
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August 2013:
You have to go to the Swiss Embassy, which has a Russian Federation Interests Section. There are two ways of getting in there:
1) Come...

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Hell everybody,

Some people in Tbilisi just reported that the visa center is now closed for two weeks because of holidays.

Be carreful!
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Last post by Adrien1
Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:56 pm
Georgia border crossing from Azerbaijan border with E-visa

Last post by pankajbatra « Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:57 am
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by Afdhal » Fri May 18, 2018 10:45 am

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Hi..
Currently I am in Baku, Azerbaijan and have a plan to visit Georgia by bus/train. I’m Indonesian and not a permanent residence of Azerbaijan, so...

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Has anyone used a USA or Australia e-Visa (not a sticker) to enter Georgia via the Red Bridge border?

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Last post by pankajbatra
Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:57 am
Tajikistan visa LOI

Last post by fuad « Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:56 pm
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by JoshuaLim » Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:55 am

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Hi everyone,

I am from the UK and applied for a Tajikistan E-visa, they are asking for a letter of invitation from a tour guide but I plan to...

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I did not, it worked without.

Sounds good:) so you uploaded
1. Air ticket booking
2. Hotel booking reservation
3. Travel Itinerary
4. Passport...

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Last post by fuad
Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:56 pm
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by Bn1700 « Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:21 pm
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by jiri » Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:26 pm
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I can confirm that it's possible to get a Russian tourist visa in Almaty (Aug 2015), AT and DE passports, non-residents. It was not possible to get...

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Could you share what documents did you give to apply for this visa? I saw that we need proof of entering and exiting the country but since I'm...
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:21 pm
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Almaty

Last post by jtbn « Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:02 pm
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by bretonsuisse » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:27 am
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now we're in Osh in Kyrgyzstan and we Would like to know if somebody be able recently to get a Chinese visa in Bishkek or Almaty and by which way....

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I'm afraid I have another consistent data point for anyone keeping an eye on this thread. My hopes were that, with the increase in Chinese openness...
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:02 pm
E visa Kyrgyzstan returned twice for itinerary plan

Last post by Karko « Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:15 pm

by Karko » Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:15 pm

Hello my visa was returned twice
I already attached my itinerary
With details of hotels in bishkek ans osh and acitivities except yurts and...

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Last post by Karko
Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:15 pm
No ESTA for Uzbekistan?

Last post by luca1073 « Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:36 pm

by luca1073 » Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:36 pm

Hi, just to double check if there is a need for a kind of ESTA (travel authorization) to enter Uzbekistan. My wife has already an E visa for herself....

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Last post by luca1073
Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:36 pm
Kazakhstan new visa free rule 2015

Last post by ariadnam « Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:49 pm
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by steven » Thu May 21, 2015 3:13 am
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On May 20th, President Nazarbayev announced visa free entry to Kazakhstan for 30 days for all OECD nations + UAE, Malaysia and Singapore. Please read...

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Hello!

My 30 visa-free days in Kazakhstan are soon coming to an end, I'm planning on doing the new visa run, just wanted to confirm that what is...
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Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:49 pm
Embassy report: Chinese Visa in Yerevan

Last post by offthemainroad « Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:17 pm
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by Larzachstan » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:32 am
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Hi,

Does anyone know if it's possible to apply for a China visa in Yerevan? If so, is it easy to get your visa over there?

Cheers,
Lars

(Dutch...

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Visa Success @ Yerevan! Belgian Passport holders // 11th April 2024

We applied on 11/04/2024 in Yerevan. We arrived at 8h00 at the embassy...
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Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:17 pm
Embassy report: Kazakh visa in Tbilisi

Last post by Indianaglobe « Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:07 am
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by Paul Max » Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:06 am

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Belgian/American dual citizen here:

Stopped into the Kazakh consulate this morning to confirm that Americans can still enter visa-free for 15 days...

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Dear fellow travellers,

Quick updates for the non-westerners who need a visa to cross Kazakstan : it IS possible to get a transit Visa at the...

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Last post by Indianaglobe
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:07 am
Uzbekistan e-visa Q&A

Last post by rar879 « Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:19 pm
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Please read and post reports and questions on the Uzbekistan e-visa system below.

We summarize all info in the Uzbekistan visa page .

We can...

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Hi all!

I am currently in the grueling process of not having yet received the eVisa after about 5 days with payment confirmation. One of the most...
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Last post by rar879
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:19 pm
Apply for a 60-day visa in Mongolia

Last post by Suba-Round-The-World « Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:47 am
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by marcofreeman » Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:01 am

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Hello, I am German and currently want to apply for a 60-day visa in Mongolia. Has anyone done it and can guide me?

I want to ask before doing...

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Hey, you don't need a visa before. You can get 30 days visa free. Then you can go to the Immigration Office in Ulan Bator or in Olgii and extend your...

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Last post by Suba-Round-The-World
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:47 am
Embassy report: Russian visa in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

Last post by Adrien1 « Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 am

by Adrien1 » Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 am

Hey there,

We are currently on the road in Iraqi Kurdistan and tried to get our Russian Transit visa there for Georgia > Kazakhstan.

- 2 French...

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Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:00 am
Embassy Report : Russian Visa in Uralsk

Last post by ELTomate « Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:56 am
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by nomadichappiness » Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:20 pm
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Hi,
I create this Topic after having successfully applied for and obtained a transit visa through Russia, in Uralsk / Oral .

The Uralsk consulate...

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Milad and El tomate, it s the embassy it-self who say that for Georgia it will be longer and it was true.

One our friend make his visa in Uralsk...
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Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:56 am
chinese visa with Turkish stamps

Last post by Circe « Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:00 pm
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by Circe » Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:58 am

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My boyfriend (Romanian citizen) and I (Italian citizen) have Turkish stamps on our passports because of a two-week holiday we took two years ago....

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My general impression (based on very little data) is that they want more tourists. The list of visa-free countries keeps being extended. Even the...

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Last post by Circe
Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:00 pm

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