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Afghan visa in Tashkent.

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:39 am
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by zebra3568 » Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:53 am

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*I'm traveler holding Taiwanese passport.
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I got the Afghanistan Tourist visa in Tashkent,Uzbekistan.Amazingly,now they re-issue the...

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To get back to Afghanistan, I got my Transit visa from the Afghanistan Embassy in Tashkent for a Transit Visa just for 3 days...

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:39 am
Embassy report: Afghan visa in Tehran, Iran

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:35 am
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by katrinsiff » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:15 am

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Just an update on getting an Afghani tourist visa in the embassy in Tehran: The embassy is open approx 8 am - 3 pm (but slightly earlier some days)...

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October 2023 - From

I got my visa from the Afghanistan Embassy in Tehran and for my car I got my Roadpass permission from Mashhad Consulate in...

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:35 am
Embassy reports: Afghanistan visa in Termez

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:17 am
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by YosephG » Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:43 am
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Hello,

Does anyone know if I can get an Afghan visa in Termez? I saw on the Caravanistan Afghanistan page that someone was told at the embassy in...

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recently (few days ago) my friend easily received Afghanistan visa in Termiz consulate (Russian passport).

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I also...
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Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:17 am
Embassy reports: Afghanistan Visa in Khorog

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:02 am
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by panicneil » Wed May 25, 2016 3:19 pm
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Hello,

First time here -- thank you for the amazing resource and info. I'll be self-driving the Pamir Highway for about 2 weeks in July. Depending...

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My Wakhi guide Ibrahim told me that yesterday the border crossing at Ishkashim just reopened.

He also said that...
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Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:02 am
Embassy report: Afghan visa in Islamabad

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:01 am
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by JnKln » Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:34 am

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Hi Folks,
has anybody recent information about getting an afghan tourist visa in Islamabad?
I found this thread from 2014 which says it is quite...

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May 2023

Applied in Islamabad. Took about one week and costs 80$. No guide and permit. Just had the Visa.

June 2023

I apply...

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Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:01 am
Embassy report: Afghan visa in Dushanbe

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:55 am
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by JnKln » Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:12 am

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June 2018
German Passport
80USD/7 days or 130USD/3 days

I went to apply for an afghan tourist visa in Dushanbe with a private Invitation from a...

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Not first-hand report but might serve as a warning for other travellers: a Chinese girl I encountered in...

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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:55 am
Afghan Visa in Bishkek

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:50 am
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by barefoot-backpacker » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:51 am
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Just a note to confirm that getting an Afghan visa in Bishkek is both easy and quick(I got mine today).

If you turn up early enough (I'd say before...

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Crossposting from - Aug 14, 2023

Hi all,
Just left the Afghan Embassy in Bishkek. Nice guy, fluent English. He is happy to issue me a same day, one...
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Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:50 am
How to apply for China visa with intent to backpack

Last post by maxdipper « Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:27 pm

by maxdipper » Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:27 pm

Good day,

I plan to enter China in roughly two or three weeks. I am currently in Japan and will leave for South Korea in about a week. From there I...

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Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:27 pm
Embassy Report: Chinese Visa in Seoul

Last post by RiderKad « Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:22 am
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by FreedomBneathOurFeet » Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:39 am

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Visa Application in Chinese Visa Center, Namsan Square, Seoul
Appointment : Fill in online application, then you get access to the appointments,...

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Hey Sneakydave - would be great to understand how you went about getting your Chinese visa in Seoul. Did you have fixed dates/ accommodation for your...

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Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:22 am
Chinese visa in Hanoi (Vietnam)

Last post by larabe « Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:32 am
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by Claire » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:48 pm
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Just a few informations from our experience.
For non-residents, the Hanoi embassy gives 1 month validity/1 month duration of stay.
Needed : 1...

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Hi, in case helpful - tourist can apply for a Chinese visa in Hanoi. Just got mine approved for a single entry, 90 days
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Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:32 am
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by Mariiine « Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:27 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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26.03.2024 - Fresh news from the OVIR of Dushanbe : Registration & Permit

We are 2 EU citizens.
We went to the OVIR office this morning with a...
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Last post by Mariiine
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:27 pm
Visa transit Tbilissi problem VASP??

Last post by okolas « Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:33 am

by okolas » Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:33 am

Hello

We want to cross Russia from Georgia to Kazakstan with our camper
We want to take a transit visa in Tbilissi

Our camper is not VASP

I hear...

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Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:33 am
Report: Mongolia VISA extension in Ulan Bator

Last post by JJR « Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:17 am
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by cyclingthe6 » Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:02 am

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British passport holder - arrived by land from China, 30 day visa free. Visited immigration near airport. Got extension on the spot ('express...

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German passport holder -- went to the immigration office in UB around 8.30 am on a Wednesday. Only one other person was there.

Quickly got helped by...

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Last post by JJR
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:17 am
Q&A: Abkhazia visa & entry clearance letter

Last post by Anarr01 « Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:44 pm
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by Crazydre » Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:20 pm
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Just received an Abkhaz entry clearance letter, only 3 working days (rather than 7) after sending the application, even though I've never visited the...

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Abxaziyaya xarici pasportla daxil ola bilərsiniz?
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Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:44 pm
Embassy report: Iran Visa in Erzurum

Last post by novagroove « Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:56 am
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by flo » Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:33 am
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Once you have the MFA code it's pretty straight forward! The consulate is on Emniyet sk. in central Erzurum. From the city center walk down...

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Got my visa yesterday. Ordered it via key2persia (30€) before.

Caution: address changed. It's no more in the center (Muratpaşa, Emniyet Sk. No:49)...
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Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:56 am
Embassy reports: Chinese visa in Phnom Penh

Last post by robinmetral « Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:26 pm
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by steven » Tue May 07, 2019 6:39 am

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Please post your questions and reports on the Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh below.

We summarize all info in the China visa article .

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Did anyone here successfully apply for a Chinese visa in Phnom Penh recently? Looking for options to get one in SEA and besides a report for...

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Last post by robinmetral
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:26 pm
Embassy report: Iranian visa in Istanbul

Last post by Math « Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:38 am
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by Kasia&Victor » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:04 pm
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We applied for the reference to the number via Caravanistan contact form on 20/11/2015 (Polish and Spanish passports). We got a reply from the agency...

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February 2024 - 2 French people
Our experience :
- We applied on internet with the help of an agency (Irun2Iran - 15€/person)
They collected the...
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Last post by Math
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:38 am
Exemptions from Russian Visa Permit Requirement

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:10 am
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by cuthbertdavies » Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:31 am

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Hello,

We are currently in Kyrgyzstan, and we were recently denied at the Osh Russian consulate because we require a residential permit here. I...

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I haven't looked at the UB post here but I do remember that people had the same issue there. In any case, it's going to be the same list so if your...

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:10 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by globetraveler « Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 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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Hi guys. No activity here for a long time. I have a couple of questions.
1. Went to India this February, a tourist visit for 12 days. Plan to visit...
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Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 pm
Azerbaijan land or sea crossing permit Q&A

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:06 am
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by steven » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:25 am
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Azerbaijan has kept its land and sea borders closed for entry since the pandemic. You can fly into Azerbaijan without restrictions, and exit via land...

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Hi, by emailing the mfa of Azerbaijan, they replied

The land border are closed. You need to have permission from the Cabinet of Ministers of the...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:06 am
Visa on arrival in Iran: Reports and Q&A

Last post by ELTomate « Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:23 pm
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by n4flu94 » Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:53 am
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My friend from Vietnam just flew to IKA a few days ago, expecting to get a quick-easy VOA and enjoy her trip in Iran together with her boyfriend....

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Hi, I just want to report that it is no longer possible to get a visa on arrival in Iran. Despite all the information available online saying...
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Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:23 pm
Iranian Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia Report

Last post by sketchymarco « Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:06 pm
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by Myers3000 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:34 am
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Due to being rejected for an Iranian Visa earlier, (see this thread) I had to collect my visa from the Iranian Embassy in Armenia, the last stop...

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Picked up my visa today, applied through 1st Quest.
Very easy. Can confirm everything that Karthoo wrote, the process & the price (at least for EU...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:06 pm
China Visa - Entering (via Kazakhstan) and leaving overland

Last post by MichelG « Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:49 pm
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by Stanbridge2 » Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:33 pm

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Hi

I hope I am not repeating a topic elsewhere but I am looking at doing the London to Singapore overland challenge crossing into China from...

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Hi i'm going to do the same around the same time, but i go onward until Lombok.
As a i'm Dutch i'm allowed to travel 2 weeks in China without visa.
I...

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Last post by MichelG
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:49 pm
Multi-entry visa for Uzbekistan - April 2024

Last post by wardy « Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:40 am
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by wardy » Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:26 pm

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Apologies in asdvance - I can't find this question answered satisfactorily anywhere.

I'm an Australian passport holder travelling to Uzbekistan for...

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Gotcha. Thanks for that.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:40 am
Report: Tehran, Chinese VIsa

Last post by 2wheelsforever « Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:12 am
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by walthi » Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:15 am
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Applied (11.06.15) in Tehran for a 90 days China visa with 90 days to enter china.

Letter of support from your embassy
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Form V.2013...

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Just to update this forum I went to the embassy twice in Jan 2024 to try and get a Chinese tourist visa and was turned away both times. They said...
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Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:12 am

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