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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

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Anybody know the border crossing hours for Penjikent? UZ -> TJ
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View first unread post Panjakent drivers (7 Lakes, Artuch, Dushanbe)

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by Christian77 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:58 am » in Places » Tajikistan

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Super short version: in most of Tajikistan the local people will help you to get the local price, or close to it, for a seat in a car. But in...

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Google maps shows distances. The guesthouse is as far from the lake as it is on the map. And no, there is no predictable public transportation this...

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View first unread post Big Almaty Lake in Winter

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by Rheza » Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:28 pm » in Places » Kazakhstan

Hi guys,

Is it possible to drive up to the lake in the winter time (early of January 2020)? I rent a Toyota Prado 4x4. How is the road condition...

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View first unread post 5 year tourist Visa for USA citizens

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by campbellclan929 » Mon Dec 09, 2019 2:21 am » in Places » Kyrgyzstan

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Hello all,

I am considering applying for a 5 year tourist visa for my entire family as we plan to spend significant time in Kyrgyzstan over the next...

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For context, this is from the Embassy:

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View first unread post Cycling in Xinjiang

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by edoardo » Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:50 am » in Places » China

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Just made it by bike to urumqui from bulgan takeshikent border (Mongolia). As it was written in many topics, police situation is just creazy i have...

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Hello,

My girlfriend and I have recently crossed Xin'jiang by bicycle. We entered at Khorgas on the 18th of October and left at Xingxingxia on the...
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View first unread post Car Insurance in Armenia

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by bulker » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:56 am » in Transport » Cars and motorbikes

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Hello,

I am planning to travel Armenia by motorcycle. As I read, traffic insurance is mandatory for all vehicles in Armenia. Where will I get this...

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Hi,
I tried to buy it on but I have to upload the "Foreign registration certificate / Customs declaration". Do you know if it possible to...

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View first unread post Uzbekistan evisa window of entry

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by James.on.a.bike » Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:46 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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In the application for the Uzbekistan e-visa there is a 90 day validity period, within which you must select up to 30 days for your entry and exit....

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I'll make a note in the article that those extra dates are not important.

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View first unread post Iranian visa extension in Tehran Attachment(s)

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by judefoon » Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:40 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi
Just some more info about Visa extension in Iran. This is for Tehran. We successfully extended out Airport Visa (which was 16 days) by a further...

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Good experience in Tehran. We were a bit scared because travelers told us to extend the visa in yazd or other places.
Went last wednesday, with 10...
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View first unread post Embassy report: Russian visa in Bishkek Attachment(s)

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by Lina » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:22 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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As I have lost a lot of time for getting a Russian visa in Bishkek, I wanted to share this information with you.

How to get a Kyrgyz and a Russian...

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I entered Kyrgyztan visa free. So I was only allowed to stay there for 60 days. At the Russian embassy I was asked for a long term registration/90+...
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View first unread post Report: Tehran, Chinese VIsa Attachment(s)

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by walthi » Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:15 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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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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Hey everybody!

I intend to apply for a Chinese visa in Tehran next year and have two very special questions:

1. I have dual citizenship and after...
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