Caravanistan

Does anyone have updated pricing info? Seems like transport to and from Artuch is quite costly now compared to previous years.

I submitted e-visa application April 26, heard back on April 28 asking for additional materials (passport scan instead of photo, hotel bookings, air ticket), received approval on May 17. No luck with phone numbers. Seems processing can take quite long.

Good luck everyone!

I applied for transit e-visa on May 11, was asked to provide air ticket showing transit through a Kyrgyz airport on May 13. Received visa approval on May 19. Had to use a debit card for payment as my credit cards did not go through. They were quite responsive on my questions via whatsup. For example...

Applied e-visa for transit since we only need 4 days in the country and didn’t want to sign up for an overpriced tour just for the sake of the letter of invitation. Got a response next day saying: -send a ticket indicating the Kyrgyz airport as a transit zone. Anybody have experience getting transit...

Hi Steven, the link for the letter of invitation seems to be broken. Can you share the correct link? Thanks!

steven wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:36 am

Please read and post reports and questions on the Kyrgyz e-visa system below.

We can provide you with a letter of invitation for Kyrgyzstan if you need one.

I’m having same trouble. Any idea how to get around and complete the application? Thanks! I am working on getting an evisa but has trouble with payment. I am using a US-issued credit card and at the last step of payment on kbb.kg, it keeps saying "3d secure authentication error" (In russian) and it ...

Hi all, where can I get a letter of invitation for Kyrgyzstan? Thanks!

Thank you for the detailed info about Tajikistan!

I’m skipping Sarazm and downloading organic maps.

What’s the best option for transport? How do I find a car and driver who can follow through with this itinerary?

Thank you both for your responses! Makes me feel much more at ease about this arrival now

Hi everyone, I’m taking my parents on this trip. Looking for your advice on feasibility and any suggestions for adjustments. Questions: 1. When is the silk and spice festival this year? Is it worth changing itinerary dates for to be in Bukhara during those dates? 2. How rough is the road to cap Artu...