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Transit visa for Uzbekistan

Last post by Mozithe6 « Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:10 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Fleur » Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:51 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi team,

On the embassy website it is stated that a LOI is required for Uzbekistan transit visa, however on your website it says the LOI is not...

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Hi Carvanistan,
three questions:
1- my wife is Pakistani national and I have booked a flight to Istanbul ( have the visa for turkey) through uzbek...
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Last post by Mozithe6
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:10 pm
Getting Iraq Visa at Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan border?

Last post by Erikkkk « Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:44 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by byhike » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:46 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking to spend this winter cycling around Iraq, Iran and Oman however am having difficulties finding information whether it is...

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Why wouldn't an e-visa be available? Looks like it could be easily obtained through: Looks legit, but did not create an account yet... I will do...
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Last post by Erikkkk
Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:44 am
Tourists are able to drive in China right now

Last post by wadee « Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:40 am
Posted in China
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by Larryuan » Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:27 am » in China
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Hi, guys, :D :D
Just share my experience to drive in China.
I found the government in China processed a new policy to allow tourists to get a...

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thanks for sharing,
do i understand it right that this is for rental cars only right ?
if i come with my own car, getting the temporary driver's...
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Last post by wadee
Tue Feb 18, 2025 11:40 am
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by plumerai « Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:32 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am » in Kazakhstan
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Hi, I am planning to go in July and looking for other people to share costs. The tour is being organized by Stantours. Care to join? Lets go!

If...
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Last post by plumerai
Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:32 am
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)

Last post by patricktherat « Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:09 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by bigbeka » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:23 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi there all,

I'm Uzbekistan citizen planning a trip to Ukraine from Tashekent.

Does anyone have info on the Tajen border (extreme west of...

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Ho, I'm crossing te border in May, by train. I Hope.....

Would be great if you could update us when you do!
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Last post by patricktherat
Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:09 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Kalpazan « Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:54 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by emmeff » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am » in Tajikistan
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...

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Your eVisa with granted GBAO permit is valid for 60 days within the specified 90 days period. The GBAO permit in this case is really just a stamp on...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:54 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by swisstraveler « Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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I traveld today (17.02.2025) from China to Almaty. I took the night train from Urumqi to Yining/Giulia/Illi (different names for the same city). The...
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Last post by swisstraveler
Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm
Bavra-Ninotsminda border (GEO - AM): Crossing reports

Last post by marianopiccetto « Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:25 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Napsju » Mon May 19, 2014 9:55 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello :)

I noticed there are border crossings defined on this page in blue: Not researched and updated However, for two of them I have reports to be...

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Hello everybody, I just travelled through this border crossing, so I wanted to share the experience!

I took a minibus (Marshrutka) from Akhaltsikhe...
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Last post by marianopiccetto
Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:25 pm
Caravanistan improvements: suggestions?

Last post by Erikkkk « Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:18 am
Posted in General
Replies: 30
by steven » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:06 pm » in General
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Hello all,

I am looking for feedback: if you have a moment, please let me know about what you would change about Caravanistan.

What do you find...

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Thanks for this great forum Steven.

I noticed i did not get an e-mail for a DM, could be that I changed the default, but don't think so?

If not, I...
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Last post by Erikkkk
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:18 am
Hojayli - Konye-Urgench border crossing (UZ - TM)

Last post by jaychien « Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:40 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by camgaut » Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:53 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Can anyone confirm borders in Turkmenistan are closed on weekends? Thanks a lot in advance!

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Hi,

I just chatted with Owadan folks and they mentioned that entering from Nukus is closed and you can only exit Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan at the...
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Last post by jaychien
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:40 am
Nukus / Aral Seas 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2025

Last post by Jasmin_NZ « Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:36 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by Jasmin_NZ » Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:36 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

I'll be in Nukus at this time, keen to go on a trip to the Aral Sea, anyone around at the same time and like to share costs?

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Last post by Jasmin_NZ
Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:36 am
Answering your questions about Türkiye (Turkey)

Last post by Yoyo « Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:53 pm
Posted in Others

by Yoyo » Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:53 pm » in Others

Hi all. I'm a travel lover from Türkiye and I've noticed there is a shortage of Turks in the forum.

I live in İzmir, the city on the very west.

I...

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Last post by Yoyo
Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:53 pm
My Türkiye > Middle Asia > East Asia Trip

Last post by Yoyo « Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:49 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Yoyo » Sat Feb 15, 2025 3:58 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hey fellow travelers,

I'm a 23 year old programmer from Türkiye. I've had a 1 month Japan trip and a 2 week Serbia trip.

I'm currently planning an...

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Thank you. I know routers won't work. Hmm, this means I'll just have to stay there 2 weeks tops then.

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Last post by Yoyo
Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:49 pm
Trouble at the border when travelling with jewellery?

Last post by Erikkkk « Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:27 pm
Posted in General
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by max. » Sat Feb 15, 2025 2:44 pm » in General

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I will be travelling through central asia in the next few months (Caucasus, Iran, Stans, China). I want to propose to my girlfriend at the end of...

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I guess it won't be a problem, lots of people have jewellery right? But it can get lost/stolen in those months, better to not take it with you. Maybe...

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Last post by Erikkkk
Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:27 pm
Satellite Phone?

Last post by charlottegholt « Sun Feb 16, 2025 11:50 am
Posted in General
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by usernaming_cass » Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:50 am » in General

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Hi everyone,
I am travelling to several countries in Central Asia + Mongolia and want to carry a satellite phone.

Does anyone know if there are...

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Hey! I literally logged on to ask the exact same question! I’m also going to Turkmenistan where I think it is illegal to possess one so I am thinking...

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Last post by charlottegholt
Sun Feb 16, 2025 11:50 am
flight options with a stop-over lay-over in ALA or NQZ or even TAS?

Last post by minion « Sun Feb 16, 2025 11:43 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by manulike » Thu Feb 06, 2025 3:05 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hi.
Hoping to pick your brains about my flight options.
Putting it in Kazakhstan thread, as I want to get to Almaty - but happy to fly into Astana /...

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want good price but so many self imposed restrictions. how is that open minded? and comparing with aviation trend from 30+ yrs ago?!

the countries...

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Last post by minion
Sun Feb 16, 2025 11:43 am
Transit visa kazakhstan?

Last post by bwv812 « Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:36 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by rania.sh » Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:58 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello, I want to travel from Tashkent to Bishkek by bus. The problem is that all buses seem to go through Kazakhstan. My tunisian husband needs a...

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He will need a visa.

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Last post by bwv812
Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:36 am
Itinerary and some other questions

Last post by Christian77 « Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:02 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Lexe » Sat Feb 15, 2025 5:28 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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We are going to Kyrgizstan for 3 weeks starting mid-July. We love nature and hiking, culture, getting to know the country and its culture and people...

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Google Jyrgalan. There is a website that answers all your questions on that location (get all your info now in case it goes offline due to the...

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Last post by Christian77
Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:02 pm
Denied Entry into Georgia from Armenia

Last post by Milad « Sat Feb 15, 2025 9:46 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by mintyfressh » Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I wanted to report that I (Canadian/Romanian citizen) was travelling with my Iranian friend (travelling with only an Iranian passport) from...

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They probably have some kind of database. One guy I know (European, white) went Georgia -> Abkhazia -> Russia and when he showed up with a fresh...
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Last post by Milad
Sat Feb 15, 2025 9:46 pm
[From Khiva to Door to Hell] Any tour company recommend?

Last post by garyloam « Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:21 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan

by garyloam » Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:21 pm » in Turkmenistan

Understand that it seems going with tour is a must recently.
Basically I consider the your price

Do you have any recommendation of tour? 2 days is...

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Last post by garyloam
Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:21 pm
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by Yoyo « Sat Feb 15, 2025 3:48 pm
Posted in Other transport
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by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am » in Other transport
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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Spent some time reading through this thread. I will give it a more proper read soon.

This is my current route that will take me about 2 years to...
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Last post by Yoyo
Sat Feb 15, 2025 3:48 pm
Seven Lakes in Tajikistan from Samarkand 19 April 2025

Last post by Cadvaith « Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:23 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by Cadvaith » Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:23 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Hi all

I'll be in Samarkand on 19th April and want to visit the Seven Lakes. I only have time for a day trip and so I'm considering this tour:...

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Last post by Cadvaith
Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:23 pm
Bus tashkent bishkek need kazakh visa?

Last post by rania.sh « Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:17 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by rania.sh » Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:17 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hello,
I want to travel from Tashkent to Bishkek by bus. The problem is that all buses seem to go through Kazakhstan. My husband needs a visa for...

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Last post by rania.sh
Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:17 pm
anyone want to Aral Sea tour mid-March 2025?

Last post by carina28 « Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:41 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by carina28 » Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:57 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hi everyone - I'm a solo traveler (female, 30s) who'll be making my way through Uzbekistan in March 2025. I'm planning to do a two-day, one night...

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@TimT I'm interested, but unfortunately I won't be in the country until March 15. If for some reason you get held up and need to do the trek later,...

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Last post by carina28
Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:41 pm
Iraqi Kurdistan - Iran (Bashmax/Marivan) crossing

Last post by Bellatrix « Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:14 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by tatterdemalion » Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:59 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Exiting Iraq: simple, ensure you enter the smaller exit building and within ten minutes you'll be stamped out.

Entering Iran: security checked...

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I crossed the border Iran to Iraqi Kurdistan mid Feb 2025 on Australian passport. I crossed on a Friday at around 3pm.

Like others the taxi dropped...

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Last post by Bellatrix
Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:14 pm

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