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Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Christian77 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:31 am
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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I now have a third (and direct) anecdote of a British tourist being rejected for the visa after paying the fixer/bribe fee. He was given a strong...
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Last post by Christian77
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:31 am
Russian Visa at the Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia

Last post by Solotraveler « Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:20 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Rapp Scallion » Tue May 12, 2015 12:49 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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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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18.06.2025, I hopefully went to the embassy with all my documents and new photos after reading the first 1-2 pages of this thread. Yes, they still...
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Last post by Solotraveler
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:20 am
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Last post by digitalboy215 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:10 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

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Last post by digitalboy215
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:10 am
Wagah Border (Lahore - Amritsar) PAK - IND

Last post by Tom Japhy « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:59 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Tonyoakey » Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:13 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi I'm new here, found some great info looking through the forum! A friend and I are about to set off from Malaysia in a car hoping to get back to...

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Has anyone found or heard any news regarding the border reopening?

Im also considering flying my motorbike and myself out of Pakistan and into...
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Last post by Tom Japhy
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:59 am
Sarp border at Turkey/Georgia: reports & updates

Last post by semf « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:58 am
Posted in Others
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by Atthehandlebars » Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:20 am » in Others
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Quick update for anyone looking to cross at Sarp between Turkey and Georgia - border is closed as of 26/10/2016 for foreigners until further notice....

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Crossed from Turkey into Georgia.

Spanish citizen, Spanish plates.

We didn’t pay for any toll roads in Turkey (well, just one while escaping...
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Last post by semf
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:58 am
Pamir Highway 24th till 30th June

Last post by Tom Japhy « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:53 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jamesM » Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:38 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi,

We are a couple from Denmark and the UK looking for travel buddies to do the pamir highway from the 24th June until 30th June. We are flexible...

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This may be relevant to you and there is not much info regarding this i could find on the internet:

The President of Tajikistan is coming to the...

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Last post by Tom Japhy
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:53 am
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by semf « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:34 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by ivars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...

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Hey there!

We crossed this border a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share some tips. We slept in the car the night before near the border. highly...
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Last post by semf
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:34 am
Dushanbe-Osh (4th July - 12th July), Lets share a car!

Last post by Fred from France « Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Abelvanbeest » Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:16 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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We are 2 friends from the Netherlands in our mid twenties. We already rented a car, but we are looking for people to join us! Just because its fun...

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Hello!
I'm Frederic from France, quite an old guy (64) travelling in Asia for a few months.
Just to be sure: are you planning to go from Dushanbe to...

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Last post by Fred from France
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 am
iran-pakistan border closed

Last post by mazeno « Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:09 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by mazeno » Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:34 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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pakistan has closed borders with iran for an indefinite period
/aljazeera/

Pakistan has shut all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an...

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you never know
the news are contradictory and uncertain

Iranian official says all border crossings remain open: Report
All land border crossings...

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Last post by mazeno
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:09 am
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by julien_trek « Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:01 am
Posted in China
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by samsung » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:08 pm » in China
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Did a quick road trip Bishkek-Kashgar-Osh with flight back to Bishkek rhis month.

Local Bishkek driver dropped me in Naryn Sunday 15th of Sept....

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Thank you very mucb for the reports ! But we still have a last doubt with this question :

Did you travel without a visa (i.e., obtained a visa on...
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Last post by julien_trek
Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:01 am
Embassy report: Russian visa in Bishkek

Last post by Dusty23 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:12 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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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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We tried to make an appointment through the online tool. But it is not possible. So we guess they do not issue visa for foreigners anymore.
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Last post by Dusty23
Wed Jun 18, 2025 3:12 am
Transport between Kochkor and Osh

Last post by Lizzi13 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:13 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by POWAMYPOW » Sun May 13, 2018 4:35 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hey all!

Has anyone got any experience travelling from Kochkor directly to Osh? Can't find any info online and thinking perhaps I'll have to go via...

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I would also be interested to know if anyone has travelled from Osh to Song Kul recently?

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Last post by Lizzi13
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:13 pm
Moderators?

Last post by steven « Tue Jun 17, 2025 5:54 pm
Posted in General
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by MichelG » Mon Aug 12, 2024 4:19 pm » in General
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Where are the moderators when you need them?

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I have reactivated the spam plugin. It also catches a lot of non-spam and it doesn't catch all spam so I turn it off once the episodes are over.
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Last post by steven
Tue Jun 17, 2025 5:54 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by chump_chop « Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:46 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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So no permit or pre-registration needed for exiting Tajikistan entering Kyrgyz via Kyzyl Art border? seems to confirm no permit. But would be good to...
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Last post by chump_chop
Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:46 pm
Crossing borders during Mongol Rallye - Iranian last name with Swiss passport – any issues along the route?

Last post by nasdas « Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by nasdas » Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hi guys,

My friends and I planned a route that goes through the central asian countries in this order:
Bulgaria -> Turkey -> Georgia -> Russia...

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Last post by nasdas
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by Arcano9 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:17 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 49
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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Hello all,

OK, I have a quote - one day tour leaving from Semey and returning to Semey on the 15 or 16 with Nomadic Tours. Here is what it covers:...
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Last post by Arcano9
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:17 am
Mongolia travel sharing August

Last post by Melissapringle « Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:45 am
Posted in Other destinations
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by ruby13 » Wed May 07, 2025 4:56 am » in Other destinations

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Looking for 1/2 travel buddies to join an organised tour around the 8th of August! We are two mid-twenties Aussies (two women) looking to join forces...

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Hey did you find two people. We are a couple keen to join if you have the spots? Both kiwis. Keen for some more info please 🙂

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Last post by Melissapringle
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:45 am
Osh -Dushanbe Start 20th June (fixed) 5 days

Last post by Jandrzeusz « Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Jandrzeusz » Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hey!

Maybe someone would like to join?
I have this offer to do a trip from Osh to Dushanbe on 20th.

Osh -Dushanbe Transfer with an English...

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Last post by Jandrzeusz
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am
Warning about paying for preferred seat on plane

Last post by Christian77 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am
Posted in Other transport

by Christian77 » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am » in Other transport

You can pay extra for that window seat on the side that will give you a mountain view… But things are as they were in 2011 in Kyrgyzstan: someone got...

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Last post by Christian77
Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am
Gyms in Almaty or Astana

Last post by Elaine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by bamur » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:11 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Hello,

I would like any recommendations for gyms in Almaty or Astana. I prefer to go running outside, but can just go to the gym if that is a...

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@Eric I tried to find the group in facebook but I can't, I'm going to be in Astana later this week and I'm looking for a crossfit location. Thanks

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Last post by Elaine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
Sleep in Kyzylkoum and tour in Nurata mountains from Samarkand

Last post by Registurbine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures

by Registurbine » Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm » in Outdoor adventures

Hello ! I will be in Uzbekistan until july. I would like to do a tour from Samarkand to Bukhara, around nurata and Aydar lake to see Holy sprint...

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Last post by Registurbine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm
Komichora Pass from Penjakent to Padrud

Last post by Pauline12 « Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:10 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Pauline12 » Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:08 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello everyone,

First I really want to thank you for this blog and the comments that really helped us to prepare this trek in Tadjikistan.

We are...

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Hello there,
We did not meet any wild animals, such as snakes or aggressive dogs. You should not worry about it we only met cows, horses and donkeys....

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Last post by Pauline12
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:10 pm
Dushanbe - Osh 26th June to 3rd July - 2 to 4 seats

Last post by Matthland73 « Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Matthland73 » Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,

We are a French couple (both 29) looking to do th Pamir Highway in 8 days. We have a driver + car option at 325$ pp (excl food and...

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Last post by Matthland73
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm
Current situation Iran

Last post by mazeno « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:33 pm
Posted in Iran
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by Jefta » Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:56 pm » in Iran
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Me and my wife are planning to travel to Iran from Tajikistan in around 2 weeks. Now the current situation in Iran has changed and we heard from...

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pakistan has closed borders with iran for an indefinite period
/aljazeera/
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Last post by mazeno
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:33 pm
Pamir highway Dushanbe to Osh(24th July-30th), Looking for travel buddies!

Last post by DSH « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:07 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by DSH » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:06 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello,

I'm Das, 33W from South Korea. I'd like to do the Dushanbe to Osh trip in July(starting from 24th or 25th) for 7 days!

I’m planning to stay...

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Hello, everyone. I am the writer of the post.
My whatsapp number is +821037609356
If anyone has interest, please send me messages via whatsapp. It...

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Last post by DSH
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:07 pm

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