Caravanistan

TL;DR Most of this is just confirmation of previous posts. However two points to note is that it is not possible to obtain multiple entrance visas (for tourists), and also that three staff incorrectly confirmed that the embassy would be open on the Iranian public holiday (Eid-e-Ghorban/Feast of Sacr...

Off topic, but seems like the best place.

Met a South Ossetian whilst in Abkhazia and he confirmed that it's still not possible to enter from Georgia and that it's unlikely to change.

Cheers for the response Steven. Checked out the attack you mentioned. Yes, very fortunate. In contact with one of the tour operators on the security situation in Afghanistan now. Yes, Wokhan is going to have to be next time or never unfortunately. Flying into Islamabad will depend on timing for the ...

Hi all, I'm currently in the Caucasus and will most likely be entering Iran from Kurdi Iraq in the next few weeks. Was hoping to enter from Armenia but it won't be possible if I can't get a multiple entry Iranian visa in Yerevan. So here's the plan so far. :D into Iraqi Kurdistan from Turkey. Zakho ...

Further: Georgian police checkpoint before Abkhazia bridge friendly, only 15 minutes wait, normal questions. Abkhazia checkpoint: Must have print out of Entry Permit There is no visa on arrival Hand over with passport and wait outside until called, 2-4 hours. Others having to wait outside may be pro...

Applied for the Entry Permit via new online application.

Received confirmation immediately and the Permit arrived seven calendar days later.

Looks like it's been overhauled and is operational.