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Embassy reports: pls check if topic already exists!

Last post by steven « Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 am

by steven » Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 am

Hi,

and thanks for considering putting up an embassy report! We could not stay up to date without!

Have a look first though if there is already a...

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Last post by steven
Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 am
Read first if you have a visa question!

Last post by steven « Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm

by steven » Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm

Visas are confusing, we know. That's one of the reasons we set up this site, so people could avoid trawling forums and ask the same questions over...

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Last post by steven
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Business visa for Georgia

Last post by Jeans « Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:15 am

by Jeans » Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:15 am

Hello, I am Jeannette from Canada / Passport.
I am presently in Turkey, would like to apply for business visa for Georgia. I understand I don't need...

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Last post by Jeans
Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:15 am
Russia and Belarus sign visa recognition agreement

Last post by Milad « Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:54 pm

by Milad » Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:54 pm

Hi all,

although we are more or less unable to make use of this right now, this may ease overland travel Europe -> Russia in the future a lot:...

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Last post by Milad
Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:54 pm
Student Visa for Kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:50 am
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by JhelRabaula » Thu May 28, 2020 4:05 pm

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Hello!
I couldn't seem to find any information about this topic so I want to ask this question.

My boyfriend is a Turkmen national studying here in...

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No, he does not have to wait until the last day of his visa to leave Kazakhstan. He can leave whenever he wants.

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Last post by steven
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:50 am
Chinese visa application on the road

Last post by MigratoryBikes « Wed May 13, 2020 2:37 pm
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by MigratoryBikes » Wed May 13, 2020 12:45 am

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Hi everyone !

With my girlfriend we are planning our next adventure (when it will be possible). We are french travellers who plan to travel by bike...

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Oh yes I forgot the fingerprint... We are forced to do it in France?
Great idea to do it for a useless visa before starting to have fingerprints on...

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Last post by MigratoryBikes
Wed May 13, 2020 2:37 pm
Georgia border crossing from Azerbaijan border with E-visa

Last post by dxdiag « Mon May 04, 2020 10:53 am
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by Afdhal » Fri May 18, 2018 10:45 am

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Hi..
Currently I am in Baku, Azerbaijan and have a plan to visit Georgia by bus/train. I’m Indonesian and not a permanent residence of Azerbaijan, so...

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Not having a Georgian STICKER visa no longer seems to be a problem.

Previously, on Chinese travel forums, I've seen posts regarding being denied...

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Last post by dxdiag
Mon May 04, 2020 10:53 am
South Ossetia visa

Last post by getslate « Sat May 02, 2020 2:38 am
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by mnfiveb » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:03 pm
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Good morning!

Firstly, sorry for my mistakes, my Englsih is pretty bad :D

So, I'm Ukrainian passport holder and I want to get a South Ossetia...

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Hi, it depends on # of people going. I can give you Dima's contact info if you'd like to get more details, private message me.
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Last post by getslate
Sat May 02, 2020 2:38 am
Embassy report: Turkmen transit visa in London

Last post by isma_t « Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:31 pm
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by Zhivko » Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:19 am
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Hi all,

I am going to apply for a TM transit visa in London in a few weeks time. Already was on the phone with them twice and didn't sound very...

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In case anyone is interested for future reference :
I never received a response and eventually I gave up. I suppose at that time the gravity of the...
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Last post by isma_t
Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:31 pm
Uzbekistan: visa runs on visa-free

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:30 am
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by jwong » Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:48 pm

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Data point: I entered Uzbekistan twice and had no issues. First time was from Khujand to Tahskent and then I hopped over to Mazar-i-Sharif from...

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Are you in the country now? Uzbekistan has given free visa extensions for everyone until June 1st because of coronavirus.

If you are not in UZ now,...

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Last post by steven
Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:30 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Kellyhust « Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:09 pm
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by steven » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:49 am
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Please leave all your questions and reports about the Pakistan E-visa below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

Reports on the...

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My situation is also urgent, dying friend (not corona related) and this was a trip i planed before the whole lock down. I just want to know what to...
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Last post by Kellyhust
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:09 pm
Shenzhen Chinese visa extension reports

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:52 pm
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by steven » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:51 pm

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Please post your Chinese visa extension reports for Shenzhen below.

We collect all info at

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Via mail:

1. L-Visa extension
Guangdong Province
Shenzhen PSB (normal work hours Mon - Fri, lunch break)

Special Covid-19 period procedure: you...

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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:52 pm
Embassy reports: China visa from Tbilisi

Last post by Eval Miko « Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:58 am
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by Gavin Lewis » Mon May 16, 2016 9:36 am
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Things have obviously changed radically since the previous post saying foreign nationals were unable to get a visa for China in Tbilisi. I've just...

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Today, 11th of March I was in China embassy in Tbilisi and was told that no visa applications are being taken at the moment, even from locals,...
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Last post by Eval Miko
Wed Mar 11, 2020 9:58 am
Afghanistan visa in Termez?

Last post by steven « Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:45 am
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by YosephG » Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:43 am
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Hello,

Does anyone know if I can get an Afghan visa in Termez? I saw on the Caravanistan Afghanistan page that someone was told at the embassy in...

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I am english, 29, I tried to obtain Afghan visa at both Tashkent and so i rode to Termez. I was denied.

When did you go? The border has been closed...
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Last post by steven
Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:45 am
Overstaying Pakistan visa

Last post by bacca4 « Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:10 am
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by SPR11 » Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:10 pm

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And you can also leave on the day your visa expires. You can even leave the day after your visa expires. You can overstay your visa for two weeks...

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Hello,

Did anyone left the country by air after overstayng?

I think I am going to do that, and any report would be apreciate :)

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Last post by bacca4
Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:10 am
Embassy reports: Turkmenistan visa from Dubai

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:31 am
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by steven » Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:30 am

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Please leave your reports and questions about the Turkmen embassy in Dubai below.

We gather all info in the Turkmenistan visa guide .

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Got this via e-mail:

In november 2019 a consulate for Turkmenistan opened in Dubai, so travelers do not need to go to the embassy in AD anymore. You...

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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:31 am
Russian tourist visa in Tbilisi, Georgia

Last post by bedali « Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:33 am
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by tabf2010 » Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:47 pm
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There is already information in this forum about Russian transit visas obtained in Tbilisi but nothing yet about tourist visas. Russian tourist visas...

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How fast can i get a tourist visa and how fast can I get a business visa in Tbilisi?
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Last post by bedali
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:33 am
Russian business visa, work details

Last post by kevgeo17 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:02 pm
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by kevgeo17 » Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:57 am

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Hi there, to whoever reads this. I've just registered and this is my first post. I know there are lots of posts about Russian visas on this forum and...

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Thanks for your reply Milad.

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Last post by kevgeo17
Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:02 pm
Iran visa extension after validity period

Last post by ana38 « Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:22 am

by ana38 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:22 am

Hello :D

I've been looking on the forum but I couldn't find the proper answer so here I am.
I have a 30 days visa for Iran, valid 90 days. If I...

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Last post by ana38
Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:22 am
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by CollectingStones « Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:56 pm
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by jiri » Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:26 pm
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I can confirm that it's possible to get a Russian tourist visa in Almaty (Aug 2015), AT and DE passports, non-residents. It was not possible to get...

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Transit Visa (2 Belgians):

Procedure, costs and opening hours are still as described in earlier posts. BUT we could pay the 30 000 Tenge with our...
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Last post by CollectingStones
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:56 pm
Turkmenistan Visa Online?

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:20 am
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by samgrace » Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:32 am

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Hi all,

Has anyone ever been able to successfully apply, pay for and receive a Turkmenistan transit visa online without having to visit an embassy...

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I updated the visa guide with a bit more info and clarity:

Here are a few reports:

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:20 am
Afghan visa from Europe

Last post by jacoblab1 « Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:51 pm
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by Pisti095 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:36 pm

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Hello the community! I plan to visit Afghanistan this year, probably Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat at least. I've a searched a lot about visas...

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You'll likely only be able to get a visa in Europe if you've got an invitation letter from a tour operator in Afghanistan.

However, it's unlikely...

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Last post by jacoblab1
Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:51 pm
Valid Pakistan Visa in Old Passport Still Valid?

Last post by ahafs1 « Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:08 pm
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by ahafs1 » Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:09 pm

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Hi guys,

Not sure if anyone has experienced similar. Basically, I have a multiple entry visa to Pakistan which is in my old UK passport. As I have...

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Thought I'd update this post with the response of the Pakistani consulate here in Dubai as I went to see them earlier today to ask. Was told that...

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Last post by ahafs1
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:08 pm
Report: Russian Tourist Visa in Ulaanbaatar

Last post by Lovetheworld « Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:40 am
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by Zevla » Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:04 pm
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August 2017: Tourist visa in Ulaanbaatar possible (even easy) for Czech passport holders; 5 days turnaround.
Contrarily to what the embassy website...

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Can someone confirm if it really isn't possible anymore for people from nations that aren't of the long-term registration list (in my case the...
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Last post by Lovetheworld
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:40 am
Turkmenistan Transit Visa in Tehran

Last post by bovermaat « Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:36 pm
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by Travelphernalia » Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:35 am
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Hello,

My partner (Ireland) and I (Mexico) tried to apply for a Turkmenistan transit visa in Tehran. We arrived at 11:45 (luckily it was still...

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Hello Esther

Please put the pdf form on this site or send it to me: [email protected]
We will be in Teheran on 15-03. Our visa in Brussels...
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Last post by bovermaat
Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:36 pm

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