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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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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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Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Report: Tehran, Chinese VIsa

Last post by AlbertoBoero « Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:15 pm
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Attachment(s) by walthi » Thu Jun 18, 2015 4:15 am

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Applied (11.06.15) in Tehran for a 90 days China visa with 90 days to enter china.

Letter of support from your embassy
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Form V.2013...

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Hi there,

Thanks for all advices given, quite usefull. I would like to enter in China by train, coming from Ulan Bator. Is there any feedback about...
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Last post by AlbertoBoero View the latest post
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:15 pm
China Visa Extension - Jiayuguan

Last post by nielba « Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:13 pm
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by hkwoody » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:15 am

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We just extended our L visas in Jiayuguan. It was very straightforward, quick, and easy.
We went to the PSB on Tuesday afternoon just after they...

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thx a lot, nice to know.. the only thing is waiting until the almost end of your visa, if u get rejected you have to hurry and exit the country.....

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Last post by nielba View the latest post
Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:13 pm
Pakistan e-visa and VOA Q&A

Last post by nazam « Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:40 pm
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Attachment(s) 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 and visa on arrival below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

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Hi guys.

I applied for a family E-VISA on 12th June 2019 and have received a reply today (19th June 2019).
I'm a UK citizen along with my wife and 2...
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Last post by nazam View the latest post
Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:40 pm
Onward tickets needed?

Last post by Kiwi « Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:04 pm

by Kiwi » Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:04 pm

Hello there,
Hope you're all doing great!

I have a not exactly via question (sorry if I posted in the wrong place, I thought this one might be the...

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Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:04 pm
Tajikistan eVisa not arriving - stuck in Uzbekistan

Last post by royhorner8 « Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:37 pm
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by Baschdl » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:08 am

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First: Sorry if I posted in the wrong thread, please don't delete the post. I have read all the faq on caravanistan.

Hi,

I'm from Germany and...

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I’ll vouch for using the kmuhamadulloev email address. We had applied on 16th June early morning, waiting 3 days, and then within a couple of hours...

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Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:37 pm
China visa in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Last post by ESpela « Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:27 pm
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by mikey8590 » Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:52 pm

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We stopped by the Dushanbe China Embassy this morning. It is currently closed for visas until September 17th. We were told that Americans CAN get a...

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Hello.

Since we could not find any newer information on getting a Chinese visa in Dushanbe, we decided to go and check it out ourselves while we...

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Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:27 pm
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by tomroshiva « Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:32 am
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by steven » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:59 am

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Uzbekistan is about to implement a new registration system. We have no details yet. We will update the site as we learn more.

**** Uzbek...

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We crossed today through Penjikent and were asked for the registration slips but there was no problem when we said we didn't have any as we sleep in...
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Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:32 am
Embassy Report: Mongolian visa in Moscow

Last post by Biscotte Adventures « Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:50 am
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by Biscotte Adventures » Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:33 am

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June 2019, French Passport

Seemed very confrontational and overtly complex. Appears were treated as per the consulate website as "Mongolian...

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UPDATE 2
We became worried about not taking the BANK LETTER, thinking that maybe, in the rush, they forgot to ask.

And this missing document might...

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Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:50 am
Kazakh transit visa

Last post by mayhew123 « Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:01 am
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by philiphdf » Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:59 pm

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Hello,

I will be travelling from Bishkek to Tashkent next week. I would like to take the train instead of going through Andijon. This means going...

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thank you Steven! On my application, for purpose of trip, would I write "transit" or can I mention "touring". just wondering if I...
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Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:01 am
Turkmenistan Transit Visa in Tehran

Last post by sfymoises « Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:30 pm
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Attachment(s) 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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Chinese passport, got 5 days transit visa.

Applied 2 of June in Tehran, 9th of June called them and got answer, 13th of June picked it up in...
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:30 pm
Extension Iranian visa in Hamedan / Hamadan

Last post by pedrocvicente « Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:41 am
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by redjo27 » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:24 pm

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In March I extended my Iranian visa that I got in Batumi for one month. The building of the Polis Gozarnameh is near the centre ( ). The Melli Bank...

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hello!
we just succefuly extended our visas in hamedan. The location being the one shared by @navarro. The whole thing took around 1h30. we had to...

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Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:41 am
Clarification on VOA for Mongolia

Last post by sandy « Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:31 am

by sandy » Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:31 am

Hello,
I'm a Portuguese citizen and as per visa info on this site portuguese, and a few other nationalities, "do not need a local sponsor or...

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Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:31 am
Tajik visa in Tashkent

Last post by Kwongeroo « Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:35 am
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by hadas shapira » Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:06 am

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‎Hello! We are 3 Isrealies and we were told in the embassy of Tajikistan in Tasjkent‎ that we need a LOI to get a visa. What are the options for...

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A small update as of June 2019...
Went to the Tashkent embassy to ask about the visa process and was told it would cost $75 for a single entry...
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Last post by Kwongeroo View the latest post
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:35 am
Embassy report: Mashhad, Turkmen Visa

Last post by bwv812 « Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:26 pm
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by Kapesta » Fri May 22, 2015 12:08 pm

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Just a quick update of the information for the Turkmen embassy in Mashhad.
- The embassy is open every day except fridays AND SUNDAYS
- Just of...

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Ever since the first round of devaluations in 2012, Vali's has been a big rip-off.
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Last post by bwv812 View the latest post
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:26 pm
Turkmenistan Transit Visa in Dushanbe

Last post by Kit.law.70 « Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:16 am
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Attachment(s) by GoBalaGo » Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:56 pm

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Go to the Turkmen Embassy GPS:(38.608973, 68.781933) , bring one passport picture, one application form (they give it to you at the embassy), a...

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Applied in Bishkek, received a letter 10 days later by email and I decided to get my visa in Dushanbe.

Arrived in 17.06.2019 10am, prepare a...
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Last post by Kit.law.70 View the latest post
Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:16 am
Embassy Report: Turkmen visa in Ankara

Last post by alarencontredumonde « Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:56 am
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by charlieb123 » Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:53 am

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Turkmen Transit Visa:

Very easy to get, Turkmen Embassy was easy to find and not busy. Guy inside speaks very good english and is helpful (for...

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Hello!

Canadian passeports, did our application in April 24th. They made us fill the 2 form: the one online + the one they gave us. Really nice and...
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Last post by alarencontredumonde View the latest post
Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:56 am
Two questions - Russia and China visa application concerns

Last post by steven « Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:12 pm
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by Jvita » Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:23 pm

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Hello everyone!

Brief summary:
1. Russia visa: Is it potentially a problem if the entry and exit countries are Uzbekistan and Estonia, i.e....

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1. Not a problem - why would it be? I have never flown into or out of Russia, only traveled overland. It is a normal country.
2. Not a problem...

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Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:12 pm
Yazd: Iran visa extension

Last post by MerijnM « Sat Jun 15, 2019 2:16 pm
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by Aymard » Sat Mar 14, 2015 5:02 am

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YAZD

I had my first visa extension (300 000 Rials) in 3 hours, with 4 days left on my visa.
They asked for copies of my passport and my visa with...

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Extended my visa in Yazd with 1 month, very easy and smooth! Extremely friendly people (especially the bald guy).
It took us around 1 hrs 15 min....
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Sat Jun 15, 2019 2:16 pm
Embassy report: Iran visa in Tbilisi

Last post by CollectingStones « Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:16 pm
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by bretonsuisse » Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:22 pm

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We applied (with Swiss passports) for the 30 days Iran Visa in Tbilisi.

- They make the passport copy (you should let our passport )
- 2 pictures....

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We received our visa today in 2 hours. Smooth sailing all the way thanks to all the advise here. We started at 9u30.

Procedure is still the same as...
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Last post by CollectingStones View the latest post
Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:16 pm
Tajik evisa-two evisas instead of double entry visa

Last post by arsenal901 « Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:50 pm
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by Melody » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:10 am

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Hi All!

Just wanted to confirm if it is possible to buy two Tajik evisas, instead of getting a double entry visa at embassy (as this requires a...

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Hi Guys,
My first message here.. I am little confused here on this topic. My wife and I are planning to go from Osh to Dushanbe over 8d/7n in July....

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Last post by arsenal901 View the latest post
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:50 pm
Embassy report: Iran visa in Bishkek

Last post by eoman « Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:35 am
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by Dave » Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:14 pm

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Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 pm then 3 pm to 5 pm

Very friendly lady. We asked for a start date in the future but they gave us 3 months from...

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Hello,
I have applied for the GN via key2persia. I did the request on 5th of June and received the GN code on 10th of June in the morning. All went...
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Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:35 am
Shopping for Visas in Dushanbe: Embassy Reports

Last post by losiledlighting « Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:05 am

by losiledlighting » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:05 am

The following info is from July 2014 and concerns applications for Uzbek, Kazakh, and Azeri visas in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, with Italian passport....

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Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:05 am
Missed window for Azerbaijan eVisa due to passport validity

Last post by roko « Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:51 am
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by roko » Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:50 pm

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Hi,

I’ve managed to miss the window in which I can apply for an eVisa to enter Azerbaijan as the passport expiry (8/12/19) must be 3 months more...

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Realised I could still get the urgent visa so went for thay instead.

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Last post by roko View the latest post
Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:51 am

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