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Embassy reports: pls check if topic already exists!
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steven »
Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 am
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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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That would be great, but as a non-programmer, I have tried in the past to make a open-source version of the border crossing map, but failed. It never...
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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:51 am
Read first if you have a visa question!
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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
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Vientiane
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by
judefoon »
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:44 pm
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Hi,
Heading overland to Central Asia by bicycle from Australia. I thought I would share our China visa information as well as I have found other...
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Hello,
Posting a success story for getting a 30-day Chinese visa in Vientiane in April 2024. I applied online with the usual form, selecting express...
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Last post by Agnesg
Tue May 21, 2024 3:02 pm
Chinese visa in Bishkek
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by
ect »
Thu May 15, 2014 5:47 am
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I got my Chinese visa in Bishkek mid-March. Price was $140 for 5-day service, add on an extra $10 for express 3-day service. The embassy now requires...
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For anyone else trying this in 2024, I'm afraid the policy seems to be unchanged - as in Almaty you have to be resident in Kyrgyzstan for at least 6...
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Last post by jtbn
Tue May 21, 2024 8:35 am
Georgia border crossing from Azerbaijan border with E-visa
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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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Hello,
I'm currently planning a crossing from Azerbaijan to Georgia and have seen lots of mixed info so wanted to reply here for some clarity. The...
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Last post by ehab563aboud
Mon May 20, 2024 7:57 am
Tajikistan evisa rejected - what to do next?
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by
Sealseven2000 »
Sat May 18, 2024 7:17 am
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Hi, I hold a British passport and applied for a evisa for Tajikistan. My plan is to visit the Pamir Highway, enter from Uzbekistan and leave via...
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Get in touch with Khudoguy (Khudik) through the link on the Caravanistan website page on the Tajikistan visa (takes you to their custom tours form,...
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Last post by phil.on.wheels
Sat May 18, 2024 9:44 am
Russia e-visa Q&A
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by
yungexma »
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:11 pm
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Hello
I am currently filling out the application form for e-visa for Russia and there is one question i don’t know how to fill out:
Which...
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I have a 2nd passport (2nd citizenship) but FSB are not dumb. I'm pretty sure they have access to the Ukrainian immigration system and they can see...
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Last post by nox.cz
Fri May 17, 2024 9:26 pm
Report on Iran Visa extension in Bandar Abbas
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by
miczel »
Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:58 pm
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In the beginning of March I extended my visa for another month without any problems. It took me 4 hours (including walk to the Melli bank). The...
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We were visiting it in March 2024. The first time we came at 10:00 and he told us to come by tomorrow at 8:30 or so, also 2 photos, copies and...
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Last post by unphilus
Fri May 17, 2024 2:32 pm
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Last post by farringtonb
Thu May 16, 2024 2:30 pm
Iran e-visa system
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by
steven »
Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:45 am
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Iran has started issuing E-visas since the start of 2017. All your questions and experiences with this new system are welcome in this thread.
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My wife and I want to cross Iran from Iraq to Pakistan. We decided to give it a try and apply through the evisa website. After a day my application...
132 Replies
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Last post by TornadoTim
Thu May 16, 2024 10:12 am
Kyrgyzstan: no more visa runs?
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caravaniston »
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm
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It has been possible to do visa runs, but now there's a proposal that is set to be passed soon (likely).
The proposed rule is 60 days stay for visa...
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Hello, any updates on the border run situation? I'll be arriving next week and would like to spend more time in the country than the 60 day...
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Last post by Goatacular
Thu May 16, 2024 4:13 am
Visa on arrival in Iran: Reports and Q&A
Replies: 48
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n4flu94 »
Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:53 am
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My friend from Vietnam just flew to IKA a few days ago, expecting to get a quick-easy VOA and enjoy her trip in Iran together with her boyfriend....
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I can’t help - but please keep us updated!
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Last post by sebhoff
Mon May 13, 2024 8:39 pm
Applying for second Uzbek Visa
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samsonwilliams »
Mon May 13, 2024 8:07 am
The Uzbekistan eVisa process seems to have stalled, so I applied for a visa at the Bishkek embassy. It was granted in 1 week (application marked...
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Last post by samsonwilliams
Mon May 13, 2024 8:07 am
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Last post by marv1712
Sun May 12, 2024 2:40 pm
Visas for travelling overland to Nepal (Iran-Pakistan-India)
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mirrorworld »
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:41 am
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Hey Overlanders,
I'm planning to go all the way from Europe till Himalaya Mountains, by train, bus and hitchhiking.
Right now i'm in the visa...
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I applied for the indian visa through Visatronix in Karachi (they were very friendly and helpfull). I left my passport there and continue cycling...
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Last post by Holda
Sat May 11, 2024 2:37 am
Afghan visa exemption if afghan parents?
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setno96 »
Wed May 08, 2024 9:17 pm
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Hello, I was born in France and my parents in Afghanistan. I want to go to Afghanistan but without my parents. Can I go to Afghanistan without VISA...
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No
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Last post by steven
Thu May 09, 2024 5:31 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A
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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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Just granted a tourist evisa for cycling the KKH independently, entering from China in August.
I applied 2nd May. I added booking confirmation for...
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Last post by phil.on.wheels
Wed May 08, 2024 4:11 pm
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A
Replies: 68
by
Thomas_cl »
Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:05 am
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This is information for those planning to stay longer then 30 days in tajikistan with a 45 day visa.
Apparently there is a law concerning this...
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Hello! Do you know if there is an OVIR office in Murghab where we can register after entering visa-free from Kyrgyzstan ? Thank you
According to...
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Last post by tr8lina
Wed May 08, 2024 3:10 pm
Embassy report: Tajik visa in Bishkek
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by
GoBalaGo »
Wed May 28, 2014 3:48 pm
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Just got our Tajikistan visas and GBAO permits at the embassy in Bishkek. Easy as pie (or monte). Brought our passports, photocopies, one picture and...
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Went to the Bishkek Embassy Today. Had to wait 30 mins outside the gates until the guy sauntered out. He says a multi-entry is impossible for...
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Last post by worldtraveller88
Mon May 06, 2024 5:03 pm
Tajikistan visa in Almaty
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by
cyclingthe6 »
Thu May 14, 2015 5:57 am
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UK passport. 45 day single entry visa and 45 day GBOA permit. Turnaround 2 days. Very easy process but cost 110 US altogether - more than previous...
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Went to the Bishkek Embassy Today. Had to wait 30 mins outside the gates until the guy sauntered out. He says a multi-entry is impossible for...
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Last post by worldtraveller88
Mon May 06, 2024 5:02 pm
Pakistan visa on arrival Q&A
Replies: 21
by
laurent_rio »
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:23 am
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beside evisa, they also announce list of countries that can get visa on arrival !! Seems Pakistan try to follow India steps in ease the Visa
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One comment on the Visa on arrival:
The second time I applied for a Pak visa, I made the silly mistake to choose a Tourist Visa from the dropdown...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:55 am
Russian Visa at the Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia
Replies: 18
by
Rapp Scallion »
Tue May 12, 2015 12:49 pm
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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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We just got our transit visa:
DOCUMENTS PROVIDED :
- visa application form with 6 days asked
- 1 ID photo
- 1 passeport copy
- 1 medical insurance...
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Last post by Adrien1
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:47 am
Embassy report: Russian transit visa in Tiblisi
Replies: 29
by
rienesl »
Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:23 pm
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August 2013:
You have to go to the Swiss Embassy, which has a Russian Federation Interests Section. There are two ways of getting in there:
1) Come...
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Hell everybody,
Some people in Tbilisi just reported that the visa center is now closed for two weeks because of holidays.
Be carreful!
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Last post by Adrien1
Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:56 pm
Tajikistan visa LOI
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JoshuaLim »
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:55 am
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Hi everyone,
I am from the UK and applied for a Tajikistan E-visa, they are asking for a letter of invitation from a tour guide but I plan to...
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I did not, it worked without.
Sounds good:) so you uploaded
1. Air ticket booking
2. Hotel booking reservation
3. Travel Itinerary
4. Passport...
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Last post by fuad
Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:56 pm
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty
Replies: 66
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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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Could you share what documents did you give to apply for this visa? I saw that we need proof of entering and exiting the country but since I'm...
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Last post by Bn1700
Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:21 pm
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