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Embassy reports: pls check if topic already exists!

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:51 am
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by 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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Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:51 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
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by Lewdog2001 « Mon Jul 20, 2026 5:35 am
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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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Consulate report Almaty
Transit visa for Russia
Atyrau (Kazachstan) -> Tbilisi (Georgia)
May 2026
Australian passport, self-drive, Australian...
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Last post by Lewdog2001
Mon Jul 20, 2026 5:35 am
Embassy Report : Russian Visa in Uralsk

Last post by Tean « Mon Jul 20, 2026 5:30 am
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by nomadichappiness » Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:20 pm
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Hi,
I create this Topic after having successfully applied for and obtained a transit visa through Russia, in Uralsk / Oral .

The Uralsk consulate...

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Can you get 10 day visa in Uralsk?
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Last post by Tean
Mon Jul 20, 2026 5:30 am
Turkmenistan visa application form

Last post by steven « Mon Jul 20, 2026 4:35 am
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by tsj » Wed Mar 25, 2026 9:01 pm

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Hi,

I've been trying to download the visa form from the embassy website however when I open the pdf it gives me a message saying

Please wait.. if...

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What two men are you referring to?

From what I can tell, transit visas are next to impossible to get these days, with some rare exceptions. I...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 20, 2026 4:35 am
Iran Visa - Dual Nationality

Last post by bhomad13 « Sat Jul 11, 2026 4:37 pm
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by javadxster » Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:54 pm
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Hello,

I am dual citizen of British and Afghan, I want to travel to Iran with my new Afghan E-passport to avoid future complication with US visa...

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I applied for an Iranian visa in June 2026 using TAP Persia. I am dual New Zealand/American citizen. I applied with my New Zealand passport...
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Sat Jul 11, 2026 4:37 pm
Kyrgyzstan eVisa question: Does validity limit duration of stay?

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:29 am
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by czukuczuku » Fri Jun 19, 2026 6:18 am

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Hello everyone,

My wife just received her eVisa for Kyrgyzstan, and I’m a bit surprised by the dates. The validity window exactly matches the...

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Thanks for letting us know. Enjoy the next 22 days in Kyrgyzstan! :-)

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:29 am
OVIR Panjakent registration reports

Last post by PaulM « Thu Jul 09, 2026 5:32 am
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by CaterinaRe » Thu Aug 08, 2024 11:09 am
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Hello. This is our 9th day in the country (10th if we consider Sunday). We are in Penjikent and tomorrow we will leave for the 7 lakes. Here it...

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the 180-183 somoni for registration in tajikistan is for the whole 30 days? (or what duration)

Yes, 30 days
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Last post by PaulM
Thu Jul 09, 2026 5:32 am
Georgia border crossing from Azerbaijan border with E-visa

Last post by Norguy « Sun Jul 05, 2026 1:33 pm
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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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On the 3rd of July I crossed the border from Azerbaijan to Georgia at red bridge border crossing, with a Norwegian passport (Schengen). I took a bolt...
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Last post by Norguy
Sun Jul 05, 2026 1:33 pm
OVIR Khujand registration reports

Last post by travellinggerman « Thu Jul 02, 2026 8:44 am
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by safwan » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:52 pm
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Hi,
Is the OVIR open on Saturday/Sunday? I am hoping to come Tajikistan on Friday night, so was thinking if I can get GBAO permit on Saturday/Sunday....

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Datapoint 2nd of July.
I just tried to get my registration and GBAO in Khujand.
I speak Russian quite well and tried my very best.
The officer in...
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Last post by travellinggerman
Thu Jul 02, 2026 8:44 am
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by mobylikesyou « Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:11 am
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by steven » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:59 am
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All your questions and answers about the registration system in Uzbekistan are welcome below. Before asking, please read

**** Uzbek registration...

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In late june 2026 we got refused from 2 hotels in a row in Almalyk (Plaza Hotel and Osiyo), for reasons related to tourist registration.

The...
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Last post by mobylikesyou
Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:11 am
Dushanbe OVIR registration reports

Last post by wwtrav26 « Tue Jun 30, 2026 3:52 am
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by eslavenas » Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:27 pm

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Data Point: Came to Dushanbe OVIR yesterday to register myself on the 10th day in Tajikistan. Brought a letter from Hyatt. The lady in uniform was...

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Went yesterday to do GBAO as I already had my registration from Panjakent - much easier by the way. Normally they only accept paperwork in the...

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Last post by wwtrav26
Tue Jun 30, 2026 3:52 am
China Tourist Visa from UK - Overland Trip 2023

Last post by fnovotny « Sun Jun 28, 2026 8:19 am
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by Treecle » Mon May 08, 2023 1:02 pm

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Hi all, I have searched the topics and think this is a new one, but apologies if it has been covered before and under the new 2023 rules.

We will be...

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But not for other passports, such as the Czech one.

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Last post by fnovotny
Sun Jun 28, 2026 8:19 am
Transit visa for Uzbekistan

Last post by tcol108 « Wed Jun 24, 2026 8:59 pm
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by Fleur » Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:51 pm
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Hi team,

On the embassy website it is stated that a LOI is required for Uzbekistan transit visa, however on your website it says the LOI is not...

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i ahve to land at 23:35 on 3th July at tashkent airport and had to leave on 8:50 (4th July) for another country. Should i need to a transist visa?...
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Last post by tcol108
Wed Jun 24, 2026 8:59 pm
Kyrgyzstan new registration rule

Last post by minion « Mon Jun 22, 2026 5:51 pm
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by steven » Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:27 pm
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All updates on the rule are collected at

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visa-requiring nationalities still need to register in kyrgyszstan

even visa-exempt nationalities need to register if they enter kyrgyszstan using...
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Last post by minion
Mon Jun 22, 2026 5:51 pm
Embassy reports: Afghanistan visa in Termez

Last post by fredsnotdead « Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:15 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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Has anyone gotten their afghan visa in Tashkent or termez recently? I'm wondering if there's any new changes since the announcement of need for your...
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Last post by fredsnotdead
Mon Jun 22, 2026 3:15 am
Kyrgyzstan: no more visa runs?

Last post by Zonda « Sat Jun 20, 2026 12:40 pm
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by 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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Hi,

I'm a bit confused about the interval to restart the visa free period after leaving Kyrgystan for the last time:

Is it exactly 60 days after...
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Last post by Zonda
Sat Jun 20, 2026 12:40 pm
Khorog OVIR registration reports

Last post by genk87 « Sat Jun 13, 2026 5:23 am
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by ryanishere » Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:36 am

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Just did OVIR registration in Khorog after 8 days, cycling through Bartang Valley. The process is kind of ridiculous, key points:

- Took ~3 hours,...

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At the moment, government visa office asks for a letter from a tourist agency to make the registration.
You can avoid this, going straight to the...

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Last post by genk87
Sat Jun 13, 2026 5:23 am
Iran visa in 2026: updates and Q&A

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Fri Jun 12, 2026 7:13 am
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by Georgi » Fri May 15, 2026 10:21 am
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Hello!I would like to ask if you are able to issue a touristic visa for Iran at the moment

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Dont batter to much, I was in Iran in 2022 and also they blocked internet that time for days, its just back to basics, you would be surprised how...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Fri Jun 12, 2026 7:13 am
Embassy report: Russian transit visa in Tiblisi

Last post by serai « Sat Jun 06, 2026 6:06 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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We had Elista on our transit visa also. We could not choose at the visa center. They just added 3 towns.
We followed the direct route....
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Last post by serai
Sat Jun 06, 2026 6:06 pm
Sapar visa validity period predicament

Last post by berrioltripping « Tue May 26, 2026 10:11 pm
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by berrioltripping » Mon May 18, 2026 9:00 am

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Hi everyone !
Trying to navigate the always complicated visa situation, with a very specific case that may not speak to everyone. Basically our plan...

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They are responsive indeed - but not helpful at all ... Still thinking what our best option is

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Last post by berrioltripping
Tue May 26, 2026 10:11 pm
New Kyrgyzstan 30 in 60 visa. Is it a fixed 60 day window?

Last post by Oum « Thu May 21, 2026 9:38 pm
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by gnomad » Sun Jan 11, 2026 5:29 am
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AI is telling me that even if I have days remaining when the 60 day window ends, I still have to exit.

Hypothetical Scenario:
I enter Kyrgyzstan,...

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and regarding the consecutive 30 days no-visas stays,
does someone knows how many days it's necessary to spend out of the country before reentering...
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Last post by Oum
Thu May 21, 2026 9:38 pm
Possible to stay in Kyrgyzstan as a tourist for more than 30 days?

Last post by Chris_89 « Mon May 18, 2026 6:45 am
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by bernhardandersson » Mon May 18, 2026 12:29 am

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Hi all,

I am travelling to Kyrgyzstan soon with a friend to do some bikepacking, and have booked my flights to be in Kyrgyzstan for 35 days. I have...

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Hey Bernhard,

This topic is currently also discussed here: we have the same open points.

There are apparently also some agencies which can help...

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Last post by Chris_89
Mon May 18, 2026 6:45 am
Noc for chitral and Broghil

Last post by rsteen « Mon May 11, 2026 4:20 pm

by rsteen » Mon May 11, 2026 4:20 pm

Planning a trip to chitral in late summer somewhere between the last week of august and the first week of october. I read online that you need a no...

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Last post by rsteen
Mon May 11, 2026 4:20 pm
Pakistan visa application delayed

Last post by Ingypingy « Fri May 08, 2026 7:40 am

by Ingypingy » Fri May 08, 2026 7:40 am

My husband and I have planned to cycle the Karakoram Highway ( Pakistan section only) independently ( flights booked for 21st May) and we booked a K2...

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Fri May 08, 2026 7:40 am

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