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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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Last post by steven
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:15 pm
Afghan Visa in Bishkek

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:42 pm
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by barefoot-backpacker » Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:51 am
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Just a note to confirm that getting an Afghan visa in Bishkek is both easy and quick(I got mine today).

If you turn up early enough (I'd say before...

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Thank's Samira for this info's.
200 $ is a crazy price, how can this be? I remember when it was 100 $ ?
And with police clearance you mean for sure...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Sep 04, 2024 1:42 pm
Getting Iraq Visa at Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan border?

Last post by JONO5K1 « Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:32 am
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by byhike » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:46 pm

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Hi everyone,
I’m looking to spend this winter cycling around Iraq, Iran and Oman however am having difficulties finding information whether it is...

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According to 2x Iraqi embassies this is incorrect. The embassy of Iraq in Tbilisi and Istanbul confirmed that if your nationality allows for a visa...

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Last post by JONO5K1
Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:32 am
Embassy report: Russian transit visa in Tiblisi

Last post by xavgdt « Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:13 pm
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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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On the visa application form you’ll need to state the following transit route: WLADIKAWKAS, ELOSTAN, KURMANGAZY (will not be written on your visa)...
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Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:13 pm
Iran e-visa system

Last post by Lele « Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:56 am
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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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Hi, has anyone tried the e-visa with Australian passport recently?
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Last post by Lele
Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:56 am
Uzbekistan e-Visa Taking a Long Time

Last post by AmericanInParis « Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:35 pm
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by soulrebel23 » Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:22 pm

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Hi,

Applied August 5 for double entry. I am U.S. citizen with ordinary passport. Status is send for processing since I began checking. I contacted...

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Hi,

Applied August 5 for double entry. I am U.S. citizen with ordinary passport. Status is send for processing since I began checking. I contacted...

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:35 pm
Official source that some countries do not need LOI for Kyrgyzstan

Last post by steven « Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:45 am
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by Trully » Tue Aug 27, 2024 7:25 pm

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I just want to know about this. On the website:

it says:
To get a Kyrgyzstan tourist visa, most passport holders need a letter of invitation from...

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Maybe more info here

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 5:45 am
Kyrgyzstan E-Visa Q&A

Last post by Trully « Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:42 pm
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by smuazshah » Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:21 pm
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To whom it may concern:

Kyrgyzstan E-VISA is open to ALL countries in the world who require visa - caravanistan needs to update their information...

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Hello,
I want to know whether you managed to get VOA after Kirgystan e-visa rejected.
Kindly advise.
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Last post by Trully
Tue Aug 27, 2024 4:42 pm
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by hennapod « Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:28 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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Any recent news on getting Russian transit visas?
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Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:28 pm
Embassy report: Russian visa in Astana

Last post by hennapod « Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:26 pm
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by niconico79 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:21 pm

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Hi,
since i was thankful to several infos on this site, heres some first hand experiences.

Russian Visa in Kazakhstan.
Today, 25.6.13 we received a...

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Any news on getting Russian Transit visas here?

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Last post by hennapod
Mon Aug 26, 2024 6:26 pm
Tajik visa rejections for Germans - July 2024

Last post by blume « Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:59 pm
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by steven » Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:26 am
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Just got this in the mail:

Hello Steven!
The people we work with have asked us not to send application IDs of German tourists. They will cancel them...

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Thanks for update. You entered the land border from kyzil art right(on foot ,car,bicycle or motorcycle) with EEC passport with free visa right? No...
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Last post by blume
Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:59 pm
Turkmen visa Q&A

Last post by The touring taff « Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:04 am
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by steven » Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:31 am
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You have read through the Turkmen visa page , yet still have a question? You want to report on a novelty with the Turkmen visa?

Don't make a new...

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Hi folks,
I'm going to try my luck applying for a Turkmenistan transit visa at the consulate in Almaty as the chap working there told me it would be...
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Last post by The touring taff
Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:04 am
Tajikistan visa LOI

Last post by FredoTson « Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:01 pm
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by 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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@rbd501 : any luck with this? I'm in the same boat. UK citizen hoping to travel independently in Tajikistan.
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Last post by FredoTson
Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:01 pm
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by blume « Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:07 pm
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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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The Ovir we got in 15 min in Murghab at the police station (red house in city centre)
Copy of pass and passport picture + 150 Somoni needed
Possible...
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Last post by blume
Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:07 pm
Chinese Visa in Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia)

Last post by Benjabob « Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:17 am
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by NomadXpress » Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:33 am
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Hi,

after 6 months travel chasing the long-awaited Chinese visa ( we got bad luck in all the -Stans countries ), it seems that from the 2nd...

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Great to hear!
Can i ask you how many days you applied for and how many days you were granted in the end?

I’m thinking of applying for 45 but i’m...
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Last post by Benjabob
Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:17 am
Kyrgyzstan: no more visa runs?

Last post by PeterM « Sat Aug 17, 2024 3:38 am
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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,

oupps, sorry for not having given a feedback.
Thank you for the reminder.

Yes, in August, I left KG after 4 weeks -> KZ 3 weeks -> back to KG...

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Last post by PeterM
Sat Aug 17, 2024 3:38 am
GBAO permit in Osh through Osh Guesthouse

Last post by Reallifehunter « Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:55 am
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by bwv812 » Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:02 pm

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This isn't listed on the GBAO page, but it is possible to get a GBAO permit in Osh through the Osh guesthouse.

Obviously it is best to get your...

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Can you contact me? I need Gbao permit in Osh
My whatsupp nr is
+40733563249

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Last post by Reallifehunter
Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:55 am
Pakistan e-visa extension reports

Last post by Joannejoanne « Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:27 am
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by olig » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:39 pm

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Hi guys!
Good news... here's my experience of the online visa extension :

I arrived through Taftan border, planning to exit at Wagah border, I...

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Hello! We are currently in Pakistan and wondering if it is possible to extend our Visa Prior to Arrival (applied for as an eVOA)...has anyone had any...

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Last post by Joannejoanne
Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:27 am
Embassy reports: China visa from Tbilisi

Last post by samira « Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:37 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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We applied for the Chinese tourist visa in Tbilisi and it was pretty uncomplicated!
We arrived there at 7am and were first in line. Other people...
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Last post by samira
Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:37 am
Tajik visa for Chinese / Taiwan

Last post by LONCN « Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:01 pm
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by steven » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:41 am

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Looking for more reports: if you have a Chinese passport, let us know your experience!

Here is one I got via e-mail. Applicant is Chinese, but...

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Thought I'd post my experience here to assist future Chinese passport holders in obtaining e-visa.

Background, UK PR holder (don't think this...

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Last post by LONCN
Tue Aug 13, 2024 3:01 pm
Iran visa Nicosia (Cyprus)

Last post by Kuba « Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:56 am
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by joanr » Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:51 am

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we tried applying for Iran transit visa in Nicosia.

terrible Embassy. they have no clue what they are doing, no one speaks English and they just...

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Alright, it was really smooth and quick to get an Iranian visa in Nicosia.
The embassy is on 42 Armenias street . Opening hours 8:30-12:00 , closed...

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Last post by Kuba
Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:56 am
Hong Kong passport holder crossing land borders in Central Asia

Last post by gants888 « Mon Aug 12, 2024 2:29 am
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by cky141 » Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:21 am

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Hello all, I am a Hong Kong passport holder planning to travel in Central Asia in September.
I am going to travel from Almaty to Bishkek by bus...

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Hi! I am currently in Osh! I did research earlier before as well. On the Kyz e-visa website, applying for an e-visa with the Hong Kong passport is...

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Last post by gants888
Mon Aug 12, 2024 2:29 am
Tadjikistan evisa : modify or entrance before the day of arrival ?

Last post by benedo « Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:43 am

by benedo » Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:43 am

Hello,
We are applying for the Tadjik e-visa and get a first answer asking us to give some extra information about the itinerary.
So we could...

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Last post by benedo
Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:43 am
Tajikistan visa in Almaty

Last post by steven « Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:12 am
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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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This via email yesterday:

As we are already a couple of days in Almaty - despite your recommendations - we tried to apply for the GBAO permit at the...
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Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:12 am

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