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Embassy reports: pls check if topic already exists!

Last post by TautTruffle « Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:39 pm
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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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Indeed. So, next step: a way to navigate directly between (1) points on that map (better still, one that uses an open non-Google alternative, maybe...

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Mon Jul 24, 2023 11:39 pm
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
Dual citizenship: French & Israeli

Last post by sophia77 « Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:48 am
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by Django » Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:19 am

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Hello and Shalom.
I am a citizen of both France and Israel. In my French passport my adress in Israel is mentioned (not a major issue, as it can be...

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Exploring the realm of dual citizenship, a unique blend of French and Israeli identity. How does this dual allegiance shape personal experiences and...

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Last post by sophia77
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:48 am
Fake letter of employment for Uzbekistan

Last post by sophia77 « Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:43 am
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by thomas » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:57 pm

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As I need a letter to proof that I have work, and I dont have work at the moment. I think it is easiest to make a fake letter of employment. I even...

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Hi all, PM kisan status
Caution is paramount when it comes to fake letters of employment, as they can lead to serious consequences. Authenticity and...

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Last post by sophia77
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:43 am
Embassy report: Afghan visa in Dushanbe

Last post by TJ POLYGLOT « Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:48 pm
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by JnKln » Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:12 am

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June 2018
German Passport
80USD/7 days or 130USD/3 days

I went to apply for an afghan tourist visa in Dushanbe with a private Invitation from a...

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Did anyone recently get Afghan visa in Dushanbe?
In Tashkent, one month visa is available at 131 dollars.

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Last post by TJ POLYGLOT
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:48 pm
Russian Visa at the Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia

Last post by Jojo « Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:08 pm
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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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Hi all,

My report for the Russian transit visa in Yerevan (27/11/2023).

DOCUMENTS PROVIDED
- Printed application form /!\ at the end of the...
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Last post by Jojo
Tue Dec 05, 2023 3:08 pm
Embassy report: Chinese Visa in Yerevan

Last post by Jojo « Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:32 pm
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by Larzachstan » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:32 am
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Hi,

Does anyone know if it's possible to apply for a China visa in Yerevan? If so, is it easy to get your visa over there?

Cheers,
Lars

(Dutch...

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Hi all,

Just adding my report about the Chinese visa application, with details that hopefully will help you save some time :)

My partner and I got...
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Last post by Jojo
Tue Dec 05, 2023 2:32 pm
Chinese Visa for Khunjerab Pass to Qolma Pass

Last post by Kate and Rob « Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:28 pm
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by connormacleod » Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:32 am
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Hi there,

I'm a kiwi cyclist that will be flying into Pakistan in May, where ill be biking through the KKH into China, then spending as minimal time...

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Hi Travellers

We are currently in India making our way up to Pakistan, for a Karakorum pass crossing April 2024 through China and into Kyrgzstan, in...
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:28 pm
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:01 am
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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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Hello Lagerfeld - This is to confirm that you don't need a visa to enter Tajikistan through any border crossing point (whether it is land border or...
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:01 am
Embassy reports: Russian Visa in Tashkent

Last post by liberspirita « Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
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by nollers » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:33 am
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16 september 2013

I'm traveling on a swiss passport. Went to Russian embassy on monday at 09:50. A crowd was waiting in front of the door and I...

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do you mean that for someone driving a car, it is possible to get a transit visa in Tashkent?

and if driving a motorbike?
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Last post by liberspirita
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
Visa apply for Taiwan holder

Last post by moni « Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm
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by YYing » Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:58 pm

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Hello , I want to ask if anyone can help or have informations about visa Taiwan passport holder enter Kyrgyzstan.. 8 of April try for on-line e visa...

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I also apply for Kyrgyzstan evisa for two groups from Hong Kong. It is not difficult. You just need to get an LOI from a travel agency. That's all....

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Last post by moni
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by liberspirita « Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:53 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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is it really possible for a y european traveler to obtain a transit visa for Russia crossing in Almaty?
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Last post by liberspirita
Sat Nov 18, 2023 2:53 pm
Kyrgyzstan: no more visa runs?

Last post by JasminAnde « Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:27 am
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by JasminAnde » Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:33 pm

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Hello,

since the 21st of October, Kyrgyzstan doesn’t allow visa runs. If you want to renter the country after 60 days, you will have to wait for 60...

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Thank you for your answer.

The kyrgyz Embassy just replied to me:

Если у вас еще остаются дни до полного использования безвизового режима, то можно...

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Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:27 am
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Almaty

Last post by dina.lowe « Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:00 pm
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by bretonsuisse » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:27 am
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now we're in Osh in Kyrgyzstan and we Would like to know if somebody be able recently to get a Chinese visa in Bishkek or Almaty and by which way....

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Hello,
It seems my chances of securing a Chinese visa in Almaty as a foreigner without resident status are not looking good…is there anywhere in...
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Last post by dina.lowe
Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:00 pm
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by eslavenas « Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:52 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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If staying at hostels, OVIR registration is straightforward. At checkout every hostel will give you a registration slip printout ant that's it....
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Last post by eslavenas
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:52 am
Extension of stay in Usbekistan

Last post by DorotheaundMichael « Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:57 am
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by DorotheaundMichael » Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:21 pm

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Is it possible to get an extension of stay somewhere in Tashkent after to stay the 30 days visafree time? I would like to stay some days longer. If...

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Thank you very much😃.

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Last post by DorotheaundMichael
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:57 am
Tourist Registration Site Down?

Last post by kilozulu « Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:30 pm
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by kilozulu » Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:05 pm

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My wife and I stayed in a guest house over the weekend just past, Saturday 28th - Monday 30th October, and asked for the confirmation or tourist...

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Thanks for the replies. Update to this - I checked into another place and spoke with the host there who said there was indeed issues with the site...

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Last post by kilozulu
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:30 pm
Embassy reports: China visa from Tbilisi

Last post by cestpaslachute « Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:52 pm
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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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Report from Oct 23 : I received my approved chinese touristic visa from Tbilisi.

I am a french traveler, and I got a double entry visa, for stays...
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Last post by cestpaslachute
Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:52 pm
Chinese visa extension Xi'an

Last post by Tepezcu « Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:44 am
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by Rupert » Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:36 am

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The relevant Xi'an PSB is southwest of the old city walls at exit C1 of Taibainan Lu metro station. Foreigners should use the right-hand entrance and...

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Same procedure as explained above in October '23. At the beginning, they told me:

- 30 days starting from the date of issue.
- Extended itinerary...

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Last post by Tepezcu
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:44 am
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Ankara

Last post by cestpaslachute « Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:47 am
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by julesmimi » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:29 pm

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Some recent updates:

Uzbekistan : applied in Istanbul, for pickup in Ankara. This worked fairly well, although communication was tricky with the...

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Hello @Stijn, can you confirm that you have managed to get a Chinese visa from Ankara whilst on a Turkish touristic visa ? I am planning on trying...

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Last post by cestpaslachute
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:47 am
Entering Uzbekistan multiple times visa free (over 55 US citizen)

Last post by tapacharya « Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:44 am

by tapacharya » Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:44 am

As a US citizen who crossed the 55 mark this year, I'm eligible to enter Uzbekistan without a visa for short stays. Now the question is, can I enter...

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Last post by tapacharya
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:44 am
Visa for Iran

Last post by DorotheaundMichael « Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:51 pm

by DorotheaundMichael » Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:51 pm

We received an e-visa (normal visa) within a week through a travel agency (Tatev Travel, in Yerevan). It was very simple. We emailed them a photo and...

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Last post by DorotheaundMichael
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:51 pm
Russia e-visa questions

Last post by Chap35700 « Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:08 pm
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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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Hi guys,
I was about to create a new post but it seems this one is accurate for my question :

I was about to visit a friend in Russia from the end...
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Last post by Chap35700
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:08 pm
Embassy report: Iran visa in Tbilisi

Last post by IndiaOverland23 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:41 am
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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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Iranian Visa in Tbilisi September 2023 with german passport

I got my Grant Visa Notice from TAP Persia.
I went to the embassy in the morning. You...
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Last post by IndiaOverland23
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:41 am
Extend Chinese visa for 3 months or do a new one

Last post by jujuenstop « Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am

by jujuenstop » Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am

Hello everyone,

I left France for 9 months now to travel around the world without flying, only walking and hitchhiking for several years. My goal is...

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Last post by jujuenstop
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:27 am

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