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Proof of onward travel for entry in Uzbekistan?

Last post by Christian77 « Mon May 22, 2023 3:45 am
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by leoh » Sat May 20, 2023 7:35 am

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Hi, I will be in Uzbekistan under 30 with an Italian passowrd, hence I need no visa. To enter, the country, do i need to provide proof of onward...

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I’ve never been asked on multiple entries over the last few years, but my airline has asked me. I had to tell Korean Airlines that I don’t have proof...

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Last post by Christian77
Mon May 22, 2023 3:45 am
Chinese visa in Mongolia?

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Sun May 21, 2023 7:36 pm
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by energico » Sat May 20, 2023 4:21 pm

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Hello, I am a Spanish citizen.

Is it possible to make a Chinese visa in Mongolia?
I travel by car, but I would enter China by train.

How long could...

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I can only say about 2017, then it was very well possible and a friend and I did it.
Check this page for more info:

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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Sun May 21, 2023 7:36 pm
Embassy reports: Afghanistan visa in Mashad

Last post by LuisGFerreira « Sun May 21, 2023 3:53 am

by LuisGFerreira » Sun May 21, 2023 3:53 am

Hey, me and my wife are now in Afghanistan entering overland on our motorcycle from Iran.

You can get the visa in Mashhad (same day with 50%...

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Last post by LuisGFerreira
Sun May 21, 2023 3:53 am
Transit visa in Azerbaijan

Last post by Milad « Fri May 19, 2023 7:07 pm
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by StephParis » Fri May 19, 2023 5:32 pm

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Hello

I can't find reliable information on this : in case of long stopover in Baku (arrival at 1pm, departure the day after at 7am), how can I get...

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You can apply for a transit visa in any Azerbaijan embassy, you need the usual sticker visa application paperwork (printed form, two passport photos,...

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Last post by Milad
Fri May 19, 2023 7:07 pm
Getting a Chinese visa for tourists in Astana, Kazakhstan

Last post by itfcfan « Fri May 19, 2023 12:08 pm
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by KOH2501 » Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:59 pm

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HI,guys. I'm currently in Bishkek, Kyrgizstan now and looking for information about getting Chinese visa. I heard that there was a few chance to get...

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A Chinese visa centre opened Astana last month (April 2023):

The phone number (+77172799901) doesn't work currently. I called in, in person,...

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Last post by itfcfan
Fri May 19, 2023 12:08 pm
Chinese Tourist visa: Agent pros and cons

Last post by wnstnbchr « Mon May 15, 2023 7:38 pm
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by knightofni » Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:48 pm

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I’m a swiss passport holder and want to apply for a visa in my homecountry for a trip with public transport from Kyrgiztan through China to Pakistan...

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I'm also Switzerland based and would like to travel the Silk Road from Uzbekistan to China, and then to HK, all via bus and train.

What did you end...

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Last post by wnstnbchr
Mon May 15, 2023 7:38 pm
Russian visa in old passport - experiences?

Last post by Anei « Fri May 12, 2023 2:18 pm
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by Anei » Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:56 pm

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Hello, question regarding border crossing to Russia. I have a valid visa but in my old Passport, I asked for a new one since the old one is almost...

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Hello - thanks for the answer - we tried to transfer the visa into the new passport at several russian embassies but they wouldn't do it and always...

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Last post by Anei
Fri May 12, 2023 2:18 pm
China Tourist Visa from UK - Overland Trip 2023

Last post by Treecle « Mon May 08, 2023 1:09 pm
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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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I may have answered one of my own questions. An example visa at the Travel China Guide website shows that visas are valid for 30 days after entry.

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Last post by Treecle
Mon May 08, 2023 1:09 pm
China Tourist Visa from UK - Overland Trip 2023

Last post by Treecle « Mon May 08, 2023 12:01 pm

by Treecle » Mon May 08, 2023 12:01 pm

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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Last post by Treecle
Mon May 08, 2023 12:01 pm
South Ossetia visa Q&A

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun May 07, 2023 12:23 pm
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by mnfiveb » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:03 pm
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Good morning!

Firstly, sorry for my mistakes, my Englsih is pretty bad :D

So, I'm Ukrainian passport holder and I want to get a South Ossetia...

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All what I know is that South Ossetia is NOT open for tourists; even with a russ. visa it's impossible to enter South Ossetia.
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun May 07, 2023 12:23 pm
Kazakhstan -> Kyrgyzstan via train: Visa required?

Last post by Milad « Thu May 04, 2023 7:48 am
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by wildlight » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:07 pm

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My friend and I plan on travelling into Kyrgyzstan this summer via train from Kazakhstan this summer, but when reviewing the information available on...

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You can't use the train with an e-visa because the guards at the railway border crossing do not have the equipment to check the validity of e-visas....

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Last post by Milad
Thu May 04, 2023 7:48 am
Russia with a Ukraine stamp

Last post by Lagerfeld « Thu May 04, 2023 7:00 am
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by theojansen » Wed May 03, 2023 7:14 pm

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Hi all,

I am planning to go to Russia later this year. I have a stamp from Ukraine from summer 2021. I just came back from Belarus. They let me in...

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Hi, Theo, I've many stamps from Ukraina, Georgia, AZ, Am and so on. Never it was a problem.
BUT: Don't speak, don't talk, don*t write in the public...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Thu May 04, 2023 7:00 am
Visa Report : Tajikistan e-visa for Hong Kong Travellers

Last post by pmiu « Thu May 04, 2023 3:35 am
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by teesurasak » Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:25 am

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We are group of 8 from Hong Kong, both BNO/SAR holders, and we applied and issued e-visa from their official portal with no problem, and the visa was...

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Applied for an e-visa (without GBAO permit) with BNO passport, two-week turnaround time, supplemented with hostel confirmation. Good luck everyone!

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Last post by pmiu
Thu May 04, 2023 3:35 am
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Vientiane

Last post by stansmug « Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:13 am
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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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Explained I was travelling by land and was told I just needed booking confirmation of the first hotel I would stay.
That was the only thing extra I...
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Last post by stansmug
Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:13 am
Chinese e-visa Q&A

Last post by benoit.s « Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:50 am
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by steven » Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:35 am

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Please chime in with your questions and reports on the Chinese e-visa below.

We summarize all information on the China visa page .

You can apply...

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Hi Thomas_Q! Did you finally find a solution to enter China through the Tajik border? I'm also planning a bike trip from Europe to South East Asia...

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Last post by benoit.s
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:50 am
E-visa Azerbaijan Q&A

Last post by golden_retriever « Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:43 am
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by Crazydre » Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:47 pm
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So, it's now been announced that the ASAN e-visa system is getting put in place on 10 January 2017.

As such, you will no longer have to use a travel...

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Yeah, it is possible to pay a fee at the border but not at the closed one. Even if you are eligible for VOA.
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Last post by golden_retriever
Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:43 am
Mongolia visa extension or 60-day visa?

Last post by Gerard Castellà « Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:48 pm
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by Tobbe » Wed May 30, 2018 10:37 pm

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Hey iam a german cyclist currently at the chinese/Mongolian border in erenhot. I want to have 60 days in Mongolia and currently struggle to make a...

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Another one in that same position 3 months before flying into Ulan Bator. What did you do eventually?

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Last post by Gerard Castellà
Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:48 pm
Mongolia visa extension: 60-day visa or extension on arrival?

Last post by Gerard Castellà « Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:14 pm

by Gerard Castellà » Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:14 pm

Hi,

My name is Gerard and I am from Spain. Next July and August 2023 I will spend over 7 weeks cycling around Western Mongolia. I will arrive in UB...

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Last post by Gerard Castellà
Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:14 pm
Leaving a car in multiple countries

Last post by marichalar « Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:40 pm
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by nomaden » Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:09 pm
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happy new year caravanistas

We are two members of the Adventurers club of Denmark, planning a new vehicle driven expedition to Hong Kong through...

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Hi Sóren,
We have done some of the things your are planning to do:
We left our bikes in a warehouse in Georgia and we could leave the country after...
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Last post by marichalar
Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:40 pm
Stuck at Burma border! Fly to calcutta and china visa from Delhi??? HELP!

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:28 pm
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by Pedalingpanther » Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:02 am
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Hi there!
I'm Simon....First time using this site. Currently cycling from Australia back to the UK and stuck at the mae sot thai / burma border...

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If I keep going through india...it seems I need the china visa to get from Pakistan 🇵🇰 to the rest of the stans...correct?!?...

You could...
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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:28 pm
Embassy report: Iran visa from Islamabad, Pakistan

Last post by Karthoo « Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:03 am
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by ally_monkey » Mon May 22, 2017 7:19 am

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We planned to pick up our visas from the Iranian embassy in Pakistan having registered through the reference number procedure. When we arrived, they...

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Got my Iran visa in Islamabad today.

Getting around in the embassy enclave in Islamabad was a pain but getting the visa was very simple. I applied...

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Last post by Karthoo
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:03 am
crossing the china border on a bicycle?

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:41 pm
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by nezenlair » Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:17 pm

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Hello everyone
I would like to enter China through the southeast border of Mongolia , then cross China to Donggang and take a ferry to South Korea....

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You can use fake bookings to get the visa, and then enter any way and at any border you like.

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Last post by bwv812
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:41 pm
China resume issuing visas(including tourist visa) for foreigners starting March 15

Last post by uncle_sam01 « Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:42 am
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by adventuretourchina » Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:45 am

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From 00:00 on March 15, 2023, Beijing time,

1. You can enter China with a valid visa that was issued before March 28, 2020.

2. You can apply for...

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Just booked my appointment for next week. Curious how it's gonna go. The form seemed a lot more intrusive than what I remember pre-Covid (which...

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Last post by uncle_sam01
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:42 am
Is it possible the rejection of Armenian e-visa?

Last post by hadji « Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:30 pm
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by hadji » Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:25 am

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I don't know that i should have a visa on border (visa on arrival) or an e-visa is better. Because when you apply for e-visa there is a supportive...

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Thanks for your answer.
This (Georgian Border Control) was valid for that days which there was no visa on arrival at that time?
I wrote you a pm, can...

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Last post by hadji
Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:30 pm
Question on Uzbekistan's 10-day visa free policy

Last post by jiyuanzh1994 « Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:37 pm
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by johnbian8308 » Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:10 pm

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I saw that the 10-day visa free has become effective for China, Oman, Qatar, etc on 3/1, but IATA hasn't updated the details yet. In the previous...

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Hi. I am a Chinese citizen who recently entered Uzbekistan under this 10-day flying-in-and-out visa free scheme and would like to share my experience...

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Last post by jiyuanzh1994
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:37 pm

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