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Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) to Saty (Kazakhstan) report

Last post by lauraparrilla « Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:02 am

by lauraparrilla » Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:02 am

Hi!
We crossed last week the border without any problems at all. It wasn't busy and quite straightforward. If you are planning to cross the border...

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Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:02 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by perryj « Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:40 pm
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by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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Shymkent to Tashkent via bus (Bekzhan bus station in Shymkent, to Olmazor in Tashkent). Buses leave at 8:00, 13:00 and 19:00 for 3000 tenge. Bought...
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Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:40 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by orlandpol « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:41 pm
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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interesting information
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Last post by orlandpol
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:41 pm
Matsimi - Balakan Border Crossing Reports (Georgia - Azerbaijan)

Last post by Antonio « Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:27 am
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by marten568 » Wed May 02, 2018 8:00 am
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I did not see a topic for this border. We crossed this border in our own vehicle in April 2018 from georgia to azerbaijan. Scenic drive and...

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Hi, crossed today from Azerbaijan to Georgia. Spanish and Russian passports.

We started the trip in Ganja. The hotel clerks were sure that the...
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Last post by Antonio
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:27 am
Tajen Border crossing uzbekistan kazakstan

Last post by MartinN « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 am
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by Dany » Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:18 am
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Hi,
We are travelling with a car. Someone crossed recently the border from uzbekistan to kazakstan at Tajen west of uzbekistan ?
How is it ?
Thanks...

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damm!
When was that?
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Last post by MartinN
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 am
Tashkent (UZ) to Khujand (Tajik.) by bus

Last post by Viatger360 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:27 pm
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by jeanjacques » Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:02 pm

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I did that yesterday, August 20th 2018.
Yes, there is a bus which goes directly from Tashkent to Khujand. It leaves from the Sobir Rahimov bus...

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please and info about this bus from khodjand to Tashkent?!? I truly need it! Thanks in advance

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Last post by Viatger360
Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:27 pm
Need help with Georgia-Turkey border situation, and additional questions

Last post by Umudugudu « Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:58 pm
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by Umudugudu » Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:55 pm

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We’ve recently started a long motorcycle trip involving countries in Eastern Europe/Western Asia and are in a tight spot and could use some guidance...

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out of curiosity: how do you plan to get to Kazakhstan, and then back to Georgia?

Our itinerary has evolved since this thread and we're having to...

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Last post by Umudugudu
Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:58 pm
Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan Crossings (Batken area)

Last post by Pamirski « Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:15 am
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by tomnz » Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:15 am

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Hi,

I'm trying to plan a hiking trip to Karavshin in the Batken Area of Kyrgyzstan and finding conflicting/spread info about how to do this.
I will...

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Our permit was issued on 27th of june in Bishkek, we went via Tien Shan Travel. They informed us, that in case of new tensions the military could...

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Last post by Pamirski
Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:15 am
Russia - Georgia Border Crossings Updates

Last post by kenyon « Sat Jul 30, 2022 12:52 pm
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by raycooknz » Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:37 am

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Hi There fellow Travellers,

Im planning to cross from Russian side at Vladikavkaz side into Georgia.In my Toyota Landcruiser in August 2022
Has...

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Hey
My brother and I are now waiting in aqtau for our bikes after we shipped them 6 days ago from tbilisi for 700 dollars.
When we will receive the...

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Last post by kenyon
Sat Jul 30, 2022 12:52 pm
Izboskan border crossing UZ-KG

Last post by HughW « Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:43 am
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by Rupert » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:15 am
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The border crossing page states that the Izboskan crossing is open for pedestrians. I'm guessing this would cover cyclists too, but has anyone heard...

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I passed through this border UZ -> KG on 29th August 2022. No problems and everything written above is still true.

From I got the impression that...
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Last post by HughW
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:43 am
Border crossing Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) -> Almaty (Kazakhstan)

Last post by themis80 « Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:02 am
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by TravelHorse » Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:44 am

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We read that no PCR test is necessary to enter Kyrgyzstan. We will fly to Kyrgyzstan by plane. After one week in the country we want to switch to...

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Our experience as a couple travelling from Almaty to Bishkek, crossing at Korday on July 28th 2022, speaking no Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or Russian:...

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Last post by themis80
Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:02 am
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by themis80 « Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:59 am
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by Leelicious » Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...

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Our experience as a couple travelling from Almaty to Bishkek, crossing at Korday on July 28th 2022, speaking no Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or Russian:...
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Last post by themis80
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:59 am
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by elhabibi « Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:59 pm
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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Different crossing, but I entered Tajikistan via the Oybek crossing about 3 weeks ago. No PCRs required, they didn't want to see a vaccine passport...
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Last post by elhabibi
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:59 pm
Izboskan/S Burgondu border crossing

Last post by lonelytraveller01 « Mon Jul 25, 2022 4:12 pm

by lonelytraveller01 » Mon Jul 25, 2022 4:12 pm

Hello, I would like to ask if anyone had crossed this border on the Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan border recently? Is it open daily 24 hours? Is it easy...

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Last post by lonelytraveller01
Mon Jul 25, 2022 4:12 pm
Posof (TR) - Vale (GEO): border crossing reports

Last post by Goetz « Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:33 pm
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by Peshwari » Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:39 am
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1. Did the border officials at Posof-Vale seem used to processing foreigners, or is it likely I'd be more or less delayed as a European citizen?...

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I can definitely confirm Michaels post.
Traveling from Turkey into Georgia on 17. July 2022 I crossed the Posof/Vale border post with my German...
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Last post by Goetz
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:33 pm
Khorgas ICBC Status

Last post by ScythiaBased « Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:48 am

by ScythiaBased » Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:48 am

Hello All,

I was wondering whether anyone had been to the Khorgas ICBC recently or knew what the status of the crossing into the ICBC from...

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Last post by ScythiaBased
Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:48 am
Alatau/almaty - Issyk kol border crossing

Last post by bwv812 « Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:57 am
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by Central_Asia_enjoyer » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:16 pm

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Hey all. I'm traveling to Central Asia in August. I will be driving through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and I'm currently planning possible routes to...

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Did you follow the forum rules and read the relevant border crossing pages here?

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Last post by bwv812
Fri Jul 22, 2022 7:57 am
Bazargan to Gurbulak (Iran/Turkey) border crossing Q&A

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:00 am
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by Ian and Jo » Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:25 am
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We have to leave Iran tomorrow (1st Nov) as our Visa is about to expire. We plan to exit from Bazargan.
Does anyone have any news about security /...

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anyone has done this border with CDP recently without a fixer ?? Any tips where to go and what to do all in the border area ??
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:00 am
Merke - Kaindy (KAZ-KGZ) railway border crossing

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:53 pm

by RollingTreeHouse » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:53 pm

Didn't see any thread about the only Kyrgyz railway border crossing that is currently operating, so allow me to share my experiences from frequently...

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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:53 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by RollingTreeHouse « Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:53 pm
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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Crossed this border recently coming from Tashkent, precise location of the shared taxis to the border in Tashkent is here .
Nothing corona-related...
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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:53 pm
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)

Last post by willemspie « Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:20 am
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by boney » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:45 am
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Hi everyone! Need help.

23 of July we start with our biketrip through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. We will start from Bishkek and firstly we wanted to...

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Taj Kyr borders are closed, Taj Uzb borders are open.
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Last post by willemspie
Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:20 am
Kazakhstan road updates

Last post by himbel « Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:11 pm
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by robert » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:48 pm
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We drove from Sarotow to Uralsk. Here's the road status:

* Sarotow - border: road is in mediocre state, lot of patches and a bit bumpy. Average...

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Hey there,

we would soon like to transit Kazakhstan from Aqtau all the way to Kyrgyzstan with some stops in between, which is approx 3500km.

I'm...
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Last post by himbel
Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:11 pm
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by spud1976 « Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:41 pm
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by Mike » Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:22 pm
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The short version: this border closes early in the evening. If you intend to use it, either stay in Andijon (or one of the other Fergana Valley...

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Just crossed from Dostyk Crossing (Kyrgyzstan into Uzbekistan) today 9:30am on foot with Irish passports.

I did my research and was slightly...
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Last post by spud1976
Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:41 pm
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)

Last post by samsung « Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:12 am
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On exiting Tajikistan a guard in a blue uniform tries to charge you money for bringing your bike out.
Even though it was on top of a jeep.
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Visited the KG border post late June and was told that road further on was closed due to rock slide. Not sure if that was just an excuse for...
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Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:12 am
Tajikistan Corona travel restrictions / e-visa issues Q&A

Last post by samsung « Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:04 am
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Good day everyone,

Just read Steven's predicitions on the website, and I think you're right, it's all very difficult to predict how the situation...

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Day trip from Samarkand into Panjikent with NO passports. Parked our KG plated car at border going to TJ. Hired a cab for the nearby world heritage...
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Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:04 am

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