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Chinese border crossings: open or closed?

Last post by bwv812 « Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:16 am
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by steven » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:35 am

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This topic has been causing confusion for some time now. I dedicated a page to it on the site . The discussion continues here: please post all your...

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I'm guessing you didn't visit the border-crossing page linked at the top of this forum.

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Fri Oct 04, 2024 1:16 am
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by Sem « Thu Oct 03, 2024 5:03 am
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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A report on travelling from Almaty to Yinining/Ili/Inni/Gulja and further into China

On July 27nd we, two german nationals and one durch national,...
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Last post by Sem
Thu Oct 03, 2024 5:03 am
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A

Last post by petrusferraz « Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:01 am
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by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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Filled in the form about 5 days ago, and sent an e-mail 2-3 days ago. Today I received the answer just saying Good day, unfortunately at the moment...
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Last post by petrusferraz
Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:01 am
Qolma/Kulma pass (China-Tajikistan) border crossing reports

Last post by Corbonk « Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:03 am
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by Roman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:39 pm
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Today I was passing by Qolma and decided to give it a try as there were no reports from this direction.

The officers looked concerned themselves and...

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Crossed from Tadjikistan to China end of September a few days before the Chinese holidays on a Friday.

Was on the road to the pass in Murghab around...
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Last post by Corbonk
Wed Oct 02, 2024 7:03 am
Zet border between Turkey and Iraq

Last post by ostrich « Wed Oct 02, 2024 4:30 am
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by vdh-be » Thu Aug 01, 2024 7:02 pm

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This border is only open for pedestrians. No vehicles allowed. I was there today but they didn’t let me pass🫣

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Why did they not let you pass?

Also, did you have Iraq visa?

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Last post by ostrich
Wed Oct 02, 2024 4:30 am
Border crossing report: Zamin Uud – Erlian (MON - China)

Last post by Floortravel « Tue Oct 01, 2024 2:17 pm
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by steven » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:55 am
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Starting from Hohhot

Buses to Erlian leave from the main bus station next to the train station. The last bus leaves at 01:30pm, but it is 6 hours...

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We travelled from Ulaanbaatar to Bejing end of September, so we can share some (hopefully) useful information. The Zamiin Uud - Erlian border is open...
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Last post by Floortravel
Tue Oct 01, 2024 2:17 pm
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by manonamoto « Tue Oct 01, 2024 11:44 am
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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Hello everyone, I have (hopeful) plans of solo crossing the khunjerab into China, visiting Kashgar then crossing into Kyrgyzstan using a motorcycle....
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Last post by manonamoto
Tue Oct 01, 2024 11:44 am
Bazargan to Gurbulak (Iran/Turkey) border crossing Q&A

Last post by JackOnABike « Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:04 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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I crossed this border from Turkey to Iran on 27/09/24. It was very easy and took about 15 minutes in total, Australian passport, no security checks...
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Last post by JackOnABike
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:04 am
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by xavgdt « Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:52 am
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by ivars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...

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We crossed the border with two swiss passports and swiss car. As mentioned above, arriving early is key. We slept nearby and were at the Georgian...
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Last post by xavgdt
Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:52 am
Dostyk/Alashankou Border (Kazakhstan/China)

Last post by indianas « Sun Sep 29, 2024 9:05 am
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by Milad » Sat May 04, 2024 3:29 pm
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Hi there,

starting a new thread as there seems not to be one yet for this border.

I've been looking into going from Astana/Karaghandy to Urumqi...

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Thanks for your clear information! If I understand correctly, I have to spend the night in Alashankou. Is there enough accommodation?
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Last post by indianas
Sun Sep 29, 2024 9:05 am
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by MichelleK « Sat Sep 28, 2024 6:15 pm
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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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On September 25th, the bus left at 8:05 from Sayran bus station. I paid 3,200 Tenge. I had booked the day before in the early afternoon.
Customs...
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Last post by MichelleK
Sat Sep 28, 2024 6:15 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Susiegirl7 « Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:32 am
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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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I did a Samarkand to Panjakent/7 Lakes a back day trip about 10 days ago.

Couldn’t get a ride on Yandex to the border so found a taxi on the street....
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Last post by Susiegirl7
Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:32 am
Farap - Alat (TM - UZ) border crossing updates

Last post by Susiegirl7 « Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:18 am
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by thierry » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:31 am
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We received confusing information to get the right way to the border post in Farap. Indeed, a gate is locked on the M37 (?) main road and two cars...

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I crossed about a week ago. What a fun look at bureaucracy. It took an hour+ on the Turkmen side and my guide said they were much slower than usual....
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Last post by Susiegirl7
Fri Sep 27, 2024 7:18 am
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by PickledChris « Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:33 am
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by nemesis464 » Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:11 pm
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See below:

(in Azeri)

The previous Covid regime was due to expire in January, but now looks to have been extended until at least March, so...

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Confirmed to be closed until January 1st, unsurprisingly.
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Last post by PickledChris
Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:33 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by Mylesk « Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:05 am
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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We crossed KG-KZ from Jyrgalan to Almaty today. Was interesting.
Booked a taxi from Jyrgalan yurt camp (which I would recommend) for 3000.
Got to...
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Last post by Mylesk
Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:05 am
Iran-Azerbaijan Border Crossing in Astara

Last post by Stoertebekker « Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:57 pm
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by Rapp Scallion » Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:57 am
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Didn't find any of this in the forums, so here is a recent update

We (two German passport holders) crossed this border in May 2015 coming from Iran....

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We (www.alwayseast.de) started in Baku and took a bus to Astara. Tickets were easy to book via Biletim app (European credit cards work, 10.55AZN pp)....
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Last post by Stoertebekker
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:57 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by MichelleK « Mon Sep 23, 2024 1:49 pm
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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I have just read this on French Diplomacy government site :
Land border with Tajikistan
The border crossing with Tajikistan is currently not open...
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Last post by MichelleK
Mon Sep 23, 2024 1:49 pm
Stressfull crossing in Georgia

Last post by MichelG « Sat Sep 21, 2024 8:27 am
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by MichelG » Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:33 pm

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Does anyone here ever been accused of having a fake passport?
Or is it strange for a Georgian customs officer that someone with Dutch passport is...

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Just to be clear he allowed me in but i got questions if i'm really Dutch.
And my passport got checked with lights and other things to clarify it was...

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Last post by MichelG
Sat Sep 21, 2024 8:27 am
Border crossings reports: Dostyk/Dustlyk (Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by ajj « Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:04 am
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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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Crossed into Kyrgyzstan from Uzbekistan yesterday and exactly same experience as Fharv and HugoL listed here:

We started on UZ side of Dostuk...
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Last post by ajj
Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:04 am
Border Crossing Iran-Turkey: Esendere-Sero

Last post by ferryq « Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:16 pm
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by GiacomoLuppi » Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:58 am

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I crossed this border the 9th of April, walking from Iran to Turkey. A Taxi from Oromyie to the border cost 300.000 IRR (7 USD), maybe I could...

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I travelled yesterday from Urumye to Van via Sero Border. Herewith I share my travel experiences:

The shared taxis leave from a place named „3 rah...

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Last post by ferryq
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:16 pm
Uch Kurgan border crossing UZ-KG

Last post by churnewzealand « Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:40 pm
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by magunkutjan » Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:14 pm
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We crossed the Uch-Kurgan border on the 25th June. We cycled from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan. The border is open between 8am and 8pm every day. The...

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This border has reopened (see: )

I crossed on the 2nd day it was open and it was still empty. Process was simple and no issues with the New Zealand...
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Last post by churnewzealand
Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:40 pm
Astrakhan - Atyrau Border Crossing

Last post by I35TX « Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:10 pm
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by MikeTheLiid » Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:11 pm
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Has anyone crossed the Russia Kazak border between Astrakhan and Atyrau at the Kotyayevka point. Looking at Google Maps it is noted as Temporarily...

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Hi was wondering if anyone had experience with crossing this border in a car that was 1) not registered in their own name and 2) from a different...
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Last post by I35TX
Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:10 pm
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by sketchymarco « Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:42 pm
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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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I crossed this border UZ -> KZ yesterday on foot.

Bus 169 from Tashkent to the border runs frequently as mentioned many times in other posts.
The...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Thu Sep 12, 2024 4:42 pm
Khyber Pass/Torkham border reports (AF>PAK)

Last post by Indianaglobe « Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:09 pm
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by yamamotoo » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:44 pm
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Well, for quite a long time I was only reading this forum, but now it's time to give some new information that can be of importance to future...

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Hello,

I am affraid I have bad news, the Torkham border (Khyber pass) is closed to foreigners until further notice, the which might take weeks if...
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Last post by Indianaglobe
Thu Sep 12, 2024 1:09 pm
Torugart pass border crossing by bicycle: Kyrgyzstan to China

Last post by Vasily « Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm

by Vasily » Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm

Hello, it seems like the information on Torugart pass needs to be updated.

I crossed it by bicycle on the 6th of September, 2024, from Kyrgiz to...

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Last post by Vasily
Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:05 pm

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