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When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by Kalpazan « Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:50 pm
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 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 post this in Russian as published but you may use Google Translate if you like:

Автор: Нигина Аслонова, Asia-Plus
На контрольно-пропускном пункте...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:50 pm
Bus or train from Almaty to China still operational?

Last post by Milad « Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:53 pm
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by TravellerDeQuebec » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm

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Now that China has begun to give tourist Visas again, I am considering going through China to South Korea this summer. However, to do so I would want...

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All international trains from and to China have been cancelled in early 2020 due to Covid-19 and not yet been reinstated. I expect at least a handful...

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Last post by Milad
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:53 pm
Iraq - Traveling with your own car

Last post by PeterM « Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:31 pm
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by sonja_2007 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:29 am
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Hello, has anyone traveled by car from Turkey to Iraq with a private car, how is the question? From Iraq, we are thinking of continuing to Kuwait,...

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Dear Sonia,

you can NOT drive to Kuwait with the Visa that you will get at the Turkish/Iraq border !

What you can do:
Turkey - Iran - Southern Irak...
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Last post by PeterM
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:31 pm
Mand - Pishin border crossing (IR -> PAK)

Last post by ceciliapignocchi « Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:30 pm
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by janonline » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:56 pm

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Hi Kathi,

I plan to cross that border later this year or in Jan 2018 and have also read it's difficult. Only glimmer of hope I have is the announced...

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Can you pass this border cycling?

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Last post by ceciliapignocchi
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:30 pm
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by Cristy « Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:57 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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Hello! We are planning to cross the border in May (Georgia to Russia) and to apply for a transit visa in Tblisi. What is the current status of and...
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Last post by Cristy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:57 am
Passing to Abkhazia from Enguri Border

Last post by bjniewold « Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:29 pm
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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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Would be good to hear if you will be able to obtain the Entrance permit for the Inguri crossing online!
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Last post by bjniewold
Sat Mar 18, 2023 2:29 pm
The latest process of entering China from Laos after border reopened

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:45 am
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by adventuretourchina » Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:27 pm

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On the morning of January 8, Laos/China border (Boten/Mohan Port) fully resumed the customs clearance of personnel and goods. Laos/China borders...

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my car back from Sihanoukville to Antwerp.

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Would you mind sharing the cost of such shipping? Very curioys about it

As for Mohan it used to...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:45 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by hiitsnina « Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:39 pm
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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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Hey everyone, just got a reply from the Kyrgyz embassy in London that the Karkara border is open during day time hours (0900-1800) for crossing...
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Last post by hiitsnina
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:39 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by harleyhoffi « Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:51 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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Hi Guys, i am pretty new here. I am planning to go with the motorbike from Armenia to China this year. Is the Khorgos border crossing suitable for...
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Last post by harleyhoffi
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:51 am
The Caravanistan Border Crossing Map

Last post by OWNER « Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:47 pm
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by SalSalFR » Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:38 am
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Hello guys,
I've been looking at the border crossing map from here : and it looks like it's not been updated for a while; i've been trying to have a...

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My attempt to make a map of border crossings for Central Asia . The own experience of crossing some checkpoints is indicated. Perhaps my information...
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Last post by OWNER
Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:47 pm
Border crossing Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan (Isfara-Batken)

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:18 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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Hi Salman, have a look at the forum rules above - you will find all you need and more there.
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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:18 am
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by seamouse « Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:36 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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thanks to all the information and post here, I got a smooth crossing yesterday morning, 2nd of March 2023, with China passport.
1. taxt from...
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Last post by seamouse
Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:36 pm
Renting a Car

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:07 am
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by willmason101 » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:12 am

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Hi everyone,

Myself and a friend are thinking about driving down from Almaty to Dushanbe this Spring and we were looking for some advice as to how...

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Rented cars can be taken across the border. This is standard procedure, everyone always took a car from Osh to do the Pamir Highway, before the...

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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:07 am
Armenia - Turkiye border to open soon?

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:59 am
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by Francesco1966 » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:42 am

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Hi guys,
It looks like Armenia and Turkiye, in a tentative thaw, have decided to reopen a border crossing, albeit only for foreigners. Anyway, no...

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Some more updates

the sides had agreed to open their border to third-country nationals and diplomatic passport holders ahead of the 2023 tourist...

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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:59 am
Pamir Highway in March/April

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:22 am
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by Ianroger » Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:42 pm

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Hi there,

Was wondering how busy the highway and region is at the end of April. Will homestays and Yurts be available? Will trucks be available to...

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Yes it's possible, tourists travel all-year round and locals do as well.

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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:22 am
Azerbaijan-Turkey Border Crossing in Nakhchivan

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:04 am
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by Marko52 » Tue May 17, 2022 1:11 pm

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I’ve seen some comment/questions about whether or not the Nakhchivan-Turkey border is open.It is.
I made the crossing from Nakhchivan to Turkey...

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Still the same today -

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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:04 am
Zahedan - Quetta border crossing (IR -> PAK)

Last post by Travelgian « Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:27 pm
Replies: 27
by SPR11 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:14 pm
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This is the response I got on another forum concerning this question.

''European travelers cross into Pakistan from Iran almost on daily basis,...

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I understand that escorting by police is unavoidable, is that correct? I also take it that the only possible route from Taftan is through Quetta and...
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Last post by Travelgian
Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:27 pm
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by toful « Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:57 pm
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by TrevtheCanuck » Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:08 pm
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Does anyone have any current info or links for the land border opening September 1st between Georgia and Az? This is the most recent one I've...

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extended again until 1 may.
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Last post by toful
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:57 pm
Garmin Inreach: Forbidden?

Last post by Kalpazan « Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:47 am
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by guy.brush » Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:20 am

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I read that some countries do not allow to bring in satellite phones.
I want to travel the Silk Road and down to South East Asia by motorbike, so...

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Not to be taken as very accurate info but it gives a clue:

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Last post by Kalpazan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:47 am
Karavshin Gorge permit Q&A

Last post by David Wieder « Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:33 pm
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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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I’ve been emailing trekking tour companies…. So far, two companies have said they can do it/it will be open. And two have said it is still closed due...

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Last post by David Wieder
Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:33 pm
Wakhan corridor afghan side

Last post by ccc « Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:20 pm
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by rania.sh » Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:43 pm

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Hello,
Do you know if it's still possible to go to the wakhan corridor because of the taliban crisis (Ishkashim, Sarhad...)?
If it's still preserved,...

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OK thanks for your answers, so I will stay on the tadjik side

U’re welcome, it‘s better and safe.

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Last post by ccc
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:20 pm
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by David Wieder « Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:25 pm
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by Iridium » Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.

07:45 – Arrived...

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Any thoughts on this border being open this coming August? Trying to figure out a cost effective way to get to Osh, flying through China would be...
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Last post by David Wieder
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:25 pm
Kyzylart - Bor Dobo border crossing (Murghab-Sary Tash)

Last post by Kalpazan « Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:38 am
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by matt2matt2002 » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:20 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.
Stand...

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For the border to open for tourists, first the clashes between both sides need to stop. Currently there is no political will for this to happen and...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:38 am
Need help with Georgia-Turkey border situation, and additional questions

Last post by Umudugudu « Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:17 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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I don’t, as I was just there as a tourist and to buy my motorcycle
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Last post by Umudugudu
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:17 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Cplatt « Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:29 am
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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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It is easy to cross the Oybek-Buston border with Spanish passport? Nowadays no visa required even for the land border?

Correct, visa-free for...
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Last post by Cplatt
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:29 am

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