another annoying visa post!

Replies: 7 - Last Post: 24-Jun-2007 17:47 Last Post By: everbrite

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tashgonewalkabout

18-Jun-2007 23:19
Posts: 136

another annoying visa post!

hey folks. Has anyone recently applied for a Kazakhstan visas at the consulate in UB? If so, how was it? I'm on Aussie and NZ passports - so no LOI needed. I'm trying to avoid having to go back through China and via Urumqi. (ideally, I'll fly there from Mongolia, but let';s see about the visa before i stress out the flights!) Thanks.

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everbrite

19-Jun-2007 03:05
Posts: 16,252

Even though you normally would not need a LOI, I am pretty sure that the embassy in UB requires one.

I am also pretty sure that the embassy in Beijing requires one. To the best of my knowledge and recollection of reports on the TT, only the consular agent in Urumqi does not require a LOI.

Ruth

First check: Everbrite's travel pages, the New RU sticky,and New RU train sticky

Since I have taken the time to answer your question, it would be nice if you took the time to respond as to whether the information was helpful.

tashgonewalkabout

19-Jun-2007 05:01
Posts: 136

aiyoh - thanks Ruth. Beauracracy, eh??

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everbrite

19-Jun-2007 05:24
Posts: 16,252

Yeah, the bureaucracy can be a problem. While I don't keep track of all visas and consulates, I do keep track of many in these region. I could be wrong and would love an update if you do get a Kazakh visa in UB.

Ruth

tashgonewalkabout

21-Jun-2007 17:44
Posts: 136

well - I've now gone ahead and posted one of my passports to the UK - applying for the visa from there seems a little easier - as long as all of the international posting works out. Next on the list is Kyrg . . . and waiting for my other passport to come back with the Mongolian visa so i can actually LEAVE!!

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everbrite

21-Jun-2007 22:23
Posts: 16,252

Again, best to get the Kyrgyz visa before you depart. I believe that it is another one that might require a LOI if you don't apply at home.

Ruth

apoptosis

22-Jun-2007 21:14
Posts: 263

what is LOI ?

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everbrite

24-Jun-2007 17:47
Posts: 16,252

LOI = letter of invitation. Many countries of the former soviet union require an official letter of invitation and sometimes an accommodations voucher as well. Some other countries also require LOI when not applying for the visa in your home country.

Ruth

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