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Visas for entry into China via Karakoram highway

Replies: 23 - Last Post: Apr 12, 2013 10:07 AM Last Post By: adil_85

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chitralguyimran

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Nov 15, 2012 1:27 AM
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That'd be an interesting trip with adventure, so looking forward to photos and report JamieKayaker
& koots_roots .

Good Luck ..

letemspeak

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Nov 15, 2012 7:20 AM
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Each embassy has different rules and regulations. Most are now requring flights in and out, or some other sort of reservations. It will be an issue regardless of where you are entering or exiting. You can search for older posts on this topic, but you seriously risk your visa being denied if Xinjiang is listed as a destination.

pakistanguide

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Nov 17, 2012 4:04 AM
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Also look at Thale valley river in Khapulu and Deosai river at Deosai and Astor Chilim valley river as well as these may be new areas for kayak lovers.

hiyalqi

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Feb 13, 2013 9:34 AM
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Hi Jamie !
i am a tour guide from china . and working at an internatinal travel company in Kashgar ,where the city bordered with pakistan .
about your plan to getting into china through Karakoram highway is bit difficult as it's told . but we can manage to help you to get a visa and you can drive on Karakoram highway to china from pakistan. so let me know if you still need help ?

old_india_hand

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Feb 13, 2013 3:12 PM
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In March last year (2012) I gave the KKH as my entry and exit point when applying for the China Visa in Australia.

Yes, a red flag went up and I was required to undertake an interview to explain.

Got the visa.

Best not to mention Xinjiang in the application !

adil_85

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Apr 12, 2013 4:27 AM
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Hi,

I am a British National and planning to travel through Karakoram Highway, and enter China (Xinjiang) by land from North Pakistan. I have a visa to Pakistan.

I will be travelling from Sost (Pakistan) to Tashkurkhan and then to Kashghar.
What is the Visa procedure ? I checked with the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh and they advised that they need to see travel itinerary - including train, coach or flight booking.

Is is possible to find registered coach service online, where I can book tickets online.
I need to show my official booking to the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh to apply for Tourist visa.

Please advise.
Thanks.

old_india_hand

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Apr 12, 2013 5:16 AM
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... your same question here >> http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2301327&messageID=20801213#20801213

adil_85

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Apr 12, 2013 10:06 AM
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Hi,

I am a British National and planning to travel through Karakoram Highway, and enter China (Xinjiang) by land from North Pakistan. I have a visa to Pakistan.

I will be travelling from Sost (Pakistan) to Tashkurkhan and then to Kashghar.
What is the Visa procedure ? I checked with the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh and they advised that they need to see travel itinerary - including train, coach or flight booking.

Is is possible to find registered coach service online, where I can book tickets online.
I need to show my official booking to the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh to apply for Tourist visa.

Please advise.
Thanks.

adil_85

adil_85 avatar

Apr 12, 2013 10:07 AM
Posts:  4

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9

Hi,

I am a British National and planning to travel through Karakoram Highway, and enter China (Xinjiang) by land from North Pakistan. I have a visa to Pakistan.

I will be travelling from Sost (Pakistan) to Tashkurkhan and then to Kashghar.
What is the Visa procedure ? I checked with the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh and they advised that they need to see travel itinerary - including train, coach or flight booking.

Is is possible to find registered coach service online, where I can book tickets online.
I need to show my official booking to the Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh to apply for Tourist visa.

Please advise.
Thanks.
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