Central Asia

Does any one know what the fee is for a Turkmen transit visa in Tehran or Mashad? I have both the Uzbek and Iran tourist visas, and I'm planning to get my Turkmen visa once in Iran. I have a Polish (EU) passport, but information on visas for nationals of any country would be appreciated.

thanks,
arthur

Hi folks!!!

I¡¦m currently working in a conservation project in Spain and need to know any contact address (I¡¦d rather prefer email address) of the Alma-Ata Zoo in Almaty (Kazakhstan). Does anyone know that information or somewhere to ask about ?

Actually it would be great if I could get contact information about the three zoos in Kazakhstan:

„Q Almaty
„Q Karaganda
„Q Shymkent

Thanks a million

Noe

Hello,

My fiance and I will be travelling in China for 3-4 weeks in August. From there, we need to get to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan by 27 August. We are currently looking into three possibilities, and I would appreciate any information people could provide on schedules, costs, etc. for each.

1. flight from Urumqi to Bishkek - China Southern has a flight but I am finding it hard to make reservations. I am in the UK. Does anyone know of any English language websites where I could book this flight?

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Hi,
I'd appreciate some recent feedback about the crossing of Afghan borders, in and out:
- Generally speaking: How easy is it these days? Do the soldiers ask for bribe, ...?
- from Mashad to Herat: Can you easily make it in one day by bus? how much does it cost? Do you have to change transport? ...
- from Mazar to Termez: What kind of transport do you find? How much does it cost? How long does it take? ...
- from Termez to Mazar: If you don't already have an Afghan visa, do you get it easily there…

There is a great western style evidenced based medical practice in Tashkent that serves all of the expats and diplomats. The name is Tashkent International Medical Clinic (www.tashclinic.org) +998-71-1910142. They also have a dentists on the premises and only international folks can use it as it is not open to locals. I saw how they had to assist in a medical evacuation out of the country for a foreigner and they even dealt with the insurance company. What a service! Good staff and good…

Hi there,
I will be in Turkmenistan around 10th august for 2 weeks.
I want to apply for the visa once in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
anyone can tell me how long the process take at the local Turkmen Embassy and the cost of the visa?
Do I have some flexibility on my itinerary and first of all, will I have to be accompanied by a local guide with a tourist visa during my trip in the country?
Any good recommendations about getting the LOL, eg travel agency and how before the scheduled entry time in…

Hi,

I am currently in Kyrgyzstan and will need some fuel for my camping stove in the next days.
Now I am wondering which is the right thing to ask for at the petrol station.

Best is the one without lead, so can anyone say me the russian name for it?

Thanks in advance,
Flo

Dear all,

As I learnt from the map, it seems KAZ territory lies between Tashkent & Samarkand . Do we need to have KAZ visa?

THKS A LOT

Hi!
I will spend one and a half month, Jul2-Aug16, in c.asia, entering from china to osh and exiting from tashkent, uzb. Was thinking of 3 weeks kyrg, 2 tadj and 1,5 uzb. I would appreciate any tips regarding iteneraries, visas (resident of Norway), bordercrossings and so forth! If anyone is keen to join me or need companions for certain treks or adventures please contact me!

Well howdy, just been trying for two days to get my Afghan Visa from Tehran, battling the screaming, crowd-surfing Afghans and the farting-bubbler, but just some important tips.

They only take Euros - not Dollars, not Rials, not Pakistani Rupees, not Papuan New Guinea Kina, Euros is the only game in town - frustrating if you only carry greenback but i'll curl into a ball and cry about it another day...

Everyone needs a letter of introduction - New law apparently, all foreigners need a LOI from…