“GBAO” stands for Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast, which is the eastern region of Tajikistan where the Pamir Highway runs. Travelers wanting to travel along the Pamir Highway must have a GBAO permit in addition to a Tajik visa. Please print it out to show at checkpoints. For nationalities that have visa-free entry to Tajikistan, we can...
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Do I need any special permits for certain areas or treks in Kyrgyzstan?
Yes, certain border regions of Kyrgyzstan that are close to the Tajik, Uzbek or Chinese borders require special permits to visit. For example, to hike to Lenin Peak Base Camp in the southern Pamir-Alay Mountains near the Tajik border, a Kyrgyz Border Zone Permit is officially required. This permit costs around $15 for the regular...
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Do I need a visa to visit Uzbekistan?
For Uzbekistan, the good news is visitors from 65 countries now enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days, including most Europeans, Canadians, Australians, and many other nationalities. Visitors from 77 countries not on the visa-free list, including Americans between 17-55 years old,* can apply online for an Uzbekistan tourist e-visa for stays up to...
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Do I need a visa to visit Tajikistan?
Visitors from over 70 countries can enter Tajikistan without a visa for 30 days. This includes visitors from European, North American, and many Asian countries. You can see the full list here. Note: Even so you eligible to enter Tajikistan on visa-free status, you are still required to obtain a GBAO permit and do OVIR...
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Do I need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan?
For many travelers from European, North American, Middle Eastern or South-East Asian countries, no visa is required for Kyrgyzstan for stays up to 60 days. You can check the specific visa requirements for your nationality here. If your nationality isn’t visa-exempt, Kyrgyzstan offers a convenient e-visa system online. It usually takes three days and requires...