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We've been looking at this issue recently, as I've just applied for an LOI from Stantours. They sent me an information document that I had to sign and return to acknowledge that I understood the contents.

In brief, the form states that EVERY night must be registered and that only hotels, guest houses and B&Bs will suffice (no camping, no home-stays and no couch-surfing). Stantours claim that if you miss a night of registration, subsequent hotels may refuse to register you due to the missing night.

Clearly, the information from Stantours doesn't match the experience of Griff, as provided above, so maybe they are just giving us the ultra-safe official version.
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We've been looking at this issue recently, as I've just applied for an LOI from Stantours. They sent me an information document that I had to sign and return to acknowledge that I understood the contents.

In brief, the form states that EVERY night must be registered and that only hotels, guest houses and B&Bs will suffice (no camping, no home-stays and no couch-surfing). Stantours claim that if you miss a night of registration, subsequent hotels may refuse to register you due to the missing night.

Clearly, the information from Stantours doesn't match the experience of Griff, as provided above, so maybe they are just giving us the ultra-safe official version.
Hi,

This is what Stantours told me a few days ago: "Most hotels and guest houses in UZ would normally accept you staying at a reduced rate in their parking lots and also register you, but for real camping we strongly recommend getting paperwoirk to allow this - we can help, but only if you book minimal services in UZ with us."

'minimal services' seems to be 3 hotel/guest house bookings and a LOI.

I'm following your blog with interest! See you're in UB at the moment, what's your proposed route back? We should be crossing the 'stans from Russia to Iran around September/November time, so any info would be useful.

Andy
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Hi,

This is what Stantours told me a few days ago: "Most hotels and guest houses in UZ would normally accept you staying at a reduced rate in their parking lots and also register you, but for real camping we strongly recommend getting paperwoirk to allow this - we can help, but only if you book minimal services in UZ with us."

'minimal services' seems to be 3 hotel/guest house bookings and a LOI.

I'm following your blog with interest! See you're in UB at the moment, what's your proposed route back? We should be crossing the 'stans from Russia to Iran around September/November time, so any info would be useful.

Andy
We leave UB this morning and begin the journey west through Mongolia. Re-enter Russia for 2-3 days to transit into Kazakhstan. South through Kaz into Kyrgyzstan and obtain an Uzbek visa in Bishkek. Then into UZ and back into Kaz. Re-enter Russia and west through Ukraine. Then south into Romania and through the Balkans.
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I have heard of issues with hotels wanting previous slips, but this was only in Tashkent. Everywhere else seemed more relaxed at the time (May 2013)

That does sound unlucky, getting deported. Friends of ours cycled it. It took them 5 days to cross from Khiva to Bukhara, they didn't have any trouble with rego slips.

To be honest, your probably going to UZB to see the sights, which are the cities. Spend 2-3 nights in Khiva, 2-3 nights in Bukhara and 2-3 nights in Samarkand with the odd camp in between borders. you wont be missing a lot and with the larger distances have an excuse for taking your time (fake a breakdown, illness, whatever etc)

I can recommend 2 places to stay in UZB when you do hit Khiva or Samarkand

have a look here: Overlanders Tips: Top Five Budget Overlander Hangouts in Central Asia | Sirocco Overland | Сирокко Оверленд

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