|
23 Nov 2010
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne / Oz
Posts: 180
|
|
Oz to Europe - Visas for India, Pakistan, Iran
Hi folks,
I was wondering about the visa situation for India, Pakistan and Iran.
I planned to get my India visa in Nepal which should not be a problem, but what about the Pakistan and Iran visas? I heard it can be hard to get them in India.
Can I get them in Nepal too? Expiry...?
I am German if this is relevant.
Would be good to get some advise.
Cheers,
Frank
|
23 Nov 2010
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NZ
Posts: 39
|
|
Last time I got a visa for Iran, we only got the visa 2 days before flying out from NZ and that was after quite a few phone calls to the Iranian embassy in NZ. I would suggest to get in ASAP.
Also we no issues getting extensions once we were in Tehran.
Cheers
kim
|
23 Nov 2010
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: milan, italy
Posts: 156
|
|
i was in pakistan on last september. i haven't had enough time to get visa in italy so i thought to apply for it in tashkent. but, once at the embassy they told me visa cannot be obtained abroad of our own country since march2010.
so i've took the risk and rode until the pakistan border coming from china. Sost is the only place abroad your country where you can obtain a pak visa on arrival; it tooks me 5 minutes and 24 $.
hope this will be useful
|
23 Nov 2010
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Aussie expat in Switzerland half way RTW
Posts: 611
|
|
Indian Visa is best to get back home. The problem is that the relationship between Nepal and India is a tightrope and they often just stop issuing visas for no apartent reason. If in SEAsia then Bangkok is a good option for the Indian Visa.
Pakistan visa in Islamabad. Make sure you have exact $USD in mint condition.
Iranian visa. We ordered it online through a Tourist Agent and picked up the visa at the Iranian embassy in LaHore. I don't recommend them but we used IranianVisa.com. There is plenty of heated info on the HUBB about them and the problems people have. If you can perhaps try to get the Iranian visa in advance... but usually they won't issue it more than 3mths in advance, but you could always try.
|
23 Nov 2010
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bucks, UK
Posts: 642
|
|
"Pakistan visa in Islamabad. Make sure you have exact $USD in mint condition."
????? Not following that Turbo, think you may have be typing faster than thinking.
Pete
__________________
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 2016
Buenos Aires to NYC 2012-2013: www.facebook.com/curryhunt
India and back 2009-2010:
|
23 Nov 2010
|
-
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,344
|
|
He's referring to the condition of the US $ notes Peter.
Many money changers/embassies etc are a real PITA always wanting super crisp never used notes ...
Can't say I'd mind a trunk-load full of crumpled ones!
|
23 Nov 2010
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,187
|
|
Did that route a couple of years ago. I'm from UK and didn't arrange any visas in Oz.
Got my Indian visa in KL, took about 5 days.
Got my Pak visa in Kathmandu after being refused in B'kok. Took 2-3 days. Needed to get a letter of 'no objection' first from the UK consulate in KTM.
Got my Iranian visa using Iranianvisa.com, had no probs and arranged to pick it up in Quetta. Think it was about 3 weeks all in (you need to sign up to a money transfer account first to pay the fee), was travelling all the while and corresponded by email the whole time. You get given a number once its been approved which you give to the guy in the consulate though I had to mention to him I had the approval number to him as there was nothing on the form for it and he didn't ask for it so no idea if it did any good or not. Picked up my visa in Quetta the day after filling in the paperwork.
|
23 Nov 2010
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bucks, UK
Posts: 642
|
|
Bert, sorry but still don't get "Pakistan visa in Islamabad" I understand the new note thing, only ever had that at banks not a changer.
__________________
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 2016
Buenos Aires to NYC 2012-2013: www.facebook.com/curryhunt
India and back 2009-2010:
|
23 Nov 2010
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Aussie expat in Switzerland half way RTW
Posts: 611
|
|
Doh , trying to do too much and thinking faster than I can type.
Yeah I meant that you should probably get the Pakistan visa in Kathmandu and that the embassy is a short taxi ride from Tamel area where most of the hotels are located. And yes try to get the USDollar notes in mint condition when going to the Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu. If not then you can always do what I did and make a kefuffle in a local bank to get small change... it's a long story but mint condition notes are important and so is the exact change.
Hope that make it clearer. Time for
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|