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Iran / Pakistan visas

Hi!
I've got a few questions I hope someone can help me with.
I'm about to apply for my Pakistan visa through Gerry's in London. Anyone got any experience with the turnaround times? I can't find reference to an express service - but I'm rather hoping there is one.

My problem is this: I am a dual Irish-UK citizen. I am travelling east from the UK. I will use my UK passport to travel the EU, whilst my Irish passport is getting the PAK visa. I will use my Irish passport to travel to Iran, and would like to travel on with this. Apparently, the Iranians will want to see a Turkish stamp - so does this mean I will have to wait in eastern Europe for my PAK visa to be ready?

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks guys.
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Gerry's

We used Gerry's in Manchester for our Pakistan visa this time last year. Submitted them in person on the Saturday morning and got a txt that they were ready to collect on Tuesday.

We didn't use any express service, their turnaround was really quick.

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Thanks Jamie, that's good to know. I hope they can accept applications via post...
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We used Gerry's in Manchester for our Pakistan visa this time last year. Submitted them in person on the Saturday morning and got a txt that they were ready to collect on Tuesday.

We didn't use any express service, their turnaround was really quick.

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Could you share your experiences getting the LOI? Did you mention you were travelling overland?

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Snowland

We used Snowland treks and tours, details of the contact below. Was issued with the documents in a couple of days and cost $50. It was all emailed.

Kamal Hussain
Snowland Treks and Tours
Clifton Bridge Road
Skardu (16100) Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 3465181283
Email: info@snowland.com.pk;
snowlandtours@gmail.com
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We used Snowland treks and tours, details of the contact below. Was issued with the documents in a couple of days and cost $50. It was all emailed.

Kamal Hussain
Snowland Treks and Tours
Clifton Bridge Road
Skardu (16100) Pakistan
Tel: (+92) 3465181283
Email: info@snowland.com.pk;
snowlandtours@gmail.com
URL: Snowland | Treks,Tours & Expeditions
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Thank you, really useful! Did you mention you were travelling overland or how?

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Yes we said overland. They were not bothered about that.

We also said our exact route overland on our visa application and all was fine.
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Yes we said overland. They were not bothered about that.

We also said our exact route overland on our visa application and all was fine.
I got my Iranian visa a few weeks ago, I paid an extra fee of 20£ and I collected the passport on the same day: entry in 90 days from date of issue and 30 days validity from date of entry.

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