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Can I travel to the USA while working remotely for my non-US employer?

I would like to travel in the USA for a period of 3 - 6 months. But I want to spend some time working for my employer (remote work) and getting paid by the empl

Split ticketing to CDG on Paris's RER

I will be spending a day in Paris with a friend, arriving by train into Gare du Nord in the morning, and flying out in the evening. However, my friend leaves fr

Best way to pay for airline tickets?

I know it's a bit of a strange question, but here goes... Background: I don't travel by plane very often, and when I have it's always been someone else who act

Unable to charge HP NoteBook 840 G4 laptop while being overseas

I work for a software company in the US. I decided to take some vacation time and fly back home (to one of the former Soviet countries). My manager asked me to

What does this pen notation in my UK entry stamp mean?

I entered the UK from Paris once (riding the Eurostar train), and after the UK border control officer placed an entry stamp in my passport, he added a notation

Extraordinary circumstances, missed connections and overnight stays

My flight is delayed by severe lightning storms in southern Europe and it looks like I will miss my connecting flight in London, and possibly my last possible c

Schengen visa category required for job interview

I am travelling to Austria for a job interview (for 2 days). Which type of visa should I apply for? My home country is India and the visit to Austria will be b

How long to I have to wait to re-enter US as a Canadian? [closed]

I am a Canadian citizen who has been doing work trade on a farm on Hawaii for 4.5 months come mid Oct. when I plan to return to Canada. I have

In DS-160 do I put my current job now or the cruiseline I will be working on which the visa is for? [closed]

In the education/working/training section of a DS-160 I don't know whether to put my current employment, which I'm going to hand in my notice

Australian citizen unsure of validity of Green Card. Can I apply for an ESTA to travel?

I have had a series of circumstances that have prevented me from returning to the USA - coexecutor of will in Australia and hurricanes last year that destroyed

UK visa error in cover letter

I need your advice. I made an error in my UK visa application. I already submitted my documents in the VAC and when I got home I noticed that I indicated GBP42/

Dual citizenship causes confusion at passport control

I have two EU citizenships (and passports). A few years ago I travelled to Spain on my old EU passport (citizenship). I shall call it other passport from now on

What visa does my family need to go with me on my business trip to Hong Kong?

I am a Nepalese citizen. I am visiting Hong Kong for one week for a business trip for which I will be issued an invitation letter from the company. My wife and

Two passports with "different" names [duplicate]

I have 2 passports with same name but different first name and surname, I need to use both in my next travel. Passport 1 - Name: João

Broad flight search with specific stopover

Are there websites that allow for a broad search that passes via specific connection airports? In the case of a one-way flight, I would like to find which flig

If I obtain a Chinese tourist visa does its validity always start immediately, or can I get one that begins at a certain date in the future?

I've had a few Chinese tourist visas before, but I was always heading to China soon after getting the visa. This time I'm thinking of getting a Chinese visa at

Are electric hair straighteners allowed on flights?

My friend is travelling on Air Canada tomorrow from Toronto to Alberta. She is also travelling on Air Canada from Toronto to Los Angeles (California) next month

How do I get a US visa while on a student visa in Canada? [duplicate]

I am from India and have come to Canada on student visa. I intend to go to USA for my friend's wedding in the month of September. How do I sta

What to do when I become violently ill on planes?

I became violently ill on the past 3 flights I was on and I'm wondering what I'm supposed to do when I get sick on a plane. I have issues with my throat, esop

Can you sneak into Premium Economy Class?

People ask whether they can sneak into business or first, it's virtually impossible. But what about sneaking into Premium Economy Class? What if I stand at th

Has anyone ever actually received a GST refund, from India?

In India, If you are a tourist to India You purchase something and take it out of the country in theory you can claim and get a refund of the GST. (GST is the

How can you maximise your chance of an upgrade on a long haul flight? [duplicate]

I’ve seen various questions on TSE about ruses to ‘’sneak’ into a higher grade cabin than the one paid for. I’m

Can I bring snake wine from Vietnam to Europe?

update I could smuggle two small bottles in my big suitcase. The rice alcohol with a snake in it is being sold in most souvenir shops, I finally bought it toda

Will the Egyptian consulate in Germany issue a visa to a South African with dual German citizenship using their South African passport?

I have dual German and South African citizenship. Presently I am in Germany. I want to enter Egypt using my South African passport. However South Africans need

Business travel basis accommodation?

I am going in a German city (Ulm) from October till December. "As the time frame will only be 3 months – I suggest to find accommodation on a business tra

How to handle security after working with volatile material? [duplicate]

I am a member of an amateur high-powered rocketry club at my university, and as a result, I work with motors for these Rockets on a semi-regul

Fall asleep in terminal and miss connection fight: recover change fee

I recently was returning from a trip from Europe and missed a connection flight because I fell asleep in the terminal. I showed up to the gate about 10 minutes

Is the "FirstOntario Centre" "in Toronto"? [closed]

There's a real confusion with the fractal dimension of major world urban centers: say you live in Williamstown, Victoria. If you're talking

Duration of insurance for Italy visa

The checklist for Italy visa from Mumbai states the following regarding travel insurance: "Covering travel period with coverage of Euros 30000 inclusive of a r

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for Canada?

I'm passing through Canada, on my way to somewhere else. I'm staying only a short time. Is there a website, or some other way of find out out if I need a visa