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Denied entry into UK/given temporary administion - anyone entered again without a visa

Wondering if anyone has been denied entry into the UK (because of a small misunderstanding etc) but were able to enter again without having to get a visitor vis

Can just guardians come with a 16y/o for US passport renewal?

travel.state.gov states that only one parent needs to be present for the renewal for parental awareness, but when I visited another post office that handles pas

Has Saudi Arabia already started issuing tourist visas in 2018, or when do they intend to begin?

I'm just updating this question because a friend who's visited about 100 countries just told me the Kingdom has actually opened up tourist visas. It's now Augus

When booking on Indian Railways, can you combine quota tickets with non-quota ones on a single booking?

A booking status shows RL/WL10, but 2 available under the Sr. Citizen quota. Would a booking for two Senior Citizens and one Adult, show confirmation against 2

Is it possible for US Customs to hold checked baggage for a flight from US to India?

We (Indian citizens) arrived India on July 1, 2016 from the USA. However, one of our (altogether four baggage were allowed for two) checked baggage didn't arriv

How to secure a roll-top closure bag?

I’ve got a pretty big bag—actually, a sack into which you put your bag—with a roll-top closure system. I had never heard of it, but you can se

Reasonably priced hotel. NYC UWS or UES [closed]

We are looking for a reasonably($200-250) priced hotel. Upper west-side or upper east-side. My wife is freaked out about bedbugs. Any suggesti

Will I be able to access Eva lounge on arrival at Taoyuan airport?

I'm leaving for Taiwan from JFK airport. And this is going to be my first time at the airport so I'm not familiar with the airport. The situation is, I'll be ar

Can I use my Schengen visa for a completely different purpose and entry point?

I am a non-EU national, permanent UK Resident. Recently, my work issued me with a multiple Schengen visa with Norway as the first (main) point of entry. Now I w

Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?

I found many related questions on this site but I am still not sure about the rules. How can I decide if I need a visa to transit? Schengen members as of May 20

Type of visa for the UK

I'm a Tunisian citizen residing in France, I have a face to face meeting regarding a scientific project during the month of august. However I am lost to what ty

What's the proper etiquette for visiting the German Biergartens?

I passed through Munich last year and stopped at one of the biergartens. Well I tried. It was absolutely packed, it took forever to find a seat. At least one I

Where to buy an Oyster card and where to get the refund after a short time of use

A group of 4 teenage girls will visit London for two days and want to use a travel card for both days. But a paper travel card is £12 per day and the cap

Do I need a business visa for Ireland if I already have Standard Visitor visa for UK?

I currently have a UK visitor (category: Family) visa for 10 years, which I received in Nov 2015. I need to attend a meeting in Dublin, Ireland for a week an

Is a visa required by an Indian citizen for visiting Seoul?

I am an Indian passport holder travelling to Germany via Seoul and would like to stay in Seoul for a couple of days. I have my flight tickets to Germany and a G

Can visitors to the US with an ESTA leave and re-enter by land?

An 18 year old German citizen is visiting us in the USA with an ESTA. We would like to take her to visit both sides of Niagara Falls. If she crosses into Cana

Portable ATC scanner. What do I need? [closed]

I want to listen to the audio between the ATC and the pilots while I'm inflight. I know this is possible because I have been with people who h

Passport control: what airport is this?

I'd like to know what airport this is. In the image there seem to be three lines (besides the two clearly visible ones, the far left one says it's for US citi

Provence: Lavender Fields July 10 - 12?

Similar question here: What is the best time to see the Lavender in France? - this is a bit more specific. We will be in Provence July 10 to 12. Where can we

Is exchanging US dollars into the local currency usually a practical option? [closed]

This question is almost the flip side of Is it possible to get Mongolian currency in Sydney? Is it usually practical (though perhaps not alwa

Travelling to Poland alone at the age of 17

I'm headed to Poland from Copenhagen Airport by myself later this month. I am 17 and thus counted as a minor. Do I need any sort of notarized letter? I have co

Tourist activities in the Louisiana bayou swamp area with the recent floods?

I am planning a trip (in November!) to Louisiana and we would like to explore some of the swamp/bayou area in Louisiana. Currently we are thinking of Breaux Bri

Where to see traditional but everyday Japanese architecture

When travelling to Japan, I enjoy seeing things that are Japanese but everyday just as much as the big-ticket attractions such as the grand castles and temples.

Credit cards being charged more than once in Japan

When I gocto a shop in Japan, whenever I pay for something with a credit card, I am always asked if I want to charge my purchase more than one. My Japanese isn'

What powerbank can I use on the flight?

I'm going on a flight for 5 hours and will be using my iPad Air for watching video. The battery will be used quickly, so I need a power bank that will be able

Why my U.S. B1 Visa got refused under 214 (b)?

I went for B1 U.S. Visa at the U.S. Embassy in Delhi. Interviewer: *Good Morning*. Me: *Good Morning* Interviewer: *What is your designation?* Me: *I am a Sof

Transit visa requirements at Narita Airport

I am an Indian citizen and currently staying in United States on J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. I will be traveling from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to New Delhi (India

What is the best time to leave from Baja Mexico to San Diego, California through Vehicle/Pedestrian crossings?

What is the absolute best time to leave from Baja Mexico to re-enter San Diego, California by either vehicle or pedestrian? This is assuming you don't have a

Visitor visa previously refused due to lack of funds and ties to home country. What's the best strategy for reapplying?

I applied for a visitor visa to the UK in May, which got declined due to insufficient funds and immigration thinking I would not exit the country (I am visiting

Short hikes and views between Las Vegas and Salt Lake city [closed]

I will be spending a day driving between Las Vegas and Salt Lake city. I find myself completely enthralled by the red cliffs and canyons of U