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Change of permit of stay [closed]

Good day, I am a Nigerian, I have an Italian 2 years permit of stay but I am currently living in Germany with my 2 children, is it possible fo

Easyjet multiple hold bags maximum weight

EDIT: All went well: it was indeed 60 kg. I am trying figure out if EasyJet gives misleading details or I have been given incorrect information. I am moving co

How can a tourist register for the Bicing bicycle sharing in Barcelona?

When I was in Barcelona I saw many bike sharing stations in the city, belonging to a program called Bicing. Remembering how convenient it was to use the service

What do the lists of numbers mean next to menu items in Prague?

I am currently in Prague, and I have noticed on quite a few menus there will be the following next to an item: A: 1,3,7,8 The numbers may be different for eac

Travelling from USA to Canada and return [duplicate]

I have an esta. I am flying into USA, staying overnight before travelling to Canada by land arriving in Canada 12 hours later. I will be in C

Overstay in Germany by mistake [closed]

I went to Germany on business visa (c category) which were valid for 6 months with duration of stay of 15days which I misunderstood for every

Do you need to schedule a new biometrics appointment each time you apply for a UK Visa?

My son was refused a UK Visa for not supplying adequate information. We have since compiled all of that information. NOW - Do you need to schedule a new biome

Acceptance of USD bills [duplicate]

I have some USD bills of 2003-2006. The money changers in India do not accept them. Some accept but offer the exchange at 10% discount than th

Is tap water in US safe to drink? [duplicate]

This might sound silly but I come from a place where we would typically have to buy bottled water or boil tap water to drink, so now that I'm

How to best get through a motorway toll booth safely between paying and the barrier closing?

Perhaps this is not the most clear question, so let me explain. I own a toll tag and can normally take the 'subscriber' booth and drive straight through. But to

Is it possible to rent a kayak at Paros without guide?

I try to find out the websites that offer kayak renting at Paros (Greek island). However it seems to me that all the companies offer only guided tours on kayaks

Is there parking near Kirby Cove, San Francisco, USA?

I would like to get a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. I am wondering though if there is any sort of parking area near Kirby Cove. I am also

Are short-term visitors in Japan allowed to buy voice-enabled SIM cards?

eConnect says that there's legal restrictions on SIM cards: Data Only SIM Our SIM card does not support voice call and SMS. It is currently prohib

Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

The UK Visas and Immigration Directorate publishes guidance that provides helpful tips that can result in successful visa applications. Section 2 of this guidan

What happens when an operating air carrier goes bankrupt for a flight that was ticketed through another carrier?

This question was prompted by mts' recent question What happens to plane tickets in case of airline bankruptcy? Many airlines today are part of a global allian

International transfer in Bangkok, flights on separate tickets: how to transfer luggage?

I'm traveling from China to Bangkok and taking another international flight on the same day four hours later from Bangkok to Delhi, but the two flights' tickets

Are there direct flights from Canada to Huatulco International Airport, Mexico during the summer?

Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) is close to some of my favourite parts of Mexico and I'm trying to search for flights landing there which

Is it possible to achieve 4G/LTE environment without buying local SIM?

I cannot tolerate slow network in traveling and want to always get the fast network environment, possibly >5MB constantly. However, at the same time I don't

Are unofficial sites outranking official websites in English a common problem in China?

When googling for baiyun airport, a website calling itself "Guangzhou Airport Online" was the first hit, whereas the English-language version of the official we

Is there an arbitration / conciliation agency for public transport in Italy?

A few weeks ago I had intended to take a bus with Terravision bus in Italy, however they informed me the day before the trip that due to technical problems ther

SNCF Bornes Libre Service with US Credit Cards

I want to use the self-service ticket machines in a French Railway station. I have a US Credit card with a chip ("puce"), but for which (in keeping with US cred

Can you receive a Schengen visa in your new passport, based on a previously issued visa that is still valid?

My old passport with a valid Schengen visa was damaged, I then applied for a new passport. That Schengen visa was issued by the Spanish embassy. Now I plan t

Exploring Switzerland with a car - where can I park?

I'd like to explore Switzerland with a car, because it gives me the opportunity to stop wherever I want. I see some interesting chapel or church or a rock - I s

Entering other Schengen countries with a multiple entry Business visa issued by Sweden

I have a multiple entry Business visa issued by Sweden. 1) Can I make a trip to another Schengen country (not Sweden) from US without visiting Sweden at all?

How can I minimise the time to get a new UK passport?

I am a UK citizen. I have lost my passport and planned to travel by Eurostar from London to Paris in five days' time. The quoted time for a fast-track replaceme

Parking in Oxford

I'll visiting Oxford for the day (maybe four our five hours), on a weekday in the last week of July. I'll be driving a rented car, coming from London, on my way

Peru Tourist Visa for Indian national in US with F-1 visa

I am a Indian national currently residing in the US with a valid F-1 visa. I am interested in travelling to Peru for a trip. Would I need a tourist visa? Their

Where can I purchase health insurance for an elderly relative (80+) visiting the US?

Does anyone know how to, or have experience of, obtaining health insurance for elderly visitors to the US? A relative who is over 80 may be visiting from Ukr

Visa cancellation by employer

I work in Thailand, can my employer by any means cancel my USA visa? Does the employer have that right ? Visa on the passport of an employee is the property of

Is there a neighbourhood known for second-hand bookshops/antiquaries in Prague?

I'll be in Prague soon for a couple of days and I want to go dictionary-hunting. Is there a neighbourhood known for second-hand bookshops/antiquaries in Prague?