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Getting a Schengen visa as an unregistered freelancer from India [duplicate]

I am travelling to Hungary for an all expenses paid coding competition I have been invited to by a very well known company. I need to apply fo

When entering Turkey, do border officials immediately see previous entries and exits when scanning the travel document?

If I've been to Turkey once and enter at a later point with the same travel document, when my travel document is scanned at the border, do my previous entries a

Travelling with Qatar Airways from Manchester, UK to Delhi, India with a connecting flight at Doha [closed]

The journey from Manchester to Doha involves flying over Libya and Egypt but not the Sinai Peninsula, also the flight flies over Paris. Is

Is it considered rude if I present a list of pre-translated sentences?

I am about to visit Spain, mainly Malaga, Barcelona and Madrid. The problem is I do not speak Spanish at all. I am thinking to prepare a few pre-translated se

Traveling from JFK to Manhattan with 6 bags

Me and my friend will be relocating to US. We will land at New York City JFK at about 8am and our destination is in Manhattan. I am aware of transportation opti

Visiting the US after overstaying as a minor 13 years ago?

I can't seem to find a story related to mine so here it is. I am 25 and a German citizen. In 1998 when I was 7 years old my family moved to the states and we s

Transportation from Bangoan to Kolkata Airport

I'll be travelling from Bangladesh. Expected time to reach Benapole at 8am. I will be in a bit of a hurry to catch my flight at 5pm. Is there any taxi service

Skipping a Lufthansa train connection

I'm traveling from Kassel to Boston. Starting at QKL (rail from Cologne then flight from Frankfurt) is MUCH cheaper than simply flying from Frankfurt. Can I use

Travelling LaGuardia - Manhattan with children and bags

I'm headed to NYC for a few days with my wife and two children (3 and 5). We'll have four days' worth of luggage, so probably two adult rolling suitcases and e

Qatar airways Baggage

The website had stated that checked baggage should not exceed 300cm in maximum dimension. http://www.qatarairways.com/uk/en/baggage.page Maximum dimension =

Tipping in Denmark

What are the usual rules for tipping in Denmark? I'm especially interested in: Hotels Restaurants Cafes Taxi Barber Other places I had no idea people usually t

Refused for UK visitor visa as a student, because I was considered "unemployed" [closed]

Recently I applied UK visit visa twice from Indonesia, and both applications were refused. I understand the reasons for refusal, but what both

Rules for being a dependent on a UK Visa

I am planning to apply for a UK Visa being 21 years of age with a job. My Dad would fund the trip. Would I be considered as a dependent child? I previously had

Received gestures in UK pubs: pint versus half-pint

People who do not speak English well, or even people who do not want to speak a lot, will often resort to received gestures to indicate what they are after. So

Korea: Visa required to go to the city while in transit in Seoul for a Philippine citizen?

Hi I'm traveling to Uzbekistan and have 12 hours layover in Seoul via Korean Airlines. Do I need a visa to go out of the airport for sightseeing? I'm a Philippi

Bringing one cell phone from US to India for personal use, is this allowed? [duplicate]

I'm bringing only one cell phone from US to India for personal use, is this allowed ?

Laws requiring identification at hotel check-in

I know that in many non-US countries they require identification to check into hotels. However, in the United States I am not aware of any laws that require thi

How to Reduce the Price of an Awards/Points 'Free' Flight?

Yesterday, I did a redemption for a flight on American Airlines using AAdvanatge points. The flight costs about $800 when booked normally though AA or aggregato

UK Tier-2 visa holder

I am an Indian national and hold a Tier-2 work visa and a BRP card. Can I travel, without requiring a visa, to the Isle of Man?

Are there overnight bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong?

I would like to cross the border between Thailand and Laos at Chiang Khong - Huay Xai, and I saw there are buses - direct or not - between Chiang Mai and Chiang

Do I need a transit Visa, if my layover at LHR airport is of 20 hours extending on to the next day [duplicate]

I am an Indian Citizen traveling to Montreal, Canada via LHR airport on a study permit. My layover at LHR(London-Heathrow) is 20 hours which g

Can I get a French long-stay visa after entering on a short-stay visa? [closed]

I am a USA national. My wife is a French national (children dual). We reside in the USA. My wife is a professor and has received a sabbatic

Does returning home (after a residence permit in Netherlands is revoked) with IOM get you an entry ban?

A letter from IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) has asked that I, together with family, depart Netherlands within 24 hours. We are about to return ho

Bringing a desktop computer to Germany in hand luggage [duplicate]

I am going to study abroad in Germany, my current location is Malaysia. I am bringing my personal desktop computer (without monitor) as carry-

Which visa to apply for a coding competition in Hungary?

I have been invited for a coding competition in Hungary by a well known company. The company says I need to apply for a tourist visa. But I noticed on the embas

UK or Poland better for buying US dollars? [closed]

For buying US dollars with Sterling, are the rates likely to be better in UK (before departure) or in Poland (en route)?

I am travelling to Iceland from Mumbai and have to change flights at Heathrow [duplicate]

I am travelling to Iceland from Mumbai and have to change flights at Heathrow. From terminal 4 to terminal 2. Do I need a transit visa?

How to tip in Hungary/Budapest?

In a few weeks we'll be at Budapest for our holidays. We'll try to avoid tourist traps and we will pay in cash. In order to avoid more friction than that gener

Where to buy an effective decongestant for a headcold in Taiwan?

After surviving through the Sydney winter without catching a cold, I woke up on the morning of my flight to Taiwan with the beginnings of one. Now I find mysel

Are cheap "programmable" combination padlocks known to change their own combinations?

I forgot to bring my padlock for this trip so my hostel in Taipei lent one to me until I buy one, which I keep forgetting to do. The one they lent me is a gene