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Can I get a Schengen visa without an interview if I've previously had one?

I've had a Schengen visa issued by the Italian consulate in Chicago, IL in the past (2016). Since the fingerprints are valid for a period of 5 years, do I need

Are most places open in Barcelona during Día de la Hispanidad?

Is it a good idea to travel to Barcelona during Día de la Hispanidad/Fiesta Nacional de España (October the 12th)? We plan to be there from 08.10

How to process a delayed/lost baggage case?

I traveled with Flydubai today from Karachi (Pakistan) to Istanbul (Turkey). It was a transit flight via Dubai where the planes had to be changed. My wife and I

How do hotels choose which flag to fly over the entrance?

It is common for hotels to fly various national flags over the entrance: How do they choose which flag to fly on a given day? Does it indicate where most of

Why does Virgin Trains need two addresses?

I'm trying to book train tickets from Virgin Trains (England) and need to register an account to do so. The account regristration requires "two address lines".

How to book flight based on aircraft registration

This is a future goal of mine, not a problem I currently face. Hope that doesn't invalidate the question. I really want to fly aboard the aircraft registered N

Why do rental car companies hand you two keys wired together?

Of late, every time I rent a car in the US, I'm handed two copies of the key, connected by an unbreakable wire cable. This makes a big, unwieldy, lump in my poc

UK conference speaking: what if it's my job?

This is related to What proof of expertise do UK immigration accept for conference speakers? and What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who

Can I enter Mexico by land and go back to the US with an esta?

I'm an Italian citizen visiting the US with an ESTA. I want to go to Mexico for a day trip with some friends and then go back to the US. We'll cross into Mexic

Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case of an emergency?

My flight was delayed and then canceled because there were problems with the plane. Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case there'

Is someone who writes their job as "unemployed" on an immigration card and customs application more likely to be delayed or denied entry?

I usually write my job status as unemployed on an immigration card and customs application. But does this have any ill effects, such as taking more time to get

Will a Japanese visa refusal hurt my chances at a US tourist visa? [closed]

I am From Sri Lanka (Asia). I applied to Australia 2 to 3 years back for a tourist visa but I was rejected. This year, 2016, I got visas to

Old Passport with US Visa FNU

I have valid US B1/B2 Visa on an expired Indian passport. My passport has my surname as blank and hence I was issued a US Visa with given name as FNU and Surnam

Need sim card (mobile internet) in Baltic Schengen countries

I will visit Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland for 10 days. Is there any mobile internet package working in all these countries? And most importantly I am

What are the opening times of ticket vendors in the bus terminal in Guayaquil?

The website of Terminal Terrestre Guayaquil Fundación is sparse and in Spanish. There's a bit at the bottom saying 6:00 to 22:00, but in my experience di

Do I have to declare less than $10,000 in cash to US customs when coming back from vacation?

I'm confused after reading this article: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/much-money-can-bring-united-states-100169.html In the first paragraph, it states: "You

Long term Schengen visa

I have been issued 2 times Schengen visa (Poland and Italy) and have travelled on both visas for good number of days and I also have a good passport travel hist

Alternative hotel locations for Bern?

When looking for a cheap place to stay in Geneva I found quite a few places close to the French-Swiss border especially in Gaillard which are a few steps from t

Will the relocated Tsukiji have a larger auction and market areas?

Last time I went to Tsukiji fish market I couldn't get into the auction area, despite trying three times at an ungodly hour. I did however enjoy the outer marke

US Visa Validity for travel from India [duplicate]

I intent to travel to US from India in the last week of September 2016 for 20 days and have valid US visa till November 2016. Will t

Traveling to Israel without a return ticket

Would an American citizen travelling from Japan to Israel on a tourist visa have an issue (legal or with airport security) if they don't have a return ticket?

Do I need a visa to travel to Paris from London?

I am a British citizen and I am going to Paris via the Eurostar from London. I am going to be in Paris for 3 nights. Do I need a visa?

Is the rabies vaccine available in India?

In my travel plans to north India I have low risk profile for rabies an do not plan to get a "pre-exposure" vaccine. However, in case I do get bitten, is the ra

Visiting someone in the US

I am a Brazilian citizen with a valid USA B1/B2 visa, and I'm planning to visit a friend in the US. I'm going to stay at their house (and not a hotel), for abou

Greyhound: When will advance fare increase?

I want to buy a Greyhound ticket for early November (and return ticket for near the end of the month). I know what the price is if I buy the tickets now, but I

Do I have to declare my new laptop when leaving?

I know I have to declare my newly purchased laptop from San Francisco when I land in Paris. Do I have to declare it when I am at the airport of San Francisco as

Best way to deal with UK immigration - US citizen

Friend will be travelling for the first time in Europe and specifically the UK. Being a US citizen he can theoretically stay up to 6 months so he would stay fo

Trying to figure out the hours and timing for Mount Roberts tramway in Juneau, Alaska

How long does it take to ride the Mount Roberts Tramway, one-way? What's the frequency that it runs at? And what are it's hours? The website - http://mountrobe

What is the function of UK Border Force agents at UK airports between departures security and the shops?

Ran into a desk of Border Force officers at Stansted after clearing security. I then started thinking the exit border checks imposed at non-air borders had been

Do I need a visa for India?

I am a British passport holder traveling to New Delhi and then to Melbourne, my flights are with the same airline and my luggage will be checked into the other