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Traveling via USA (B2 Visa) to Mexico - Ongoing ticket requirement

A friend is traveling from NZ to Mexico via the USA, and have a B2 Visa for the USA. Flying to LA then driving to Mexico. Under VWP/ESTA they would be require

Why do air flight code-shares exist?

It seems that code-shares are extremely common nowadays, with any flight on a non-budget airline having at least one. However I could never understand why airli

Which Schengen visa should one apply for when visiting a workshop?

My SO plans to attend an art workshop held in Italy spanning 6 months. The workshop takes 2 full weeks per month. We are not sure about which visa he should app

Are used Schengen/UK visas acceptable for Turkish e-visa

I got a UK visa for one month (restricted validity). It expires on November 4. Pakistani citizens are eligible to apply for a Turkish e visa if they have a vali

Applied for US B2 visa and don't want to continue

I recently applied for the US B2 visa and have an interview coming up. However I have now realised how difficult it is to be accepted for this visa as a U.K. ci

Are backpack nets an effective deterrent when going to rougher parts of the world?

I am planning on going on a prolonged trip and will be carrying everything that I have on my back for at least a year. I know that most of the 'horror' stories

Business Schengen Visa [closed]

I applied for a Schengen visa, and included a business invitation and a letter from the inviting company saying that they will be responsible

Is Kurama-dera popular with those praying for love? [closed]

A Japanese friend said that Kurama-dera temple in Kyoto, Japan is popular with those praying for love, both with people who are single and tho

How often can one visit Singapore on a Short Term Visit Pass? [closed]

Foreigner married to a Singapore Permanent Resident would like to come regularly to visit his/her spouse. Does anyone has experience on the nu

Heathrow to Gatwick and traffic jam

I will land on Heathrow airport on a Sunday morning (October 23rd, 8:30 am) and take the national express bus directly to Gatwick (bus leaves at 10:05 am). I wi

Do rental cars in Virginia in the United States always come with minimum liability insurance?

If you rent a car in Virginia in the United States, will the rental (at no additional fee) always include a liability insurance for the minimum coverage require

Does "poste restante" require ID in Germany?

Does German poste restante (aka general delivery, "Postlagernd" in German) require you to show ID to receive package or you can use just password instead?

How can I ensure that two passengers with separate bookings on Ryanair sit together?

I made two separate bookings with Ryanair for me and a friend (they travel A->B->A, whereas I travel only the B->A leg together with them). I did not i

Unavailability of appointment dates at Spanish consulate

I am an Indian citizen living in the USA. I have to travel to Spain on Nov 15 from San Francisco for a business trip. However, there are no appointment dates av

How can one travel with X-Ray sensitive equipment or electronic devices?

While analog film is probably still the most common X-ray sensitive item encountered at airport security, there are some emerging electronics technologies that

US to AUS dual national

I recently became a citizen of Australia and am now a dual national (USA). I exited Australia on my American passport due to lack of preparation (in the middle

How to buy low cost airline tickets while airlines are offering big reductions

A few days ago I wanted to buy Pegasus airline tickets because it was offering a 50% reduction on normal fares. I wanted a few tickets but couldn't even buy a s

Transfer time and procedure at New Delhi [duplicate]

I am booking a trip to Dehradun from Dubai, via New Delhi. My incoming flight will be on Emirates, and the domestic flight will be on whichev

Thailand transit visa for 5 days on Pakistani passport

I would like to know if one can apply or get on arrival a Thailand 5 days transit visa? My husband is coming back to Australia from Pakistan and he wants to st

Customs declaration when traveling to Germany

I'm a German citizen currently living in the USA. When I now visit Germany for a vacation, what items I bought in the USA do I have to declare at the customs?

How to fix name spelling when flying on China Southern Airlines?

My aunt booked our tickets through an agency and accidentally misspelled my mother's name. It only lacked one letter, though, but i know it could get crazy at t

Reporting a cancelled visa

In August of 2014, my UK 2-year visa was cancelled at the border, although I was granted a 13-day temporary admission, along with my daughter. I appealed this d

Is Luong Yen bus station still operational?

I am trying to take a bus from Luong Yen bus station in Hanoi (to Cat Ba island), and some Vietnamese news web sites mention that the bus station is no longer o

Passport check for Hidden City Ticketing where only final destination is international

I'm trying to save some money on a flight, and I found one that's cheaper than the original. Since flights are easily tracked, location names will be changed to

Refused a new US B1/B2 visa under 214(b), can I still travel with my current B2?

I have a situation where I've been refused a new B2 visa under 214(b), but still have my current B2 visa valid for about 2 weeks. Can I still travel to the USA

Is leaving at 21:55 on the day before a B-1 visa expires considered overstaying? [duplicate]

I am on a B-1 US visa and have been here for nearly six months. My passport is stamped till 9th November. I am leaving to go home on 8th Novem

Are credit cards prevalent in Denmark?

In the next days I'll spend a working period (few weeks) in Denmark (Aalborg). I would like to know if credit cards are frequently used in Denmark, are them mo

Is three hours long enough to transfer from Stansted to Heathrow?

I'm trying to book a flight home to the US from Sofia, Bulgaria in December. I've found a RyanAir flight that lands at Stansted at 13:25. There's a Norwegian Ai

How does the swimming pool in Dubai Airport's Terminal 3 work?

Have a 5h stop in Dubai. I was wondering if I have enough time to have a nice swim at the swimming pool in Dubai International Hotel/Health Club. Has anyone eve

Traveling back from Bangladesh [closed]

I have an EEA family member visa in old, expired passport. I now have a new passport, issued by Bangladesh. Do I need to transfer the visa fro