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I secured a visa for the US. What happens once I arrive at a US port-of-entry seeking admission into the country?

I have secured a visa for the US, be it an ESTA or another visa requiring me to go for an interview. My understanding is that obtaining a visa for the US does n

Can others in my party go through TSA PreCheck?

If I have TSA PreCheck (i.e. I have a KTN from TSA and the "pre-check" logo gets printed on my boarding pass) and a travel companion does not, can they go with

How to apply for an Indian passport without school leaving and birth certificates?

I want to apply for Indian passport for my parents who are more than 50 years old. (Mom born in 1963 and Dad in 1953). As per Document Adviser we had carried be

Is it allowed to bring snus to Saudi Arabia?

As the question states, is it allowed to bring snus (the Swedish tobacco pouches) into Saudi Arabia for own use when flying in? Note that I am not interested in

Hotel search engine that allows to search for rooms with a desk?

Some background: I am planning to go to Finland during February / March next year to watch skijumping at the Nordic World Ski Championships. As Lahti (competiti

Schengen duration of stay

I currently have a type C visa (mult-entry for 90 days) issued from 30-07-2016 until 12-11-2016 by the Netherlands embassy. I want to travel on the 07-11-2016,

Do Chinese citizens require a visa to go to Hong Kong for less than 7 days?

I and my girlfriend (a mainland Chinese citizen) are planning to visit Hong Kong from Malaysia (where we both have MSC working visas), and will also be returnin

With the passing of Thai King Bhumibol, are there any customs/etiquette as a traveler I should be aware of?

Even with the news that the King of Thailand passed away, I had already scheduled a trip a year ago to visit Thailand in a week or so. I understand that most

Power outlets for passenger use in Gatwick Airport

Are there outlets in Gatwick Airport, specifically South Terminal, where I can charge my laptop before flight? Are there outlets that will have standard Europe

How can I get standby for free for an earlier United flight from my connecting city?

I'm flying United from DTW to ORD to SFO. However, I have a 3 hour layover at ORD and, in that time window, there are 2-3 earlier flights that depart to SFO fr

As a US citizen, can I stay in South Korea past the expiration of my student visa, using the 90 days that I'm normally allowed to stay visa-free? [closed]

I am a US citizen with a US passport. I will be studying abroad in Seoul later in the year and I am required to apply for a D-2 student visa f

Do boarding passes show passport number or nationality?

I am exiting Japan soon and want to show one passport to leave and another to the airline. Does the official who stamps the exit stamp ask to see boarding pass?

There's any party on Seine? [closed]

I'm going to Paris this month and last time I saw some young people drinking close to the seine river. My question is, there's some party on

Dutch Residency Visa and Schengen Area Travel (Czech Republic)

I have a valid residency permit (till March 2017) for the Netherlands. I was wondering, would I be able to travel to the Czech republic with it, without having

Questions regarding luggage pick up in Delhi in transit

I am a South African citizen arriving in Delhi en route to Kathmandu and the problem is I am flying in on one airline and departing on another so I have to coll

Deutsche Bahn - Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket and ICE

I'm going to Germany, I found out that train travel will be cheaper with Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for 44 EUR. My question is: can I travel with this ticket by I

Visa for holiday to New Zealand

I worked in New Zealand for 3 years left in 2015. Do I need to get a visa to go back for a holiday ? I'm from Ireland.

Is a credit card "proof of sufficient funds" to enter Ukraine?

The US State Department website has the following listed as an entry requirement for Ukraine: You must provide proof of ... sufficient funds for the duratio

Validity of "stati Schengen" visa for entering Vienna

I have a South African passport with a "stati Schengen" visa issued by Italy. The visa is type "C" and is valid for MULT entries. Can I visit Vienna, flying f

Are Australians allowed to visit Nauru as tourists?

Are Australians allowed to visit Nauru as tourists? I heard media reports a while ago about restrictions on Australians and New Zealanders. Neither smartravell

What is the "U.S. point of contact" in the ESTA application used for?

Last year I went to a meeting on the east coast of USA. I applied for an ESTA, and when the application form asked for a "U.S. point of contact" I put down the

Air travel with a Samsung Note 3 (in relation to new Note 7 DOT warning)

You can now be fined or prosecuted for bringing a Samsung Note 7 on a plane. I have a Samsung Note 3 (picture for reference), and I'm worried that my phone wil

If my Schengen visa starts on the day of arrival which is one day ahead of departure, would they let me get into the plane?

I have a question, I applied for the Schengen visa through Germany, on the form they ask me when I'd arriving (to Germany) and when I'd returning. they take thi

Reachability of Matera in late December/early January

We are considering traveling to Matera, Italy, from late December (between Christmas and New Year's Eve) to early January. If we fly to Bari (IATA airport code

Can I buy my plane ticket to exit the US to Mexico?

I'm from Chile, and I'm flying from Colombia to San Francisco, I need to buy a ticket to exit the US, can this ticket be to Mexico? I will be staying only a mo

Size 26 curvy girl. Flying across country with Delta. Will I fit into the seat?

I'm a size 26 woman. I'm planning to fly across country with Delta. Will I have trouble to fit into the seat? What can I do to make the flight most comfortable

Can I buy "non-EU destination" priced duty-free when connecting through a second EU airport?

At many (most?) EU airports, some items in the duty free shop show different prices for people flying to EU vs non-EU destinations, and some items simply aren't

How does an Indian citizen get a tourist visa for south korea while living in Germany [closed]

I'm a permanent resident in Germany but I'm an Indian citizen. German citizens don't need a visa to visit Korea but Indians do. How and where

Is there currently train service between Turkey and Iran?

According to this website the train service between Istanbul and Tehran is suspended and the alternative company they propose makes its last stop in Turkey and

Can a US/UK/Canada citizen travel to Iran without a guide if they have a sponsored visa?

I read this question on how to get a visa through an agency or embassy. My citizenship requires I have a guide before Iran will grant a visa and I was speaking