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DS 160 form for non-immigrant visa application

I forgot to click on family or group application at the confirmation page of the DS 160 form in applying for my wife. If I start new application for her, will o

Sending gifts to Italy [closed]

What is the maximum allowable value of gifts sent to Italy to avoid customs duties? Does the receiving party have to pay VAT on items?

Traveling to Baja California, Mexico, what are the immigration/departure taxes?

Traveling on a National Geographic trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baja California, Mexico. I have never paid immigration taxes or departu

Why is there no middle name field in U.S. visas? [closed]

U.S. visas have Given Name and Surname fields (see Google search for examples). The Given Name field might contain just a single name ("John")

Do I need a Belarus transit visa traveling by train to Moscow from France?

I am traveling by train from Nice, France to Moscow, which goes through Belarus but I am not disembarking anywhere along the route. I have a Russian visa. Do I

Does Emirates allow using Sofort Banking to pay for a ticket for someone who's not the account owner?

My friend is travelling from Frankfurt to Chennai, India with Emirates. He has booked his ticket using the Sofort Banking option that was available. However, he

Where do I get some locals' help or advice about traveling to their country? [closed]

I love traveling and I travel a lot either solo or with friends. But in some countries I face specific problems connected with different langu

Proof of hotel reservation in different name for USA visa B1/B2 application

My wife is presenting in a conference in the USA (she doesn't need a visa to travel under the visa waiver program). I'm accompanying her but I don't qualify for

Will a tourist have any trouble getting money from an ATM India because of demonetization?

I will be travelling to India as a tourist at the end of this month. I have heard about long lines at banks, and I was wondering whether I would have any troubl

Can one walk to the Patriarchate of Peć?

The Patriarchate of Peć is right outside of the town of Peja/Pejë/Peć. Lonely Planet says that you can get there by walking along "Lekë Duka

How to reapply for UK visa after a refusal [closed]

This is the content of the refusal letter I received: I have refused your application for visit because I am not satisfied that you meet

UK Visitor Visa Email [closed]

So after an anxious 15 working days wait, I sent in an enquiry via the UK International Enquiry website last night and received this reply "I

Can I enter Panama and Costa Rica on a 5-year, multiple US visa?

I have a 5 year validity US visitor's visa, with three years left, and want to visit Panama and Costa Rica for two weeks as a tourist. My travel agent says I ca

Can my aunt bring an unboxed Dell Alienware to the Philippines without any fees?

I have ordered from Dell a customized Alienware 17 R4 and shipped it to my aunt in California. She will bring it with her when she comes to the Philippines. Th

Last name put as surname on UK visa. Would this cause issues at the border?

So my name on my passport is as such First - Middle - Last name (e.g. Tun Kyaw Min with last name as Min) For me (and citizens of my country) we don't usually

Travelling on cancelled but not expired passport

If one was to apply for a new passport before the old one expired, would it be possible to continue to use the old passport? It being the case that the old pas

Can I use a second passport for Dubai layovers?

My husband and I are flying together from South Africa to the States, via Dubai. I hold a US passport, and my husband holds both a British and a South African p

Why aren't there any big buildings on coastal regions [closed]

While this isn't exactly travel-related, I have seen that big buildings are not built on coastal regions i.e. regions next to the beach. Is th

Stockholm public transport on 26th December

I'm going to be in Stockholm over the festive season and will need to use public transport on 26th December to travel from the city centre to the airport. Wha

Schengen visa to Norway to visit my wife refused

I am an Afghan citizen married to a Polish woman. We lived together for almost 6 months in Afghanistan. She is now living in Norway and has been for almost 5 ye

Ordering a bulky item in the USA

In Australia where I live, if you order something online it gets delivered by Auspost, if the item is large sometimes you have to be at the house to collect, if

Bangkok for New Years Eve 2016/2017: Cheaper because of mourning? Less celebration because of mourning?

Many websites list Bangkok as one of the "top 10 places to celebrate New Years Eve". However for the best Bangkok New Years Eve experience, it might seem that a

Does any hotel in Jaipur allow guests to cook food themselves

Some hotels allow guest to cook their own food at extra charge. A friend of mine is planning to travel to Jaipur (in Rajasthan, India). He could not find a ho

Can I take duty free alcohol from my initial departure point between terminals at London Heathrow (LHR)?

I'm changing planes at LHR soon. My incoming flight arrives at T3, and my departing flight is from T5. If I bring duty-free alcohol in my hand luggage from my

How to get temporary Permesso di Soggiorno? [closed]

I am renewing my Permesso di Soggiorno. I want to travel to Germany for Christmas vacation to visit my sister, but I'm waiting for the renewa

Appeal for refused visa to Norway

Is it possible to appeal directly to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), rather than the Embassy? The Embassy of Norway in Islamabad is really wei

Using US "chip & signature" Credit Cards abroad in "chip & PIN" countries

I am currently living & working in the USA and as such, I have credit cards with "chip & signature" security. When I use one of these cards, I either in

What are the bus options from Sofia to Ruse (Bulgaria)?

I'm looking for a website that shows all available coaches and their schedules from Sofia to Ruse and of course in the end I want to book the ticket. I was able

Acceptance of US Dollars in India?

I will be travelling to India in January, and wonder how to cope with the tough access to local cash right now. People recommend using Uber for taxi, but how to

Where Is the Lugang Glass Temple?

Accidentally landed on an image of the Lugang Glass Temple which looks absolutely stunning on Google Images. Unfortunately, searching for the same term on Goog