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Do I have to obtain an ESTA as a VWP citizen, if I go from EU to Mexico on a direct flight?

The plane won't going to land on US soil but will cross US borders on its route (in the air). Is "Transiting" applicable only when I have a connecting flight o

US student participating in science research in the UK. What visa do I need?

I am a US student planning to spend 8 weeks working in a university research lab in London during May and June 2017. I am not traveling through any study-abroa

How does Schengen multiple entry visa work?

My understanding of multiple entry is that they have two limits: Bigger limit (5/4/3 year) and smaller limit (3 months after each entry). And I do not know gene

Venice tourist volume

I'm searching for hard data on the tourist volume (number of visitors, even if they don't have a room there) in Venice for the entire year, but had no luck so f

Is there a big bookstore (not WHSmith) near Heathrow airport?

I have to buy a couple of ESL books and a dictionary for my daughter and I don't think any of the WHSmiths around the airport sell school books. I have a long s

How to remove my passport from a blacklist in Indian Immigration?

I'm a citizen of Sri Lanka. I visited India on a tourist visa in 2007. I didn't overstay and didn't have any issues when coming back. But when I applied for a v

English phrases used in airports, to translate in the language of one's choice

Is there any website, with "sample" phrases in English, to translate that can be used in airports, to assist seniors who don't speak English?

Where do I find this building in Tbilisi, Georgia?

I'm looking for this place in Tbilisi. Does anyone recognise this and can point me to the right way?

What's the best suitable time for rafting in Punakha, Bhutan?

We're arranging a trip to Bhutan at last week of February, 2017. We'll stay one night at Punakha. Want to experience White water rafting there. Is it possible o

Is it dangerous to travel in Russia, as a dark-skinned Muslim? [duplicate]

Is it dangerous to travel in Russia, as a dark-skinned Muslim? while travelling by train from St Petersburg to Vladivostok. Skolkovo, Moscow

Settled Syrian in Germany to visit UK

A Syrian who has a residence permit for Germany, has passed his German speaking course and will soon start to study at a German university would like to visit m

Applying for a Standard Visitor visa from a Schengen country other than the Schengen country of residence

I am a non EU citizen currently holding a valid resident permit of Luxembourg. As there is no UK visa application center in Luxembourg I have to apply from UK v

Can I, a non US resident, fly from Havana to Miami without special authorization?

I am an Australian citizen visiting the USA using the Visa Waiver Program next week. I have flights booked Houston → Mexico City → Havana → Miami

Is going to Hokkaido, Japan advisable during Golden Week?

I've just learned that during my planned stay in Japan the Golden Week takes place. Having read loads of warnings we are thinking of going to Hokkaido during th

Is a residence permit required for an accompanied (newborn) minor to leave the EU?

My son was born in Sweden 5 months back. I am taking him to India this month on vacation. He has his Indian passport but no residence permit yet (applied and wa

Can I carry spare Lithium-Ion batteries with me on Lufthansa?

I am travelling from the US to India on Lufthansa. I have five spare Lithium-ion batteries, each 850mAh. Can I bring them back safely?

Options when improperly expelled from Schengen [closed]

Currently in Spain but ordered to leave. Reviewing an application which included photocopy of passport, someone found my entry stamp from a y

Long-distance bus tickets with overnight stops

When trying to book a long-distance bus trip in the USA, I was surprised to see that everyone seems to just automatically assume that everyone is willing to spe

Any restrictions on document validity when travelling within the EU as an EU citizen?

For many extra-EU citizens, even if they are allowed to travel visa-free their passport or accepted identity documents must be valid for at least three months a

Schengen visa as a spouse of an Italian citizen

This is my second trip to Italy with my wife who is an Italian citizen. First trip was in 2011 for a duration of two weeks but at that time we were not married.

Is 1 hour 30 minutes enough time to catch a connection flight in Muscat, Oman? [duplicate]

I am flying from London to India with a layover of 1 hour 30 minutes at Muscat Airport. My flight from London to Muscat, as well as the connec

Where can I see volcanic rivers in Iceland?

A Google search for ["volcanic rivers" iceland] returns a lot of results, with some amazing images like this: But I have not been able to find any informatio

US Visa/Greencard renewal with UK passport renewal? [closed]

I am in the US with a green card, the visa for which is in my UK passport that expires at the end of April, while my green card itself expires

Proper etiquette to be able to bring sex worker in hotel room?

I plan to visit a European country where prostituion is legal. I will stay several days, visit the town during the day and have fun at night. I have no idea ho

What is the best place to exchange USD to INR (Indian Rupees)?

What is the best place to exchange my cash in USD? Should I do it in US or India?

UK address: district or county? [closed]

I need to understand a little about UK address before I travel to there. I have this: 18 CONTESSA CLOSE locality: KINGS HILL, city: WEST MA

Why do Swiss road border crossings differ in setup? [closed]

Having crossed the Swiss border at numerous locations by bus, I've observed that they use totally different setups. Setup 1: at this crossing

Does the UK still issue visa refusal stamps in passports?

I was refused a visa in 2015 and received the letter with the explanation for the refusal and code etc, however there is no stamp in my passport showing I was r

Expedia is asking me to buy a new ticket when I asked to change dates for return flight

I had booked a ticket with Expedia for a relative going to saudi arabia from USA and I paid about $1k. My relative is there now and asked me to extend her trip

After two refusals of a Standard Visitor visa can I still apply again?

My friend was twice refused a Standard Visitor visa. Can she reapply after she has corrected her mistakes?