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Can I seek help from UK embassy as ONLY a resident?

I am planning to travel from the UK to France for a short holiday. I currently hold a Tier 4 student visa to stay in the UK; I am not a UK citizen. If I get in

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

In case, if I get a multiple-entry Schengen visa in one of the embassies in Ukraine, Kyiv - should my first trip be to the country which issued the visa? Any t

Do I need to go through security at Newark airport after flying in from NC before boarding international flight to Ireland?

I will be flying from Asheville, NC to Newark with a 2 1/2 hours layover before boarding United airlines to Dublin, Ireland. Will I need to go through securi

Is it legal to receive services from shamans in Korea?

Is it legal in South Korea to receive services from shamans? This article says that shamanism is technically illegal, though it doesn't say whether it's the pr

To obtain WB status, should I renew my ESTA (it was used for a tourist travel before)? [duplicate]

Note: As kindly mentioned by Jan Doggen, this question is new, because I specifically talk about diffrence between business vs. tourist ESTA a

Is there at least one country where travelers without residency rights require no proof of onward travel?

We often get questions about whether or not country X requires proof of onward travel from visitors. But is there at least one country where: No requirement ex

Why are there ashtrays on airplanes? [duplicate]

Every airline I've been on has an ashtray in the bathrooms, ironically right below the sign that says no smoking in the bathrooms. If it's

OVERSTAYING IN US with the visa waiver program / ESTA

I have a question, I am German. I have entered United States with the visa waiver program / ESTA that allows you to be 3 months as tourist in the United States.

Rail travel in Switzerland Easter Weekend

My son and I will be arriving in Zurich on Saturday a.m. and explore the mountain regions Easter Monday. Is Easter Monday typically a busy travel day in Switze

Supervising hardware installation when traveling to the US using VWP

I fly to Florida on Tuesday for a fortnights holiday and have been asked by my employer to return 6 days after I return to supervise installation of video walls

Re-enter US on VWP from Canada after J1 expired as UK citizen [closed]

I am about to finish my internship under the J1 visa, but I would like to spend the summer travelling through the U.S for longer than the grac

US iphone se usage in switzerland

I have a United States Iphone SE. Will this work in Switzerland? I will have to book advance business from the states before I go over and give out the number

Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Sanur Bali Indonesia

I currently reside in Toronto, Canada and I'm thinking of travelling to Sanur, Bali (Indonesia). If I need to be there on a Saturday at noon Bali time. What fli

Small layover time. What to do?

I have a 1hr 45 min layover in Paris. I land in Paris by air India from Delhi. I have another flight after 1 hour 45 mins to Nice by Air France. If the AI fligh

Is it allowable to transfer from one terminal to another just for night stay?

It seems some of the terminals have good sleeping area in Paris CDG airport. My arrival and departure terminals may be different. Will I be allowed to go to a t

How to obtain no objection certificate (NOC) for visiting Neelum valley as a foreign national?

I am a Bahranian national and would like to visit Neelum vallley in Pakistan administered Kashmir. How can I obtain a no objection certificate(NOC) for my visit

Transferring at Heathrow Terminal 2 and re-checking bags - how long does it take?

How much time should I allow for a flight connection in Heathrow? I'll be arriving and departing from Terminal 2, but the flights are on two separate tickets. T

Gatwick Easyjet North Terminal machine drop - Tolerated amount of weight exceeding upper limit for hold luggage

Recently, I was booked on a flight on EasyJet between two European capitals. I had a ticket allowing me for one bag of max 20 kg. However, when my bag was weigh

What to write as 'purpose of journey' when visiting Estonia for a summer school during 4 days?

I'm PhD student I will be attending a computer science summer school during 4 days in Estonia, I ask what kind of purpose journey can I a choose Study or busin

How soon can I return to the US from the UK on an ESTA after abandoning the K1 visa?

How soon can I return to the US from the UK on an ESTA after abandoning the K1 visa Background My finacee and I were going to marry in the US as she was doing

Is there a way to tell in which direction a London Tube train will pass the station platform?

Many transit apps and websites provide information on the optimal Tube train section or carriage to enter as part of journey planning. But in order to m

Applying for UK tourist visa and travelling with documents in my maiden name?

I am a Chinese citizen married to a US citizen last year. I am going to apply for a UK tourist visa. The name shows on my passport is my maiden name, while any

Irish / EU citizen transiting through the US with connecting flights [duplicate]

My mother is shortly about to be doing the longest traveling she has ever done and is exceptionally worried because she is doing it solo.

Which Currency can I use in Georgia?

Which currency is generally used in Georgia? Will I be able to use Euro or US dollars? And if no, how much will I be allowed to exchange at Tbilisi airport?

Cancelled Enhanced Drivers License

Can my cancelled enhanced drivers license (cancelled because my name was wrong on it), be used to enter Canada and re-enter the United States, if my corrected l

What if I don't mention I have liquids in my carry-on?

On my recent flight from Riga to Amsterdam, I had a 125ml toothpaste tube in my carry-on. That's 25ml over the limit, but the security person let it pass and ju

Tips to get USA Visa approval for Brazilian Girlfriend [closed]

My Girlfriend is a Brazilian citizen and was refused a travel visa last year. I ended up traveling to Brazil and spent a month visiting her.

Transiting US with Canadian and other citizenship

I am a Canadian citizen with a valid Canadian passport, and my son is Mexican but he has his Canadian citizenship and Canadian passport. Do we need some sort o

Travelling from the UK to Canada with muddy running shoes in my luggage

I'm travelling from the UK to Canada and I want to take my running shoes, but they are rather muddy. Is it a problem to take muddy running shoes in my baggage

Is there a website listing historical visa requirements between given countries during the 20th century? [closed]

Let's say I want to find out what were the visa requirements between Belgium and France in 1950. Is there a website which tracks such informat