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Couple applying for UK tourist visa in separate countries

My husband and I intend to travel to the UK end of June 2017. While we are aware of the application process and the documents needed, the predicament that we ar

How to fill in the Schengen visa application form when going to several countries?

I will be traveling to France, Italy and Germany with France being my main destination. So I am applying in the French consulate for Schengen visa. I will be tr

The purpose of glass goblets with coins in Italian cafes

In many cafes in Italy there are glass goblets with coins in liquid on the counter. What is their purpose? Is it for tips or some local tradition (for luck or f

Apart from signs and units, are there any significant differences between driving in the UK and ROI?

Apparently, the Republic of Ireland uses some road signs that are more like in US and Canada than like the rest of Europe. Speed limits and distances are poste

List of flight routes where Air India flies the Boeing 747-400 and/or Boeing 787-800

I am looking for routes where the Air India flies the 787 and 747 since i heard they are being used for domestic routes, i would like to try my luck. I know a f

Applying for ESTA while changing jobs

I have booked holiday to the United States in two months' time, and wish to apply for an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. I am currently changing jobs - I

Is it allowed to take Som out of Uzbekistan?

I always take some money home as a souvenir. Uzbekistan seems to have very strict laws regarding cash export. Am I allowed to take some of their local currency

I'm travelling to USA for business (B1/B2). My wife is accompanying me for tourism with B1/B2 visa. What documents does she need for immigration?

First the facts. I am an Indian. I have a US B1/B2 visa. I have traveled with it twice in the past for business meetings. My trip was sponsored by my then empl

Do you need a visa to visit Brest, Belarus from Poland as a Belgian national?

My father is visiting Poland during summer. He wanted to visit Brest one day without sleepover, just in and out the same day (it's a border city, he told me). H

Laptop left on Emirates flight

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, I left my laptop in back seat pocket of EK419 Business Class. I boarded In Auckland, and deplaned In Sydney. That flight continued o

Can I get another visa to return to the US?

I went to Hawaii USA last January 22, 2016 to take my National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) on January 27 2016.I am from the Philippines. Upon arriving at the a

What do I need to enter Taiwan?

I'm a Pakistani citizen, in Malaysia as a tourist, and I want to go to Taiwan, also for tourism. Is it possible? Do I need a visa and could I get one in Malaysi

Knowing about illegal immigrants [closed]

If I know someone who has emigrated to the USA illegally and is working there as well what can I do and what happens if I report them to ICE.

Will this travel adapter that supports "more than 150 countries" work in South Africa?

I have an Insten Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug that I've used in Europe a few times. I'm going to South Africa this summer (mainly staying in

Will a British bank allow a British citizen an account denominated in U.S. dollars?

I am planning a trip to the USA, for which I will need spending money. I have a brokerage account that is denominated in U.S. dollars and I would like, if possi

Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?

I found many related questions on this site but I am still not sure about the rules. How can I decide if I need a visa to transit? Schengen members as of May 20

How should a family with young children apply for UK visas?

We are sponsoring a family to visit us in UK as friends from Madagascar for two weeks. They have a 6 year old and a 16 month old. Do the kids need their own v

Travelling to Scotland [closed]

I have some doubts about my trip, at the moment particularly about Scotland. We arrive on thursday morning (10 am) to Glasgow and we part on

Are there any prepaid cards that can be used in Russia?

Are there any prepaid cards that can be used in any transaction online in Russia? If so, where do I buy them?

Can I visit Singapore from Malaysia and come back soon during my travel itinerary?

I'm in Kuala Lumpur right now, and have a ticket to go to Ho Chi Minh. However, I consider visiting Singapore for a few days and then come back to KL. I consi

Schengen - change of itinerary

My mother in law (Russian national) has a Schengen visa issued by Austria. The itinerary says she is entering Germany initially then travels to Austria in a few

Does immigration know what country you're in when you apply for a visa?

I have an employee currently on holidays in Australia. They are there as a tourist, on a subclass-651 visa. I now require them to do some work for me very urgen

What are the rules about laptops and the United States?

Early in June I'll be travelling to the US.. I've heard various bits of news about the rules for taking laptops to the US. That they won't be allowed in hand b

South African working for US company in SA; need to go work at client in Canada

I am currently employed by a US owned company in South Africa. The US branch has obtained a contract with a Canadian client for a couple of months (up to 6 mo

Swiss rail pass for this itinerary? [closed]

Does the Swiss Rail multipass make sense for this itinerary? Will the swiss rail pass cover travel slightly across the border into Italy? (Lu

Administratively removed 7 years ago, chances of returning to the UK? [closed]

I was administratively removed from the UK in 2010 after overstaying my student visa. I had completed my MSC programme in marine engineering.

Where is this strange clock/painting located? (moving eyes)

While I was browsing old pictures in my phone I found this one of a painting with a clock. The eyes move at the same time as the hands of the clock. But I don'

How much is a safe minimum layover time?

Last year, I traveled on FlyDubai to Istanbul from Pakistan via Dubai. The layover time in Dubai was 1 hour. I had to run through the airport to catch my flight

Price difference on Matrix ITA and Google Flights

While checking for a flight at Matrix, I got the following price, http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-details:research=LHELON-LONLHE;solution=03gZAa16LIJDMteAy

What should my girlfriend say to border patrol when visiting the US? [closed]

I'm an American citizen and will soon relocate to the US for work. I currently work in Italy. My girlfriend will come in September and stay 3