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Schengen Visa for Job Interview, Minimum balance in Account

I have been invited for a job interview in Belgium. The employer is sponsoring the cost of travel and stay. I have a few questions. I am planning to apply for

Can I change US dollars to Thai baht in Thoeng, Chiang Rai, Thailand - not in a bank?

I crossed the border from Laos to Thailand a couple of days ago and now I'm staying in a cheap hotel in Thoeng in Chiang Rai Province with not quite enough baht

What is the process for withdrawing money at the counter of a Thai bank with a foreign ATM/debit/credit card?

It turns out that Thailand now has some of the highest international ATM fees in the world! ฿220 baht ($6.50 USD, €5.70 EUR, $8.30 AUD) In searching

In the UK, what does "previous connecting train service" actually mean?

In the UK, the National Rail Conditions Of Carriage defines the circumstances where an Advance ticket can be used on a train other than the specific service spe

Do I have to pass immigration check to go to Transit Hotel at Heathrow?

I will arrive at Terminal 2 Heathrow Airport and am willing to spend some time at a transit hotel. I found there is Yotel at Terminal 4. do I have to pass throu

How do busy intersections do in poor countries if they have no traffic lights?

I only have experience with first world countries, so I do not know what it is like to drive in a country that is lacking in traffic lights. In poor countries

Claiming Avios / BA Tier points for a rebooked flight

My Icelandair flight to Denver via Keflavik was rebooked by the airline to a direct BA flight when the first leg was delayed (which would have meant missing my

Is there any way to know when I will receive my UK visa?

On May 9, I applied from Rome using the UK visa center. Two months have passed, and I have not been given any decision on my application. I submitted my visa re

Best option between downtown Los Angeles and LAX

I'm planning to visiting LA soon and will need to use public transit to/from the airport. The place I'm staying is on the Antelope Valley Metrolink line, so it

Travelling with a boxed/sealed ipad to the UK

I bought my boyfriend an iPad Pro for his birthday. I am travelling from New York via Dublin to to Aberdeen, Scotland. Am I okay to take the unopened and sealed

Best Options for Mobile Data in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands [closed]

I will be traveling from the US to to Copenhagen, Berlin, and then Amsterdam for a total of 12 days. While there, I would like to connect to m

Cheapest country to arrive in Europe without causing citizenship issues [closed]

I'm a dual US/French citizen. I've only rarely been to France, but I'm looking to change that next month spending a few weeks traveling around

My visa letter was cancelled; is my visa still valid?

I applied for a German visa for a social responsibility project, and was given a multiple entry visa. I worked on the project for 10 days but, because of condi

Dutch 5-year MVV in country of origin passport valid for 3 months

Last year I have received Dutch 5-year MVV visa, came to the Netherlands and received my residence permit valid till year 2021. However, recently I checked my o

Do Israeli security agents interview all those flying to Israel or is it restricted to El Al flights?

The one thing I hate about flying to Israel are the security checks at the origin airports. I don't mind X-rays and deep luggage searches, but there's also an a

Can I use valid US B1/B2 visa to transit in NY & LA?

My nationality is Vietnamese and I have a flight heading to Vietnam. I have to transit in New York, Los Angeles, and Shanghai on the way (each will be just max

Boss is asking for passport, but it has a stamp in it I don't want him to see. What to do?

I am an Indian national who has been working in Africa for 10 months. This stay in Africa is my first time leaving India. My passport has no previous stamps or

How can we pay the Canada visa application fee after the first payment failed?

I am applying for a Canada visitor visa online When I reach the payment screen, there are 2 options. Online banking Visa, MasterCard etc debit card I choose O

Can I take a fully-charged portable phone charger on a plane? [duplicate]

It's a PowerAdd Power Bank Mobile Phone Backup Charger

do I have to fly directly into France with my student visa 3b? Im canadian

Im currently buying my airplane tickets to get me from Canada to France. Im going there on exchange. I have the 3b exchange student visa but does this mean th

What kind of behaviours must we avoid while staying in Singapore?

This is my first month in Singapore to start working here. I have heard that this country is very strict with their citizens and even tourists to keep the count

Do I need a transit visa in Singapore if I have a valid B1/B2 visa

I'm an Indian national travelling to the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa. I have an 8 hour layover at Singapore during my return leg and would like to get out of the trans

Indonesia - Suggestion for mobile data provider

Planning to visit Jakarta, Indonesia soon. I have heard that the mobile coverage there is quiet bad, even for the big city like Jakarta and Bali. Therefore, I w

Private flight to Canada from UK - visa or eTA?

Does an eTA apply for private flights to Canada from the UK? (Via Greenland).

Is it safe to fly from Miami to Puerto Rico due to the Bermuda Triangle?

We are planning a trip from Miami to Puerto Rico in January 2018 but we are concerned about safety as the flight path lies within the Bermuda Triangle. What ca

Getting Australian visa while in US with valid H-1B status, Advance Parole card (I-512), but expired H-1B visa stamp [closed]

I'm currently living in US with H-1B status. The status is valid for another year. My H-1B visa expires in couple of days. I have applied fo

How to travel to Svalbard? [closed]

I am interested in visiting Svalbard, but I do not know where to start. I know I can maybe book a travel pack or something similar to go there

Do I need a trasit visa? [closed]

I'm traveling from UK to Iran, and then return from Iran to UK and have a stop in Amsterdam. As I have the UK visa, do I still need the transi

Can I use my type D visa to travel as a tourist? [closed]

I am a seaman from Nepal and I have a Italy type D visa valid until Nov 22 2017. I applied for a type C visa recently, but the consulate calle

From Abu Dhabi airport to center of Dubai via public transport [closed]

What is considerably the best option (if any) to travel from Abu Dhabi International Airport to center of Dubai, if public transport is the on