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Why isn't there ever duty free stores when I land? [closed]

The title says it all. When flying international, for some reason there is only duty free stores after going through passport control before t

Should I avoid providing a copy of my passport to a third party to secure a visa to travel to Russia for a conference?

I'm a Ph.D. student from the United States, and I'm planning on attending an academic conference in Moscow this December as a participant (not an invited speake

application as family for uk visitor visa [duplicate]

I and my family had 10 years UK multiple entry visitor visa which expired about 2 years back. I want to apply for the same again. have fil

Flying with motorcycling gear

I'm planning a trip to recover a motorcycle from a distant city. The ideal trip would be flying to that location and coming back riding the bike, but that would

How to plan a UK train route avoiding the tube?

Planning a train journey in the UK using any of the major booking services allows you to specify stations to avoid or travel via. I would like to avoid taking

How unusual is the granting of a ten year US visa?

My sister was granted a 10-year long visa in 2007 when she was trying to go visit our uncle who lives in the US, we were told at the time that this is almost un

Is it possible to recall a Schengen visa application and receive the passport sooner?

The passport may be needed urgently for some reason. It would be helpful if we had a chance to recall the visa application and receive the passport before the r

American Airlines Where We Fly: Understanding their Route Map Interface

When using the AA Interactive Map is there a way to get only direct flights from a city? For example, if I click on Malaga, Spain, it shows a huge web of direc

Want to know the reason of rejection of my U.S. B1/B2 Visa, which got refused under 214 (b)?

Interviewer: Why you want to visit USA ? Me: I am going on behalf of my company to take training of new product-fastfill Interviewer: For how long would you st

What is the best online bus ticket booking options to travel from Chennai to Bangalore? [closed]

I am seeing a lot of options for booking ticket for travelling between Chennai to Bangalore (India). Could someone recommend the best option c

eTA for Canada - does the space in the passport number matter?

I'm extremely stressed because I put a space in the passport number for my ETA. The space is present in the passport number in the right upper corner of the p

travelling to Thailand as American/Belgian Dual citizen

I am Belgian and American, born in California. I live in Belgium but my belgian passport has expired so I would like to know if I can go to Thailand only with m

Thai Visa on Arrival for a visit longer than 30 days

I am going to visit Thailand as a tourist. I arrive on August 19 in Bangkok, and leave on September 20, which makes my trip last for 32 days. I am leaving at 0

Can a person that has been refused entry to a Schengen country, re-enter to other Schengen country, if no visa is required?

I'm a citizen of Ukraine. Last December I've made a mistake and tried to travel with two connections, both in EU, in a row. I wanted to fly from Africa to Paris

How is the PureTalk mobile carrier service in USA to use data mainly [closed]

I'm travelling to the USA for a few weeks and I need a SIM which I can use mainly for DATA. I have done a small research and find out that "Pu

VAT refund when leaving Netherlands

I understand I need to prove non-EU residence when I leave Schipol (for Switzerland) to get my VAT refund stamp. I have both a NZ and UK passport, so I assume t

Can I buy a SIM card in the USA and keep it to use every time I visit the USA?

During my visit to the USA this time I am hoping to buy a SIM card. Because it it is easier to have an active mobile data connection on my phone every time I vi

Getting refusal from UK visa application due to invalid passport

I am a Turkish citizen who has been living in Bangladesh since 2010. I have residence and work permit and proper visa on my passport in order to stay in Bangla

Where can I exchange British coins when travelling from Dublin to Los Angeles?

I have £200 worth of British coins that I received from a friend which he has no need for since it's not possible to exchange them in banks in Southern Ir

A Day Trip to New York City [closed]

So, let's say I want to go to New York City to see a Broadway show and head back home immediately after. Say I live relatively equidistant fro

Map of the north east/west 42th and 45th street passages at Grand Central Terminal

There are underground passages at Grand Central Terminal in NYC that are open to the public. They fan out, underground going several blocks from the main termin

What if a new romantic interest wants you to carry stuff through customs? [closed]

Say there's a relatively new romantic interest (e.g. a month old, dating exclusively). But all of a sudden they want to bring over a dozen lar

Do I have any options for getting a delayed bag back from behind customs in Montreal?

I flew into Montreal yesterday from the US, and Air Canada neglected to put my bag on the plane. They put it on the first flight today, which landed about six h

How to prove sufficient funds when entering the US?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site states that: Travelers visiting the U.S. must be able to prove to a CBP Officer that they have sufficient funds

Slightly Overstaying In Thailand Due To miss count (31 days) [duplicate]

I bought a ticket to Thailand I arrive in Bangkok September 2nd, and leave October second. I essentially fly out on my 31st day in the country

Are you required to sit in your assigned seat on an airplane?

I'm booked on a flight that departs in 36 hours and the plane is currently less than half full. Do airlines have a general rule that prohibits you from sitting

Can I buy Shinkansen tickets that allow onward travel on JR regional trains?

The other day, I took a train trip from a station just outside the Kyoto city boundaries to Yokohama using the Nozomi Shinkansen for the Kyoto–(Shin-)Yoko

Regarding Residence permit in Germany [closed]

I am Rajan and I study my master degree in Hof. Due to my personal reason I came back to India last week and I will travel back to Germany on

Can you go to a country with other passport when home citizenship is not allowed in country? [duplicate]

Currently, US citizens are somewhat banned from going to Iran. Even while US citizens are not banned, it is still a generally dangerous place

How does the validity and maximum allowed stay work for Chilean visas?

I am an Indian passport holder going to visit Chile. I understand my visa validity is 90 days. My questions are: After entering Chile what is the maximum allow