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Wife, a permanent resident of USA, is now 7 months pregnant and living alone. I want to visit to help her

My spouse is a permanent resident of the USA, we got married 8 months ago. She is 7 months pregnant now and living alone. I just want to be there for delivery t

How to clearly explain to someone how to get from airport terminal to airport train station?

Question I need to give instructions to someone on how to get to the Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport train station and get on the right train. I have never bee

Which Schengen countries have bilateral agreements which ignore the standard 90/180 rule?

The Schengen rules have certain exemptions for citizens of countries which concluded bilateral visa-free agreements before the Schengen area took effect. For ex

Am I entitled to a compensation for this delayed flight with United Airline?

Introduction Recently, I flew from Vancouver BC (YVR) to Santiago Chile (SCL). Due to hurricane Harvey, I've been rerouted and arrived at Santiago, Chile 25 ho

Buying a SIM card to use on extensive travel elsewhere in the EU [closed]

I currently live in Germany but I am 2-3 months in Spain a year. I only a a bad DSL connection but the mobile network here is quite good. Howe

Can I apply for two Schengen visas if I have two subsequent trips within a short period?

I am traveling to Germany on May 1st for an exhibition for which I have already obtained a visa and its validity is up to May 13th. I am returning on May 12th a

Hotel/hostel search engine that allows filtering by check-in time?

Typical scenario: I arrive by air very early and will be too tired to sightsee something in the city. I just want to go to sleep. How can I pick a hotel that al

Is blowing your nose in public that badly seen in Japan?

I am about to travel to Japan for a year, and I am trying to list things that shouldn't be done in the country so that I don't offend anyone while I am there. O

Adding luggage during a layover without exiting the secure area [duplicate]

This is a generalization of: Check in luggage at two different airports Suppose I'm flying with a certain airline from point A to point C vi

Indian Passport and currently in NZ on a tourist visa. I want to visit Australia

I have an Indian Passport and I'm currently in NZ on a tourist visa. I want to visit Australia. Do I have to apply from India or is possible to apply for a visa

What's the difference between the main deck and top deck of the Empire State Building?

Is there a significant difference in these two? Anything special to experience in 102nd floor? I believe the view of both floors don't have a significant differ

Are the windows at the airports UV protecting?

Are the windows at the airports UV protecting? If it depends, how can I know? I'm asking as one sometime wait under the sun for a prolonged period of time wai

Bayeux tapestry and D-Day beaches [closed]

Starting from Paris, I want to make a one-day trip combining a visit the Bayeux tapestry museum and with a tour of some of the D-Day beaches.

Tier 4 UK visa living expenses [closed]

I am applying for a Tier 4 visa and the living expenses for those living outside London are 9,135 GBP, for a 1 year course. But my offer lette

Can I leave India for a long period of time on a tatkal passport?

I am planning to travel to Taiwan for a 6-month student exchange program. I need to get a passport within 25 days. To be safe I applied for tatkal passport. No

What does TSA mean by "pivot point" when talking about shears/scissors in carry-on luggage?

I'd like to bring shears with me (as in the smaller hair shears like you can get at a pharmacy) in my carry-on luggage on a flight. This is what the TSA websit

The procedure of tipping in the US [duplicate]

I recently went to the US and was a little bit confused about the tipping procedure sometimes. I found many resources on how much to tip, but

Does Fiumicino Airport allow for airside transit on separate reservations?

I have a connection in Italy coming from outside Schengen area flying to outside Schengen area, and I'm wondering if I need to go through immigration and custom

How can I get from Gatwick to Heathrow by bus? [duplicate]

Is there a direct bus connection betwee Gatwick Airport to London Heathrow?

Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

The UK Visas and Immigration Directorate publishes guidance that provides helpful tips that can result in successful visa applications. Section 2 of this guidan

Is it necessary to provide original of the residence permit when applying for the UK visa?

I'm a non-EU citizen living in Germany (I hold an EU Blue Card which is my temporary residence permit). I'm going to apply for a UK visitor visa to visit a conf

Has anyone ever used their paper copy of their ID to get their Greyhound ticket? [closed]

For identification, I have a paper copy of my DMV ID (Department of Motor Vehicles). I want to take a Greyhound bus to go see my dad in Califo

What visa do I need for a layover in Kuwait? [closed]

I live in Germany and will be flying from Frankfurt (Germany) to Ahmedabad (India). I will have a layover of 23 hours in Kuwait as I am flying

Can I avoid a full body scan going through security with a Nexus card?

I know it is possible to request a pat-down instead of going through the TSA full body scan when going through regular security check. Is the security check th

Back to back single entry visa passport stamping

What if I got two back to back Schengen visas, one from France (01-12 till 17-12) and the other from Finland (18-12 till 23-12), I would like to ask if my passp

Tipping in the US when paying in advance

On a couple of occasions during a recent trip to the US, I paid in a restaurant when I ordered (at a walk-up counter), and was invited to add a tip to the CC sl

Moving to the UK with an image scanner and cash [closed]

I'll move to the UK very soon, and I intend to bring my image scanner with me, as well as some cash (£2000). Do you think I'll regret th

Can I enter the US border (El paso) with an F-1 visa after my study program has ended?

I have an F-1 visa, and I want to go to El Paso, TX with my family that lives there. Is it possible to cross the border with my visa? It doesn't expire until 2

Layover at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, where flights were purchased on different tickets

Me and my family (Maltese nationals) are travelling from Malta to South Africa via Istanbul and Dubai (Malta to Istanbul KM1200, Istanbul to D

Does Toei Eigamura offer discounts for dressing up in kimono?

Does Toei Eigamura offer discounts on the admission price for dressing up in a kimono? It was stated in some English-language tourist guide, along with pages s