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Enter Turkey from Budapest [duplicate]

I am Egyptian, age above 45. I have a Schengen visa. Can I enter Turkey after getting an eVisa, but coming to Istanbul from Budapest with Turk

Niagara falls from the USA [duplicate]

My family and I are planning a visit to Niagara falls from the USA side. Is it possible to walk over to Canada and back? We are travelling wit

Do trams and trains have set left- and right-hand traffic? [closed]

In Geneva, Switzerland I noticed that car traffic is right-handed as well as bus traffic. Obviously buses and cars wouldn't drive on opposite

Permanent family member of Latvian citizen. Can I travel to the UK or Ireland without an article 20 residency permit?

I live with my wife since 2012 in Latvia. My wife and two kids are Latvian citizens. I hold a Latvian permanent residence card. On my residence card is written

Need to travel to the USA by ship from Europe [closed]

I need to travel to the USA (east coast preferably) leaving in April and getting there about the first week of May at the latest. Would exclud

Why do Belgian supermarkets not provide price per kg in price labels? [closed]

In most supermarkets and shops in Europe I'm used to see price labels like this: The only part I usually look at is the price per kg. I thou

My Indian passport doesn't contain a postcode. Can I still apply for a Schengen visa?

I am planning to move to Poland. My passport doesn't have a post code in the address. Will that be of any issue with my visa application?

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?

Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the a

In Rio de Janeiro, which lane should I be using when biking and there's a bus-only lane?

In some places in Rio the rightmost lane is bus-only (and I believe taxis can drive there too). It's clearly marked with ÔNIBUS written all over and blue

Would a US tourist visa denial affect a J-1 visa application?

If someone has been denied a tourist visa to the United States 10 years ago as a Brazilian passport holder, would they be ineligible for a J-1 visa as a German

Can I have unregistered guests at my hotel room? [duplicate]

I'll be staying in Paris for several weeks and I am planning to stay at an Ibis hotel. I want to know if I am able to invite unregistered gues

Is it better flying First Class Flex or a cheaper First Class option? [closed]

Is it better flying in First Class Flex (more Frequent Flyer points and a full refund) or a less expensive option (having to pay a bit for a r

Is it possible to apply for a Schengen visa without leaving one's passport at the consulate?

A Seattle-based friend of mine (who is not a US national) wishes to apply for a Schengen visa in Vancouver. Unfortunately no consulate in Seattle is currently i

Schengen visa: why bank statements if the company is sponsoring my visa?

I have a work permit for Belgium. I understand that my visa application will be sponsored by the Belgian company recruiting me. In this case, why am I stil requ

Does the booking service usually save your credit card information and share it with the hotel?

From this post on Facebook, Agoda (and its sister site Booking.com) saved his credit card information and shared it with the hotel he had chosen. My friend a

I have a Schengen visa (type D) issued by Malta Embassy in India. Can I go out of the airport in Italy to visit some places? [duplicate]

I have a Schengen visa (type D) issued by Malta. If I have transit in Italy, of 6 to 8 hours, can I go out of the airport? Will the immigratio

Transit visa for a Pakistani passport holder for an 11-hour layover in Dubai

I'm a Pakistani passport holder. I have booked my flight with Emirates from Kuwait to Pakistan. I have an 11-hour layover in Dubai. Can I get a transit visa on

What's it like crossing the border from Tanzania to Zambia at Tumdumu?

What's it like crossing the border from Tanzania to Zambia at Tundumu in your own vehicle? What papers, fees, etc. are necessary (for both people and vehicle)?

Procedure for obtaining a certificate of good behavior in UAE [closed]

New requirements for getting a Visa include a Letter of Attestation and a Certificate of good behavior. There are companies that will help wi

Staying in Taiwan

I'm a Mexican citizen. I have a 30 day tourist visa, one entry. The embassy didn't want to issue a multiple-entry visa. Can I request an extension once in Taipe

Undeclared UK Conviction [closed]

I want to attend a conference in November. I applied for a UK visa but was denied because I didn't declare a criminal conviction of 1989. Ther

B type Belgian residence permit

I am a South African national, traveling on a South African passport. I hold a B type residence permit from Belgium. Is this the same as a common format residen

Is 40 minutes transit time sufficient to take an international flight in DFW Texas?

I've booked an American Airlines round trip flight from London to Phoenix. For the return journey, the transit time at Dallas Fort Worth airport is 41 minutes.

Low-cost airline [closed]

Is there a low-cost airline between South-Asia (or the Middle East) and Europe? I don't mind changing flights and staying overnight. I want to

How can I answer ESTA question when I don't have all the required details?

The ESTA application form asks Have you ever been issued a passport or national identity card for travel by any other country? How should I fill out th

Can a German citizen invite me to the Czech Republic while living abroad?

A German friend of mine lives in Taiwan. He is on a short trip to the Hague right now. We would like to travel together to the Czech Republic for 14 days. I h

Visa required for marrying an Australian citizen in Australia, when neither party is or intends to be resident

I am an Austrian (EU) citizen, and my fiancée is an Australian/British dual-citizen. We cohabit in the UK. We intend to get married and honeymoon in Aust

Best season for hiking in Hong Kong [closed]

I would like to combine a trip to Hong Kong with hiking some of the islands' trails. What is the best season for this type of activity in tha

Travelling to Malta

I am the non-EU spouse of an EEA national and traveling to Malta for holidays without my husband. Will I go through immigration controls at the UK border when r

Traveling on another passport while waiting for US visa to process

I am a citizen of two countries: Ireland and Australia. I live in the US on a visa and I am currently in Ireland renewing said visa. The US consulate is current