Category "customs-and-immigration"

Do you need to translate a parent consent for travelling (flying) abroad?

My parents got me a consent so I could travel to UK this summer. Do I need to have it translated into English?

Is the 180 days in a year UK non-rule (myth) a hidden/unwritten rule?

The myth of the 180 day non-rule has been debunked here on travelexchange however there is no explanation if it is perhaps an unwritten one. We find that there

What is meant by "personal impact and articulation skills" in the context of border entry?

Within dozens of highly-rated responses regarding both UK and Schengen entry, I see the phrase "personal impact and articulation skills." There is no further

Layover in Narita, transfer from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, change airline

First time for me to fly international. I have Philippine passport booking separate roundtrip tickets from Manila to Narita (with Philippine Airlines) and Narit

Do I need a work visa as a US student traveling to Germany for under 90 days?

I am an American student in the United States who is planning to travel to Germany this summer for a month and a half. I will be working there. According to A

Entering Canada from the US by bus

I shall be visiting Canada during the summer, however, I will be entering the country by bus from New York. Would I still need an eTA to cross the border? I wi

Food in luggage checked-in for the Netherlands

We'll be travelling to the Schengen soon. Our first port of entry will be the Netherlands. My toddler is an extremely picky eater so I am wondering if I can coo

When leaving the US do you have to go through customs? [duplicate]

A friend of mine went recently to the USA, and he was saying that he didn't go through customs when leaving. After asking at the information b

Does Mauritania require a visa for children travelling with their parents?

Does Mauritania require a visa for children travelling with their parents? Does it matter if the children have separate passports? Does it matter if the childre

Is there a way to NOT have my bags automatically pass thru at a plane change?

I'm considering traveling LAX >---> SYD >---> DPS (Indonesia) in a few months. Delta on the first leg, then a plane change to Virgin Australia for t

Can I travel with a Geneva convention 1951 travel document to Australia without visa?

I have a German Geneva convention 1951 travel document and I will visit Australia, do I need to apply for a visa?

What does the UK immigration form IS 116 look like?

I just found out that the UK issues an entry form at ports of entry for holders of non-EEA travel documents that cannot be endorsed, called IS 116. What does t

Need a visa to transit through South Korea?

Reference to this question: Do I need a visa to transit through South Korea? It is not clear that can I spend my time outside the airport? I'm Indian national w

Can I board if my flight arrives 1.5 hours before my UK visa becomes valid?

My visa to UK is valid starting from June 25 but my flight to LGW is June 24 10:30 PM (edit: this is landing time not departure based on VCE-LGW flight times pr

Indian Passport not stamped, arriving from Canada via Amtrak

I was travelling back on the Amtrak train to New York from Montreal after a 3 day stay. On the way back, the CBP officer didn't even check my passport. Neither

Currency restrictions travelling outside of United States

I'm planning a trip to UK from United States, I have a question, How much cash I can keep with me, is there any legal maximum limit ? I'm a US resident Real

Travel alone on accompanied visa

I have an accompanied visa with my grandparents but because of some reason they cannot travel with me. I am above 17 years. Can I travel alone and will I be all

Are there normally passport checks when entering Great Britain from Northern Ireland?

When I arrived by ferry from Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK) to Birkenhead (Merseyside, England, UK), police were checking all (foot) passengers for their passpo

Large cash requirement (2700 USD) for Russian citizens to fly to the US? [duplicate]

My girlfriend is Russian. Last night we tried to fly her to the US on a valid tourist visa. She was stopped at DME and told she would be requi

Vietnamese customs/paperwork

I have a question about customs in Vietnam. I’m traveling there to teach a short course on computing at a local university, and am bringing with me some