Locations of border crossings between countries, whether and when they are open, who may cross, and what must be done in order to cross.
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Where can I rent a car in French Guiana to cross to Suriname/Brazil?
Flying to Suriname can be very expensive since the transatlantic connection is tightly controlled by the GOS. A less expensive solution is to travel to the neighboring French Guiana which is ...
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Legal documents and formalities required to sail far out to sea/ocean?
I am a citizen of India who wants to travel (using a commercial private ship) to a point in sea/ocean which isn't under control of a country. I presume I won't require a Visa. But, would I be allowed ...
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Is it possible to travel through Burma (Myanmar), entering at one border crossing and exiting at another?
I know that it is possible to enter Burma/Myanmar from several border crossing with neighbouring countries, and I'm pretty sure that from some of them at least you do not have to be on a package tour.
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Crossing the US-Canadian border and back
My wife and I, citizens of Italy, will be traveling to New England for sightseeing. We will arrive and leave at/from New York JFK and rent a car. Since we would like to see Niagara Falls, we will need ...
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Is it possible to visit Abkhazia by land from Georgia?
Is it possible currently (November 2011) to visit the rebel province of Abkhazia from the rest of the Republic of Georgia? (Russia regards it as independent since 2008 but most or all other countries ...
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Getting from Bosnia to Kosovo
What are the best options for getting from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Kosovo? I suppose there are two interwoven parts to this: 1) border crossing possibilities and 2) transport options.
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Are there any problems crossing Kosovo's international borders or having their stamp in your passport?
I'm thinking of heading from Romania to Serbia to Albania, possibly via Kosovo (on an Australian passport).
Since Kosovo becoming a country wasn't unanimously popular in the region I'm a bit ...
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Overland route from Southeast Asia (Malaysia) to South Asia (India, Nepal, or Pakistan)
I'm contemplating an overland advernture trip starting in Southeast Asia (possibly Malaysia or Singapore) to South Asia, ideally to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan, but just getting as far as any entry ...
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Is the border between Georgia and Russia open to citizens of other countries?
I know the one border between the Republic of Georgia and Russia that is not in a rebel province was officially opened in the last couple of years... but reports are conflicting as to whether people ...
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Is it possible to cross the border from Morocco to Algeria?
I have read that the border between Morocco and Algeria is closed. Does it mean that literally it is not possible to cross the border by any means of ground transport (bus, rail, foot)? Is it possible ...
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What can I expect when bringing in my netbook to China?
I am considering bringing a netbook on my trip to China, arriving via Beijing International Airport. I am mostly concerned about what will happen at the border.
Do I have to show it at the border, ...
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What do I need if I want to travel from USA to Mexico with a rental car?
During the summer, I plan to rent a car in Calfornia, USA and do some roadtripping in the south-western part of the USA. I would also like a day trip to Mexico. Can I just drive through the border or ...
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Can I cross the USA-Canada border with a birth certificate and a passport locator number?
My US passport took too long to be shipped to me, and it will arrive after I need to leave. Will I be able to cross the border from the United States to Canada with a birth certificate (copy) and a ...
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European traveler driving a rental car across Canada/US border and back
I'm a citizen of an EU member state traveling to a small city in Vermont. Looking at flight data, it seems that it would be quite a bit quicker to fly into Montreal (Canada) and then drive a rental ...
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When traveling to the USA what are the consequences of having been arrested but not charged with a crime?
When entering the USA I am often asked "Have you ever been arrested?" to which, fortunately, I can honestly answer "No."
Question 'B' on form I-94 also begins "Have you ever been arrested...?"
At ...
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What is the average time to clear border control at Frankfurt Airport for a non EU passenger
Are there any published statistics detailing the average wait to clear border control / customs at Frankfurt airport (FRA) for non EU travelers.
The reason I'm interested is knowing roughly how long ...
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How easy is it to waltz across borders on a whim? [closed]
I'm new to all of this...
If I'm traveling in Country X and I decide on the spur of the moment to take a taxi to Country Y, what obstacles would I typically run into?
What paperwork, background ...
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One-stop border-crossing and visa checking website [duplicate]
Let's say I vanish from the USA and begin a wandering unplanned vagabond existence...
What's the simplest way (a website perhaps?) for me to know exactly how long I have to legally be where I am, ...
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Crossing into South Ossetia (Tskhinvali) from Gori
I've been reading various conflicting information about visiting Tskhinvali. Are there buses or marshrutkas leaving Gori going into Tskhinvali? Would I have to get permission from the Ministry of ...
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Crossing the French/Italian (Chamonix/Cormayeur) border via cable car
My partner and I will be travelling through Chamonix on the 25th of April, and we were wanting to travel via cable car through to Courmayeur. Are there cable cars that allow us to travel from Chamonix ...
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Automated passport control in the EU
I have a new biometric passport (what I mean by that is that it bears the chip sign on the cover), I haven't done any fingerprint or eye scans to get it though. How do the automated gates use the ...
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Border crossing on Curonian Spit
I am planning to drive over the Curonian Spit from the Lithuanian side in 2013. I would love to travel on into the Russian side and visit Kaliningrad. Is there a border crossing on the Spit? If not, ...
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Driving into Germany over Easter weekend
There's a Demoscene party (Revision) that occurs every year on the Easter weekend in Saarbrücken (Germany), and I'm thinking of attending this year. I live in England and am looking into methods of ...
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An online map indicating the status of all open and closed international borders
I like to make up my own interesting international routes on my longer trips rather than always following conventional routes.
But often it's tricky to plan a route in lesser-known parts of the world ...
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Declaring illegal substances at customs - what would happen?
I've always wondered this. Occasionally I declare medicines, or wood carvings or whatever when going through customs. The point of asking you to declare these things is so that they can inspect and ...
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Multiple-entry Schengen visa, possible issues on Estonian border control?
I'm granted one year multiple-entry Schengen business visa, which I got in Swedish embassy in Kiev, Ukraine.
I've already visited Sweden and stayed there for about 4 weeks.
I'm planning to visit ...
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Crossing from Georgia into Turkey
Going from Georgia into Turkey overland—can you do that without problems? (Assume no visa requirement for either country.) What border crossing points are there?
Also, what are the public transport ...
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Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?
I want to travel to Kashmir from Europe. I know that I can easily go to Russia, but what next? What will be the route from there? If I go to Pakistani-administered Kashmir, will I be able to cross the ...
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How to get to Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) from Pakse by land?
If I'm in the south of Laos and would like to go to Siem Reap, what are my options by land? (include river boat if necessary in my 'by land' definition).
I've found one which is going from Pakse to ...
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Visiting Iguazu waterfalls on both sides
One can visit the Iguazu Falls on 2 sides: the Brazilian and the Argentinian side.
We stay at a hotel in Argentina (Puerto Iguazu), visited the Argentinian side and would like to visit the Brazilian ...
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Crossing the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border
When traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the direct route is via the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border crossing. This border crossing can be a financial pain for inexperienced travellers, having witnessed ...
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How much should a taxi cost from the Romania border to the centre of Ruse, Bulgaria?
At the risk of being too localized, how much should I pay for a taxi from the Bulgarian side of the border crossing at Giurgiu, Romania / Ruse, Bulgaria into the centre of Ruse?
I'm told it's about 5 ...
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Which border crossing should I take between Ecuador and Peru
There are four border crossings between Ecuador and Peru. In order of importance:
Huaquillas
Macará
La Balsa
Nuevo Rocafuerte
I have heard the main one at Huaquillas can be sketchy or even ...
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How are customs duties handled by the Fedex “Baggage Free” service?
Fedex offers a baggage free traveler's service. It purports to ship your belongings to your destination rather than taking them on your person.
This raises a question:
How are customs ...
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How long does it take for a Global Entry application to be approved?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection runs a program called Global Entry, allowing low-risk travelers to complete an application, submit to a background check and interview, and eventually be ...
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What's the highest number of countries whose borders meet at a single point?
What is the maximum number of countries meeting at a single point on earth?
Where is it?
What are the countries?
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Do I need a visa to go to Canada from America if I have a Green Card?
I am planning to drive to Niagara Falls to see it from the Canadian side. I have heard good things about seeing it from the other side. So, I want to stay in Toronto for a day, see Niagara Falls and ...
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Why are visas not electronic?
With our increasing reliance on technology why do we have to carry paper visa 'stamps' in our passport instead of using some electronic system? I am assuming a passport number is linked to a visa so ...
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Is it still possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the Armenian border or must I now have an E-visa?
I'm an Australian citizen and visited Armenia by the land border with Georgia in August or September 2010.
At that time I just paid a few dollars, at the somewhat chaotic border crossing and got a ...
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Leaving Brazil without entry form
When arriving to Brazil, I had to fill the customs declaration and entry form. The entry form then was stamped and returned to me. I was told, that this piece of paper is very important and that I ...
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US and Canada Border Crossing and Computer Privacy: What do I need to know?
I've read stories about border officials searching laptops when crossing the border in one direction or the other. Does this really happen, typically speaking?
As a US citizen, can I be forced to ...
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Are there money changing facilities at the Turkey/Georgia border, and how good are they?
Soon I hope to cross the border from Turkey to the Republic of Georgia and need to work out my money.
To minimize horrendous and unavoidable bank fees I prefer to withdraw larger amounts less ...
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What's “border surfing”?
In the comments of a recent answer, which had mentioned the detention of hikers by Iran, one of the people referred to "border surfing". What is border surfing?
Edit: I'd rather not have to link to ...
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Can I visit neighboring countries while in Basel, Switzerland?
I will be traveling to Basel, Switzerland in June and will be staying there for approximately 1 week. While there, am I free to visit neighboring Germany and France freely?
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What are the standard border checks when traveling between Warsaw and Berlin by various types of transit
I know that there is always a passport check when traveling by air. Is that the same case when traveling by train, bus, and car?
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Amtrak Cascades from Seattle to Vancouver - What is the border crossing like northbound?
I'm pondering using the Amtrack Cascades train to get from Seattle up to Vancouver. The ticket price seems pretty good, the views are supposed to be great, and it seems to be fairly quick too!
When ...
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How to enter East Jerusalem and who controls the separation with the western part
Can non-Muslim people from non-Muslim countries (EU) enter the part of Jerusalem where the famous mosque with yellow top is located?
Are the police (or guards) at the entrance Israeli or Palestinian?
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Is it difficult to do a car border crossing in Kaliningrad Oblast?
Assuming I have the correct visa and intend to drive in from the Polish side, should I anticipate any problems crossing the border quickly?
I ask because Wikitravel says:
You will need Russian ...
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Is there any rule that a Canadian citizen entering US should have ticket back?
Is there any regulation or law such that a Canadian citizen who travels to US to have and show a ticket at the border for returning back?
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Denmark and Schengen - border controls
As I know, Denmark is going to re-impose the border controls. I want to know, what exactly it means for the tourists who are on a Schengen visa? Can I visit Denmark with the Schengen visa, or I need ...
