For questions relating to the European Union as an economic and political entity.
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What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?
I'm traveling from the US to Europe in a few weeks. What's the best method of exchanging dollars for Euros?
I imagine there's options like:
at the airport when you arrive in Europe
at a bank in ...
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1answer
265 views
Is there an EU law that a hotel can't kick you out if you're sick?
Someone told me that there was an EU law that said that if a doctor certifies you as sick (to some degree) and you're staying in a hotel, that the hotel cannot kick you out of the room.
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5answers
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What does it take to make my car fully compliant with all EU countries?
In Belgium every car is required to carry at least one fire extinguisher. In Germany you need to have an environment sticker to drive into a city. In France you might need alcohol testers. Coming from ...
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1answer
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Taking large amounts of strong medications on holiday
Not quite narcotics, but not far off. I'm hoping to go on holiday soon with someone that suffers from major depression and anxiety. She's on a daily dose of a strong anti-psychotic (not quite ...
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1answer
806 views
Schengen visa for non-EU spouse of EU citizen
Most of the already posted questions were about traveling between EU countries.
In my case I would like to visit Austria with my South African wife. We got married over 20 years ago in Austria, lived ...
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Getting passport stamps inside Schengen Area
It is known that passport stamps are a kind of collection for many people. But, inside European Union, we -EU citizens- are allowed to travel without passport, just with our national ID card (if we ...
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Visiting Monaco as an EU citizen — what to think about?
I've never been outside of EU, so I could really use some advice before I put myself in a bad situation. I'm thinking about going to Monaco for vacation for a couple of days at the end of June. If ...
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Are all trains/buses within the EU non-smoking? What about smoking on platforms?
No, I'm not a smoker, but some friends coming on a trip with me are, and they want to know what their options are (I suppose some of the 12+ hour journeys we have planned frighten them).
Personally, ...
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Car damage caused by potholes in the EU, what to do?
I'm driving often with my own car abroad (EU) and even on highways there are potholes. What can I do if my car gets damaged?
Is there an EU-regulation or is it different in every country? What should ...
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5answers
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Non-EU spouse of an EU citizen - is visiting EU without needing a visa possible?
I have a relative who has an EU passport. They emigrated out of the EU many years ago and have married (in Australia) an Australian citizen. They are planning on travelling around EU/Europe later this ...
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Does applying for a multiple entry Schengen visa instead of a single entry the first time hurt my chances of a visa getting granted?
While applying for a Schengen visa, an option is given to choose between a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa. There isn't any published policy on this, but if it's the first time time I'm ...
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US Citizen in Poland more than 90 days in a 180 day period
From what I understand, it is legal for a US citizen to spend up to 90 days in Poland, leave for one day, and re-enter for another 90 day period.
Sources
I called the Polish embassy in New York and ...
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1answer
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Do EU passenger rights also apply on flights which are operated as a code-share with a non-EU based airline?
I am turning part of my answer on question What rights do passengers have when flights in the USA are delayed?, into a new question.
The EU made very elaborate passengers rights on EU-based ...
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1answer
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Renew passport with visa
My wife's passport will expire in May 2013 but we are planning on going to Spain at the end of December.
I read that you need a passport with at least 6 months validity so I'm wondering if she can ...
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1answer
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Single vs. Multiple entry Schengen visa, for Spain and France?
I am from Egypt and I'm planning a vacation to Spain and France. While filling the visa application, should I choose a single or a multiple entry visa?! If i got a single entry Schengen visa, I still ...
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1answer
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Are there EU Regulations/Laws or French Laws regarding hotel services/amenities?
As the title says are there any laws or regulations that state what services/amenities must be provided inclusive of stay in hotel/motel in France?
Booked a holiday to the French Alps and the ...
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3answers
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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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1answer
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Schengen visa requirements and “validation”
As an Indian citizen there are a bunch of requirements to get a Schengen visa. Some of them are: A reserved ticket (please do correct me if I am wrong) and confirmed hotel reservations.
Now, if I ...
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1answer
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Schengen visa for non-EU spouse
I am an EU citizen (French) living in Asia (Indonesia). I would like to take my non-EU spouse on holiday to Holland and am wondering if DIRECTIVE 2004/38/EC applies in obtaining a free short term ...
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Can you do the annual required technical control in another EU country than your own when doing a road trip in Europe?
If you plan to do a an extensive road-trip through Europe, which will last multiple months, could you do the required annual technical control in another EU country than your country of residence?
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Schengen visa for UK citizen?
Since I am a UK citizen I require a Schengen VISA to pass through Europe when I go travelling this year.
However where do I get one, I have checked the EU Parliament site and cannot find anything ...
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2answers
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Schengen Visa - Schengen countries visit after UK visit
I have a 6 months UK Business visa. I need to apply for Schengen Visa to allow other EU countries travel. I will be travelling multiple time to Schengen countries for next 3-4 months and I have ...
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1answer
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What is the cheapest way to get from EU to India?
What's the flight or flights that regularly connect an European Union country with India for less money? My research has showed that Air Arabia was a good option some years ago when connected Athens ...
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1answer
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Website/app with list of best low-cost flights deals within EU by city/airport?
I am looking for a website/application that will allow me to monitor some airport or airports in some area and send me the deals when something is interesting (much cheaper than average) to my mail.
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What are typical least expected reasons for being refused a visa to a EU country? [closed]
I'm planning to go for a short trip to one of European Union countries.
I guess I can do something stupid while applying for visa and while being in that country that will lead to current and/or ...
