Questions tagged [international-travel]
Travel involving more than one country.
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Why do hotels (apparently) require you to leave and then ask for your room key back at the reception when leaving/returning to the hotel? [duplicate]
I've never once been in an actual hotel, and definitely not as a paying guest, so I base this entirely on 50+ year old movies and TV series, as well as various remarks and books/stories.
It appears as ...
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Are unofficial International Driving Permits of any use?
The American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA) are the only organizations that issue official International Driving Permit (IDP) for US driver licenses.
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Is there any point in getting an Inter-American Driving Permit (IADP) instead of an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
The American Automobile Association (AAA)'s application form (mirror) states:
If you intend to drive in the following countries, be sure to check INTER-AMERICAN DRIVING PERMIT box page 1: Brazil and ...
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Given the name of a US pharmaceutical drug, how can I know its equivalent in other countries?
To prepare for international travel, given the name of a US pharmaceutical drug, I sometimes need to know the name of its equivalent in other countries. How can I do so? E.g., is there any convenient ...
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What is the difference between "Information Regarding Entry and Exit" and "travel history" for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?
I see:
"Travel history": https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-results
"Information Regarding Entry and Exit": https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia/records
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Is filing the physical version of US customs form (CBP Declaration Form 6059B) of any use when flying to the US and entering via Global Entry?
Flight attendants sometimes hand out physical versions of US customs form (CBP Declaration Form 6059B) during the flight to the US. Is that of any use when using Global Entry?
If the citizenship ...
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Can I visit my father in the USA if I'm fully vaccinated?
This is a part two for this question: Can I visit my father in the USA?
I'm now fully vaccinated- two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. It has been two weeks since my last dose and I have a certificate ...
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How to answer "have you ever been refused a visa, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country?"
I am at a loss here. Here's a brief summary of what happened to me:
I was born and raised in the Philippines. I was granted permanent residency at birth because my parents were already permanent ...
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Various covid certificates for vaccinations done in Canada
I got vaccinated in Ontario, Canada and received a pdf certificate of my vaccines from Ontario Health. So how do these pdf work towards creating a, EU vaccination certificate, for instance? Anyone ...
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Gibraltar to Spain border passport stamping
I am a US citizen with Spanish residency. I have been living in Gibraltar for two months but I heard they start stamping passports now for non Gibraltar residents and I never received an entry stamp ...
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I want to upgrade to first class but the middle flight cannot be upgraded
Right now I have a planned trip from Chicago to Colombia with stop in Miami in Main Cabin (American Airlines). I want to upgrade to business/first class but, it adds me one more stop in Atlanta. The ...
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Booking.com cancelation fee
What happens if I have missed free cancelation period and now to cancel reservation I have to be charged 500 Euros from booking.com, however, I do not have that amount available in My Revolut (which I ...
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Is 2h 20min layover in Alicante airport (Spain) enough?
I am coming from non-EU/non-Schengen and going to Helsinki, Finland. The layover in Alicante airport is 2h 20min and the flight is self-transfer (Vueling, then Norwegian or Finnair).
Do I have enough ...
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Which countries have the least travel restrictions for vaccinated people? [duplicate]
There are certain countries that are loosening their restrictions around travel, I am curious which countries are the easiest to travel for Americans right now?
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Albania to Italy with interrail pass
I'm currently in Sarande, Albania and I want to travel to Italy with Ferry.
I have an Interrail pass and I can't figure out what the most economical way will be for me to get to Italy.
Does anyone ...
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Traveling to the USA separate from my German husband...can he still get in?
I am a US citizen, my husband is a German citizen and we live in Germany. I am going home in August to visit family, and then he was going to come in September and stay for 3 weeks. We have both been ...
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Covid-19 travel from UK to France
For travel from the UK to France after a full course of Covid-19 does one need a PCR test?
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Is Air India strict with checked in baggage dimensions for international flights?
For economy class passengers it is mentioned that 2 checked in bags are allowed but their combined dimensions must not exceed 107 inches. How strict is Air India with this rule? Can I bring two ...
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How to go from Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 at JFK during pandemic?
I am traveling solo to JFK and I will be landing at terminal 4 at 12:03 p.m. I have to get to my connecting international flight from terminal 1 at 2:00 p.m. on the same day. I need to know how to get ...
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Do I need a Polish passport to travel to Poland from the U.S.A if I hold U.S and Polish citizenship
If I would want to travel to Poland from the U.S would I only need a U.S. passport or do I also need a Polish passport? I hold Polish and U.S. citizenship. If I can't go to Poland without a Polish ...
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When traveling with airplanes internationally, do they scan/check the non-hand baggage which is separated from the people area in the plane?
If I were to book a ticket to travel to somewhere in the USA from Europe right now, and I bring one large traveling bag and one small backpack with me, with the big one containing a baton (thus a ...
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Can I interrupt quarantine to go get the 2nd dose of the vaccine after coming back from an amber list-country?
From here I read
If you have been in a country or territory on the:
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amber list - you must quarantine in the place you’re staying and take 2 COVID-19 tests
This makes me think I can't leave ...
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How long do I have to stay in a country before I can travel into a new country during covid
I want to travel to Cyprus from a country that I need special permission during covid to enter from (Montenegro). However if you fly from Bulgaria you are able to enter Cyprus with a PCR test negative ...
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International student in Europe, travel to US and back to EU, is that possible? [closed]
I am an Asian student in Germany, meaning that I have obtain a visa and resident permit in Germany. I plan to go to US as a student (F1 visa) for few months, and then back to Germany. Is that possible?...
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Friend needs help in Turkey
I have a friend who went on a business trip to Istanbul/Turkey. His bank pass was stolen and he reported that to the local police. He blocked his bank account and according to him he needs to fly home ...
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Expired US Passport / Dual Citizenship Traveling
So my US passport expired a few weeks back and I expedited the renewal process, however, I'm not sure it will arrive in time for me to fly out the Mexico in a couple weeks. I have dual citizenship for ...
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What's the best way to take my PC and videogames to another country?
I have a gaming PC and a PS5 (also a Nintendo Switch, PSVita, Nintendo 3DS, but they're not a problem, I believe) and want to take all of them with me.
About the PC:
Leave the case here, disassemble, ...
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Two passports, two different names, booked a flight
I have a Colombian passport and I booked a roundtrip to Spain a while ago. This week I became an US citizen and changed my name. So my question is, will I have any trouble coming back to the US since:
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Is it a good idea to go to Japan without a travel guide?
I'm a resident from Puerto Rico which is very far from Japan, and I'm planning to go on a trip with a couple of friends to Japan. We have never gone anywhere to a foreign country, and the budget is ...
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Can you travel to Lithuania as a vaccinated US citizen? [closed]
I feel like I keep getting contradictory answers from websites. The US embassy in Lithuania websites states no but at the same time the website and other official Lithuanian sites state stuff like ...
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Could I go to another country to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in time for an event?
I've got an event in the US that I'm going to, the only problem is that I would need to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
This raises a problem as I live in the UK and I'm under 18, so the vaccine isn't ...
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How do they enforce rules on declaring funds?
Someone was concerned about the legality of leaving USA with a lot of money. Does CBP enforce that, and how? Seems they would have to already have an alert on the person's name, to catch them when ...
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Can a dual citizen lap child enter us with non-US passport
My 11 month old was born in the US and therefore a US citizen. We are traveling in 2 weeks and unfortunately we only have her non-US passport and there is no way to get a US passport in time. I ...
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dual us citizen with about to expire us passport, checking-in to departing flight leaving us with foreign passport
I understand dual US citizens are required to enter and exit with a valid US passport, or rather 'bear' a valid US passport as the actual wording goes. However, official government websites also use ...
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Why do countries check if arriving persons are vaccinated and not if they have antibodies?
I have been following the COVID-related travel restrictions and there is something that I do not understand: in some countries travellers can skip quarantine if they are vaccinated.
However, why ...
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Is it possible to renew my US passport in person at a renewal facility?
My current passport expires on October 27, 2021. I've taken a look at the U.S. State Department guidelines for renewal, and it seems like their policies are adamant that if it's not a life-or-death ...
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Visa Waiver Program-> Mexico -> F1 Visa [duplicate]
I am a New Zealander wanting to clarify some travel plans for next month regarding my F1 visa to alleviate some anxiety!
Current itinerary is:
Fly NZ-US, enter on VWP ~60 days before class starts (...
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How to get Chinese vaccines in Europe
I'm a Norwegian citizen who wants to travel to China for work-related reasons. I have taken the Pfizer vaccine, but it is currently not recognized by China. The only way to get a work visa in China ...
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Travel to USA as a fully-vaccinated [ AstraZeneca ] person [duplicate]
I plan to travel to New York next month from Germany. I am a Turkish citizen.
CDC guidelines say that fully-vaccinated people do NOT have to quarantine upon arrival, with a note at the bottom of the ...
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What does a Newborn baby need for a USA visa application?
I am planning to travel to the US with my wife and 6 month old daughter. We would be applying for a visa from the embassy in Pakistan being Pakistani citizens. The only documents the newborn has is a ...
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Moldova e-visa application help
I am planning to apply for the Moldova e-visa, but I am a bit confused by their application form.
The application form asks for "name", "first name" and "patronymic/father's ...
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Do have to prove Solvency when getting a visa to the US from Russia [duplicate]
I have friend that is working with a travel agency in Russia to visit me here in the US. She informed me that the travel agent told her she will have to prove solvency of 4500$ to get the visa or she ...
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Confusion in DS160 address and passport address
I am from India. I will be applying for F1 Visa. While filling the DS160 form I got confused about what to fill in my home address and mailing address. My present address on my passport is of the ...
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Do I need to get a COVID-19 test when flying from Italy to the Netherlands?
I am planning to travel from Bergamo to Eindhaven with Ryanair. Do I have to take a COVID-19 test? If yes, do I need a PCR test or a rapid antigen swab?
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Can I show my Coinbase balance for proof of sufficient funds at border control?
I have money in both BTC and USD in my Coinbase wallet. I'm a US citizen going to the EU.
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Schengen visa for international student in UK
I am an international student in the United Kingdom holding an Indian passport and I am planning to travel around Europe. Am I eligible to get a Schengen visa from the UK at the moment? Is Ireland ...
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Quarantine Rule in New York
I am planning to visit New York from Dubai (UAE) in two weeks' time. What is the Quarantine Rule in NY at the moment? Are tourist attractions open in NY?
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Carrying a large amount of cash out of the US during a flight with a connection
Say I want to take 15,000 US dollars out of the US. The destination is country "B" (say somewhere in middle-east), but I also have a connection in country "A" (say somewhere in ...
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FRA airport: Where to pay for my pet in cabin? How do you reach check in after arriving at FRA?
Please be aware that my question stems from a basic lack of knowledge of airports.
First of all: I'm moving to Berlin from Austin, and I'm doing so with my cat in cabin. The flights will be Austin-...
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How to book a United Airlines ticket if my passport doesn't have a last name?
What should I put in the "LastName" section while booking a flight with United Airlines, when my Passport only has "FirstName".
Can I use my "FirstName" in both the ...
