Questions tagged [international-travel]
Travel involving more than one country.
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How to make my credit card "less" secure for travel?
I've been recently booking some travel abroad and had a really difficult time making payments. Pretty much every charge that originated from a different country got rejected the first time around. ...
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Can I carry hair oil, hair lotion and shampoo in checked-in luggage if I'm travelling internationally from India to the USA?
I have a certain scalp condition, which requires me to apply a certain kind of hair oil, shampoo and hair lotion, available only here in India. I'll be traveling to the USA for graduate studies and ...
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US green card holder: Do I need a transit visa when my journey includes a flight through a Schengen country? [duplicate]
I am a Turkish citizen and US permanent resident. I'm traveling home for my sister's wedding and I booked my flights with Norse like this:
JFK -> OSLO -> ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL -> OSLO -> JFK
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Is it still the case that a US-born child under 16 can enter Canada through both land and air with birth certificate only?
I see a post from five years ago:
"Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering
Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid
U.S. passport, ...
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Traveling from the U.S to Copenhagen (Munich layover - is 1.5 hours enough time)?
I will be traveling with 2 checked bags from the U.S to CPH, with a 1.5 hour layover in Munich. will I have to go reclaim my checked baggage and check it again (It's all under the same booking number/...
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Travelling from China to Europe by train
My wife's father is a Chinese citizen living near Beijing. He has a fear of flying. If he wanted to travel to the EU by train (and then on to London), what visas, tickets and other logistical ...
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How does luggage work with Multi-leg travel on a single ticket?
I have booked a flight from Lahore Pakistan to Toronto via Dammam and Amsterdam. Lahore to Dammam is operated by PIA, while the rest is with KLM. A ticket for the complete journey has been issued by ...
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Retrieve confirmation ID for visa appointment in Burundi [duplicate]
I booked a USA visa appointment for Burundi but did not save the confirmation ID. How can I retrieve it?
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Why can't I check-in online for international flights?
The last four or five times I've flown into the US, my airline app has notified me that online check-in is available, however when I start online check-in I'm told it's not possible.
When I tap on ...
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Do I have to pay VAT charges on a rented car that wasn't insured?
I rented a car and it got a minor scratch while being parked on a street, but the rental car company covered the bill after I provided my credit card. But per their policy, they do not pay for VAT ...
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Self-transfer at Istanbul Airport [duplicate]
I’ve been looking everywhere, however I have been unable to find an answer to this.
On Thursday I arrive into Istanbul (IST) at 17.45 (BA) and my next flight is on Flyadeal at 21.35.
I already have a ...
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Advice and suggestions for someone taking their first flight to the USA
I'm a 22 year old male who will be taking my first flight to the USA from Heathrow (LON) in November to visit my girlfriend (and I will not be working whilst I'm out there).
I did fly to Spain over a ...
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Madrid Connection
I will be connecting from Terminal 4 to 4S on an international flight, but on two separate airlines/itineraries. As in (example), I am flying into Terminal 4 with Delta from the USA, then connecting ...
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International transfers at Shanghai PVG airport
I booked a trip from New York to Busan flying on China Eastern the entire way with a 2-hour layover in Shanghai PVG airport. As this is my first time having an international transfer, I didn't know ...
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Can I travel to Mexico with a single-entry Schengen visa?
Can I travel with a single-entry Schengen visa to Mexico? Do I need to visit a Schengen county before going to Mexico?
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Indian passport holder with less than 6 months before expiry travelling back to India
I want to travel back to India from the US. Direct flight with Air India. But I have less than 6 months before expiry on my passport. My US visa is valid until 2025. I contacted the Air India helpline,...
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What is the minimum requirement to extend Schengen visa without any official reservations?
I secured a French Schengen visa from February to May.
I wanted to do a solo trip, but after looking at the prices of travel and living, I decided going with someone else was the best course of action....
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Ordinary Traveller: How to use/access Timatic?
I have read that Timatic is widely used by many Airlines to check what document requirements passengers have to fulfil to board international flights.
The Demo link on Timatic web is broken but I ...
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10-year UK visa ban. 15 years later and new citizenship
I was given a 10-year UK visa ban. It's been 15 years since the ban, I have learnt my lesson and through the grace of Jah, I have become a naturalized citizen of a country that doesn't require a visa ...
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X Gender Marker: Entry Restrictions?
I am a US Citizen, and I am considering getting an X gender marker on my passport.
On the US State Department website, it claims that I may face entry restrictions into some countries as a result:
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Leaving Mumbai airport departure premises before check in
If I enter the Mumbai international airport and decide not to fly even before checking in, can I leave the departure premises? What would be the procedure?
I am asking because at Mumbai airport there ...
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Carrying medicines for my friend to UK [duplicate]
I will be travelling to UK for my job purpose and one of my friend in UK has asked me to deliver some Ayurvedic medicines for her illness which has prescription and receipt along with it, but I am ...
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How early should you get to the airport in the US?
When traveling on a domestic flight in the US, how early is it recommended to get to the airport before the flight is scheduled to leave? What about international flights leaving from the US? Are ...
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Travel visa for China (Airport visit only) Japan to China - US Citizen
Recently, I attempted to fly with China Eastern Airlines after purchasing a round-trip ticket for ONLY 3 days with Trip.com online. I was coming close to completing a 90-day visa in Japan as a United ...
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Travelling to Pakistan
My kid's British passport is expiring in April. We are travelling in February and coming back in March. They have valid NICOP. Are we ok to travel with two months validity? We have connecting flights ...
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How to transfer between 2 international flights on IAH within 2 hours as ESTA holder?
I have a ticket from AKL (Auckland - New Zealand) to PRG (Prague - Czech Republic). It is a single ticket, with two transfers. The first transfer is in IAH (George Bush International - Houston, Texas),...
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Dual citizenship: passport with valid visa is expired
TLDR: travelling to Japan and back from Australia with expired Spanish passport (AUS visa linked to it) and valid French passport (AUS visa not linked to it but AUS Immigration is aware of dual ...
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Limit of electronics items to carry from HK via flight?
What is the limit on electronics items (laptops and tablets) that I can carry on a flight from Hong Kong?
Can someone give me an approximate idea about the cost of excess luggage charge in HK?
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Can you travel by car from Europe to the Middle East?
Is it possible to go on a road trip by car from, let's say, Berlin, Germany to Doha in Qatar or Dubai in the UAE?
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Travel to Romania with only Italy type D visa (work) but my residency permit has not been issued yet
I am in Italy with a D type work visa for two months and I applied for a residence permit card, and I am waiting for the time to deliver my documents.
Since my residence card has not yet been issued, ...
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Flying with medical equipment
I'll be traveling from the USA to Africa. Can I carry my portable ultrasound machine in checked baggage or will it need to be in my carry on due to the battery type?
The battery marked under Rating on ...
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Traveling to Sri Lanka with Finland Refugee Travel Document
My girlfriend is from Myanmar. She has been granted refugee status in Finland and has a refugee travel document (RTD) issued by Finland. We are planning to visit Sri Lanka this year.
Is it possible to ...
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Fly with old (unexpired) passport after applying for a new passport?
I am a German citizen and my current passport expires in March. I applied for a new one two weeks ago and also got the new passport number. I expect to be able to collect it from the town hall at the ...
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Traveling to Prague with a Hungary Schengen Visa
I am an Indian student in Dublin, Ireland. I have planned a 10-day trip to Prague but was unable to secure an appointment with the Czech Republic Agency. Therefore, I decided to include a few days in ...
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Am I able to travel with this H4 Visa?
I am a 16-year-old student in Pennsylvania with Canadian citizenship, and I'm staying under my father's H1b. I have the opportunity to travel to Europe for two weeks on a school trip in June-July, but ...
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Traveling to USA using the South African refugee travel document
I would like to know, whoever has travelled to the USA using the South African travel document how did they do it?
What is the process and how will I go about it ?
Please respond . I am afraid of ...
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Can a permanent resident of the US travel to & from Mexico with a Mexican passport?
My dad’s a permanent resident of the US but he wants to travel to Mexico this year. Can he use a Mexican passport to go to Mexico and use it to come back? He has a US ID, US Driver’s license, a ...
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I have a trip to Dubai booked for next week. With all the tension in the Middle East at the moment, should I reconsider?
Should I reconsider my trip to Dubai next week (Jan 2023) in the wake of all the Middle East troubles at the moment?
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Do Deutsche Bahn ICE trains to Belgium require a reservation?
I booked a trip from Hamburg Hbf to Brussels/Bruxelles Midi, entirely with Deutsche Bahn trains. Later, I got an email from Deutsche Bahn stating the following:
Due to a timetable change, your ...
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Last name too long
I’m traveling with American Airlines from the USA to Brazil and I’m filling out the passenger information part and they ask to fill out the passport information and I have three last names and they ...
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What happens to baggage transfer in non-connecting international flight?
I have flight from Luanda to Cape Town by TAAG Airlines.
It reaches at 1.30 pm.
I have another flight at 11.00 pm from Cape Town to Mauritius by Air Mauritius. Different PNR.
How will the baggage get ...
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Can I enter a Schengen country with a non-Schengen Irish visa-D? [duplicate]
I have an Irish (non-Schengen) visa-D (multiple-entry). Can I enter Schengen countries?
I plan to fly to Ireland for the first time, through Italy or Austria, but the flight is with a long transit ...
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Can I carry a LED Projector in checked in luggage?
Pretty much what the title says. The projector only works on power and I don't see any batteries but I'm not sure about the components of course, so is it safe to carry it in hand luggage or check in?
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Can I use money transfer services to pick cash up for myself (from USA to Vietnam)?
We're traveling from the USA to Vietnam in 2 weeks. Most of the trip's major expenses are paid off, but we want to have cash handy for small vendors and artisans and remote places generally. We want ...
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110V outlets in Europe
I live in Europe, but have a 110V electric toothbrush charger that lives in my suitcase. Every US hotel I visit, this plugs in to the bathroom 110V socket just as one might expect.
In Europe in hotels ...
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What signage do I follow for connecting flights?
It's an international flight, this is my first time flying. I'm not sure about the connecting flights, do I just follow the gate for it or do I have to go somewhere else first? I'm not planning to ...
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Nightjet Berlin-Paris: hidden clause about refund for flexible ticket!
We booked a nightjet ticket from Berlin to Paris. During the booking, there was no mention whatsoever of any conditions on the flexible fare.
See pictures below for a sample booking:
Then after ...
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Does Italy accept extended passports issued 5 years ago for a Schengen visa?
I am planning to apply for an Italy Schengen visa. I have a US Green Card, and I obtained my home country passport in 2018, which expired in August 2023. However, I recently extended my passport in ...
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Traveling to Germany at 16 years old, without a parent/guardian but with their permission
I am currently hoping to go to Germany next year with my friend, who is a few months younger than I am. I will be 16 by the time of going, but he might not be. Is there any way as a 16 yr old and 15 ...
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Which visa do I need if I transit from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2E at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for a self-connecting transfer?
For my upcoming trip, I will make a self-connecting transfer at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2E.
If I do not plan to stay at the airport for more than 24 hours, what is ...
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