Questions tagged [legal]
Questions regarding permitted or forbidden activities in various places, including unforeseen technicalities.
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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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DIY computer in hand luggage - what to expect on security checks?
I have a DIY computer which looks like a 7" tablet, only thicker. The case is plastic, and the whole device is about as thick as a laptop. There are no scary wires popping out and no ticking noises, ...
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Traveling with my 5 year old daughter (as the father) without the mother from Germany to Mexico
I will be flying with my 5 year old daughter without the mother to Mexico from Germany with transit in the United States. Her grandmother on her mom's side will also be traveling with us.
I was born ...
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Can a shop in the Netherlands force you to buy clothes if you take a photo? [closed]
I've just been in a shop in Amsterdam which had a sign saying:
No pictures allowed and specially not when wearing our garments!!!
If we see you making pictures anyway, you will have to buy ...
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In a US restaurant, do you still tip if you know that the tip does not go to the waiter?
I understand that the main point of tipping in restaurants is to supplement low wages for service staff. After personally knowing one waiter who works (perhaps illegally as he may not be permitted to ...
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What headwear are women legally required to wear in Iran?
In Air France cabin crew angered by ruling to wear headscarves in Tehran, it's stated by Air France that women, even people who are presumably non-Iranian and non-Muslim, are required to wear a "veil":...
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How many smartphones can I take on an airplane?
I'm a software developer and I need multiple different mobile devices for testing and debugging purposes. I also work on-the-go sometimes, so this is important. Furthermore, not everything can be ...
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Are medical doctors legally doctors wherever they are?
"Is there a doctor on board"? Who hasn't heard this announcement while flying, specially long distance. I once talk to an American medical doctor on a non-American carrier who told me he tries to ...
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Carrying Condoms while traveling to Dubai
I am traveling to Dubai in last week of May 2016, I wanted to know is it OK to carry condoms in my luggage or I'll be stopped at security check?
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What should you do if you get arrested in a foreign country?
If a traveller - for whatever reason, is arrested on charges (valid or otherwise), what steps should he/she take to ensure their safety, local and home legal aid and security? How can one make sure ...
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Consequences of being arrested by mistake in the USA
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Last summer, I went for a hitchhiking trip in the USA. Someone I did not know invited me to stay in the small cabin behind their house while they were absent. A neighbour saw me in the ...
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Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the store after 11pm in Russia?
While in Moscow, I went to the store around 11:30pm to buy some beer, and the cashier checked her watch and said no.
Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the store after 11pm in Russia?
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How safe is it to leave my passport in my hotel room? [closed]
How sure can I be that a passport left in my hotel room is safe? On my trip, I don't need to carry it around with me every day, so would like to leave it behind.
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Can a teenage Ethiopian legally drink in other countries using their ID?
The current year in Ethiopia is 2009 as they use something similar to the Julian calendar.
Could this mean that an Ethiopian born in 1995 (using their calendar), could present their passport/driver's ...
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Are there any US laws that a US citizen MUST obey while traveling, even if those laws do not exist in the country he is traveling to?
It goes without saying that the laws vary from country to country, and what is illegal in one country might be both legally permitted and culturally accepted in another.
For example, in the US the ...
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Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?
I'm a British National (Overseas), which basically means that while I don't have the right of abode in the UK, I am permitted to visit the UK without a visa. However, my passport has expired, and ...
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Is it safe/possible for a long haired guy to visit North Korea?
I would like to visit North Korea someday, because it is a rather unique country. However, I am guy with a long hair which I am unwilling to cut and I've heard that they are strongly enforcing gender ...
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What is the penalty for US citizens entering/leaving the US on a foreign passport?
Answers to a related question mention that it is illegal for a US citizen to enter/leave their home country on a foreign passport. However this raises the following questions:
What is the maximum ...
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How to I prove my legal age so that I can drink in New Zealand?
I am traveling to New Zealand in the spring, and I have a question regarding alcohol consumption. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, yet it is 18 in New Zealand. I am over the age of ...
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What kind of ID does the US accept when visiting bars or drinking age events?
For tourists visiting the states, what kind of ID do you need to carry with you to visit bars or drinking age events? I understand the passport is the main piece of ID but do they accept any other ...
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Is it forbidden to enter the bag claim area through the arrivals gate? Why (not)?
After you land from a flight, you pick-up your luggage and then you pass through these sliding doors to the "public" area.
I noticed that those sliding doors are not designed for security, as they're ...
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In an international airport, is there specific set of laws for the international area?
When travelling in an international flight, you pass a border with passport check at both the departure and the arrival airports. It means you spend time in an international area. What are the ...
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Eating cat meat as a tourist in Switzerland
I've read that cat meat is eaten in Switzerland.
Stop eating cats and dogs say animal rights campaigners in Switzerland cites an animal rights activist saying that it's not legal to sell cat meat (...
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Why do countries require validity of 6 months for passports? [closed]
Many countries require a passport to be valid for six months. Sometimes these six months are counted from the date of departure, or from the date of entrance. Even though some of these countries only ...
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Is it permitted to look for a job while visiting the US under the Visa Waiver Program?
We already have a question on whether you can attend a job interview or look for work while in the US on a tourist visa. (Actually it's unresolved with two possibly conflicting answers and no solid ...
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Do any States in the US give traffic tickets for 5 mph above the speed limit?
In Louisiana, USA it's widely understood (unofficially) that one can travel 5mph above the speed limit without receiving a speeding ticket.
Does this rule apply when traveling the rest of the States?...
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What questions should I be able to answer when entering USA?
Last time I entered USA, the border officer asked me a lot of questions. Some of them were quite personal and others were about my destination in the USA. For example, he asked me where I would stay. ...
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Are there any trains where roof riding is legally possible?
I just read an article about the Indonesian railways, where they put low hanging concrete balls above railroad tracks to deter train rooftop riders.
Roof riding is common on certain trains in ...
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Laws requiring identification at hotel check-in
I know that in many non-US countries they require identification to check into hotels. However, in the United States I am not aware of any laws that require this. Do they exist?
The reason I ask is ...
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What exactly is allemansrätten in Sweden?
My understanding is that it is a limited right for a traveler to camp out on any "unsettled" property in Sweden, public or private. Of course, there are important restrictions, such as NO right to ...
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Why does US Customs & Immigration ask the purpose of my trip when I'm returning home?
As a US citizen, when I re-enter the US, I am often asked where I was, how long I was there, and the reason for my visit.
Why am I asked these things? Am I required to answer? Don't I have a legal ...
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Couldn't return papers to border officials last time. Should I be afraid when going back to USA?
Three years ago I was on holidays in Canada and visited the Niagara Falls. I also went to the American side of the falls and got something like a "short-term visa". I also got a green paper with all ...
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Non-AT country citizen visiting Antarctica by non-AT country registred vessel (yacht) — do I need a permit and why?
My grandfather has been a yachtsman for more than half a century, he is now retired and now has everything he needs to fulfill his dream: sailing to Antarctica.
But he is a citizen of Moldova, which ...
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How do I pay for a US parking ticket from the UK?
I went to States recently rented a car from enterprise and in Washington got a parking ticket (100$).
Since it gives 30 days to pay I wasn't in to much of the hurry. When I tried to pay for the ...
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Travelling as an unmarried Western couple in Indonesia
Basically this question but then for Indonesia.
In the coming year I (male) plan to travel through Indonesia (Java and Sumatra) with my girlfriend. We will probably travel several weeks, aim to stay ...
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Is it legal to cross an internal Schengen border without passport for a day visit
As a UK citizen I recently found myself vacationing in Germany close to the Austrian border with a group of friends who are all EU nationals. While out on a day cycle without my passport, one of my ...
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Can you search for a job when using a tourist visa (B-2) in the US
If I am visiting the US with a tourist visa, can I look for a job in the US?
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How fast may you drive on the Autobahn?
As every American teenager "knows" there is no speed limit on the Autobahn. My understanding, however, is that there is still such a thing as excessive speed even on this free-for-all.
So, ignoring ...
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Can tourists or other travellers in China get in trouble for using a VPN or other method to get around the "Great Firewall"?
The People's Republic of China blocks some very popular websites used throughout the rest of the world including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. This is known colloquially as the "Great Firewall of ...
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What is the real legal status of an airport transit area?
According to Russian president Vladmir Putin in the Edward Snowden case, an airport "transit area" is not subject to the authority of the country in which it lies, because the passengers there are not ...
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Curfew - Is walking on the street in Tokyo legal after 11.00 pm if you're under 18?
I am soon visiting Japan. I have a son who is not yet 16.
Is it okay if I go shopping with him, or for a walk with him on public streets, after 11pm, which is the period the Japan government imposes ...
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How are validated underground tickets checked in Berlin?
I have been travelling around Berlin the last few days. I have bought a ticket for the underground zones A and B every day but my ticket has not been checked once and there are no barriers (I'm from ...
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Can you get married while traveling?
As a traveler getting married while traveling must be the ultimate experience. Can you actually legally get married while traveling?
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How do I safely navigate a two-lane roundabout in the UK?
In a two-lane roundabout, drivers may be expected to use the outer lane for a ¼ circle and the inner lane in all other circumstances. Using the inner lane requires:
Crossing the outer lane to the ...
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Can I live on an unoccupied island? [closed]
Suppose that I am going to unoccupied island in Oceania, the Carribean, or somewhere else.
Suppose I find an island where nobody is there, and nobody knows about it. If I invade it like a pirate (...
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Arrivals forms or customs agents may ask if you packed your own bags. Must I pack them myself or is it OK to answer in the negative to this question?
When arriving in some countries you must fill out an arrival form at customs and immigration. You may also be asked some questions by customs agents.
In some countries one question is whether or not ...
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Is it legal to peel off a visa from your Australian passport?
A friend commented on my Facebook that the Cambodian visa isn't stuck permanently into the passport and suggests I could go there then peel off the visa so the blank page can be used for another visa.
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Do I need to provide PIN or password for my digital accessories, when entering Canada?
I recently glanced over a TV show called "Border Patrol Canada". One Canadian citizen was searched for whatever reason when he tried to re-enter Canada. The authorities wanted to know his laptop ...
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How to tell if a travel site is legit?
Tonight I tried to book a long trip for 4 through justairticket.com.
I found they had the lowest prices by far - international. So I booked. Was happy. 10 mins later. Cell phone rings.
Brian (...
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Is it legal to smoke weed in Czech Republic?
I know that buying and selling marijuana in Prague is illegal. As I were there in October 2012 I haven't seen any coffee-shops, but I have seen a lot of people smoking weed in bars or on the streets, ...
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