Questions tagged [legal]
Questions regarding permitted or forbidden activities in various places, including unforeseen technicalities.
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What can I do for a pair of kids who are in China with expired passports, expired visas? [closed]
An old couple in my neighborhood are caring for a pair of kids, their grandchildren. Apparently the intent was for them to travel from their birth country, Belize, and stay in China under their care ...
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How can I travel to ICE or DHS headquarters? [closed]
Ok, so for our social studies project, I need to have a 'cultural experience' related to the group of people we are studying. This works well for someone who actually is studying 'Africa' or '...
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What information is shared with immigration deparments when clearing customs/immigration? [closed]
When a US citizen enters a foreign country and passes through immigration, what information (especially information provided by the US) is available to the foreign government besides the information ...
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Legal pitfalls after emergency landing
I know this is not a common scenario, but it's quite scary.
Imagine that you are travelling from the UK to Australia, and you intend to respect all laws in both locations. In both, you are allowed ...
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Drunk Cycling Laws [closed]
As we all know, almost all parts of the world have very specific laws regarding drunk driving they specify a certain amount of blood alcohol content that is permissible to be a in state fit to drive. ...
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Why is the airline fuel fee a tax?
The price of my flight is shown in the picture below.
I want to understand the airline fuel fee better.
Is it still legal to call it an "airline fuel fee"?
Why is the airline fuel fee considered a ...
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Can we go back to our home country then come back to the UK for six months? [closed]
I am a Philippine passport holder, currently in the UK since November 6. I went overseas twice and came back as I need to stay here for the maximum of 180 days. I have a 5-year multiple-visit visa. ...
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How to check outstanding fines in the US as a tourist [duplicate]
A year ago I rented a car in Miami, and I might have gone though a red light, in front of a red light camera.
After checking, I saw that the car rental company entered the wrong address of my home ...
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Why do Belgian supermarkets not provide price per kg in price labels? [closed]
In most supermarkets and shops in Europe I'm used to see price labels like this:
The only part I usually look at is the price per kg. I thought it was an EU standard, I'm pretty sure it's mandatory ...
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Flying to Europe with Private Mobile Radio
We are going to make a trip to Austria and wanted to take small radio-stations (Private Mobile Radio) with us to communicate in mountains.
We had only hand luggage in our tickets. So, is it allowed ...
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I want to visit Canada but I was deported from the US
Last year I was deported from the US because I was "working" at some public events. I never got money from that because I was helping friends to run said events. Anyway, I am planning to go to a ...
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Rights under Israel aviation services law
I had a plane ticket issued by Hainan Airlines to travel from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tel Aviv (TLV) via Shanghai Pudong (PVG). The Hong Kong - Shanghai Pudong leg (HX232) was operated by Hong Kong ...
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Is standing actually illegal in Venice?
The Venice tourism site lists a bunch of rules. Okay, no swimming in the canals, and littering is also not allowed (duh?). But there's something baffling to me here:
“No standing at any time” – ...
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Visiting Schengen countries with travel document and green card (obtained through the refugee status) [closed]
I'm a permanent resident of the USA with a green card obtained as a direct result of refugee status (refugee from Russia). I have a travel document issued by the USA (I-571). I am planning to travel ...
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Photoshoot in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
I was wondering if someone knows whether doing photoshoots in Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove is allowed or requires payment and permission.
We are travelling in the UK and wanted to do our engagement ...
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How to enforce receipt or contract for renting the holiday's apartment in Israel? [closed]
Initially, I got the apartment for few nights in Tel Aviv via AirBnB, however, the service blocked the user for unknown reasons and my reservation has been cancelled. Since I couldn't find similar ...
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How can I get a bank statement for tourist visas while traveling?
I'm planning to travel around South America for around 9-12 months.
My passport is very weak and i need a visa for almost anywhere in the world.
Currently residing not in my origin country and can't ...
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Medication for ADHD
My boyfriend, son and I are planning to go to France in July 2018. My son is on ADHD medication and my boyfriend takes anxiety medicine.
Do we need transport certificates/authorization forms for those ...
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Is it safe to take prescription drugs to Hungary?
I am traveling to Budapest. I plan to bring a prescription drug, specifically bupropion (Wellbutrin). It's in the original container with my name on it, and also I have the official prescription ...
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I overstayed in the USA about 20 years ago and I worked. Can apply for a new visa? [duplicate]
I got my B2 visa 20 years ago and I overstayed for about four years and I worked illegally.
I have a plan to go on a business trip to Las Vegas. I'm not sure what to say to the official if I'm asked ...
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What is the minimum age for serving alcohol on an international Delta Airlnes flight?
I will be travelling from Dublin to New York (JFK) using Delta Airlines.
I'm 20 and have been served alcohol on a summer flight without identification but that was Ethiopian Airlines and I have read ...
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Where can I smoke in Shanghai after the new smoking ban started in March 2017?
After I booked a room in Shanghai Novotel Atlantis, the confirmation message said "According to Shanghai's anti-smoking regulations, smoking is not allowed in the property's indoor areas". Searching ...
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Sleeping bus laws in Europe? [closed]
We are working on a project to set up a sleeping bus service within some European countries and between different European cities. But we are not sure about national laws related to safety belt ...
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Is there a website / wiki detailing the banned substances in each country?
Some countries/cities allow you to smoke weed.
Some countries ban certain drugs, while others do not.
Some are 'dry' while others are dry (alcohol banned).
I'm familiar with wikivoyage, Hitchwiki, ...
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What are the implications of UK deportation?
If I leave the UK voluntarily, can I return in less than 10 years? I had a 12-month conviction, reduced to 11 months, for harassment of my former partner (nothing serious, for making a nuisance of ...
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Will I be able to board Le Shuttle for a second time without facing repercussions after not using the second half of a return ticket?
I've read various things about not using return legs being cheaper with airlines sometimes. I've found a similar thing with Le Shuttle, the train from Calais to Folkestone.
I am interested in buying ...
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How to meet my Persian girlfriend in Iran and have privacy while not being married?
I plan to visit my girlfriend in Iran. She's Persian (from Tabriz), I'm French and we’re not married.
We're planning to see each other for a week. We don't know yet where but Tehran would be nice ...
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Can you drive to the US on temporary Canadian plates?
I am British, living in Canada. I have been approved for a long-term visa to the US, moving early 2018. Moving should hopefully see me drive to my new home with my life in the back of the car. However,...
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Is my cell phone operator allowed to limit my EU data roaming?
My Norwegian cellular provider has given me a two month deal where I can use 50 GB of cellular data per month. After this 50 GB limit, I have unlimited data, but at very low speeds.
I traveled to ...
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Sending cut orchids from Singapore to Australia [closed]
Can I send cut orchids from Singapore to someone in Australia?
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Safely disposing of agricultural contraband
I have the habit of taking an apple, orange, or other portable fruit from hotel breakfasts and tucking it into my bag to eat later in the day. I might do this each day of a 5-day conference, for ...
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Can I legally take washed up coral from Mexico to the USA?
I am on vacation in Mexico, and we have found lots of dead coral washed up on the shore. We would like to take some home as souvenirs, but we are not sure about the legality of doing so, for both of ...
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How can laypeople investigate airlines' allegation of 'extraordinary circumstances'?
Some airlines allege 'extraordinary circumstances', e.g. to deny liability and shirk compensating under Recital (14) of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004:
(14) As under the Montreal Convention, ...
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Can I employ a nanny in the US while there on ESTA?
I'd like to travel to the US for a few months while on ESTA. While I know that I'm not allowed to work myself it's not clear to me whether I'm allowed to hire someone to work for me? I'm interested in ...
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In US rental car terms and conditions, what exactly is a "regularly maintained road?"
Many rental car companies have terms and conditions such as Hertz:
Generally, Hertz vehicles, including 4-wheel drives, are to be operated only on regularly maintained roads. Off-road use is a ...
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Traveling abroad with high end cryptography devices and software
In the next months I’m going to travel abroad with my laptop. I’ll visit most of the EU countries, Russia, China, Brazil, U.S. and Canada. I’m an EU citizen.
I was wondering if I could get in trouble ...
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Are wire/belt cutter allowed to bring on-bag to plane?(not in luggage)
I found some pocket tools that contains some sharp part for cutting seat belt I think, as TSA said no sharp thing are allowed on-bag but the belt cutter isn't something that can harm other, isn't it?
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Photographing federal buildings in Australia?
There are some amazing federal buildings in Australia, with their own unique designs.
However, a friend was saying he had no idea what he was photographing in Sydney and took a photo of the Federal ...
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Took airline plane blanket by accident; didn't realize it was forbidden. What should I do?
I'm very new to traveling in general. When I flew on a long flight, the airline gave us blankets and pillows. I, having no idea that I was supposed to leave the blanket behind, took it as I collected ...
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Travel to Europe from the US through Canada [closed]
I need to know if I have a legal judgment already. I have to go to jail in December for a few months but I won't be doing that because I'll be deported after that anyway.
My question: I'm in the US ...
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Switzerland - sleeping in the car?
Is it allowed in Switzerland to sleep in the car (2 people, small car, in small vilages)? I want to go there (near Lozana) but I have not much money, so I don't want to spent it on hostels. Is it ...
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Misplaced a copy of I-94 [duplicate]
I misplaced a print of my I-94 form which contains my passport number, date of birth and legal name.
What harm, if any can be done using this information?
I am primarily worried about the passport ...
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Australia 417 working holiday visa: Can I contract to employer on my business ABN after visa full-time work rights expire? [closed]
I'm really stuck and worried and wonder if any Australia visa gurus can advise. Any help is much appreciated.
Facts:
In Australia, on a 417 working holiday visa:
You can stay up to 12 months and you ...
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Volunteer in UK – which visa needed?
I want to stay in the UK for 1 year and do some volunteer work e.g. plant trees or help out on a farm etc.
As to my situation, I’m from Switzerland and the country isn’t in EU, but it has many ...
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Is snus legal in Sweden? [closed]
Have read on the internet that there's a tobacco product called snus that appears to be legal in Sweden while banned many countries.
Can you bring snus into Sweden and out of Sweden? Or will you be ...
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Are "TAXI" badge wearing people at the exit of FCO legal?
When travelling recently to Rome, I was approached at the arrivals exit of the Fumicino airport by a gentleman wearing a "TAXI" badge around his neck. There were a few more - plainly visible.
I ...
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Bringing Dirham to Morocco
We are Italians, we will go 4 days to Marrakech in October. We exhanged 250€ in Dirham from an Italian fx office (a well known fx company) but then we discovered that it is forbidden to bring Dirham ...
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What does this British road sign mean?
BBC Radio Solent tweeted a picture of a road closure (apparently near Winchester):
In the background, there is a road sign with two red lights on and a yellow "symbol". What does it mean?
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Where can I see taxes and fees in the price of my Ryanair tickets? And why is there still a handling fee?
I was briefly considering cancelling a flight booked with Ryanair today. By a recent EU court ruling airlines must disclose taxes and fees in their ticket price and refund these without charging ...
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Moving to the UK with an image scanner and cash [closed]
I'll move to the UK very soon, and I intend to bring my image scanner with me, as well as some cash (£2000). Do you think I'll regret this decision once I arrive there? I am from an EEA country with a ...