Token showing authorization to enter the territory for which it was issued.
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What can I do to prevent passport stamps being put on blank pages?
I'm running low on blank passport pages which are sometimes needed for full page visas such as those issued by Armenia, India, and Vietnam.
When I crossed the border into Turkey the other day I got ...
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1answer
2k views
Are there any repercussions from having an Israeli stamp in my passport?
I have heard people say that having a stamp from Israel in your passport can cause problems when trying to get into other countries.
Is there any truth to this statement? If so, which countries does ...
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4answers
2k views
What's the difference between embassies and consulates?
Today Mitt Romney called Benghazi the capital of Libya (it's Tripoli) and apparently mixed up consulates and embassies. I thought it'd be a handy question to have on here, for those sorting out visas ...
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3answers
501 views
What is the best way to obtain visas for the Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian Railway?
I'm planning on taking the trans-Siberian / trans-Mongolian from Moscow to Beijing via Ulaan Bataar next year and I'd like some advice on how best to organise the visa situation.
I'm a British ...
16
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4answers
393 views
How can I get an 'invitation' to Russia?
I understand that in order to get a visa to visit Russia you need an invitation before you can get a visa.
If you don't have family or friends that you are visiting and you aren't part of an ...
16
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3answers
518 views
Visa-friendly country for an international conference?
Let's suppose I want to organize a conference with one attendee from each country of the globe.
Considering visa fees/problems, where would be a convenient location?
If transportation is not ...
16
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1answer
449 views
Tips for getting a visa when there's no embassy in one's country of residence
I'm looking for general tips about how to get a visa cheaply when there are no embassies in one's country of residence. This has prevented us from getting visas more than one time. Think e.g. non-EU ...
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3answers
6k views
Can I use B1/B2 visa to travel to the US without a business purpose?
I got a B1/B2 visa earlier this year when I traveled to the US for a business trip from my company.
It expires in 2013 and I'd love to visit the United States again, but for no other purpose than ...
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2answers
3k views
How to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days?
Thailand imposes a 30-day limit on stays for U.S. citizens travelling on a tourist visa. What is the preferred way to stay up to three months? So far, I've come up with these options:
Fly to ...
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3answers
1k views
My departure record was not collected when I left the USA. Is this a problem?
I came to the USA on a B1/B2 visa and left as planned after three weeks. I tried to hand in the DHS Departure Record to the officer at the airport passport control but he was not interested. I still ...
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4answers
2k views
Where can I go with an Irish visa but without a Schengen visa?
I will visit Ireland for training purpose (~10 weeks, single entry short term visa). I am searching for stuff to do and places to visit.
I know that Ireland is not part of Schengen states. So, my ...
14
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1answer
520 views
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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2answers
6k views
Maximum validity of a Schengen visa for multiple visits
My dodgy Colombian friend has a Schengen visa which is valid for 5 years. It is a multiple entry visa but it also says you are permitted 90 days in the Schengen zone.
Is this 90 days total in 5 ...
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2answers
2k views
Can I pay for my Turkish visa on arrival at the airport in Euros?
I'm Australian, flying into Istanbul Turkey tomorrow (Ataturk airport) and I know from last year's trip that I must pay a visa fee upon entry. But last year I crossed by land from Bulgaria and this ...
13
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2answers
17k views
Do I need a US visa to change planes in an American airport?
In Europe usually you don't need to go through immigration to change planes (unless you are entering/exiting Schengen). Is it the case in the US as well? May I catch a connecting flight on one of the ...
13
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4answers
435 views
Do I have to visit the Chinese consulate in person to get my visa?
I'm planning a trip to Shanghai to visit some friends in about 5 months. I understand that I will need to get a visa issued so that I can travel to China.
This will be the first time I've applied ...
13
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2answers
420 views
How can I go from the American side to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls?
My friends told me that Niagara Falls look better from Canada but my bus will stop at the American side. Can I walk over a bridge or take any public transportation to the other side?
Also, as a ...
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9answers
266 views
Is there any online resource that can tell me what visa rules are for passport holders of a specific country?
When thinking about travelling, I often have to think about a place to visit, and then look up visa rules for that particular country. This can be a fairly painful process because official government ...
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5answers
3k views
Countries with no visa requirements on its visitors
Recently I learnt that Andorra has no visa restrictions to its visitors (citizens of any country) and free to enter if they hold a passport or EU national identity card.
Are there any other ...
12
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3answers
328 views
Visa for European countries when traveling from the U.S
What documents do I need when I fly from the U.S. to Germany? Assume I'm going for a few weeks of vacation. Obviously I need my passport. What about a "visa"? Anything else?
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4answers
751 views
Unplanned backpacking across several European countries
I'm an undergraduate student, and upon graduating from my university a year from now, I want to travel solo across Europe.
I want to be on this vacation for a month and a half. The catch is that I ...
12
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3answers
473 views
Is it possible to camp in Russia on a tourist visa?
I'm interested in crossing the border from Norway to Russia at Storskog, via car. We thought about driving to Murmansk or even not so far - Zapolyarny for instance.
We will have a tent with us and ...
12
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3answers
250 views
Long term vacation on Falkland islands?
Has anyone ever been there? I was wondering if anyone knows any "local" classifieds site there for a somewhat mid-long term accommodation (3 months?) without staying in a Hotel. Also, does anyone know ...
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2answers
2k views
Flying UK to Canada via USA. Do I need to apply for ESTA?
I'm going to fly from the UK to Canada via EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). Do I need to apply for a Visa Waiver through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)?
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2answers
300 views
Is it possible to get a visa for Kaliningrad in the neighboring countries?
I am planning to visit Northern Poland and then Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. I am thinking of going into the Russian state of Kaliningrad as well. I've read that compared to Russia proper it is ...
12
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1answer
168 views
How to independently visit Saudi Arabia?
I've read that Saudi Arabia doesn't grant tourist visas to independent travelers. I've also read that recently they grant visas to group of travelers, if the tour is organized by a recognized tour ...
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3answers
602 views
Do I need a visa if I go with a cruise line to St. Petersburg?
Last week I discussed with a friend if it is necessary to get a Russian visa if you travel with a cruise liner to Saint Petersburg in Russia? I think so, but my friend has the opinion that it is not ...
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4answers
826 views
Can I through check my bags on separate bookings?
I have two different bookings on British Airways and Emirates.
Booking 1 (British Airways):
Washington (IAD) -> London (LHR) -> Dubai
Booking 2 (Emirates):
Dubai -> Hyderabad
I have a 5 hour stop ...
11
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3answers
642 views
New H1B arrival, what do I need for the port of entry?
I just got my newly-approved H1B visa stamped into my (UK) passport and am flying to America in a week. Besides my stamped passport, and my I-797B (Notice of Action) document, is there any other ...
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3answers
3k views
Does an EU citizen need a visa to visit Australia for holidays?
Is a visa required, or is just a passport enough, for a short holiday trip to Australia?
Specifically, how is it for citizens of Nordic EU member countries such as Finland?
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3answers
4k views
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?
11
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2answers
590 views
Best way for U.S. citizen to obtain China visa while in Europe?
For a U.S. citizen who is travelling in Europe and wants to fly from Europe to China, what is the recommended way to obtain a Chinese visa?
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1answer
2k views
Do I need a visa to go to Canada from America if I have a Green Card?
I am planning to drive to Niagara Falls to see it from the Canadian side. I have heard good things about seeing it from the other side. So, I want to stay in Toronto for a day, see Niagara Falls and ...
11
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1answer
255 views
Where can a middle-aged couple move for a couple of years working holiday and travel base?
I'll try to be specific so that this question is not too open ended and can be answered.
We are vaguely dreaming about moving to a different country to work for several years. Most destinations are ...
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2answers
373 views
What kind of Visa do I need to land on the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?
Assuming I'm not a citizen of the European union, and that I have a Schengen Visa with Germany as the main destination, do I need to make any special arrangements to land at this airport?
The ...
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1answer
3k views
Visit the UK with Schengen visa
I'm Russian, and I have touristic (C-type) Schengen visa. I want to know, can I stay for some period in UK without getting UK visa, or it is not possible (I heard about 36 hours free of visa staying ...
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1answer
307 views
Schengen Visa from UK
I'm a Russian citizen, but I study in England and have a Tier 4 Student Visa. Can I apply for a Shengen tourist visa here, in England, without going to Russia?
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2answers
455 views
Is it possible to get the Cuban tourist card (visa) on arrival?
Is it mandatory to obtain the Cuban tourist card / visa (tarjeta turística) in advance? Or is it possible to get it upon arrival (at Havana airport) too?
If the latter is possible, is there a ...
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1answer
335 views
Entering Brazil by air, leaving by land, will I be denied entry?
I've just read this question
Travelling to Brazil without return ticket
which suggests that I will need to prove that I am leaving Brazil before the 90-day visa expires. If I was planning on leaving ...
11
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1answer
336 views
China visa issue
I flew from China to Taiwan a while back. I have an extend-able visa to Taiwan. Upon arrive in Guangzhou, I was informed I needed a Chinese visa to visit to Taiwan (which if you are up-to-date with ...
11
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1answer
308 views
Lost passport with Schengen visa
My passport was stolen in Prague on my way to Vienna. I filed a police report and our embassy swiftly acted by giving me a temporary passport for my onward journey to Munich and Rome. Upon exit from ...
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4answers
2k views
What is required of an Australian citizen to get a visa for Ukraine?
I am an Australian citizen and I know that for some ex Eastern Bloc countries like Russia and Belarus I need an invitation and other difficulties to obtain a visa. Ukraine looks easier than those but ...
10
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4answers
227 views
Transit visa in India?
As a French person, I booked a ticket from CountryA to Delhi, and another ticket (other company/agent) from Delhi to CountryB.
CountryA → Delhi → CountryB → Delhi → CountryA
Do I need a visa to ...
10
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3answers
319 views
Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Russian visa? And do you have to stick to it?
I believe there are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. I am pretty sure I've heard Russia is or was formerly such a country.
What do ...
10
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5answers
736 views
Is it possible to apply for a Chinese visa while travelling outside your home country?
For some countries you can only apply for a visa in your home country (Russia is such a country)
Is China also such a country? I was thinking of applying for a visa in the Republic of Georgia or ...
10
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2answers
368 views
Do I need a visa to walk over the Rainbow bridge?
Suppose I'm in Canada visiting the Niagara Falls. Now I want to walk over the Rainbow bridge to visit the American side of the falls. Do I need a visa for this? Or is there any special onsite visa for ...
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3answers
3k views
Layover at Tokyo Narita airport: can I travel outside, and what kind of visa would I need?
I am traveling from Singapore to San Francisco and an airline which I am choosing has a layover of 7.5 hours at Tokyo Airport (NRT). I am wondering if I would be allowed to go out to experience the ...
10
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2answers
174 views
Denmark and Schengen - border controls
As I know, Denmark is going to re-impose the border controls. I want to know, what exactly it means for the tourists who are on a Schengen visa? Can I visit Denmark with the Schengen visa, or I need ...
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3answers
379 views
Russian visas and short-term apartment rental in St Petersburg and Moscow
I'm attending a close friend's wedding in Russia in July. We'll be visiting St Petersburg for a few days first, then on to Moscow. We have a toddler who goes to bed early and we would much rather stay ...
10
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3answers
428 views
How to get a visa for Iran
Most Westerners do not only need a visa to visit Iran, they first need a "Letter of Invitation" to be able to apply for the visa.
Most people get this through travel or special visa agencies, some of ...
