Questions tagged [visas]
Token showing authorization to apply to enter the territory for which it was issued. Don't forget to include your citizenship when asking!
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US contact person details in DS 160 form
I do not have any relatives in US of whom i can mention in my application. What should I mention in this ask as i am unable to tick i do not know for Known person or known organisation in the US ...
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Inviting my fiance and Family members to the US when I am on a Study permit
Suppose I move to the USA on F-1 Visa , How can I invite my girlfriend (whom I want to marry) and other family member? Is there a way to invite her or any of my family members to come to the US on F-1 ...
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EU citizen, working in Canada, visiting the US
Say, I am a EU citizen (German in my case) working in Canada (as a postdoc / temporary 2-year contract at a research institute in my case), planning to visit my partner who lives in the US as much as ...
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How do consulates verify documents?
My friend is a HNWI (+$1 million in liquid financial assets) but she's not working. Her unemployment disqualifies her for various visas. So she's wondering how consulates verify documents such as bank ...
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Payment of SEVIS fee after Visa interview? Is this Possible?
Currently on admission into a US university. Must I pay the SEVIS fee before going for visa interview? Or can I get the US visa and then go over to pay the SEVIS fee later on?
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Is visa needed when traveling within Schengen zone? Lisbon -> Eindhoven -> Krakow?
Nationality: Non EU
Hi, I have a temporary residence permit from Portugal which has expired, I am awaiting the Blue Card, meanwhile, I have to travel to Poland from Portugal. I was checking a flight ...
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US Visa Application Single or Married?
I am getting married to my partner who is a US citizen. According to US laws, I will be married. However, India does not yet recognize same-sex marriages.
If/when I fill out a DS-160 for a visa ...
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eTA pending. Is it wise to fly to Seattle and go to Vancouver by train or car?
I was scheduled to fly to Vancouver directly. I'm elegible to apply for an eTA instead of getting a proper visa. However my eTA wasn't approved immediately instead the authorities demanded further ...
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Canada Visa stamping in US
I got my Canada visitor visa approved in the United States. I received a letter to send my passport. I did my biometrics in Texas.
I want to know what type of money order/ Cashier's check I have to ...
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Traveling through Schengen on separate tickets
I am a South African national traveling through Amsterdam on my way from Latin America back to South Africa. I have bought two separate tickets for this journey (one taking me to Amsterdam, and ...
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Bronze premium package service
I was forced to pay for one of these premium packages for a skilled worker visa(there are no other options at this time) and due to the cost I chose bronze. VFS Global does not explain the features of ...
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Should I show mutual fund statements for Schengen visa or liquidate to my bank account?
I'm in the process of applying for a Schengen tourist visa (Netherlands) from India. I invest a good amount of my salary in mutual funds every month (SIP). I've been setting aside some money (also in ...
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What does "FPW" mean on a DS160 form?
My wife took my child's passport and DS160 to the Kolkata VAC (Visa Application Center). The DS160 for my child has been stamped, but they have written "FPW" on it. What does this mean?
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Unable to acquire priority service for UK GAE (work) type visa
I'm in a bit of a pickle. The start of my internship in the UK is coming close, and I still haven't applied for my visa. I'm applying from Portugal and would like to pay for the priority service, ...
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Is hotel confirmation needed at UK immigration?
I have a question regarding travelling to the UK from Germany.
I am an Indian passport holder who has a blue card and a permanent job.
I applied for my UK visitor visa from Germany where I said I plan ...
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Which visa type should I be applying for short visit to Oman being an Indian national as a UAE resident
I am an Indian national currently at UAE residing here as a resident and am planning to travel to Oman by flight from Abu dhabi,
I checked on their website but its a bit confusing,
Among the options I ...
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Stamping out and reentering a country with a native passport
If I'm in Turkey on a US passport, but have a Turkish passport, do I need to leave the country to stamp out on the US passport and not overstay my visa? Assuming I'm a citizen of both countries (and ...
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What are the requirements to get a short business visa to Spain?
I am from Yemen, I live in Azerbaijan. I am working remotely in a Swedish company and every year they have a global meeting trip, this year it happen to be in Spain.
A visa is required for me to go ...
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have you traveled to any countries with last 5 years DS-160
My wife was filling her DS-160 , and there was question asking if she has travelled any countries in last 5 years, she has travelled to europe in January of 2017 , thats not within last 5 years per se ...
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What type of visa to visit USA to compete as an amateur athlete
As an amateur sporting team visiting the USA for a sporting competition which visa would be appropriate for athletes (unpaid) and for coaches (working, but paid in their country of residence) ?
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Indian citizen, dropped out from college on student visa in Canada [duplicate]
So I dropped out from my grad school while in Canada, I'm an Indian citizen. My passport has student visa and Temporary Resident Visa of Canada.
I flew out of Canada and haven't entered back in India ...
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Indian citizen, dropped out from college on student visa in Canada
So I dropped out from my grad school while in Canada, I'm an Indian citizen. My passport has student visa and Temporary Resident Visa of Canada.
I flew out of Canada and haven't entered back in India ...
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In Transit visa for Kuwait
We are India citizens travelling from India to London through Kuwait & Istanbul but with different airlines(Indigo, Pegasus). We have to collect the luggage in Kuwait & check in again at ...
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Are these good countries to use for travel history when applying to Australia for a visa?
I am worried about the travel history I need to show to Australia for a visa. I have been severally to Benin Republic, Togo, Uganda, and Rwanda. I planned on going for Christmas say in Egypt or North ...
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UK visitor visa on F1-OPT (STEM) - Need help with travel history
I really need some help filling up the form for the UK visitor visa.
A quick background:
Came to the US from India in August 2019 on an F1 visa
Travelled to India in October 2020 for 3 weeks, and ...
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How Long is Australia visa valid for?
How long is Australia tourist visa valid for? Especially for Nigerian Citizens?
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How should I fill DS160 while I'm working with a Hong Kong Company?
I'm Turkish citizen. I'm working in a senior manager in a company that based on Hong Kong.
I'm living in Turkey. Should I write the company's address in Hong Kong to primary occupation fields?
Other ...
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US Visa stamp sharing legalities
So i have a 10 year US B1/B2 visa. Now i am applying for a NZ visa , which asks for, as part of the verification process to share information about other visas one might have with other countries, ...
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Do I need visa to recheck bags at Riyadh?
I am a Pakistani student with a valid UK residence permit and Netherlands permit. I am transiting through Riyadh airport and have to transfer my bags myself. My layover is 8 hours and I have the ...
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Traveling to U.S. while waiting for I-130 (spouse visa)
Me (U.S. citizen), my wife (Japanese citizen), and 2 kids (dual citizenship) currently live in Japan, and we're currently waiting for a I-130 visa for my wife so we can move to the U.S. (applied last ...
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How can I (Indian, 28) visit my fiance (pursuing a master's degree in the US) for a few months?
About me:
I have worked as a freelance developer (sole proprietor) in the crypto space for the past about a year. In these 12 months I've worked with only one client that pays me well and is based out ...
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Will I be able to stay 3 months in Thailand after October 1?
Thailand to Allow Foreign Tourists to Extend Stay as Covid Eases
I have Israeli citizenship and I get from the article that Thailand will allow me to stay for 45 days on transit visa. If that is the ...
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Flying 1 day before Schengen visa starts
I just received my Schengen visa and it starts on the 25th of August, however I had applied for it to start on the 24th.
Is it possible to fly on the 24th, if I will arrive and be entering the ...
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UK Visa application from US for couples - Okay to send packages and passport together through Vfsglobal roundtrip courier service?
I am applying for UK visa from USA for myself and my wife (we need visa to travel to UK). We filled in UK visa application separately through gok.uk and have 2 GWF numbers (one for myself and other ...
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mistake in passport no while booking slot for visa @vfs .how to rectify
while booking an appointment for visa to Italy, I made a mistake in typing my Passport No. Instead of R***** , I might have typed T*****. Except this mistake, all are informations are correct. How ...
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Is a UK visit visa applicable for Ireland also?
I have a UK visa, which I took recently to visit London. Can Ireland be included in the trip? Or does a separate visa need to be taken for that visit?
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Is the 6-month expiry rule for passports applicable also for visas?
I'm aware about the rule that you can't enter a country if your passport is going to expire in 6 months or less.
Does this apply also for visas? Let's say that my US visa expires in July 2023. Does it ...
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Can I request a visa check to Ryanair customer service in Barcelona?
I'm traveling from Barcelona to Dublin, and I need to do a visa check at the check-in desk. Flying with Ryanair.
Can I do a visa check without going to the same line for the luggages? I don't need to ...
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How do you prove family tie when asked US Visa? [duplicate]
Please I will like to know how to prove that I am the one who is supporting a family member at home. I am the one who is sponsoring our last born at the University. I have a US tourist visa interview ...
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Can you clear customs at departure? [duplicate]
A friend of mine recently flew to the United States via Air Canada.
He says he cleared customs in Canada and the plane arrived at a domestic terminal.
Why is that?
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UK Student Visa Type
In my student visa the type is mentioned as D - Student and it is D - Student (S) for my friend. What is the difference between the two?
TIA.
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How to answer purpose of visit for a company meetup with tourism aftewards
I am going for our company meetup to Germany. After that I plan to visit 3-4 days for tourism. How should I answer the immigration officer when they ask what the purpose of the visit is? I applied for ...
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Which US visa for interviews with citizens for a political book. B-1 (ESTA) or Media (I) or else?
I am an independent German author who plans to write a book about politics and culture in the western world including the US and would like to go to the US to do interviews with regular citizens about ...
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Traveling with the maiden name on visa
My fiance and I, both Brazilians, want to visit my parents in Canada. She doesn't have a visa yet and we wanted to apply for one ASAP, to see if we can go there for Christmas. The problem is the visa ...
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How long can I extend my visa exempt stay as a US citizen visiting Colombia?
Wikipedia (WP) and "retire in the caribbean" (RC) both say US citizens are visa-exempt for 90 day visit.
WP says it can be extended up to 180 days; RC says 90. WP cites a state department ...
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Do I need a special visa to work remotely in Spain [closed]
I work full time (remote) as a software developer for an Australian country. I'm thinking of living in Spain for 3 - 6 months of the year and working remotely from there. Currently I don't need a visa ...
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Re-entering US from Mexico
I am currently in the US on a J1 visa which will expire in 30 days. I am then travelling to Mexico. Would I be allowed to re-enter the US after 2 weeks from Mexico on an ESTA for one week?
Thank you!
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Questions about Lithuania Visas for First timer in Schengen
I have 2 questions about Lithuania Schengen visas Type C
Goes thus :
Does Lithuania give multiple visas up to a Year for first time
applicants applying for schengen visas?
Secondly, Can I apply to ...
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I am an active member of the Communist Party of Greece, will I have trouble visiting the US?
I am a member of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_of_Greece and I would like to visit an old friend in California, will I have some sort of trouble over there?
I plan on staying for 3 ...
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Do I need a transit visa when changing airlines and checking in luggage at Heathrow T2 and T3? [duplicate]
I'm travelling on a South African passport from Orlando USA to London Heathrow and landing at Terminal 3. After 8 hrs.
I do need to collect my luggage and check in my bags before boarding my next ...
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