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No middle name on US visa but new passport has middle name

Old Passport- My name on expired Indian Passport [Surname], Given Name- [First Name]. US Visa - [Surname], [First Name]. US visa is valid till 2030. New Passport- I recently renewed by Indian Passport ...
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US visa passport is not matching with Indian passport [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen. My given name on the Indian passport is Myneni Jyothika and I don't have a surname so it's blank. Now in my US F1 visa, under given name it shows FNU and for the surname it ...
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About Ireland visa

Two days ago, I obtained a visa to enter Ireland as the husband of a European Union citizen. They sent me a letter saying that I can travel between 2024-02-01 and 2024-05-01. But I had made it clear ...
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10-year visa ban

On my application I said that I have been refused a UK visa before, but failed to state the reasons for the refusal. I was refused a visa again under deceit and was given a 10-year ban. Is this a ...
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What's the definition of "transit" for the South Korea 30 day visa exemption program?

I am planning to travel to Seoul and Bangkok for a holiday trip. I hold a Chinese passport and I am studying in Australia (so I also have a valid Australia student visa). My plan is to go Australia -&...
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Why are they helping to pay for your visit?

How do I respond to this question when my sister is sponsoring my UK visit? Why are they helping to pay for your visit?
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Can someone help me check Timatic?

I’m seeking help from airline staff or someone who has access to Timatic, the system that is used by airlines to check visa entry requirements. I know I have access to IATA online to check visa entry ...
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Can I transit through Serbia with Romanian TRC?

I am trying to transit through Serbia. I have a Romanian TRC and Indian passport.
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Schengen visa application for non-consecutive trips

I'm planning to make 2 trips (for tourism) to the Schengen area. Trips are not consecutive. For example, I want to go to country 'A' in March for a week then leave the Schengen area. In June, I want ...
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What to answer for "Regular additional income you get in a year" and "how much money in savings (GBP)" for UK tourist visa?

I am planning to visit the UK as part of a tour group. My UK visa was rejected due to an incorrect amount written for "Total amount of additional income you get in a year". I'm planning on ...
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What happens if I enter a Schengen country with a UK passport, overstay, and leave with EU ID?

I have a UK passport. I am a dual citizen of Bulgaria but I don't have a Bulgarian national ID (I can get one). What happens if I enter an EU country with my UK passport (e.g. London → Madrid), stay ...
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Can I still travel with an old passport with my maiden name to the U.S?

I recently got married and I got my U.S visa last year. We are planning a trip to America and I have a new passport. Can I still travel with my old passport and visa under my maiden name with my new ...
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Traveling to United states with ESTA, even though I have valid visa

I can't seem to find my previous passport with a valid B1/B2 visa. Because I can't find it and I have an upcoming trip, I made the ESTA form and it was approved. My question is whether I can enter ...
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Does acquiring a multiple-entry Schengen visa guarantee that a future visa will also be multiple-entry for a stable traveler?

As indicated in various answers on this site (example), a multiple-entry Schengen visa is usually issued (if requested) to travelers after several successful visits (e.g., 3 visits within the last 2 ...
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Does attaching a booking confirmation for a future trip as well improve the chances of obtaining a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

When applying for a Schengen visa, one needs to provide a booking confirmation for their trip to the Schengen area. Does attaching a second booking confirmation of a trip 3 or 6 months down the line ...
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I mentioned a travel on Most recent travels before making the travel because my appointment date was after the travel. Is that okay?

I had a work visa to the UK for which I had to travel on Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 23, 2024. It is valid only for one month. On Jan 1st I then applied for a standard visit visa to travel in March 2024 to be ...
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Do Chinese immigration officers check foreigners' visas for other countries?

Consider a traveler arriving by air in China from the United States who presents a passport from a country whose citizens enjoy a visa exemption in China. Citizens of this country do require a visa ...
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Singapore entry visa application after blacklisting

How do I apply for a visa after the Singapore immigration blacklist period expires? My offense was carrying too many cigarettes and I was imprisoned for 3 months.
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Connecting flights: separate bookings

I have booked the following flights: Flight from London to Milan (MXP) with British Airways, arriving at Terminal 1. Flight from Milan (MXP) to Dar es Salaam via Jeddah with Saudia, departing from ...
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Entering Vietnam with two passports issued by the same country and the exit stamp from the previous country is in the other passport

I'm a non-dual citizen of Hungary with two passports, both issued by Hungary. I'm currently in Malaysia. I entered Malaysia on passport B but my Vietnam visa is issued for passport A. My exit stamp ...
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How can I apply for a US tourist visa in a country where I am not resident?

I need to speak at a conference in the US in June. I have completed my applications and paid the requisite visa fees. Now, I discovered that all available interview dates in the country of my ...
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Can I travel to Switzerland from Pakistan?

I’m a Pakistan permanent resident and holder of a Pakistan refugee travel document. I’m planning to travel to Switzerland.
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Can I travel to Switzerland from Germany?

I’m a US permanent resident and holder of US refugee travel document. I’m planning to travel to Germany (Germany doesn’t require a visa for holders of US refugee travel documents). But I’m thinking if ...
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Plans to travel to China, but recognized as a USA-China dual citizen? Any issues?

I am 26 years old, US citizen (born and raised), have never been to China but planning on going this year. My parents were Chinese nationals at the time I was born so I am considered a Chinese ...
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Will my ESTA get approved after visa being denied 5 years ago? Update: 3 days later, approved!

I am going to the US to visit my friend in February. While filling in an ESTA application, I found that there is a question about past visa denials. Almost 5 years ago, I visited the US for business ...
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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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Workshop delivery in the USA from a UK based company

I am looking at delivering a series of workshops in the USA. The clients who will be attending are USA based - they book via a website that is UK based and I am paid by a UK company. What visa do I ...
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Jeju Island : Visa requirements

I am extremely confused with visa requirements for visiting Jeju island. My plan is to visit South Korea and cover Jeju island as well. I am an Indian citizen and I am not sure if South Korean visa ...
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Can I travel to Medellin with just my Schengen visa?

I am an Indian citizen and a Canadian Resident (PR). I just got my Schengen visa which is valid from Jan 30 - May 1. I know Colombia admits Schengen visa holders from research. Questions: Could there ...
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Will a visa be necessary for UK citizens to travel by bus to Paris?

We are traveling from London to Paris by bus, booked on a website called flixbus. It says on our booking reference that we need a visa, but as we are both British citizens and are from the UK, and are ...
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I am traveling to the Philippines from Tashkent. Do I need a visa to transit in Korea?

I am an Uzbek citizen traveling to Manila (Philippines) from Tashkent through Seoul Incheon Airport. It’s a self-transfer ticket where I need to collect my baggage and check it in again. Transit time ...
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International conference in United Kingdom for doctors

I'm attending an international conference about diabetes, which is paid by me and not sponsored. I intend to attend as a listener. I am a general practitioner doctor. What visa should I apply for ...
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Why do Schengen consulates care about "visa shopping"?

In theory, visa applications are supposed to be about one thing and one thing only: evaluating the likelihood of a given person returning to their home country after their trip is over. Thus it ...
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How many trips can you do on a B2 visa in a year? [duplicate]

On a B2 visa, can you stay for only 6 months in one year or it is just that you cannot stay for more than 6 months in one trip? So for example you can stay for say 4 months and then go back to your ...
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Schengen Visa photo printing error

My wife received her Schengen visa for Iceland today. Her face is clearly visible but there is a portion of her shoulder that wasn't printed. We have also reached out to the embassy just now, I ...
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My wife and I are travelling via Frankfurt to the USA. We have a valid US visa. Do we need a transit visa for Germany? We will not be leaving airport

We are travelling to the USA via Frankfurt. We are holding a valid USA visa. Do we need a transit visa for Germany? We have a stopover of 3 hours and will not leave the airport. Travelling from ...
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Tourist visa vs Visit visa in Romania

I am from Egypt. I traveled to Romania once via a visit visa to my girlfriend, the visa required an invitation approved by the IGI. I would like to travel again but this time, via a tourist visa (as ...
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Schengen visa still valid but previously unused. Can I use it to visit a different Schengen country?

I have a Schengen visa from the Netherlands, but I did not travel. The visa is valid until September 2024. Can I travel to Italy or any other country with no intention to travel to the Netherlands?
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Vietnam e-visa with one nationality but two valid passports

There are questions in the Vietnam e-visa application form asking about multiple nationalities and multiple passports. I'm a non-dual citizen of Hungary but I have two valid passports, both issued by ...
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Is a UK BRP card with "Leave to Enter" permit considered to be a residence visa for UK when applying for a UAE tourist visa?

I have booked flights to Dubai, UAE on Emirates for tourism. Now I am trying to apply for pre-approved Visa On Arrival using https://www.dvpc.net/EK-OnlineVisa/. I am an Indian national and I have an ...
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Length of stay in Burkina Faso

On Burkina Faso’s government website, “Entry conditions” says the total duration of stays cannot exceed ninety days per semester which sounds like Schengen’s 90/180 rule.  But “Stay conditions” says ...
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Apply for a US visit visa in Germany without being a resident

Can someone who enters Germany on a Schengen visa go to the Frankfurt Consulate and apply for a US visit visa? Or can only residents of Germany or Frankfurt apply from there? Would the waiting time be ...
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Connecting flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi to Mumbai

I am a South African citizen. I have a 5-hour wait for my connecting flight in Abu Dhabi. Do I need a visa? I have no intention of leaving the airport. I am flying from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi to ...
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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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Chinese passport w/ US visa using refundable ticket for 30 day visa exemption in South Korea

I recently became aware that my girlfriend, who has a Chinese passport but a B2 U.S. visa, can get 30 days in Seoul visa exempt provided that she has a "confirmed flight ticket from South Korea ...
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Do I need a return ticket when entering Germany for an exchange program?

I am Brazilian and will be participating in a student exchange program for one semester in Germany, at a partner university. I have only purchased a one-way ticket because: The price of tickets ...
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How can I travel to Mexico by air?

I hold an Iraqi passport with an Italian resident permit (ASILO). I want to travel to Mexico. Do I need a visa or can I travel without a visa?
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Can a child who arrived on an accompanied UK tourist visa stay in the UK without the parent who was issued the visa?

My wife and son (both Thai citizens) are in the UK on a tourist visa (we haven’t sorted the permanent residency things yet). My son’s visa is accompanied with my wife. Can she leave the UK while my ...
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Visiting Iraq after submitting B2 visa as a British citizen

I have follow up questions to this one please. I've already submitted B2 application and am awaiting an interview in July time. If I travel to Iraq before the interview, do I need to re-submit ...
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Do Pakistani citizens need a Hong Kong transit visa if their stay in the airport is only 4 hours?

I am travelling from Nanjing to Helsinki, Finland, transiting through Hong Kong, flying on Hong Kong Airlines and Finnair. I am a Pakistani national holding Chinese and Schengen visas. I have a gap ...
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