Token showing authorization to enter the territory for which it was issued.
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Visa to Russia: tourist or business?
I am a French citizen going to Russia for a 6 day scientific conference. I have an official invitation letter (all in Russian) from the organizers, I have booked hotel and plane, and I am now looking ...
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What is a good visa agent for obtaining a Chinese visa from the NY consulate?
As a followup to an earlier question: I'm planning to travel to China shortly, and I'm looking into visa agents - those companies that will accept your passport and application documents by FedEx or ...
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Does a French passport holder require a US visa for business trips?
I am a French citizen and I am going to USA to work with a company during a Toy Fair event. The job is not contractual and not paid directly. The company covers my travel and accommodation costs. I ...
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Which visa will I be entering under?
There was a question about entry into the US on still valid tourist visa with a still valid F visa.
Now this begs a different question:
If I am a citizen of some country that requires a visa to ...
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Arriving at a different port of entry than specified in the Indian visa application?
When applying for my Indian visa, I had to state my point of entry (POE) among many other things.
The actual visa in the passport doesn't mention the POE, can I now change my mind and arrive in a ...
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ESTA application: country where I live
I'm a Lithuanian citizen, studying in the UK (though I did not officially change my country of residence here at Lithuania, so I guess I'm still officially living here) going on a research visit to ...
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Can I get a Schengen visa to visit Estonia if previously my German visa was denied?
The case is I've studied in Germany for one year, but when I went back home airport security stopped me.
There was a problem with my student visa - it should have been for a year, but somehow embassy ...
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How can I extend my stay in Europe for longer than 90 in 180 days?
I am an Australian citizen and I wish to base myself in Amsterdam for four or five months. As an Australian I get to stay in the Schengen area for a cumulative 90 days in any 180 day period without a ...
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How can one obtain a tourist visa to Libya?
It seems that they might be available on arrival, but I'm not sure if you have to have a letter of invitation first. There is not much information online and due to the climate there at the moment ...
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Does the Ukraine-Georgia ferry go via Russia and if so must I have a Russian visa even if I don't disembark?
Previously we had a question about ferries between Ukraine and the Republic of Georgia. The answer was that the company UkrFerry has such a route but I'm unsure of the details and the site seems to be ...
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I have lost my residential permit while travelling in India - what should I do?
I am staying in India for 6 months, so have had to register with the Foreigners Registration Office in Bangalore. I was given a residential permit which I have misplaced, and am expected to surrender ...
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What visa should I apply for as an Au Pair?
On June 20 I am backpacking around Europe for almost 3 months with friends and then I will be living in Italy for 3 months as an Au Pair. I am unsure what visa I will need to apply for.
Will I need ...
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How long am I supposed to stay out of Israel after 3 months tourist visa has expired
I am EU citizen (Greece). I was in Israel 2 weeks ago and I stayed around 3 months. I left 3 days before my tourist visa expired. How long am I supposed to stay out of Israel after 3 months tourist ...
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Indian Visa-on-Arrival
Has anyone had any experience with India's (newish) Visa-On-Arrival scheme (details here)?
I'm travelling on a New Zealand passport into Chennai (and meet the other requirements), and was thinking I ...
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Do you need seperate visa for your children if they are registered in your passport
I share my passport with my daughters. It means that they always have to travel with me. It is an EU passport, so we can access many countries without visa requirements.
But in case visa is ...
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Is it pretty easy for an American to get a Chinese visa in Hong Kong?
I know standing in line to get a visa is never fun, but was wondering if any Americans had experience getting a standard tourist "L" visa in Hong Kong.
I'm leaving on a RTW trip in less than two ...
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Can I obtain more than one working holiday visa?
I'm sure this has been discussed before but:
I'm in the midst of planning a trip to Europe. I'm an Australian citizen, born and bred, and I'm only 22.
I'm organising a working holiday scheme (WHS) ...
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Is it really permitted for travellers to work while visiting Georgia on a tourist visa?
Last night at a party with lots of expats and Georgians the topic came up that foreigners don't need any special visa or work permit to work in Georgia while they are visiting the country as tourists.
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Where can I check visa requirements online for free? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there any online resource that can tell me what visa rules are for passport holders of a specific country?
One of the best resources for checking visa requirements ...
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My flight back takes off in late evening and might be delayed - which departure date do I specify?
I need to go to Schengen zone and my flight back takes off at 11:30 PM. I need to specify the date of leaving Schengen zone and corresponding number of days in the zone in my visa application.
Do I ...
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Non-EU spouse of an EU citizen - is visiting EU without needing a visa possible?
I have a relative who has an EU passport. They emigrated out of the EU many years ago and have married (in Australia) an Australian citizen. They are planning on travelling around EU/Europe later this ...
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What if you don't get an ETA for a flight to Australia?
As a US citizen, I've gone to Australia twice, and dutifully signed up for the ETA visa on the website and paid my $20 or so and had no hassles on entry. There was no mention of the ETA at any point ...
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How can I maximize my chances of obtaining a Russian visa outside my home country?
I had been sure from topics here and on other forums that it was not possible for me as an Australian citizen to obtain a visa for the Russian Federation anywhere other than the Russian Embassy in ...
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Sending passport via post office to get visa
I'm forced to send my passport via post office, because there is no Burkina Faso embassy in my country. I don't feel very comfortable about it, because the passport can get lost and/or can be misused.
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Does applying for a multiple entry Schengen visa instead of a single entry the first time hurt my chances of a visa getting granted?
While applying for a Schengen visa, an option is given to choose between a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa. There isn't any published policy on this, but if it's the first time time I'm ...
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How to find the duration of stay in Singapore for Pakistani passport?
I am Pakistani national holding Pakistani passport. I am planning to apply for the Singapore Tourist Visa at the Singapore Consulate Karachi. The visa provide by Singapore consulate is almost similar ...
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What are the visa (or any other crucial) requirements of Bhutan for US or EU citizens?
I heard that access to Bhutan is quite restricted for all people of outside South-Asian countries?
Can I have the details on that?
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Cheapest trip from Canada to anywhere for visa purposes
I'll be looking to base myself in Vancouver soon. In the past, you've always had to prove at the border that you'll be leaving again, one way or another. Last time they didn't take the "I'm planning ...
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Is there any restriction/limitation against female passengers who travel to the Arab countries of the middle east by these countries?
I was searching for visa rules of some Arab countries in the middle east which may limit or prohibit women (in relation to marital situation, age, male accompaniment, etc) to travel to their ...
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Schengen visa rejection
Please help me on this.
I got a multiple entry Schengen visa from 5-3-2011 to 5-9-2011 (valid for 6 months) last year during which I stayed for 42 days out of the allocated 90 days.
I again applied ...
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Traveling to Turkey: Visa Question
I'm visiting a friend in Turkey for two weeks in early June. I'm a US citizen and have a valid US passport, but I did not apply for a visa. Are there short-term tourist visas that I can use? I heard ...
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Israel tourist visa renewal
How long are you supposed to stay out of Israel after your 3 month tourist visa has expired in order to get another tourist visa?
I'm a U.S. citizen, if it matters.
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Can I apply for and receive a US visa when residing in country other than my own?
I'm currently residing in a country other than my own, and am planning a business trip to the USA for a week. Being a Bulgarian citizen, I do not qualify for the ESTA visa waiver program, unlike other ...
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Canadian visa rules for flight connections
I know that in the US foreigners must have a US visa if they have a connection in the US, even if they fly from a different country to a different country. That is because in the US you have to go ...
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Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed?
A colleague was issued a 10-year B1 visa to travel to the US from India while at another company. Can he still use this same visa (within the 10 yrs of issue) for business travel with his current ...
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What counts as a “visit” for immigration forms?
It is often asked in official immigration forms (US) about the countries visited in the past. Do flight connections count in this case, or do they mean exiting the airport/gate area?
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Does a US citizen need a visa to go to Australia to put on a conference and go on vacation?
I'm going to Australia for both business and pleasure for two weeks. Do I need a special visa for this?
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How can a US citizen obtain a Russian tourist visa from Berlin?
I'm in Berlin and plan to travel to Saint Petersburg in the not-too-distant future.
How can I obtain a Russian visa while I'm in Berlin? Here are my criteria:
Obtain a Russian tourist visa while in ...
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What is “Confirmed Airline Reservation”?
This link is from the website of Switzerland's Consulate.
They say that they require a confirmed airline reservation. Do I need to purchase a ticket? Or is it the airline reservations done by travel ...
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US Visa Waiver Program 90 day rule for US stopovers
It seems like I am stuck here. Can anyone help me with the following?
I am from Switzerland and currently do an exchange semester in Toronto. My flight from Zurich to Toronto included a 3 hour ...
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Consequences of overstaying Schengen visa in Switzerland
I overstayed my Schengen visa by 2 weeks when I traveled to Switzerland. The police in Switzerland gave me a paper saying that I will receive a penalty order in one or two months requiring me to pay a ...
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What are the visa requirements for a Chinese citizen to visit Azerbaijan?
I have a guest at my hostel from China who hopes to take a bus to Azerbaijan tomorrow.
He believes that he either doesn't need a visa for Azerbaijan or that perhaps it's a free visa on arrival.
But ...
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Re-entering with the Visa Waiver Program for the USA
In November last year I visited Florida, and as a New Zealander had to go through the process of applying for and getting the Visa Waiver Program (which costs money, making it feel suspiciously like a ...
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Is it best for Canadians to get an Egyptian visa in advance or at the Cairo airport?
I read that it's possible to get an Egyptian tourist visa on arrival at the Cairo airport. Is that the recommended method for Canadians? If so, how much will it cost? Are any additional documents ...
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Transit visa in Chinese airports?
I'm hoping to get a flight which requires me to be in China for 28 hours before the connecting flight out. I'm happy to sit in transit if I have to. However, I've read one site that said 12 hours is ...
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Visa-on-arrival scheme in Philippines
According to Wikitravel, for nationalities who are not covered under the 21-day visa waiver, Philippines issues visa-on-arrival. The page linked to reads more like a press release with no further ...
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Getting into Brazil with an onward ticket from another country
I'm planning to travel around the world starting in the end of July. My first flight is Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro (via Heathrow) on July 26th. I am a German citizen and I want to enter Brazil ...
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Oman Visa for Russian Women
My wife is Russian and carries a different family name in her Russian passport than mine. I carry a USA passport. she is under the age of 30 and we are planning on traveling to Oman together. What is ...
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Where can I find the official Shenzen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa details?
When visiting the Chinese city of Shenzen from Hong Kong it is possible to travel on a special Visa called a 'Shenzen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa'.
The concept is simple. You can quickly get a ...
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Traveling to France before date of the long sejour visa
I would like to travel to France before the starting date of my long sejour visa. I thought it will be no problem since I can travel to the Schengen only with my passport without asking any permission ...
