Token showing authorization to enter the territory for which it was issued.
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Can I apply for an Iranian visa in the Republic of Georgia?
I've done a bit of searching on the net and haven't come up with much.
I intend to stay in the Republic of Georgia for a while and at some point take a trip to Iran.
As an Australian citizen I ...
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324 views
I want to travel to the USA while working remotely for my non-US employer
I would like to travel in the USA for a period of 3 - 6 months. But I want to spend some time working for my employer (remote work) and getting paid by the employer. Is this possible under a tourist ...
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133 views
Kazakhstan visa in Uzbekistan?
I'll be passing through Uzbekistan shortly, and will need another Kazakhstan tourist visa before I head back there. What locations can I get this at, and any idea how long it will take to achieve?
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Should my first trip be to the country which issued me Schengen Visa?
In case, if I get multiple-entry Schengen visa in one of the embassies in Ukraine, Kyiv - should my first trip be to the country which issued the visa?
Any there any requirements of this sort? Does ...
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160 views
Spain visa - must I make entire hotel payment, or is deposit enough?
I am a Kenyan student studying in the UK. I have a Tier 4 visa. I am applying for a visa to Spain, and one of the requirements is a hotel confirmation.
Do I have to make the full payment for the ...
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474 views
I have a U.S. tourist visa (B1/B2), is that enough to transit via U.S. airports?
I am going to Canada, I have a valid U.S. tourist visa (B1/B2). Can I transit via a U.S. airport on the way to Canada with this visa? Logically I know I can since I am allowed to enter the U.S. but I ...
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138 views
Tourist visa to Iran in London without losing passport for weeks
What is the most reasonable way to get a visa to Iran without losing passport for weeks? In particular we are Polish nationals living in London.
In this question:
How to get a visa for Iran
I saw ...
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What is the minimum passport expiry period when travelling to USA on an ESTA authorization from a previous visit?
I've heard that when travelling to the USA your passport must not expire within 6 months of travelling. Is this the case if you have a valid ESTA visa waiver program authorization from a previous ...
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3k views
How to transit through Delhi without a visa?
I have read a lot on this subject on the Lonely Planet forum and it looks like the staff on ground can transfer your bags through the Delhi airport if you have a connecting flight without you having ...
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2answers
254 views
Do Turkish citizens need a visa to come to the UK for one day?
I may need to go to the UK for a day. I live in Turkey and I am a Turkish citizen. Do I need a visa to come to the UK for only one day?
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How do I get a tourist visa for Cuba?
How do I get a tourist visa for Cuba ?
I live in the Netherlands, but I'm not a Dutch citizen, I have an Italian passport.
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951 views
Penalty for overstaying tourist visa in Taiwan
In Taiwan, what is the penalty for overstaying a tourist visa with legitimate reasons (for example, a flight was cancelled or delayed, or a transportation closure made someone miss getting to the ...
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3answers
753 views
Where can I find information about the company reference letter requirement for a Schengen visa?
I am planning to visit Europe this year and confused about Company reference letter requirement for Schengen visa.
For example, This is what I found in Netherland Embassy website
"documents ...
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2answers
993 views
How to visit India, Nepal and Sri Lanka on a single trip
On my upcoming trip to India, I also would like to visit the neighboring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Assuming I am flying into India (and out again) this means I need to get a multiple entry ...
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2answers
483 views
Do Australian citizens still get visa-free entry for 360 days in Georgia (the country)?
Australian citizens definitely used to need a visa to enter the Republic of Georgia a few years back.
Then last year (2010) I entered by land from Turkey and was given a 360-day stamp at the border ...
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234 views
Can I apply for a Russian visa from the Republic of Georgia?
I will be in the Republic of Georgia in the Caucasus in a few months and am considering a side trip to Russia; either via the Black Sea to Sochi or across the one land border that is apparently open ...
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2answers
451 views
Where to take photo for Schengen Visa?
I have a simple question. Where can I take photos with Schengen standards in US? (FYI, I live in San Diego, CA). I tried Imprint and Fedex office. Both told me that they only take 2x2 inch photo which ...
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183 views
Should I get a Visa in advance for a one week trip to hong kong?
I'm US Citizen and I'm planing a one week trip to Hong Kong for pleasure. Do I need to get a visa in advance?
This site seems to indicate that I do not need to as long as I have a passport that is ...
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317 views
Do I need a Turkey transit visa?
I have an Indian passport and am planning to visit Germany with a valid visa.
To book a flight for Germany (Mumbai - Dusseldorf), I came across some connected flights that stop at Istanbul.
I would ...
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1answer
342 views
Do I need an airport transit visa for Germany if I have a Schengen visa?
I am an Indian citizen living in the US. I am going back to India to get a H1B visa stamped. I have established that I would require an airport transit visa when I have a stopover in Germany.
On the ...
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123 views
Why are visas not electronic?
With our increasing reliance on technology why do we have to carry paper visa 'stamps' in our passport instead of using some electronic system? I am assuming a passport number is linked to a visa so ...
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76 views
Is my Chinese visa reusable?
I am a US citizen and have a Chinese visa that expires later this year, but I am looking to go to China again this summer. I originally got this L visa for my trip this winter (which was fantastic). ...
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580 views
Visa run to Malaysia from Thailand
I'm in Thailand right now. My original plans were to go to Laos and/or Cambodia, but now these plans have changed and I'll only visit Thailand. I need to do a visa run as explained here and the only ...
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118 views
Is it easier/cheaper for an Indonesian with UK residency to obtain a tourist visa for Bulgaria, Romania, or Schengen?
A friend of mine who is a citizen of Indonesia with UK residency (but not citizenship) would like to meet up with me somewhere with a cheap undeveloped beach. (I'll be hitchhiking from Georgia.)
The ...
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2answers
248 views
Do I need to supply 3 months salary slips for Schengen visa application?
Do I need to supply last 3 months salary slips to apply for a Schengen tourist visa? I recently registered a limited company and will only receive my first pay at the end of this month. I would like ...
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1answer
107 views
How can I tell if a visa agent is trustworthy?
I'm about to apply for a visa for an upcoming trip to China, so I'm looking into visa agents - those companies that will accept your passport and application documents by FedEx or UPS (etc.) shipment, ...
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1answer
930 views
Can I have multiple Schengen visas for future travels in my passport?
I'm a citizen of Ukraine planning on visiting Italy early in October for tourism. Later that month I'm accepted as a speaker at the conference in Prague, Czech Republic. Both countries are members of ...
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1answer
331 views
Should I book flights and accommodation before applying for a Russian visa?
I asked a question a while back about Russian visas. I have a follow up!
Are the dates on the invitation and visa a range, and not the exact dates of travel? I.e. if I applied for my invitation and ...
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2answers
290 views
Residence has changed - Must I re-apply for ESTA?
I have an old, but still valid ESTA, with the country of residence showing my home country. However, I have recently moved for education in the UK. Do I have to apply for a new one?
Nothing else has ...
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1answer
770 views
Renew passport with visa
My wife's passport will expire in May 2013 but we are planning on going to Spain at the end of December.
I read that you need a passport with at least 6 months validity so I'm wondering if she can ...
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1answer
452 views
How long does it take to process a French working holiday visa?
I am an Australian, and I need a French Working Holiday visa starting October 16. I will be traveling from August 1 until then. Since I can only apply for the visa a maximum of 3 months before, I have ...
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1answer
354 views
Getting a Chinese tourist visa with an expired UK criminal conviction
A group of us are travelling to China this year. One of the members of our group was convicted five years ago for possession of Ecstasy; as it has been five years, the conviction is now spent / ...
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1answer
154 views
Visa: How specific must the itinerary be when visiting Japan?
I am planning on visiting Japan and I am required to get a visa for entering the country.
One of the requests for me to get a visa is to specify what my itinerary is, the problem is that I don't know ...
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1answer
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Single vs. Multiple entry Schengen visa, for Spain and France?
I am from Egypt and I'm planning a vacation to Spain and France. While filling the visa application, should I choose a single or a multiple entry visa?! If i got a single entry Schengen visa, I still ...
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314 views
Accepted student with long sejour visa (OFII) to France, but arriving as tourist
I have been accepted as student for the 2013 January intake. Since the “lettre de attestation” says the program will start by the 4th of January I suppose my visa will be valid just before the program ...
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321 views
Mexican visa with Philippine passport + UK Residence card + married to Spanish citizen
I would like to know if anybody can advise me how to proceed with this matter. My wife is from the Philippines, and in the future we would like to visit Mexico.
As far as I know I don't need visa as ...
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612 views
Traveling to Taiwan for Mainland Chinese - visa requirements?
My girlfriend is from Mainland China, and we would like to travel to China together. However, as we understand, the requirement for Chinese is to travel in a tour group if they want to go to Taiwan.
...
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130 views
About Different Types of Visas For “Business” vs “Work” In the U.S.?
Maybe I'm using the wrong terms, but I'll try to explain the differences between what I call a "business" visa, and a "working" visa to make my question clear.
A friend of mine is a securities ...
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1answer
158 views
When applying for a Schengen visa, how do I prove that my employer/company will pay all my costs?
I'm Filipino by nationality and have been working in Saudi Arabia for more than 3 years. I've already started working on the requirements for getting a Schengen visa. The company/employer will be the ...
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1answer
316 views
Turkey transit visa for a stateless person?
I am a stateless person but I am a resident of Uzbekistan. I am going to visit Bulgaria on the 16th of August this year. Unfortunately there is no direct flight to Bulgaria so I have to fly through ...
6
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1answer
2k views
Do Nigerian citizens still need a visa to visit Turkey?
One of the guests at my hostel here in Georgia is a young guy from Nigeria and he asked me if he needs a visa to go to Turkey.
I did some searching on the Internet and found conflicting answers:
The ...
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1answer
119 views
Does an Azeri visa cost $100 for an Australian citizen no matter how they get it?
I just noticed in Wikipedia that as an Australian citizen I can get a visa for Azerbaijan upon arrival but for the huge price of $100.
So is that price only for the on-arrival issue of the visa or is ...
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1answer
80 views
What is the simplest visa requirement for a New Zealander to work in Argentina?
Considering this. I gather there's a working holiday visa, but it requires application at the embassy in WELLINGTON, and I'm ... well, on the other side of the world.
What would be the simplest ...
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1answer
125 views
How to get a Taiwanese visa?
I am a Pakistani national, have a company in China and my visa is Z category (Chinese Work Visa). I want to travel to Taiwan for a business trip. How I can get the visa?
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1answer
173 views
Can a student visa to Australia be changed to a working holiday visa after the course without having to leave the country?
A friend here in Korea just told me he wants to get a student visa to study in Australia for six months then switch to a working holiday visa.
I know Koreans are eligible for working holiday visas, I ...
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1answer
135 views
Multiple US Visas
I have travelled to the US on B1/B2 visa and later on an F-1 visa. Due to a personal emergency I had to leave midway in the program while I was on an F-1 visa. But I'd informed the graduate office, my ...
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180 views
14 hour transit time at Sydney airport with no visa arrangements [closed]
On return flight from Bali-Sydney-Samoa, the transit is 14 hours as there is only one flight 4 days a week from Sydney-Samoa. I arrive at 6.00am and depart that evening, so technically not staying ...
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249 views
What are our visa options for staying in Costa Rica?
My significant other and I are looking to spend next year in Costa Rica. His company is going to relocate us there so he can work full time. I was hoping that someone might know what kind of ...
5
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2answers
234 views
My current passport expires in June 2013, my American visa expires in June 2015. What should I do to travel to the US?
I have a valid American visa lasting till June 2015 but my current passport expires in June 2013.
Does the American embassy transfer visas onto renewed passports or am I expected to travel with the ...
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2answers
663 views
Why did the price of Turkish on-arrival visas for Australians just rise by 200%?
So I've had to get three visas for Turkey in the last couple of years and each time it cost € 15 / $ 20.
But a few days ago I met some Australian travellers here in Georgia who just came from ...
