Token showing authorization to enter the territory for which it was issued.
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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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1answer
266 views
Travelling as a US citizen with a stopover in Brazil
As US citizen, does one still need Brazilian transit visa, if travelling to another South-American country (eg. Argentina) with stopover in any of Brazilian airports?
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1answer
189 views
Online medical insurance for short visa in Romania
I am PhD student and am going to apply for a Romanian Visa in Paris. I asked the Romanian Embassy for required documents. The embassy has suggested to have medical insurance. Since I am traveling ...
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2answers
244 views
Full-day stopover at Toronto between two international flights
I have booked round-trip tickets from Paris to Chicago, departing in a few weeks.
The return leg, operated by Air Canada, includes a connection at Toronto (YYZ). The arrival from Chicago is scheduled ...
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1answer
186 views
How long is the process to obtain a French working holiday visa as an Australian?
I am Australian and looking to obtain a working holiday visa for France. I have read and seen that it takes approximately 2 weeks to get the visa after appointment and sending application. Has anyone ...
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4answers
415 views
What's the highest price a country charges citizens of another country for tourist visa?
Many countries charge money to issue visas to people wishing to enter, and many charge different fees for citizens of different countries.
On my current trip the most I've had to pay was $20. One ...
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1answer
334 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
651 views
Do I need a visa if I travel from Paris to Amsterdam if I entered as Crew Member?
I am going to Paris for two days visit as a crew member so I won't need a visa to enter France since I am registered in the general declaration (GenDec). Anyway, I have a friend in Amsterdam whom I ...
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1answer
300 views
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa to enter Spain for short term?
I am new here.
I am studying in China (Beijing), and I have an opportunity to go to Spain (Valencia) for summer school in this July for one week. I have Vietnamese citizenship. I would like to ask ...
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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 ...
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75 views
Transit Visa for England [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
UK Transit Visa
I'm traveling to India From NYC via London, and my flight connecting time is 12 hours.
Can i get visa on arrival for England?
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2answers
146 views
Is there a different visa procedure for Azerbaijan if you're going there for Eurovision?
I was just talking to a bunch of cyclists outside the Azeri embassy or consulate here in Batumi Georgia. Everybody was waiting for it to open so they could get their Azeri visas and we were talking ...
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2answers
364 views
Vietnam visa has wrong dates, ending too early
I have a Vietnam visa (U.S. citizen) valid from April 17 - May 17. I applied for the visa months ago, and didn't realize the visa was only good for those dates, and my plans changed. I entered Vietnam ...
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0answers
87 views
Going to SE Asia in a few months. Budget? [closed]
So haven't decided 100% which countries I'm going to but preliminary plan is Vietnam, Cambodia and either Thailand or Malaysia. Going to be travelling for at least three months but probably longer if ...
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5answers
5k views
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 ...
7
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1answer
256 views
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 ...
2
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1answer
282 views
How difficult is it to get a chinese “L” visa when traveling alone
I am a Filipino passport holder working in Singapore. I am planning to go to Beijing this August, and I'd just like to know how difficult it is to get a Chinese tourist visa if you are traveling alone ...
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1answer
864 views
Consecutive Schengen area visas from different countries?
I am currently living in Germany, using a one-year working holiday visa. When that expires, I hope to move to another European country, and continue this pattern of moving countries for as long as ...
9
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3answers
908 views
Long Stay Visit to France Without Visa
I'm planning on living in France for 7 months teaching English, and I'm hoping that my boyfriend will be able to accompany me.
After learning that the Long-Stay Tourist Visas are very difficult to ...
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1answer
281 views
Schengen visa requirements and “validation”
As an Indian citizen there are a bunch of requirements to get a Schengen visa. Some of them are: A reserved ticket (please do correct me if I am wrong) and confirmed hotel reservations.
Now, if I ...
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3answers
381 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 ...
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2answers
12k views
Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?
I am in the process of filling the forms for my wife and daughter (Chinese) to travel with me (British) to the UK for a short holiday. On the government advice located at ...
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4answers
3k views
UK Transit Visa
I am travelling to Budapest and therefore have a Schengen Visa. I hold an Indian passport and a valid US visa. I'm travelling from Chicago-Heathrow-Budapest and returning by Budapest-Dublin-Chicago.
...
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1answer
445 views
Port of Entry travelling from Toronto (Pearson) to US?
I'm travelling from Pearson airport (YYZ) in Toronto to the US with a TN Visa application, which I'll need to bring to the "US port of entry." Will that be at my destination in the US, or does it ...
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1answer
253 views
Do I need to get a visa for Turkey?
I'm going to travel to Iran from Germany. Since I've booked connected flights (Germany- Turkey, Turkey- Iran), do I need a visa for Turkey as well as Iran?
This is my flights schedule:
...
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2answers
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
1k views
Applying for tourist visa for US in country other than your own [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I apply for and receive a US visa when residing in country other than my own?
Can British passport holders apply for a B2 USA visa from other countries, if they are ...
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1answer
354 views
Schengen visa apply from UK
I'm going to apply for the tourist visa to Germany. It is said that I need a reference letter from my employee. However, I'm working on contract and my contract will end before I go traveling. What ...
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2answers
2k views
Visa for France - showing actual hotel booking?
I am in UK planning to apply for Schengen visa via French Embassy. The application document requirements for the visa states that you are required to submit:
Proof of Hotel reservation ...
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2answers
6k views
Do I need to apply for a visa to enter South Korea as a tourist on an Australian passport?
Do I need to apply for a visa to enter South Korea as a tourist for a few days when travelling on an Australian passport? Or will I be able to get one on arrival?
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2answers
734 views
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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1answer
2k views
Transit visa needed for Australia when flying from New Zealand to South Africa?
I'm flying with Qantas from Johannesburg to New Zealand in 9 days. On the way back I have to wait 14 hours for next flight. Not going to leave the airport (Melbourne airport). Do I need a visa for ...
7
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2answers
217 views
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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2answers
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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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2answers
1k views
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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2answers
296 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 ...
6
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1answer
775 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 ...
6
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1answer
323 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 ...
8
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1answer
789 views
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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3answers
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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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5answers
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Schengen visa for UK citizen?
Since I am a UK citizen I require a Schengen VISA to pass through Europe when I go travelling this year.
However where do I get one, I have checked the EU Parliament site and cannot find anything ...
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3answers
187 views
Can a Japanese citizen get a visa for Iran at the border from Pakistan?
My Japanese friend found it impossible to get a visa for Iran in Tokyo, and decided to try and get it at the border from Pakistan to Iran.
Is it even possible?
Wikitravel says visas on arrival are ...
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2answers
729 views
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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1answer
139 views
American citizen, resident in Israel, getting student visa for France
My family and I (American citizens) have been living in France on tourist visas for the past 87 (88?) days. We plan on staying in France long term. But as you might know, we have to leave the country ...
4
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2answers
276 views
About a Cuban VISA that can't be stuck on the passport
I've asked the Cuban consulate the VISA for a 2 weeks holiday (I'm from The Netherlands).
They sent me the VISA by mail. I'm surprised to see that it can't be stuck on the passport pages (it is not a ...
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3answers
2k views
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 ...
4
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1answer
382 views
South African tourist visa, multiple entry?
I am traveling to South Africa this year on a U.S. passport, and will be taking a safari that leaves South Africa and goes through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and then I must return to South Africa ...
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2answers
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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 ...
7
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3answers
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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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1answer
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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 ...
