Token showing authorization to enter the territory for which it was issued.
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I had a J1 trainee, can I go to Canada and come back with an ESTA?
I'm from Italy and I had a J1 visa for the US for a year and a half. Now it's expired (I'm in the grace period) but I want to stay longer in California to travel a little bit, because this year I did ...
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Applying for a Schengen Visa even though there's still an existing unused visa
I am a Philippines passport holder who is currently living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A few weeks ago, I applied for a Schengen visa and was approved (from Hungary). I previously intended to ...
10
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2answers
193 views
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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Business Schengen visa
I am a Filipino citizen living in the Philippines. I am working in a BPO (business process outsourcing) company and we currently acquired a new client from Spain. New processes needs to be learned and ...
12
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1answer
184 views
How to independently visit Saudi Arabia?
I've read that Saudi Arabia doesn't grant tourist visas to independent travelers. I've also read that recently they grant visas to group of travelers, if the tour is organized by a recognized tour ...
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Visa Application Confirmation Number and Barcode Number in Appointment Confirmation are different. Do I need to reschedule another appointment?
This is how it happened:
I completed Visa Application, got a confirmation number.
I scheduled an appointment with the US Embassy. I got a confirmation with a barcode which is the same as Visa ...
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47 views
Going to Italy for 2 days then back to UK for 4 days then to France for 2 weeks. Which embassy should I apply to for my Schengen visa? [duplicate]
I've got a dilemma. I am going on my holiday to France for two weeks in July but few days before that I need to fly to Italy for 2 days. So my traveling plan is: going to Italy for two days then back ...
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2answers
223 views
UK Transit Visa from USA to India
I'm traveling to India from the US for my H1 stamping. I'm planning to go via the UK (LHR). I'm changing my visa status from F1 (visa expires in 2015) to H1. Is my visa valid to qualify for a transit ...
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32 views
Transit visa for UK while traveling to the United States from India [closed]
Sorry, this is not a question and answer thing that I'm trying to do. But, just want to write up about one question that is most frequently asked - Do I need a transit visa to go to the the US via ...
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0answers
19 views
Is it possible to get Schengen Visa from Iceland's Consulate in Seattle? [duplicate]
I want to visit France, Italy this summer and was unable to find any of these embassies/consulates in Seattle area.
Has anyone got a visa from the Iceland Consulate?
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24 views
US-Vienna return travel via Lufthansa [duplicate]
I am an Indian national (holding valid US Tourist and Australian Student visas). I am presently in the US but intend to travel to Vienna and will be applying for the Schengen visa (Austrian ...
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Can I bring my new wife from the US into the UK as a tourist and then change her status to a resident once in UK? [closed]
I went to the USA to visit my fiancé 2 months ago. We fell head over heals and got married and are having to rush back to the UK to be Carers for my parents
We have 3 days to fly back on our flights ...
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2answers
597 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 ...
3
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0answers
56 views
My Schengen visa and UK visa are valid until November, am I ok to travel in September/October?
I am from China and my Schengen visa is valid until 2nd of November this year. My UK dependent visa will expire at the same time as well.
I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel 3 months before ...
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1answer
39 views
France Visa Query
I have a visa issued by the French embassy in UAE. It will expire on 8th June. Unfortunately my travel plans have changed and now I need to enter France on 10th June. Is it still possible that I enter ...
5
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1answer
94 views
How to declare Schengen Visa Sufficient Funds for girlfriend?
Got a quick question here. I'm going to Europe with my girlfriend, and we need to apply for our visas. She's still a university student though, so I'll be covering her financially throughout the trip. ...
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3answers
321 views
Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Russian visa? And do you have to stick to it?
I believe there are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. I am pretty sure I've heard Russia is or was formerly such a country.
What do ...
5
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1answer
54 views
Is a Schengen visa/transit visa required for transit flight from Vienna to Frankfurt?
I am travelling form Delhi(DEL) to SFO (San Fran), I have to make a connection flight in Vienna that would take me to Frankfurt(FRA). My flight to SFO is from FRA, I have one ticket for entire journey ...
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1answer
290 views
What supporting evidence is required for a Moroccan travel visa?
I plan to travel to Morocco later this year and wanted to check if anyone with previous experience getting a travel visa can shed some light here. The Embassy of Morocco in the UK states that for a ...
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0answers
57 views
Spanish visa (long term stay) for my coming Brazillian wife [closed]
I am holding norweigan passport and just moved to Spain. I am working here and will receive my spanish ID in a few weeks. No problem there!
My girlfriend from Brazil will join me in a months time. We ...
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1answer
141 views
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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1answer
35 views
Do I need to have gone to travel clinic before applying for Brazil Visa (visa type 1)?
I haven't been to any of the listed places that require a Yellow fever vaccination. So do I need to show proof of visiting a travel clinic to apply for my visa? The website of the Chicago consulate ...
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31 views
Do I need a single entry of multiple Schengen visa travelling from Austria-Croatia-Switzerland-Austria) [duplicate]
I will arrive Austria from Tel Aviv in August as a tourist, stay there for a couple of days, then take the train from Vienna to Zagreb, stay for a couple of days in Croatia the take a train from ...
3
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2answers
49 views
Do I need Japanese transit visa when arriving at Narita and departing from Haneda?
I'm arriving from New Delhi, India (Indian Passport) by JAL at Narita on 11th July 0730 hrs and departing for San Francisco by Jal Flt 2 at 0005 hrs 12th July very early morn from Haneda. Do i require ...
3
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2answers
48 views
Do I need a visa to go to New Zealand as a Filipino?
I am a Filipino working in Japan (with Philippines Passport). I read somewhere that Japan is waived for NZ visa. I want to visit New Zealand but I do not have any idea whether I need a visa to do ...
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2answers
504 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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Can you search for a job when using a tourist visa (B-2) in the US
If I am visiting the US with a tourist visa, can I look for a job in the US?
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48 views
Can I apply for the remaining days of 90/180 if I have not used them in expired visa [duplicate]
Previous VISA info (type of VISA C):
From 14.02.2013 to 14.05.2013. Duration of stay - 90 days. Number of entries - 2.
I crossed the Schengen on 16.02.2013 for my first entry, so 180 days expire on ...
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3answers
250 views
Long term vacation on Falkland islands?
Has anyone ever been there? I was wondering if anyone knows any "local" classifieds site there for a somewhat mid-long term accommodation (3 months?) without staying in a Hotel. Also, does anyone know ...
3
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0answers
30 views
Can I apply for a Schengen visa from the UK if I am on a tier 5 temporary workers visa?
I am traveling to the UK on a tier 5 religious workers visa and wish to apply for a Schengen visa to visit Portugal, Germany and France. I am a permanent resident in New Zealand and will be traveling ...
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1answer
373 views
How to calculate stays against 90/180 visa rules?
Some destinations have a "90/180 rule" which says you can come and go but you must not spend over 90 days out of any 180 days in the area. A recent question asked by a new contributor concerns this ...
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4answers
150 views
Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Chinese visa? And do you have to stick to it?
There are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. My friend tells me that he thinks China is one of those countries.
What do independent ...
7
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2answers
105 views
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 ...
3
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2answers
221 views
When transiting Beijing (PEK), citizens of which countries need visas?
According to Wikipedia it seems that anyone can make the transit without a visa, but I'm not convinced. Where can I get some more official information on this?
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1answer
952 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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2answers
80 views
How to travel without transit visa from India to Stockholm?
I need to travel from Coimbatore (India) to Stockholm Arlanda (Sweden). I have a Swedish residence permit.
Could you help me find a route across the world for which I would not need any transit visa?
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If on ESTA in the US do I need to leave the country if my student visa just became valid? [duplicate]
I have ESTA approved for more then a Year, then I applied for US University and I was admitted. So now I have both valid ESTA and Student visa, with which you can enter the country not more then a ...
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43 views
Appointment for Greece Visa
I've got my holiday booked for Greece for the next month but can't seem to get an appointment with the Greek embassy to apply for a visa.
Can anyone confirm if there are any agencies that hold ...
4
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1answer
55 views
Traveling to the US on the VWP before entering with a J1 visa
I am an international student studying in Canada, and have an EU citizenship, which makes me eligible to enter the US via the visa waiver program (VWP). In the fall I will be a research fellow in an ...
3
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3answers
64 views
Do I need to apply for two separate visas for Australia and New Zealand?
I will be in Australia for 3 days before I fly to New Zealand. Do I need a tourist visa for both countries?
3
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2answers
905 views
Schengen visa rejection for visitor visa - possible resolution?
My husband is in Switzerland for 6 months with L permit. I applied for visitor visa. I submitted all documents with his entrance visa in which date of his coming back to India was not mentioned but ...
2
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1answer
80 views
Do Europeans require a visa to visit USA?
I will be staying for 2months in the USA, do I require a visa since I am a citizen of Malta, which is part of the European Union?
4
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1answer
53 views
US Visas: O and P
Some young semi professional musicians are planning a tour that might include some dates in the USA. I called the CBP and they confidently assured me that an O or a P status, which can be obtained at ...
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1answer
103 views
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 ...
4
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1answer
100 views
11 hour international layover in Los Angeles (LAX)
We are flying from Japan to Mexico City and have an 11-hour layover in Los Angeles (LAX). Our friend is willing to come pick us up to hang out for a few hours but we are unclear if we are allowed to ...
5
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1answer
45 views
From J1 TO ESTA the same year
I am a Dutch citizen, I have been in the US since 2 January under J1 VISA, exchange student. My J1 visa finish 8 may,then I will be in the grace period and I just discover that under this period I ...
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0answers
15 views
Direact Airside Transit (DAT) requirements at Heathrow for H-1B professional traveling from India to USA [duplicate]
I am a H-1B professional and I came to India for US visa stamping. I have valid H-1B visa. I will be traveling to Boston from Mumbai through London Heathrow Airport.
Do I need to apply transit visa ? ...
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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
48 views
Visa requirement? Germany visit: UK citizen & South African wife
I hope someone can help! We intend going to Germany over Christmas, but there is the big question of VISA?? My wife is South African, so is my 22 year old daughter, I am a UK citizen. Leaving from ...
3
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1answer
35 views
Business trip to Germany with a multiple entry visa to Ireland?
A one year multiple entry visa to Ireland (as I was invited on a business trip // in April) was issued to me as I presented invitation letters to Germany (in May) & France (in June) besides my ...
