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What are the options for a non-EU national who wants to stay in Netherlands for more than 90 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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Should I skip UK altogether and wait 6 months before re-entry?

I am an Australian citizen. My United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Visa (YMV) ended late July 2016 and I left on the correct date. I am now in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) on a 90 day visa. This visa ...
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Entering the UK for a prolonged time of six months with no visa

I am studying in London for under 6 months. I am an Australian citizen so I do not need a visa to enter while I study. I am allowed in the country 10 days before my course starts. My partner and I ...
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90-day Visa Waiver for Australian

I am Australian and traveling on an Australian passport. My current ESTA expires in September 2015. My 90 day VWP will be up at the end of June. I have spent the whole 90 days in both Arizona or ...
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What period of time must pass until a removed person can re-enter the UK?

A friend, an Australian citizen, was removed from the UK after being caught overstaying by 15 years. She was arrested at a MOT inspection point and was found to be in the United Kingdom illegally. ...
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Am I required to renew my passport after losing 20Kg?

My passport photo was taken 6 years ago. I had no problem travelling with it, but I look very different now. I lost roughly 20Kg, which sort of changed my facial features, and recently I have had eye ...
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US to AUS dual national

I recently became a citizen of Australia and am now a dual national (USA). I exited Australia on my American passport due to lack of preparation (in the middle of interstate move) and I failed to do ...
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Am I eligible to travel to the Netherlands on a 6 month university exchange using the WHS?

I'm going to Holland in a couple of months on an exchange with my university, and have been advised that I can simply apply for a WHS (working holiday scheme) visa on arrival, as opposed to going for ...
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US B-2 Visa for Australian currently in the US with ESTA

I am an Australian citizen, currently a tourist in the United States, with ESTA approval for a 90-day stay. My girlfriend is also an Australian citizen; however, she has permanent residency and now ...
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Australian citizen in US for internship - Visa requirements? would ESTA be okay?

I've been offered an amazing internship for the duration of two months for a NFP in America, but they want me to start in two weeks. Applying for a J1 visa obviously takes longer than that (4-6 weeks ...
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90 day visa waiver for the US want to re-enter shortly after for a few days

I'm an Australian citizen travelling to the US (first time) in early December. .. I will be sightseeing and visiting friends in the Washington DC and NY area. I will be arriving on December 2nd (can't ...
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ESTA and multiple nationalities + using different passports at check in and immigration [duplicate]

Just signed up and this is my first question. I have recently become a citizen of Australia and will be traveling back to the US again soon. I already have an ESTA on my European passport however ...
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When am I eligible to return to UK post Youth Mobility Visa?

Would I have permission to go back to UK for a few weeks, after 6 months (post Youth Visa expiry), had passed? Notes: I have never overstayed in any country, I have never been refused entry in any ...
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How long before I can re-enter the UK after Youth Mobility?

I complied with the rules by leaving after 2 years in UK and didn't overstay. It's been 3 months since I exited UK. I flew to the Republic of Ireland and have been a tourist doing unpaid writing and ...
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Are Australians allowed to visit Nauru as tourists?

Are Australians allowed to visit Nauru as tourists? I heard media reports a while ago about restrictions on Australians and New Zealanders. Neither smartraveller.gov.au nor New Zealand's Safe Travel ...
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Travelling to the US on VWP while waiting for a work visa?

I am currently waiting for a work Visa P-1. But I want to visit friends and holiday in US before I start work. Can I enter on ESTA/VWP and holiday for 3 months whilst waiting for visa process, return ...
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Is it practical to find travel insurance that has no alcohol-related exclusions?

CHOICE travel insurance buying guide mentions alcohol-related exclusions for insurance: Alcohol Cover for overdoing it on vodka and Red Bull and float-tubing down a river in Laos isn't ...
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What proof of identity documents do I need to apply for an Australian Passport in Australia? [closed]

I am an Australian Citizen (also British Citizen, born in the UK) and I am moving back to Australia from the UK. I want to apply for an Australian Passport when I get there. I have my Australian ...
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Australian citizen married to UK citizen both living in Australia

My question is specific to visiting France. I (Australian citizen) and my dual nationality (UK/Australian) husband, both resident in Australia, want to spend more than 3 months in France next year. ...
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Why is a visa required for Australians visiting Mongolia?

Australian citizens require a visa to visit Mongolia. A number of other countries don't require a visa - some western countries, Asian countries, even Cuba and Israel. Why isn't Australia one of them? ...
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Mozambique visa on arrival for Australian citizen

Can you get a visa on arrival for Mozambique as an Australian citizen?
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Is a flight from KL sufficient proof of onward travel from Singapore?

Flying from Bali Denpasar to Singapore in a few days. We have nothing booked yet, but we're planning on taking a bus / train to Malacca and then on to KL, from where we fly to Phuket. Should I try ...
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Least expensive Vietnam visa for Australian citizen from Cambodia?

There is a lot of conflicting information on visas for Vietnam on the internet these days, I'm trying to clear up just what is the cheapest way to get one for an Aussie who is already in Cambodia and ...
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Is it a problem to go through immigration 3 times in 2 weeks, for really short periods?

My wife and I are taking a few flights later this month that all go via Singapore, but with different carriers for each leg (all booked as separate return trips). Therefore, we have to collect baggage,...
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Catch a one-way ticket to Korea

I realise that return tickets are sometimes required for tourist or visitor visas (i.e. Korea has 90 days free for Australians like me) Just wondering that if I ever plan on entering Korea on a one-...
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Emergency UK visa for an Australian to visit a critically ill parent

My wife has just been informed that her mother is in critical condition while on a tour of England. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and looks like she will not make it. I am wondering if my ...
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Are six and twelve month multiple entry Chinese tourist visas currently being issued in Australia?

In the past couple of years I've tried to obtain multiple entry visas for China while on the road in Laos and Vietnam. I discovered that although they documented multiple entry visas on their web ...
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Does Turkey no longer offer visa on arrival to Australian passport holders?

I'm an Australian citizen who's been to Turkey several times, starting in 2010, but not for a couple of years now. Each time I visited, I was able to obtain a visa on arrival at the land border or ...
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Is it possible to get Mongolian currency in Sydney?

Is it possible to get Mongolian currency (the Mongolian Tugrik) in Sydney, Australia? I tried looking at Travelex, Australia post, and Westpac, and none of them seem to offer Mongolian currency. A ...
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What personally identifiable information should I delete from my smartphone and email before travelling to a high-risk country?

I'll be travelling to Mongolia, and I've heard there's a non-trivial chance of theft. I'll be taking two Apple iPhones with me, and I'm not too concerned about the theft of the devices themselves, as ...
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Is it practical to find travel insurance that provides a large amount of cover for disability?

Does travel insurance often provide a large amount of cover for disability caused by an incident while travelling? The brochure linked to from this travel agency gave a value in the tens of thousands ...
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Are Australian citizens now or in the very near future about to get ten year visas for China?

So a year or so ago there was some announcement between China and USA to increase tourist visa validity to ten years. I thought this was related to some free trade agreement. Now I believe the ...
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Can I arrive before my German National Visa D is valid (e.g 2 weeks)? [duplicate]

I am an Australian, and we can travel in the Schengen Area for 3 months in 6 month period using the Schengen Visa Waiver program. Can I arrive in the Germany on the Schengen Visa Waiver program two ...
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Is it possible to apply for a Mongolian visa outside one's home country?

I am an Australian citizen and as such, require a visa for Mongolia. I leave Australia in late February and am planning on visiting Mongolia in late May. This means if I applied for a visa from home, ...
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Visa requirements for travelling to Scandinavia from Australia?

Later this month I'll be travelling from Australia (on an Australian passport) to Denmark/Norway/Sweden for a holiday, with the itinerary: Arrive Copenhagen, Denmark - stay to days Fly to Bergen, ...
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Australian getting a China visa in Kuala Lumpur

I'm planning to go from Kuala Lumpur to China. Is it easy for an Australian to get a Chinese visa in Kuala Lumpur ? What documents do I need ? How long does it take ? And how long can I get a visa for?...
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Visiting Aruba for 10 days between two stays in the US

My Friends are Australian citizens and will be coming for a visit. They want to visit Aruba for approximately 2 weeks, after being in the US one month. When they return from Aruba will they have 90 ...
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Is it possible to get a free 15 day visa upon arrival at Hanoi airport?

I read somewhere its possible to get a free 15 day Vietnam visa upon arrival at Hanoi airport as long as I show proof I'm leaving Vietnam within 15 days, which I am. I'm flying to Hanoi from Kuala ...
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Travelling through the US with Canadian Working Visa

I'm Australian and have obtained my Canadian working visa. However rather than flying direct to Canada I am meeting an American friend in LA and driving across the border. I have a return flight ...
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What will happen if I overstay in South Africa?

I arrived in South Africa from Australia at the end of october, so I have 3 months in the country, but in december I left the country for a month and recently re-entered thinking I would get another 3 ...
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90 day holiday visa for South Korea

I'm Australian and plan on going to South Korea with my bf for he has work there. Can I stay there for 90 days, leave the country for x amount of time then return for another period of time....?
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How can I extend my stay in the US for more than 90 days as an Australian Citizen

I am an Australian citizen and would like to stay in the US for longer than the 90 day visa, is there a way I can do this? I do not have a profession so I cannot apply for a work visa.
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Australian and British defacto couple travelling in the EU

My partner and I are about to travel around Europe and the UK. My partner is travelling with two passports, Australian and British. I will be only travelling on an Australian passport. I have also ...
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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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Revoked visa and given a 5 year ban [closed]

Last year I had been granted a visa to travel to America, once I arrived in America I was stopped at immigration. I had my visa revoked and was given a 5 year ban for America. I want to know if this ...
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Travel on 90 days visa free travel period in Schengen or National Visa D? [duplicate]

I am an Australian national who will go to Austria on a student exchange program later this year. With the Australian passport, I will be able to travel in the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 ...
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Looking to enter NZ on one passport and leave on another [duplicate]

Looking to enter NZ as an Australian and leave on another unused foreign passport. Can it be done without issue or will NZ require the Oz passport on leaving?
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Other passports queue arriving in UK?

Do I have to join in to the other passports queue in the UK border control with my Australian passport and residence permit while I am with my British passport holder wife and children? Is there any ...
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Land crossing to America from Mexico with ESTA - 90 days reset?

I am planning on transiting to Los Angeles on an ESTA (I will be in the USA for maybe 2-3 weeks) from there I want to cycle into Mexico and the rest of Central America. 5-6 months later I would like ...
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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 ...