Questions tagged [customs-and-immigration]
Customs and immigration covers a range of border control procedures (referred to as 'immigration' in most countries) and import of goods. Prefer a more specific tag where appropriate, some examples of which are listed under `tag info`.
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Where can I view Timatic information for a given day in the past?
Where can I access Timatic information for a given day in the past? E.g. see Timatic information when flying from country X to country Y on date yyyy-mm-dd.
From what I can see searching for a ...
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Is there a Schengen equivalent of a Redress Control Number?
I recently learnt that I have the same first name, last name and birthdate as someone who has been banned from entering the Schengen area.
According to a border police officer, this will cause me to ...
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Can a 19 year old drive a New York rental car in Ontario?
So I need a cheap way to move out from college in Toronto and go home to Connecticut, and the minimum age to rent a car there is 20. However, the minimum age in New York is 18, and most companies ...
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Received UK landing stamp in an expired passport: Should we apply for correction?
My wife and my son have UK visas in previous passports, and traveled to the UK in August with both passports.
My wife has the landing stamp in her new passport, with a note saying VIPP, as expected.
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Wife is a Chinese Citizen I am a US Citizen, should we go through Chinese passport control together or separately?
I recently got married and my wife and I are flying back to China for a wedding reception. When we enter china should we go through passport control together as we are a family unit or separately ...
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US visa validity for Dual Citizen of Syria and Antigua
I presented myself to the US embassy for a B2 visa appointment as an Antigua and Barbuda citizen, but I also hold a Syrian passport. The visa processing officer ended up approving my application but ...
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Free movement between the US and Compact of Free Association countries
There is an arrangement for citizens of the three Pacific Island sovereign states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau, to ...
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How can babies travel from Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to the South (ROC)?
An officer on the Greek side of the Cyprus Green Line told me that a baby being carried by a parent can cross with a birth certificate; no passport or photo ID is required for the baby. I'm wondering:
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German citizen, US LLC, living in Germany: Can I use an VWP?
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I am a German citizen with no US visa status
I am one of two members of an US LLC (the other member is US citizen)
I am getting paid in the form of member distributions in USD
My questions are:
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Are non-commercial vessels leaving the US required to make a passenger manifest available to the US government?
The background for this question is the lack of any formal exit (emigration) procedures when exiting the US. Instead, when such exit records are required, the government relies on airlines' passenger ...
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U.S asylee approved / Mexico visit
I have a refugee travel document was granted asylum but i don’t have a green card/ permanent resident card. But i have my I-94 stamped and would like to visit mexico. Would i need a visa to enter ...
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Do I need to disclose '' REQUIRED TO LEAVE CHINA'' in my new UK application
My Request to inlude my new born baby in my Chinese residency documents and by extension, visa extension was refused by Chinese authorities in Guangzhou China in 2007. According to them, I was ...
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Turkey passport control
so i travelled from Manchester to Turkey for a week holiday, at passport control my passport was stamped then passed to another border police officer behind him who took a photo of my passport on his ...
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If I do not travel to the United States after receiving an H1B visa, will there be any consequences?
I am currently in India and I recently got my H1B visa stamped through a consultancy, which offered me a job in New Jersey with an annual salary of $106,000. However, I have now received a better ...
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Which documents are required to enter Maldives from India?
I am planning to travel to the Maldives from India from 30th July till 6th August. I want to ask what all documents are required besides Passport to enter the Maldives?
I am a citizen of India. I will ...
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Bringing 100 or 200 days worth of inhaler into the US
I'm intending on traveling to the US for ~85 days1 for work (with, yes, a bit of a holiday). I'm intending on using an ESTA for this.
As I have a (relatively rare) long-term respiratory problem, I ...
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Where to declare goods when using Global Entry in US preclearance at Dublin?
I recently took a flight from Dublin (DUB) to the US, and so I went through US immigration and customs preclearance in Dublin. I have Global Entry and used the automated kiosk. I realized afterwards ...
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I have received my visa to Ukraine. And I realised that one letter in my name was wrong
The employees at VFS Ukraine in Delhi have misspelled my name wrong. I had submitted all my details perfectly. And now I've received my visa through courier. It's supposed to be ROBINSON SAHAYAM ...
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I have an F1 US student Visa. Will I get in trouble visiting Iraqi Kurdistan when I come back to the US?
Question says it all. I am from Europe but I go to school in the US. I graduate this year and I thought about visiting Iraqi Kurdistan this year, before I graduate. My question is, will I get in ...
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Schengen Visa delivered by France and Proof of Accommodation, but difficulties traveling within Schengen area
My Thai girlfriend has a Schengen Visa with multiple entries delivered by France, with a Proof of Accommodation (Attestation d'Accueil) with my family in France. We made a side trip to Portugal and ...
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Supplements from Europe to Canada
I will be travelling to Canada from Europe and want to pack my fitness supplements with me, these include - small plastic bottle of BCAA pills, pack of creatine and container of protein powder. All of ...
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Checked baggages held in Minneapolis Airport Customs - not sure what to do?
We have returned from a family vacation in Europe on Aug 1st
CDG->MSP->SEA
We picked up our bags at MSP, went through border control and put them back on the Delta conveyor belt before taking our MSP-...
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VAT/Customs when receiving an item from the US in another EU country (on holiday)
I'm a resident of Denmark travelling to the UK for a holiday.
Here, I will be receiving an item bought online in the US. FedEx has applied the UK VAT of approx 800 USD, whereas the VAT in Denmark ...
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Travelling one way via boat, USA → Turkey
Family is planning on travelling to Turkey for long term (they will work there). They have a dog. They've found a cruise that allows dogs and stops at various ports in Europe.
Would they be allowed ...
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Bypass six month passport-validity rule when already in country
Two of my family just arrived at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru (from the U.S.) for a vacation (tourism), but one of them has a passport that expires in two months. Peru follows ...
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Goods from Germany, sent to U.K. address, VAT refund when leaving EU with them
I will buy some items online from Germany but have them sent to a UK address. I will be in the U.K. for a visit and shopping.
Can I claim VAT refund for the German purchase? The retailer will ...
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Double Entry to Türkiye with Single-Entry eVisa
I am an Indian Passport Holder with a valid Schengen visa (thus qualifying me for a single-entry 30-day Türkiye eVisa). I have two stopovers in Istanbul; one in January and one in March. I want to use ...
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Rice in check in baggage
I am an Indian citizen, travelling from Chennai to Manila. Can I bring 20kgs of rice in check in baggage to Manila .
Do I get any problem in customs.
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Visa Requirement for Transit in Abu Dhabi with Short Layover
I'm an Indian traveler who will be flying to Canada via Abu Dhabi. I have a layover of 4 hours in Abu Dhabi and during this time, I need to change terminals from T1 to T3 and recheck my bags. I also ...
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Translators in Dubai airport immigration
I will be traveling to Dubai and am trying to arrange for my wife to meet me there after I arrive (it's not possible for the both of us to go on the same day).
However, she only speaks Portuguese and ...
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My full name in my passport is split on my US B1 visa
My Indian passport states that my given name is Mahesh Govindan and my surname is blank. However, the B1 visa stamped in my passport states that my given name is Mahesh and my surname is Govindan. The ...
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Traveling with the maiden name on visa
My fiance and I, both Brazilians, want to visit my parents in Canada. She doesn't have a visa yet and we wanted to apply for one ASAP, to see if we can go there for Christmas. The problem is the visa ...
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Can I bring an old artillery shell on a plane?
I have been travelling in Europe, and picked up an old artillery shell that the seller told me was empty. When I went to inspect it at home, I removed the projectile and found that the shell is in ...
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Unexpected change to CBP form 3299 for import of unaccompanied articles
I am in the process of completing the CBP form 3299 for import of unaccompanied articles as a non-resident and noticed some changes to the form that I wasn't expecting.
The form provided by UPS ...
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How can one see how many strikes one's Global Entry card has received?
When entering the US with Global Entry, one may receive a strike if the immigration/customs step doesn't go
smoothly. How can one see how many strikes one's Global Entry card has received?
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CBD Prescribed Cannabis Oil onboard a flight to United Kingdom
I will be flying from South Africa to the United Kingdom and was wondering if I will be allowed to take my prescribed CBD oil onboard the flight. Or will I have problems on arrival in London?
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Valid B1/B2 "R" (regular) on expired diplomatic passport
Can I use my valid regular (non diplomatic) visa issued in my old and expired diplomatic passport with my new regular passport?
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What does the appeals process look like if you are denied entry to the United States?
I'm a British Citizen holding an L1 Visa, currently employed in the US.
I may need to travel internationally soon. I am concerned about re-entry to the US at the end of this travel (I may be away for ...
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Which countries force all arriving international passengers to claim their luggage for the purpose of customs inspection?
I read on this answer by phoog:
Your layover is in a country where all arriving international passengers must claim their luggage for the purpose of customs inspection. In this case, the bag is ...
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Transitting through Spanish Airport-customs rules
I will be arriving to Barcelona on a flight from the US. 22 hours later I will have to catch my flight to Russia from Barcelona. I have a question regarding my imported goods then.
I am in transit ...
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US customs Delayed Baggage Rerouted
Something odd has happened with my delayed luggage and I’m hoping someone here has heard of this situation before and can comment.
I was originally scheduled to fly BOS-PHL-LHR but the flight from ...
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Can I bring a lightsaber from Disneyland into Australia?
I want to visit Galaxy's Edge and build myself a custom lightsaber, as well as maybe buy a couple of the legacy ones for display in my theatre room. If I have them packed with the blades removed, can ...
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CBP Receipt - H1 Visa Interview
I had my visa interview today and the visa interviewer asked me for a CBP receipt which I received in 2012. I had carried some food items and received a $300 ticket at the US port of entry. How do I ...
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In transit with controlled medication
I am travelling from Vancouver to auckland via SFO and Sydney. I will be in transit in Sydney, arriving on a UA flight and transiting to an Air NZ flight to Auckland.
I have a medical condition and ...
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Travelling with Vyvanse to India and Dubai from Australia
I require urgent help in regards to carrying ADHD medication and mood stabilisers to India and Dubai. My doctor suggested I don’t need documentation as my medication bottles list the dosage and my ...
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Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India?
Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India?
And would these printed forms be accepted by the Immigration officials?
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Can I still travel from Malaysia to Pakistan if my passport number on my Pakistan Origin Card does not match my new passport number?
My and my daughter's Malaysian passports are expiring soon, therefore we are travelling to Malaysia to get them renewed.
We have valid Pakistan Origin Cards, which have our current passport numbers. ...
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How does travel history affect future visits?
I have visited Canada three times and plan to return for a fourth visit after a gap of 9 months. Will my travel history have any impact on my next trip? I have never overstayed during my previous ...
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Rent a car in Toronto and drive in the US with EU driving license
I am an EU citizen about to rent a car in Toronto with Alamo or Hertz and drive to the US East coast. I hold an EU driving license. My understanding is that I don't need an IDP to drive in Ontario and ...
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Chance for a Tourist visa after abandoning GC application
I applied for a Green Card for my parent based on family petition i-130 but she had to leave United states before her interview happened as she changed her mind about “immigrating” to the United ...
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