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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Japan shore pass
Can an Indian citizen going to Canada with Canada study visa who has layover at Haneda airport,Japan can have shore pass and visit the city during the layover time without any hassle .
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UK to USA with Green Card and without passport
My passport is currently with UK passport office being renewed, and I urgently need to travel to the UK. I have been issued an emergency travel document which allows me to enter the UK, and they will ...
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traveling to other countries after overstaying in US
I went to USA as a tourist in 1988 and overstayed my visa until 1997. Was never caught, nor deported. Went back to my home country in 1997, and never left the country since.
I’m not a security threat, ...
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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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What foods from Ecuador can I take through US customs for breakfast?
I plan to arrive in Florida from Ecuador at 5 am. I want to pack a breakfast to eat in Florida. (My dietary restrictions are such that I will not be buying food from the vendors at the airport.)
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Potential reasons for screening in Panama [closed]
I am an Indian citizen with a US student visa (which was valid for over two years from the time of the incident). I was solo traveling in South America (Colombia and Peru) for a few weeks, and I had ...
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Entering another Schengen country with a Fiktionsbescheinigung without entering germany first
I have gotten a Fiktionsbescheinigung with third box ticked. I’ll be travelling from germany but for the return I’m planning to go to hungary. So my question is would the immigration officer in ...
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Carrying fruits into the EU?
I don't know about current EU restrictions on bringing in fruits for personal use. I want to bring in some cashew apples and mangoes from the tropics (for consumption).
My questions are:
Does anyone ...
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How do you prove friendship/relationship with person inviting you [duplicate]
How do you prove relationship with your friend who is inviting you to Canada in Canada visitor application?
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Flying from the US to Canada with a connection in Montreal, will I need to clear security after clearing customs?
The last time I had to clear customs in YUL (Montreal), I also had to go through the domestic departures security line. The wording on the airport's website seems to indicate that this procedure has ...
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Do visa officers consider my Occupation on my passport?
My occupation on my passport is written house wife. Does that affect me getting a scholarship and student visa?
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Impact of past status violation in US on UK visitors visa
I had a US student status (F-1 status) violation due to unauthorized employment in the past as I failed to renew my I20 during my internship unintentionally due to pure lack of knowledge. I was able ...
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Travelling back to France 1 week before visa expiry
I am a student in France and my 1 year visa expires on August 18th. I will be applying for the renewal of my visa in the next 2-3 days. I am planning to travel to India in July and return back to ...
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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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Can I buy a PC part in the US and bring it back to Canada?
I'm currently on a vacation in the U.S (I live in Canada) and was wondering if I could buy PC parts from Micro Center and bring them back to Canada or if there are any additional fees.
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Interrogated every time crossing UK Border as citizen
I am a UK citizen and full passport holder since birth. I now live full time outside of the UK, each time I visit the UK, my passport is rejected by the electronic passport gates and I am routed to a ...
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Maximising chance of making tight connection after learning I will be selected for secondary screening
Today I flew from the EU to the UK via Amsterdam airport (AMS). I was held momentarily for secondary screening at passport control (I have an EU passport). The officer explained that someone with my ...
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Is it allowed to bring Bukhoor from abroad to UK?
Is it allowed to bring Bukhoor (incense - air perfume) to the UK from abroad?
I've bought a couple of packets from Dubai and was wondering if it will be seized in customs, or would it be fine as long ...
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Can you briefly exit a country and re-enter?
I am a college student on an one-month exchange program in France, with full scholarship awarded by the French Embassy/Consulate of France. Round trip direct flight tickets had been ordered for me by ...
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Do i need a visa to go to Portugal i have 1951 UN convention travel document
I have 1951 UN travel document issued in United Kingdom, Do i need a visa to go to Portugal for 4 days?
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UK Stamp: Leave to Enter Until
I’m a Malaysian. I entered UK on the 5th February this year. And left to Spain for a holiday on the 22nd Feb. Re-entered on the 28th Feb to UK. Left to Germany on the 9th April and flew back to UK on ...
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I'm from the UK travelling to meeting my Girlfriend for the first time who is from the US. How will I get on going through CBP?
So I've got my ESTA and passport. I will be getting my flight ticket, travel insurance and vaccinations soon. My current 'employment' is that I care for my dad who is disabled. But I've arranged that ...
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How much funds do I need in my bank account for 1 week in Ireland
I am planning a trip to Ireland, and I am from a country that does not require a visa.
My trip duration will be 6 to 7 days.
My partner will be paying for most of the trip, but they are also a tourist ...
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Going Thru Customs
I am looking to book a round trip flight from the San Francisco to Nairobi. I have a connecting fight for both the outbound and return trips. All segments of this trip are on the same airline. Do I ...
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Is it a must you get a visiting invitation letter from family related person in Canada? [duplicate]
Can a friend invite you to Canada for a vist or is just a family member who can Invite you? If yes a friend can Invite you for a visit to Canada how can you proof you have ties with him/her
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Using two passports on single itinerary
I am an Indian passport holder travelling from the US to Rwanda and then to Israel, flying on the same (multi-city) itinerary. I have a second Indian passport that holds my Israeli visa. However, my ...
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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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Why do some Schengen countries not stamp passports of residence permit holders?
You're a resident of Schengen country A.
You're entering or exiting Schengen via Schengen country B.
B doesn't stamp your passport while entering/exiting.
Why is that?
Doesn't this complicate things ...
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Can I take bear spray across land borders in the Balkans and Caucasus?
I am walking to the Caucasus and bought some bear spray for self-defence against bears in Slovenia. If I disclose that I have bear spray in my tent bag to the border guards along the way, are they ...
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CDG Terminal 1 to TGV - Connection Time?
I am arriving from Delhi To Paris CDG airport Terminals 1 at 6 pm. I need to go to Lyon on TGV. Should I book 8 pm or 8.40 pm TGV train from CDG Airport Terminal 2 to Lyon? How much time is ...
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Multiple entries into Ireland on different visas
I have a friend who wants to come and visit Ireland in July this year (2023) for travel purposes, but they were in Ireland on a student visa from September 2022 to April 2023. They are from Japan. So ...
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EU citizen with non-EU unmarried partner in the Schengen
My unmarried partner and I are both US citizens with residency in the USA. I am also a EU citizen and we will be traveling to the EU. We do not want to be separated when going to the passport line ...
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Does Ireland collect API data for EU Passengers?
The EU directive implemented by the Irish government in 2018 means that extra-EU flights need to provide Advance Passenger Information for all passengers on the flight.
However, it is unclear if ...
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UK Visitor visa validity after Type D Visa was issued
I am an Indian national and am traveling to the UK soon. I was issued a multi visit Type C tourist visa in 2021 with validity from 25/10/2021 - 25/10/2026.
However, in 2022 I was issued a Type D - ...
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Road travel from Cameroon to Angola
Is there a clear road travel means from Cameroon to Angola? This is my first major travel to another African country, and I’m excited as well as curious to know that I’m safe. Are the roads good ...
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Can I import roasted soybeans (edamame) into the EU without a health certificate?
According to French customs, plants and products can be imported under the following conditions:
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UK with ACRO record deletion
I am from India and during my first stay in UK I was arrested on false charges and was released the next day with no further action taken and no conviction when I was found innocent. I made an ...
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Maximum stay in the US under a B1/B2 visa in a 365 day period
I am an Indian citizen and have a B1/B2 visitor visa (and a NEXUS card) for the US. I currently reside in Toronto, where I work, whereas my wife resides in Berkeley, where she works. Due to our job ...
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Do you have to go through border control at Heathrow if you have an overnight layover at the same terminal?
If someone lands at LHR from Canada at 9pm, and have a departing flight in the morning, can they stay airside and avoid going through border control. Does this change if the flights are on one ticket ...
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Travel with a UNHCR travel document to the US
I was a refugee in Nigeria and was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy, in addition, I have a permit of stay for Italy.
Can I travel with the said document on educational basis for an exchange ...
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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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If I come from UK and I have travellers cheque how can I convert it at Mumbai airport
I am British citizen and I have a travellers cheque of 30000 thousands euro. How can I convert my travellers cheque into Indian rupees at Mumbai airport? What are the rules and regulations?
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Why is Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) Airport immigration staff so ill-mannered?
I was reading this article published in Saudi Gazette, and it came true to my case after 10 years.
Saudi transit regulation.
I am an Indian and I am a Ph.D. student in mathematics, I had 1 month Italy ...
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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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Dual Citizens: What does it really mean to 'exit' the US on a US passport?
If you spend enough time looking up how to travel with multiple passports on the internet, you'll invariably run across hundreds posts telling you that, by law, "US citizens must enter and exit ...
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Visa-free countries with a UK Refugee travel document
I have a UK Refugee Travel Document (RTD).
I am planning to visit Kosovo soon. But when I check my visa requirement I see different information in different places and it is confusing.
With my UK ...
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Canada visitor visa purpose of travel, bookings and itinerary
When you click purpose of travel section in Canada visitor visa application they say you can show:
Your hotel reservations.
Flight ticket.
Yet Canada immigration advises applicants not to do any ...
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Is travelling to one country or two countries enough travel history to support my Canada visa application?
A travel history is needed for my Canada visitor application. Is travelling to visa-free countries once or twice or the same neighbouring countries multiple times enough to support my travel history ...
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US customs form handed out but asked NOT to fill it out
Last time I came back to the US from Europe (about 2 week ago), the flight attendants handed out US customs forms and where quite thorough about it, making sure every passenger (other than Global ...
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Is the United States an exception in not having customs/immigration formalities for departing passengers?
All these years, I was under the impression that except a few countries like India, Singapore etc, most others don’t have immigration / customs formalities for departing passengers. Now I realize, ...
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