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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Can I visit Vienna during a long layover?
I am a UK citizen travelling on Austrian Airlines from London to Bangkok, with a connection in Vienna. I have a 7-hour layover.
I am thinking of using the time to visit Vienna itself. I believe that ...
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Travelling into UK with a wooden chopping board?
Looking at purchasing some painted wooden chopping boards as gifts for family. Travelling from Australia to the UK. Anyone know if there is an issue with this?
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If one of my passports has been denied ESTA approval, can I use my other passport to apply for ESTA?
I just want to know if the two passports are linked. For example, if I overstayed in the US on my Irish passport's ESTA, can I still enter the US on my British passport's ESTA? Are they linked in any ...
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Penalties for overstaying a 3-month Schengen visa
I hold a US passport. If I enter and stay in a Schengen country for more than 3 months, i.e. if I overstay my Schengen visa by 6 months or more, and then wish to travel to and enter another Schengen ...
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I have a small smudge on the seal on the passport. I have visa stamping coming up and really worried if that will cause any issue [duplicate]
I have attached the photo for reference.
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How detailed should I get with custom forms? Arriving in the US from UK
I am a US citizen and I am flying to the UK for vacation purposes. I don't plan on making any big purchases, definitely less than $800, but I want to be prepared for how many details I need to keep ...
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Leave Georgia (Sakartvelo) without motorcycle
I am an Estonian (EU) citizen entering Georgia (the country) by land with my own vehicle. I am granted entry for 1 year, but would like to leave my vehicle in Georgia and fly home within this time ...
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Should I mention that I am visiting my fiancé on a tourist visa?
I am a 27 year old girl from India and my fiancé and I have been in a long distance relationship for 7 years. During this time, I have visited the US 6 times, each time for a month or two. However, in ...
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Two parallel diagonal lines on a Schengen passport stamp
I recently (after January 1st) traveled from Sweden to Croatia and the Croatian authorities drew two diagonal lines on the exit stamp that the Swedish border authorities put in my passport. Could you ...
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How do airlines validate a Canadian PR card at Check-In?
Airlines and Commercial carriers validate travel documents for passengers before issuing a boarding pass, I'm curious to better understand how this works and if there is an online portal (like timatic)...
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Declaring extra cigarettes when entering the EU
If I am travelling to the Schengen area on a short stay visa for 60 days, and I bring an extra 400 cigarettes from my home country for my own use and declare it to French customs, will they give me a ...
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Can I visit or work in Singapore if I am HIV positive?
I worked in Singapore for 4 years (2004-2007). Through the work permit renewal process, I was found positive for HIV. After that, I was sent back to Malaysia
Can I enter Singapore as a visitor? Can I ...
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Traveling from the US to Athens with a transit in Rome
We will be flying from JFK to Athens (ATH) with a connection in Rome (FCO). Do we go through immigration in FCO or at ATH? It is one reservation on ITA Airways (e.g. Alitalia). We will only have carry-...
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What are the rules regarding importing sweets from the USA into Sweden as an individual?
I'm going back to Sweden from a trip to the USA, and I'm wondering what the rules are regarding bringing sweets back to Sweden. I've found an EU document detailing what you are allowed to import[1] ...
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Proof of means financial support and proof of financial resource of supporter for Canadian visitor visa [duplicate]
is letter of financial support from sponsor enough to fill as explanation for those two slots in Canada visitor visa application?
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She left her iPad behind!
Our friend returned to the UK on Easy-jet yesterday, but unfortunately left her iPad in our house in France. Naturally she wants us to send it to her, how can we do this to avoid customs duty. It is ...
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Do we need to make changes to the eTA (Canada)?
My girlfriend stated that she was unemployed on her eTA application, but she is currently working as a dispatcher at a phone case company. She has also been hired as a kindergarten teacher, which she ...
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Can I reenter Brazil as a tourist after a work visa expires?
Can I enter into Brazil as a tourist, after a work visa expires?
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Do I have to go through immigration and customs and get my bag when there is a layover in Sydney Australia from USA to New Zealand?
Do we need to go through immigration and customs and collect our bags when flying Delta from the United States, with a 1:15h layover in Sydney, Australia, before flying with Virgin Australia to New ...
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How to answer "Where are traveling from/coming from" at US airport?
If I'm from Bulgaria and my first flight is from Bulgaria to Germany, and after a few hours second flight is from Germany to the US airport. In that case what should I answer to the US custom officer ...
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Do I need a return ticket to travel to the US on F-1 visa?
I'm traveling to the US from Norway on F-1 visa. I just received this generic e-mail from the Airline.
If you are a non-US citizen or resident flying to the US, you must be
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About difference in signatures [duplicate]
My I'd card and passport signatures are different.Will it be problematic in the future?
As I applied for study in uk
I have a pakistani I'd card and passport
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If a friend is willing to support my visit, can I use their details in a Canadan visa application?
I have been friends with someone in Canada for years. Can I use their statements and other details in my visa application as long as that person is willing to support me?
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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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US citizen traveling to the UK to visit long distance boyfriend
Hi I am a US citizen and im going to be going to the UK for the first time to visit/meet my boyfriend, who is a UK citizen. We been dating for about 2 months, but known him longer. I'll be going in ...
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Is it my fault or travel agency to sell me ticket that requires me to get a visa during my transit
My flight was supposed to be from Ho Chi Minh city (Vietnam) to Toronto, transiting In Dublin Doha.
Upon buying the ticket I googled if I need a transit visa and the answer was NO for my nationality. ...
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Can a US citizen be held by US immigration due to a lack of passport stamps?
My fiancee, a US citizen has been working in Ghana. He hasn't been in the States for almost 2 years now. He just flew into JFK on 12/19/2022 and is being held by immigration/customs. He has been ...
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Connecting flight checked bag
I will be leaving from the US going to Germany and then to Spain.
Will I have to re-check my bag before going on my connecting flight because I know when you go into the US you have to reclaim your ...
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No Passport, but must transit Stansted Airport for flight to another EU country
Flying from Nuremburg, through Stansted to Rome on Ryan Air. Traveller has no passport but has a national ID for Germany. Is one required to transit Stansted if origin and final destination ports are ...
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Can I book a flight with 1 passport for leaving a country but on arriving in the destination country use a diffierent passport for entry
I have 2 passports - both passports are same citizenship - UK.
In passport 1 have a Visa for - let's say 'country A'.
In passport 2 I have a visa for 'country B'.
I am living in country 'A' and want ...
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Should I bring prescription drugs with me for a long trip?
I am French, male, travelling alone.
I'm planning to go on a 2 month trip across Hong-Kong (~2 weeks), Japan (~3 weeks) and Thaïland (~2 weeks).
I'm currently taking prescription drugs daily (3 pills ...
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Can I travel to Mexico in a vehicle registered in someone else's name? [duplicate]
I want to travel to Mexico in my Dad's truck, registered in his name. Can I get a vehicle permit to do so?
I have tried to call banjercito but they don’t answer.
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Japanese girlfriend visiting me in Canada - questions at border control?
My girlfriend from Japan came to Canada to visit me last summer July 2022 and departed Oct 2022. We decided to meet again this January 20,2023 to celebrate our 1 year and she wanted to spend time with ...
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VAC Outside of home country (China) as a tourist? [duplicate]
I'm helping/sponsoring someone from China apply for a visitor visa to come to the UK.
We originally planned to do a super priority visa, however these were stopped a few days ago due to 'ongoing covid ...
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What to declare on 6059B US Customs Declaration Form?
I'm a 22 year old American citizen living in Germany with my German fiance, have been for 3 and a half years. I'm returning to the states to visit family for the holidays. I'll be staying for a little ...
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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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Is it legal to enter a country you're a citizen of without using passport check points? [closed]
Say I'm just gonna walk back home. Is that legal?
I'm a regular "joe" with no bad stuff on my background anywhere in the world. I have valid id, passport and all that
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Can I leave England to visit France if will be in the UK without a Visa?
I’m an American citizen who will be studying abroad in the UK for less than 6 months and not working, so I don’t need to get a Student Visa. If I’m in the UK without a Visa, will there be trouble ...
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Can my dad with Schengen visa (France) enter Germany and not visit France? His trip is being postponed due to a medical emergency
Note: Re-reading the title I know it’s a mess. I struggled on making it clear and concise. 😅
My dad applied for a Schengen visa through France to travel through Europe in September and eventually ...
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What is the immigration and customs process when entering America from the UK?
My partner will be flying to the United States from the UK and the flight will have a layover in a different state. When they land at the airport, what happens before they can proceed to the gate for ...
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EWR international to international
I am an EU-citizen, planning to fly Germany via USA (EWR) to Costa Rica on one tickets with a carry on. What are the rules in regards to immigration and security for such a connection?
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Documents required at Netherlands immigration - Schengen Visa?
thanks a lot for your help with my previous question. I have this last question about the documents required for immigration in the Netherlands (Schengen Visa - Business - Short Stay). I have prepared ...
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Do I have to go through customs and immigrations for my Dublin, Ireland layover?
I am flying from NYC to Edinburgh, Scotland with a layover in Dublin, Ireland. Will I have to go through customs and immigration in Dublin or just immigration?
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My passport does not have exit stamp from South Africa. Will there be any issues to getting a visa or any repercussions when entering country
My passport was not stamped by immigration when returning to India from South Africa. I'm aware that South Africa stamps passport when they exit the country. My passport was not stamped for reasons I'...
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Can I fly internationally (US to Thailand) with edible chia seeds?
I like eating a spoonful of chia seeds as a nutritional supplement. Would I be able to fly internationally from the US to Thailand with a small plastic bag of chia seeds?
To be on the safe side, I ...
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Return by immigration officials
I was returned from entering SA by a immigration officer because I couldn’t show them funds in my account and my passport was stamped and (ADMISSION APPLIED FOR) was written in it. What does that mean?...
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Terminating H-1 Visa in Korea - What Steps Do I need to Take?
I currently have the H-1 Working Holiday visa, and intend to leave Korea soon. I can find surprisingly little information on the web on what steps I need to take.
Can I just get up and leave? Do I ...
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What exactly do I have to pay taxes/duty on when traveling to the UK?
I am traveling from the United States to the United Kingdom with a layover in Ireland. I have never traveled to the UK and I have seen mixed answers regarding what I have to pay taxes on at customs ...
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Worried about being refused entry into Schengen
Hi I just got a Schengen visa and I am pleased about that. But at the same time, I'm worried about being refused entry. So the issue is that I applied from the NL embassy (VFS centers) for NL and ...
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Who is responsible for ensuring valid documentation on immigration?
My cousin, who holds an OCI card was travelling from London Gatwick to Ahmedabad, India with Emirates Air Line, but she forgot her OCI card at home and somehow she passed through Gatwick and was ...
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