Questions tagged [eu]
For questions relating to the European Union as an economic and political entity.
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Possibility to travel to Cyprus (Larnaca) with permesso di soggiorno
Can I travel to Cyprus (Larnaca) with a permesso di soggiorno? I am a student in Italy. I have booked a flight for tonight. Could you answer me quickly?
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Should I explain a complicated situation when asked why I'm going to the UK, at the country I'm leaving? [closed]
I am an EU citizen with indefinite leave to remain in the UK (ILR), where my primary residence is. However this is currently complicated to prove, and requires a multitude of documents. This situation ...
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Am I entitled to two compensations?
I had a two leg flight a few days ago. The flight was cancelled due to "operational issues", and I was automatically booked onto a new flight the day after. So, the delay to the final ...
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Extending Brazilian's citizen stay in Austria while they are in Austria [duplicate]
A friend of mine from Brazil, currently in Austria (turist visit), wants to extend his stay in the country. He spent 80 of 90 days in Austria and found out today that they cannot apply for the visa ...
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Bring swallows nest into the EU
I am arriving from Vietnam to Sweden in about one week. I would like to bring a small quantity of dried swallows nest with me to Sweden. I have read that importing swallows nest into USA is not ...
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Re-entry intro Germany as American without visa but with working contract
My US-citizen partner has been working in Germany for the last 3 years. She has been working in an intragovernmental organization and as such did not receive a 'proper' German visa but instead was ...
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How to Travel in the EU with a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document: Visa Requirements and Country List
Could you please provide a list of European Union (EU) countries where individuals holding a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document can travel without a visa? I am particularly interested in information ...
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Wrongly got exit stamp from Schengen zone
I am an Indian passport holder with a German residence permit. I was traveling to Barcelona, and in the airport one of the security misguided me and I went past immigration and got stamped. Then I ...
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Non EU spouse travelling with EU spouse in Schengen area time restrictions?
Can a non-EU spouse of an EU citizen travel freely with their spouse in EU Schengen area beyond the 90/180 day usual limit?
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What compensation am I entitled to for a delay in a flight from HND to MAD with a step over in FCO?
I recently flew from HND to MAD in two flights, one from HND to FCO (which was not delayed) and another one from FCO to MAD (which was cancelled and the airline provided an alternative flight the next ...
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Does the spouse of an EU citizen need a transit visa for Cyprus?
I have a connecting flight to KSA via Larnaca, Cyprus. My partner is an EU citizen living in the UK, and I have settled status, but my passport is Pakistani. As a spouse of an EU citizen and having ...
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Chances of Eurostar extending to Germany [closed]
With the recent fusion of Thalys into Eurostar, Eurostar will now also serve routes into Germany. As the travel from the Schengen area to GB requires passport checks all current Eurostar stations are ...
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Do Greeks need a passport to visit Turkey?
I have a Greek ID. Can I fly to Instabul (Constantinople) from Athens with just my ID, do I need a passport?
This guide states that:
Nationals of the following countries can travel to Turkey as ...
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Status of Schengen visa when getting EU residence permit, and when it expires
I got a 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa from one of the Schengen countries. Next year I received one-year residence permit in another Schengen country.
Is my Schengen visa still valid? (want to ...
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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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Who pays for rewards when US credit cards are used in Europe?
In the U.S., credit card rewards (e.g. cash back) are funded by high credit card interchange fees, which are paid by vendors on every purchase.
In the E.U., interchange fees are capped by law at a ...
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Travelling from EU/Schengen country to another EU/Schengen? No passport details/number needed?
So I am traveling from one EU/Schengen country to another EU/Schengen country, and today I "checked in" and got my boarding card. I didn't specify my passport details anywhere, and I am so ...
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Paneer in the hand-luggage within the EU?
Can I bring a single 1.5 kg package of semi-soft cheese (paneer) to Sweden from Germany in my hand luggage when flying?
I found an answer which does not rule out bringing paneer on the plane yet it ...
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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:
You must
present a plant
health certificate
from the country
of origin
Does this also apply to fried/...
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All Nippon Airlines sent my baggage to the transit instead of the destination airport, both within the EU. Is this normal?
2-leg flight booked with All Nippon Airlines. The first one operated by them, the second one operated by Lufthansa. Both the transit (Germany) and destination airports within the EU.
ANA checked my ...
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Can I bring a few cans of meat into the EU? If so, how?
As far as I can tell, the rules apply uniformly to all of the EU. In my case, I will enter Germany. (The exceptions for Norway, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Switzerland, Faroe Islands and ...
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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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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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Problem with roaming in EU (European operator)
I have a Swedish phone provider and use roaming when traveling in EU. I have noticed that it is slow to connect when turning off airplane mode, often without 4G as default.
As I have a budget/low cost ...
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Booking plane ticket with EU, ID card or passport?
When flying to the EU from a non-EU country should I use for the booking my EU ID card or passport? Could there be a problem when checking in on the airport with EU ID card only? Example: Flying from ...
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I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
Flight details:
BA8450 from Schiphol to London ...
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Are holders of a temporary residence permit from an EU country eligible for free admission to the Louvre?
The website for the Louvre mentions the following regarding ticket prices:
Admission is free for the following visitors:
–18 year olds
Present official piece of ID.
–26-year-old residents of the ...
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Do Australian citizens need a letter of invitation to visit a Schengen and EU country for tourism?
In other words, are there any requirements for the Australian citizens to visit Schengen area/EU for tourism purposes using the Visa Waiver Programme?
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Train Travel advice Lisbon -> Krakow
Can anyone advise me on the best route for traveling via train from Lisbon -> Krakow? Is there some site where I can book the train tickets or search for such routes? I googled around, but I cannot ...
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Registering a car in the EU as a non-resident citizen
I am considering a grand tour of the EU by road. This would be in a small electric car; I don't plan on creating lots of pollution as I go. Partly because the car would have a small range and also ...
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Compensation because of cancelled flight: was there a baggage handler strike on July 2nd?
I was booked on flight BA 363 from LYS (Lyon) to LHR (London) on July 2nd 2022. The flight was cancelled - reasons not specified at the time - and I have applied for compensation plus costs. Unknown ...
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Bus failed to pick us up; must the operator refund our taxi fare?
I bought a ticket for the Vienna Erdberg to Bratislava Airport section of a bus route. The bus was on time but failed to stop at Vienna Erdberg—incredibly, it just whizzed past me and some 15 other ...
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Can I travel in Switzerland/EU with a German Aufenthaltstitel (permanent residence permit)
I am a US citizen and permanent resident of Germany. I am in the process of becoming a German citizen. This requires me to renounce my US citizenship, but the US Consulate in Germany is extremely ...
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Schengen touristic visa from French embassy but want to make the first entry in another Schengen country Austria
I am a non EU citizen from Tunisia. I have a Schengen touristic visa from French embassy in Tunis.
I was reading that when getting the visa from the french embassy the first entry in Schengen area ...
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Am I allowed to enter EU after leaving the country I have the Resident Permit for?
I am a Non-EU citizen and I have a Residence permit specifically a blue card in Finland. Now my blue card is valid till June 2024. Now, I would be leaving Finland for good and would be moving to a Non-...
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Entering EU after deportation from US
I was deported from the USA for over staying my visa. I am still under the entry ban period. Recently while backpacking through central america, I was turned away from entering Mexico because of my US ...
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Auto/Manual transmissions in Europe
I've noticed that Spanish people prefer manual transmissions, and automatics are harder to find there (opposite to USA).
Is that the case in the rest of EU, or just a Spanish thing?
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Everyone travelling has an Irish passport except baby who has a British passport, is this going to be a a problem since the UK left the EU?
I, my husband and two sons have Irish passports. However we couldn't get one for our baby in time so had to get a British one for him.
I believe there are two lines when showing your passports EU ...
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Do I need a visa for UK when my wife is EU citizen and I am not?
I am non-EU citizen (Bosnian) but my wife is. We permanently reside in an EU country and want to visit UK as tourists. Do we both need a visa to enter UK? Or is it only me who needs a visa as non-EU ...
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What happens to Ukrainian overstaying 90 days in the EU?
We have a Ukrainian friend who has received a visa to the UK but is waiting for the import licence of her dog.
She is coming up to 90 days of being in the EU and is worried what will happen if she ...
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Customs duties on antique books and maps imported as gifts from US to Germany
I am a German citizen and US resident (Green Card holder) and will be traveling from the US to Germany later this year to celebrate my parents' birthdays (both "big" birthdays).
I will be ...
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What is non-personal luggage in the eyes of EU customs?
The French EU Customs brochure (mirror) states:
Les bagages personnels sont ceux que le voyageur présente au service des douanes lors de son arrivée. Il s’agit aussi des bagages que le voyageur ...
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Travelling with a "Carta di Soggiorno di un familiare di un cittadino dell'Unione" [duplicate]
so basically i'm a russian citizen who has been living (legally) in Italy for more than 10 years. At the moment of writing, i own a "Carta di soggiorno di un familiare di un cittadino dell'unione&...
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I am British, my children hold EU passports, which queue should we join at an EU airport?
I have checked this question and this question as well, but neither fits our case.
My children are SEND if that makes any difference.
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Schengen visa for two stopovers in Germany [duplicate]
I will be traveling internationally to Frankfurt and transiting to Munich by air before flying internationally. Do I need a visa to travel fly between Frankfurt and Munich? I have a US visa.
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Travel to Italy from the UK - Is the NHS COVID Pass sufficient to fulfil the Green Pass requirements?
I will be traveling to Rome, Italy, from the UK, within the next few days and thought to check the Foreign Advice page for Italy.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/coronavirus
It states ...
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Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme
I am an Indian citizen residing in the Netherlands with residence permit long-term resident EU. As per the link here: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/#SSVWP
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Compensation in case of delay from the EU via Turkish Airlines
I am traveling from an EU country through Istanbul, all via Turkish Airlines. My connection time at the Istanbul airport is for less than 90 minutes. In the unfortunate case that I miss my connection, ...
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Entering Greece with EU ID card by land
As an EU citizen, can I enter Greece with only an ID card instead of a passport coming from outside EU (North Macedonia or Albania) by car?
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Missed connection & long delay on an Iberia/American flight from US to Spain. Am I entitled to compensation?
Today I was scheduled to fly MSP->CLT->MAD. The flights were operated by American, but I booked with Iberia, and the flight number I received for the transatlantic portion was an Iberia flight ...
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