Questions tagged [eu]
For questions relating to the European Union as an economic and political entity.
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Can an EUSS Family permit be used to visit?
Can an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit be used in place of a standard visitor visa to visit family in the UK, if you qualify for it?
It's listed as an option for coming to the UK in the gov.uk ...
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Flight cancellation refund not received after 6 months. What to do?
I am not sure if this question fits this forum. I made a booking for a flight from Amsterdam to Lyon in July 2023. I booked the ticket on Air France's website. I was assigned a booking number, but not ...
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Who qualifies for free admission to the Louvre?
I'm a student in Germany and I have a student visa but I don't have a residence permit yet. Am I eligible to get into the Louvre for free?
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Does BA have access to my travel history?
I am a UK citizen, resident in Austria. When I was boarding a flight from London to Austria the other day my boarding pass was rejected at the gate ("Unable to board") and I was asked to ...
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Passport stamp for non-EU spouse traveling with EU citizen?
I (EU citizen) will be entering Schengen area with my spouse (US citizen). I understand that we can go through the EU passport lane and that he is not subject to the 90 day rule. We plan on traveling ...
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Compensation for cancelled flight for multiple passengers
My flight with KLM was cancelled and I rebooked to a flight that makes me eligible for compensation. I was travelling with my family. Does anyone know if I should make individual compensation claims ...
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Exiting EU after cancelled residency permit
I find myself in a complex situation and could use some guidance from those who might have faced similar circumstances or have knowledge in this area.
To give you a brief overview, I had a Latvian ...
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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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What happens if I enter a Schengen country with a UK passport, overstay, and leave with EU ID?
I have a UK passport. I am a dual citizen of Bulgaria but I don't have a Bulgarian national ID (I can get one).
What happens if I enter an EU country with my UK passport (e.g. London → Madrid), stay ...
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Non-EU citizen travelling to Ireland alone with Article 10 Residency Card
I am a Turkish citizen, living in Germany with my Greek citizen wife, holding a Residence Card of EU Family Members under Article 10 of Directive 2004/38/EC, issued from Germany.
I have to visit ...
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Are airlines in the EU obligated to provide water for passengers?
I was flying with Ryanair last month and wanted to take some vitamin pills while on board. I went down to the end of the plane and asked for a glass of water, but the stewardess refused. Since the ...
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I am flying from the UK to the EU. Can I bring meat products I bought previously in the EU?
I have some meat products I bought in an EU country. They are in factory shrink wrap, with the producing country prominently displayed. Then I went on to visit the UK. Now I am heading back to the EU, ...
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Under EU Reg 261, is delaying a connecting flight a reasonable measure?
I traveled on a connection with two legs. The first flight was delayed and I just missed the connecting flight and therefore was delayed by >12 hours.
The airline claims extraordinary circumstances ...
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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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How to contact border authorities in EU/Schengen countries?
For questions about entering a country, people are usually referred to the embassy of said country. Unfortunately, except regarding visa issuance, these often prove rather uninformative.
So how would ...
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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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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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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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Long stay visa requirement for Chinese citizen married to a Romanian citizen
My wife is Chinese and I’m Romanian. We currently live in Beijing, but are planning to fly to Romania in February, where she will get the residence permit. After that, we want to travel for 6-12 ...
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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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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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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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Moving to Germany with an Italian residence card (member of an EU citizen's family)
I really need some advice about this travel document. My elder brother, who is 26yrs old, has travelled alone to Germany two months ago with his Italian travel document (picture shown). The purpose of ...
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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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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:
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of origin
Does this also apply to fried/...
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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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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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How much alcohol may I import into the Netherlands?
I would like to take the following quantity of alcoholic beverages to the Netherlands from a non-EU country: 0.75 L of spirits, 3.0 L of wine, 0.7 L of beer.
I checked several websites, including the ...
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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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Historical flight data outside of the USA?
The question Where can I find historical data on arrival and departure times of a particular flight? only deals with flights in the US sourced from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics . Is there ...
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Do i need permit to enter to UK with my EU wife? [duplicate]
I would like to repeat my question with showing my family resident permit in Spain. I am Turkish and married with a Spanish citizen. Currently we live in Spain. I have Family Resident Card issued by ...
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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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US Citizen in Poland more than 90 days in a 180 day period
From what I understand, it is legal for a US citizen to spend up to 90 days in Poland, leave for one day, and re-enter for another 90 day period.
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I called the Polish embassy in New York and ...
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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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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?