Questions tagged [family]
Travelling with your significant other and/or children, parents, cousins, in-laws or pets. For some more specific tags (to be preferred) see `tag info`.
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What happens if 1 person misses the outbound flight on a return ticket where there are multiple people on the same reservation?
I have bought return tickets for myself and 3 other family members. I have only one reservation number for the 4 of us.
What happens if for instance one of us misses the outbound flight (no show)? ...
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For Germany, can I apply for a long-term visa while holding a short-term one? [closed]
Can I apply for a family reunification visa while holding a visitor visa for Germany?
My appointment for family reunification visa interview is 5th Nov and my tourist visa is valid from 10th Nov.
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Family DS-160 is required separately
I have already submitted my DS-160 for a USA nonimmigrant visa; I am travelling with my family and children, I got the appointment date, but I did not fill out a separate DS-160 form. Is it ...
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U.S. port of entry procedures for families
I will be traveling to the United States soon with my wife and children (less than 5 years of age). My wife is not a U.S. citizen, but my children and I are.
How should we approach the immigration ...
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UK Family visitor visa refused due to lack of ties. What can I do now?
I was refused family visit visa early May (my first ever uk visa application) because of the reasons in the refusal letter. It was my first application and i made some silly mistakes that contributed ...
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Is it possible to apply for a UK spouse-visa (for wife) while the actual UK citizen lives outside the UK? [closed]
Not sure if this is the right site to ask this, but is it possible to apply for a UK Spouse visa (for wife) while the actual UK citizen lives outside the UK?
I plan to move to the UK, but am thinking ...
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Flying family of 5: is any one seating arrangement better than the alternatives?
We are a family of five: 2 adults, and 3 kids, from 13 to 5 years. We need to fly over the ocean, so having good seats is important, of course. We are flying with a plane that has 3-4-3 configuration ...
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How do I create a family application for standard visitor visa? [duplicate]
I am planning to travel to UK for tourism with two other family members. Do I need to submit separate applications or a single application with details of all the family members?
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Am I being scammed? (UK visit visa refusal)
I am from Pakistan. I applied for a 4 week UK family visit visa with my 6 year old daughter and they refused, my refusal issue is the same. I am going to quote my refusal letter:
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These objections ...
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Flying to Germany Alone, Return with Family
Alright so I am flying to Germany alone and want to return with my spouse and daughter. They will need a return ticket back, how exactly can I book this online?
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My mother-in-law (US citizen) was refused a UK visa to visit her grandson. What are my options?
I am a British Citizen and my wife is American and has been living and working here in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain since 2007. Her Mother, who is the only family she has, visits regularly ...
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Is it safe to make groups/families sit apart from each other?
Some air companies allow you to select a seat for additional fee.
Some go further and intentionally chose different seats for passengers travelling together.
Consider now travelling woman with her 12-...
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Do I need a business visa for Ireland if I already have Standard Visitor visa for UK?
I currently have a UK visitor (category: Family) visa for 10 years, which I received in Nov 2015.
I need to attend a meeting in Dublin, Ireland for a week and want to find out if I can use my ...
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Can I get a family tourist visa for Taiwan? [closed]
I am a Pakistani citizen and am married to a Taiwanese citizen. She is inviting me to visit her for a month; can I get a Taiwan family visit visa for a month with single entry?
What documents do I ...
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What's the easiest way to relieve oneself in a car?
Ok, I know we're all adults here, but this is something that happens inevitably in most family trips I believe; it's occurred in our own family trips.
You're driving on the road to your destination. ...
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Can I Use Different Bank Accounts to fulfill UK Visit Visa's Financial Requirement?
I have money in two different accounts (different banks) and can I use both of them to fulfil UK visit visa's financial requirement?
And another question related to this => how long the money has to ...
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Do we need to create separate accounts for our children to apply for a UK visit visa?
My wife, three kids and I want to apply for UK visitor visas.
Do we need to create five different accounts for the online applications or can we all apply from the same account?
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Can Wife Use Husband's Bank Statement for UK Visit Visa Financial Requirement Purpose?
I was confused whether husband and wife should apply separately for their own UK visit visa or not? then I found my answer here, but this answer raised another question in mind that, can wife use her ...
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As a British citizen , married to a non EU who has UK permanent resident card can travel together to italy? [duplicate]
My husband is non-EU , but holding a Uk residence permit card without bearing or written in Resident Card as member of EEA family member. Can he still travel with me in Italy ?
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Is a visa to Poland required for a Russian spouse of a Polish citizen?
I am a holder of a Russian passport and my husband is a Polish citizen. We both live and work in the UK. I have received my family member of EEA national card, good for 5 years. We would like to ...
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when can i apply for visiting to UK after deportation [duplicate]
i was deported from uk in march 2015 on the basis of overstayer which occur after my ex wife age is not up to 21yrs by the time of marriage due to changing of marriageable age from 18-21yrs which my ...
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SA passport holder with Schengen visa 5 year multiple entry (EU family member) wishes to travel to EU without spouse [closed]
I'm a non EU passport holder and have a valid Schengen visa (5 year multiple entry). When I applied for the visa I applied as a spouse on a UK passport holder. Have traveled to EU several times with ...
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Travel with an 3 years old children in Disneyland Paris [closed]
Our godparents want to travel this year in West Europe with their little girl. They will only have 5-6 days to enjoy a perfect vacation. Me and my husband think that Disneyland Paris would be a great ...
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Must a husband and wife make separate online applications for a UK Standard Visitor visa, and so attend separate appointments for biometrics?
My wife and I are both applying for a UK Standard Visitor visa.
Do we need to fill the visa application form at visa4uk separately?
That would mean we will have to go for biometric appointments ...
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UK Standard Visitor visa for wife and 3-year-old daughter [closed]
I am resident of India but in UK since 2nd January 2016 on a Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT) short-term visa (six months) valid till 2nd July 2016. I am planning to bring my wife and daughter on a ...
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France Switzerland trip [closed]
I am attending a conference in cannes France from 17 April to 20th April
By 20 April I will be free and wish to see Paris and any town in Switzerland I am accompanied by my wife and12 year old son.
My ...
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Can I go to Germany for a family reunion apply, right after an overstay?
I've stayed in Germany 11 days longer than the 90/180 rule alows (I'm a Brasilian national). Leaving Munich airport I only had to sign a form confirming I understood the committed infraction. The ...
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Family booking of 35-40 people on Indian Railways - is it possible?
We are planning to travel in a group of 35-40 people. Can I make a railway booking in bulk for all of them in one go (I'm already a registered member at IRCTC) ?
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Travelling as an unmarried Western couple in Indonesia
Basically this question but then for Indonesia.
In the coming year I (male) plan to travel through Indonesia (Java and Sumatra) with my girlfriend. We will probably travel several weeks, aim to stay ...
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Non EU parent to a EU citizen [closed]
I am from Algeria and was married to a woman from Latvia in August 2013 in Algeria. The marriage was registred in April 2014 in a Latvian town hall. We had a daughter in May 2014.
I tried to obtain a ...
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Which floating villages/markets in Cambodia/Vietnam are most suitable for a touring family with small children in February?
We are planning to visit Cambodia and Southern Vietnam in the first half of February. I read in Lonely Planet guidebooks and the Internet that there are various floating villages and markets on Tonle ...
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Applying for UK visa for European Family permit [closed]
I am non EEA citizen and I am married to Italian citizen, my wife got an offer to work in UK, I want to apply for visa to join her by the time she travels.
What will be required from us to provide in ...
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Customs + Electronics per Traveller or as Family [duplicate]
My Wife, Daughter and I are traveling to India for 2 months from US. We would be there arriving at Mumbai.
Can we as a family take 1 iPad + 1 iPhone + 1 Camera + 1 my office laptop with me?
Please ...
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Is a marriage certificate necessary to accompany husband who will be on business visa?
My husband is going to UK on business visa. Do I need to produce marriage certificate if I apply for general visa? I'm a housewife and dependent on my husband's income.
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How do I book a family carriage on VR Finnish trains from Helsinki to Turku?
I couldn't find my way around their website
I am not even sure if this a coach you can book exclusively for your family or it's a play area on the train but it's a great way to travel with children, ...
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Travelling with someone to the UK
I'm filling my application at the official visa4uk site. I have plans for my family including my wife and kids joining me later
Regarding the question are you travelling with anyone should I mention ...
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How many sets of bank statemens do I need to submit when applying for Standard Visitor visas for a family? [duplicate]
I am planning to apply for a tourist visa for myself and my family. I am doing all of the travel expenses for my family.
Do I need to submit my six months bank statement for each application of my ...
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How should a family with young children apply for UK visas?
We are sponsoring a family to visit us in UK as friends from Madagascar for two weeks. They have a 6 year old and a 16 month old.
Do the kids need their own visas, and are they the standard visitor ...
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Travel on a Schengen visa stating EEA family member without spouse?
I have a Schengen visa (for five years) which states that I am a family member of an EEA national. I traveled, on this visa, with my spouse (UK citizen) to Croatia in May 2015 with no issues.
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UK Family Visitor Visa Query
I am a citizen of India and I wish to apply for a family visitor visa for the UK to meet my sister and brother-in-law. My brother-in-law is having a tier 2 residence permit and my sister is on ...
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Sister visiting the UK visa refusal
My sister is in India, before that she was in the UK on student visa but due to health issues she wasn't able to attend her course to the end of the term and was working less than 15 hours a week to ...
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Reapplying UK General Visitor visa
My visa application has been rejected, due to lack of financial evidence clarity.This time I am getting a letter from my uncle that I will stay 5 days with him and the other 5 days in London. My ...
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Can't book company reserved seats for spouse [closed]
OK so this is a bit funny.
I'm trying to book a ticket for me through company website, and for wife through public airline website, same flight number, date and time. It's a long flight.
On public ...
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Myself and my immediate family UK General Visitor visa was refused for insufficient funds evidence
We applied for UK General Visitor visa for 10 days, and were refused:
You have submitted an employment letter to confirm your occupation in KSA. Although your employment letter details your ...
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Having a pleasant dining experience in a hotel with a baby?
I am a new parent looking to book a stay in Paris and am worried want a pleasant dining experience that does not endanger my 10 month old. Since the Madeleine McCann story I don't think it is ...
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What areas to avoid in Amsterdam for a family-friendly visit
I will be traveling to Amsterdam with elderly parents. They/we have a different "comfort zone" and would like to avoid walking through some liberal areas (such as the red light district or cannabis ...
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Choosing a car for travel with kids in Florida USA
I'm planning a 3 week family trip to USA Florida (from Europe) and we already have numerous locations we want to visit. To name a few in no particular order, West palm beach, Miami, Everglades, ...
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Cheapest (and hopefully fastest) option for family to transfer from CDG to ORY
My husband and two young daughters (6 & 3) are needing to get to ORY from CGD for a connecting flight that leaves 6 hours after we land. I have ready about Air France Bus, which sounds the most ...
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Can I visit India for 2 months with an extension on I-94 and an expired L1B visa?
My L1B visa expired February 2014, and I got an extension on I-94 till January 2016. I have a new petition valid till January 2016. My son was born here in the US August 2013. My wife also has the ...
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I apply for a J-1 visa, can my wife apply for a B1 visa (instead of J2) to visit me?
I'm applying for a J-1 visa to do an internship in the US for 3 months, and I want to bring my wife with me. Of course the most obvious solution is for her to apply for a J-2 visa, but the procedure ...
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