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What happens if a Filipino/Australian overstays in the Philippines?
I have overstayed my 1-year Balikbayan privilege (1 year free visa) because my passport expired while I was in the Philippines. I was born here and have had a previous Philippines passport but have ...
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Is my children's passport still valid? [closed]
I have a children's passport that does not expire until 2019. I am now 20 Years old.
Is this still valid?
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Which Australian bank/account incurs lowest fees using an ATM card overseas?
As per this question about US banks, I would like to know if any Australian bank offers an account with an ATM card (or Visa/Mastercard debit card) with no or low fees for travellers using them in ...
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British Iranian Dual National travelling to USA
I have lived in Scotland (Britain) all of my life and hold a full UK passport. I also have an Iranian passport as both of my parents were brought up there. I have been to Iran a handful of times, most ...
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Donating unwanted foreign coins in Sydney
More general question: How do I get money back for my foreign coins?
I've got some unwanted foreign coins, some of them reasonably obscure (Danish currency) and I want to donate them to charity. I ...
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Can one take wooden toys to Australia?
I have given my grandaughter a wooden doll house and little table and chairs. My son and his partner are emigrating to Australia.
Can they take children's wooden indoor toys to Australia?
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Can you buy duty free alcohol at Hong Kong International Airport for travel to Australia?
Currently, Australia has tough restrictions on liquids for both departing and arriving flights. These mean that for a flight to Australia, you will be re-screened before boarding the plane, with ...
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Can I travel with a Geneva convention 1951 travel document to Australia without visa?
I have a German Geneva convention 1951 travel document and I will visit Australia, do I need to apply for a visa?
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Domestic flight in Australia, without passport
Will it typically be possible to fly domestically in Australia with just e.g. a UK driver’s license as ID?
I’ll be travelling to/from Australia on my Australian passport, but while I’m there, I’m ...
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Darwin to Timor by boat
Need a bit of advice.
I can't seem to find any information about boats from Darwin to Timor.
I've been informed there are no ferries.
Anyone know how to or had experience getting from Darwin to ...
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Can I get back into Australia on a tourist visa if I have an unpaid fine?
I am from Canada, and I have been in Australia for 2 years on a working visa. I have received a fine ($110) for disturbing the peace (public nuisance). If I leave the country, can I get back in on a ...
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Museums about Japan's World War II history
I'd like to go to a museum, or possibly a memorial or similar, that is about Japan's World War II history.
Criteria for such sites:
Historically accurate. I want it to be honest about what Japan did ...
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Touring opal mines in Australia
I would like to visit some of the opal mines in Australia (Coober Pedy, Lightning Ridge, etc.).
Are tours available to the general public at any of the mines? Do any of them offer for-fee collecting?...
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What rights do travellers have when being searched for drugs by Australian customs?
A friend of mine recently went through customs at Melbourne airport. They were on an incoming flight from Manila, Philippines. At Australian customs they were cavity searched and x-rayed. Their ...
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Had some problems checking in with an eVisa. Why did it happen and how can I prevent it from happening again?
I applied for an Australian eVisitor visa on December 19th, 2023 holding a UK passport.
I was approved within 10 minutes. My actual date of travel was on the 27th of March, 2024. I checked in with my ...
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Do I need a boat license and can I get it in Australia to rent and drive boat in Europe?
I'm currently in Australia and I would like to use the opportunity to pass my boat license.
I will go back to Europe at some points (I'm European). So I would like a license that's also valid in ...
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Where can I buy a cup of 'cat poo' coffee (Kopi Luwak) in Melbourne?
I'm currently in Melbourne, a coffee-lover's paradise. As such, I'm quite keen to try the infamous 'cat poo' coffee (Kopi Luwak) in Melbourne, given that the skill of a Melbourne barista is likely to ...
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Driving from Melbourne to Sydney on the Hume Highway, where should we stop for the night?
We'll shortly be driving from Melbourne to Sydney on the Hume Highway and plan to stop for two nights en route. We'll have a late departure from Melbourne, so the goal is to drive only a few hours ...
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Tours of opium poppy farms or processing facilities in Tasmania
I read several years ago that Tasmania is a major supplier of legal opiate products, and this weekend I spotted first-hand some farms growing opium poppies.
Are there any tours of opium poppy farms ...
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Is it okay to order a pot of tea in Australia and ask for an extra cup?
When ordering a pot of tea in Australia at a cafe is it OK to ask for two cups? A pot of tea is usually served with only one cup.
I like drinking tea but I only drink one cup and I realized that a ...
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Do foster parents have to be included on the Australian visa application?
I am a child, and live with my grandmother and uncle since my mother migrated to Australia. Should I list them on a visa application form that asks for details of parents, along with my mother's and ...
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Tipping in Australia
I will be travelling to Sydney and just wanted to know about the tipping etiquette in Sydney.
I have read somewhere that the Service tax is already included in the price and there is no need to tip. ...
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Renew British passport which includes visa for return to Australia [duplicate]
I’m an Australian permanent resident with an expired British passport which includes my visa to return to Australia after travelling overseas. When I renew my passport, is the visa automatically ...
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Possibility and price of getting to Lord Howe Island by sea?
I'm having trouble finding details of getting to Lord Howe Island other than by the expensive flights.
Wikipedia implies that the ship that brings supplies can also carry passengers, and searching ...
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I am a dual Australian/British citizen with an expired emergency Aussie passport and a valid UK passport. What are my chances for an Aussie visit?
I was going to have to miss my brother's wedding on Jan 4th but he bought me a flight today. But my Aussie passport is expired and was only an emergency passport to begin with. I'm born and bred ...
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Assistance with luggage at Canberra airport for a woman travelling with children
My wife and I will be travelling from Canberra to Doha on Qatar Airways with our two kids (aged 1 and 3). I will be returning to Canberra before her. My research tells me that that there are no porter ...
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Where can I camp for free in, or near, Byron Bay, Australia?
I'm currently road tripping across the Gold Coast. I find myself in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia and am looking for accommodation. I rented a small camper van and don't really wish to pay 70+ Australian ...
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Re-interviewed for Schengen visa but got rejected for other reasons
I am a single, young Iranian applicant for Schengen Visa at German Embassy. I have a friend in Germany who is married, female and older than me. We established a strong friendship and she sent me a ...
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Why doesn't Australia have any trains that can go faster than 160 km/h?
Despite enthusiastic support from the Qanda set, high speed rail between the major capital cities isn't a reality in Australia.
Wikivoyage mentions high speed trains from Brisbane to Rockhampton, and ...
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How can an EU citizen (Poland) obtain an Australian tourist visa from Saint Petersburg, Russia?
How can an EU citizen (Poland) obtain an Australian tourist visa while in Saint Petersburg, Russia?
Is it possible to do without returning to Poland?
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Can I bring an empty eggshell into Australia?
On Tuesday, I have a flight from Poland to Australia. I am migrating there, hence I want to take more than just clothes with me.
I have a hand-painted eggshell that is of great sentimental value to ...
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Canadian/Iranian Citizen Transiting USA aiport
Do I need a visa or a visa waiver ? I am transiting through USA to visit Mexico. If I have a Canadian passport, but I'm also a dual citizen of Iran, do I need a visa just for the transit ?
Also, I am ...
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Travel to Australia with new passport (with visa in old passport)
I was granted a visa to Australia few months ago. I’d like to travel to Australia in few days. However, I’ve just renewed my passport and I don’t have enough time to inform them about my passport ...
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Taking everyday medicine to Australia - do I need documentation for these?
I was planning a trip to Australia next month and was wondering: do I need to do anything/carry permits or prescription for everyday medicine like tylenol (acetaminophen), tums and Imodium?
The ...
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How to send baggage from US to Australia?
We are planning a trip to Australia. We are going to spend some months there and we would like to take with us more than the current baggage limit. One option would be carrying in the plane just what ...
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Unvaccinated athlete denied entry to Australia: will they be banned from entering Australia again if they appeal against visa cancellation?
Novak Djokovic was denied entry to Australia and had his visa cancelled due to not being vaccinated against Covid
Australia's home-affair website states here
If your visa is cancelled
Cancellation of ...
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Are some Optus kiosks in Sydney Airport a scam?
In the international terminal of Sydney Airport there are several Optus kiosks. When I flew to Sydney for the first time, I didn't know that, and I proceeded to the first Optus kiosk I saw (assuming ...
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Train from Gold Coast to Sydney
I'm searching to alternative to travel from Gold Coast to Sydney, other than flying.
Is there any train service from Gold Coast to Sydney? How long and which station to go? Is the train ticket able ...
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Applying for a Schengen Visa while staying in UK on a Tier 4 visa
My girlfriend is an Iranian citizen resident in the UK where she’s a Ph.D. student. She will defend her thesis the next 13th of December. At the moment she has a “Tier 4 student visa” until the 31st ...
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Australian permanent resident countries to visit without visa
I have some friends who are PR of Australia and I wonder what countries allows Australian permanent residents to visit without a visa? I know that New Zealand doesn't require a visa for Australian ...
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Passport not stamped on arrival in Australia
I am traveling to Australia first time. My departure date is stamp on my passport from my country. I landed on Perth and gone through all the immigration process than I fly to Sydney through domestic ...
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How to visit attractions in Tasmania without a car?
We will first arrive at the airport (HBA) in Tasmania, planning to go to the Sorell Fruit Farm, Marakoopa Cave and the Tasmanian Chairlifts.
We can't rent a car because we are still under 25, so how ...
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Accommodation for a large group in Cairns in November 2012
I'm organising a largish group (around 10, hopefully) to go to Cairns in November for the total solar eclipse on the 14th.
With a group that size, it'd be nice if we could have a place to ourselves - ...
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Acquiring AUD traveller's cheques for Tuvalu in Fiji
I am planning to spend two or three weeks in Tuvalu this June.
I understand there are no ATM facilities in Tuvalu and the local currency is the Australian Dollar.
I assume it would be safer to ...
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Can Iranian-Canadians enter on arrival to the US?
I am an Iranian-Canadian dual citizen studying in the US with an F1 visa. My parents are both dual citizens as well. I understand that Canadians are not affected by the recent bill placing ...
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Is China going to be added to the list of countries eligible for working holidays in Australia as part of the upcoming visa changes?
This year USA and China changed their reciprocal visa rules making it easier for their people to visit the other country with visas lasting much longer.
I've heard that something similar is in the ...
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Visiting Daintree Rainforest on an budget
In the Lonely Planet guide for Australia Daintree is the top #6 attraction. The guide book claims there are (among other things) mountain treks, self-guided walking trails, kayaking, croc-spotting ...
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Can I travel to Australia as a tourist on a business visitor visa?
I currently hold a multiple-entry business visitor (subclass 600) visa for Australia valid until January 2020, and I have traveled to Sydney multiple times before for business.
I am planning to ...
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Is a request for photographic evidence (ID & credit card) legitimate for the purchase of tickets to the Australian Open?
Next month I'm going to Australia for the first time and will visit the Australian Open in Melbourne. Yesterday I bought the tickets for AO by Ticketbis and today received an mail requiring me to send ...
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Can 'Snow in a can' be checked in luggage for a flight?
Bizarre question I know, but I'm traveling to Australia from Canada and want to bring snow in a can for the tree as you can't buy any there. The product is non flammable however is an aerosol can. I ...
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