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Can a German citizen visit Shenzhen for 6 days and go to Hong Kong for a day without a visa?
A German citizen has no visa for China or Hong Kong. In Dec 2024, can they fly to Shenzhen, gain visa free entry under China's visa exemption policy, during their 6-day stay in Shenzhen go for a day ...
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What should be the "Purpose of visit" in Hong Kong Visa form when attending a conference in Macau
I, an Indian passport holder, have an academic conference to attend to in Macau and have already booked a round trip flight to Hong Kong from Delhi.
While I have applied for the Pre-Arrival ...
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Do I need any transit visa or extra documents travelling from Kolkata to Nagoya via Hanoi and Hongkong? I might have separate airlines for this travel
Hi this is Sucharita from India. I am an Indian passport holder. Currently I am living in Nagoya, Japan for work purposes. I have CoE and visa and Zairiyu card for my stay in Japan and the residence ...
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Question about my ties and residency when requesting B1/B2 US visa
I'm an Iranian student / 19 male studying in Italy on a study permit. I’ve recently been accepted into HackHarvard and another competition at Georgetown, and I have a letter from HackHarvard to show ...
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How clean is seafood from Hong Kong local waters?
I want to eat seafood caught in HK waters. To my disbelief, every expat that I met in Hong Kong raised their eyebrows when I asked for restaurant recommendations for local HK seafood. They do not feel ...
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Where do Hong Kong villages - Lei Yue Mun or Sam Shing - get their seafood from?
I want to eat seafood Hong Kong style in Lei Yue Mun or Sam Shing.
But seafood at Lei Yue Mun and Sam Shing is a marketing gimmick, many expats warn me. These "fishermen" show off their &...
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Can I visit Macau weekly?
Has anyone tried to travel frequently to Macau every week? Have you encountered any problems upon entry?
I have a multiple-entry visa.
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How to answer previous travel question on Chinese COVA application?
The Chinese Online Visa Application asks if I have visited any other countries or regions in the last 12 months. I have visited Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong SAR.
Unfortunately, I do not see an ...
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What are the chances for Iranians getting a German Schengen Visa at the moment?
I am single (f), have never left Iran before and work as a English teacher online. I would like to come to Germany for a month get a CELTA certificate there and visit some friends.
How high are the ...
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Transit visa in Hong Kong for Pakistani [duplicate]
I am travelling from Australia to Japan on a visitor visa and I am transiting through Hong Kong (4-hour layover) with Cathy Pacific Airways. Do I need a transit visa as I am a Pakistani national? TIA
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Do I need roaming to use Octopus app on my smartphone?
I am considering using the Octopus app instead of the Octopus card for a short stay in Hong Kong. I don't have data roaming in Hong Kong.
If I want to make a payment with the Octopus app, do I need ...
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Drive from Hong Kong to Macau, without entering Mainland China
As a foreigner, without a Chinese visa, is it possible to drive a rental car from Hong Kong to Macau? Does the Zhuhai-HK-Macau bridge enter Mainland China?
(I don't normally require HK or Macau visas)....
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Do Pakistani citizens need a Hong Kong transit visa if their stay in the airport is only 4 hours?
I am travelling from Nanjing to Helsinki, Finland, transiting through Hong Kong, flying on Hong Kong Airlines and Finnair. I am a Pakistani national holding Chinese and Schengen visas. I have a gap ...
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Connecting flight in Kuwait
I bought a connecting flight with Etihad Airlines on the route from Tehran to Abu Dhabi. The first flight from Tehran to Kuwait is with Kuwait Airlines, and after seven hours, the second flight to Abu ...
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HK Airport Express free return ride?
I have a 10-hour layover in HK soon and I plan to explore the city. I read on the MTR website that same-day return rides on the Airport Express are free. I'm wondering how I can redeem this. Do I need ...
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Indonesian Passport - Travelling to Hong Kong close to the six-month expiration date
My passport will expire on November 11, 2024.
If I enter HK on May 1st, leave HK on May 7th, and enter Jakarta the next day, will this be an issue? Thank you.
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Can Iranians travel to Svalbard visa-free?
From the Wikipedia article, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens:
Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty.
Everyone may, in principle, travel to Svalbard, and foreign citizens do not need a visa or ...
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How to choose an eSIM for China + Hong Kong?
For a trip to China and Hong Kong, I'm planning to purchase an eSIM so I can use mobile data with my device. During my research, I've found a pretty large variation in prices for my options (as much ...
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What would be the best place to buy a Macau Pass Anonymous Card while traveling from Hongkong Airport to Macau via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?
I am traveling to Macao via Hong Kong in the next few days. I plan to go from Hong Kong Airport to Macau via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. In this journey, where would be the best to buy a Macau Pass ...
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Does a Chinese citizen need a visa to transit Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong?
I’m going to Hong Kong from Los Angeles using China Air Line. I have a Green Card and a mainland China passport. Am I allowed to make a transfer flight stop at Taiwan then to Hong Kong? My return ...
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Outward journey embarkment point for Hong Kong entry permit
I'm an Indian national planning to travel to Hong Kong in coming May. I'm eligible for pre-arrival registration (PAR) before travelling an so need not apply for a visa. After staying there for a week, ...
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Expired Iranian passport with Canadian PR Card wanted to fly from Toronto to Tehran Iran [duplicate]
My wife Iranian citizen with Canadian Permanent Residence Card wanted to fly to Iran with Iranian passport expired on January 8, 2023. Is it possible to travel to iran and which airlines allow it. In ...
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Do I need Singapore Transit Visa if I am travelling from India to Hong Kong?
I am an Indian national and traveling to Hong Kong from India. I have a transit at Singapore for 3 hours. I don't have to do the self-transfer. Do I need a transit visa for the same?
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Which flights to HK are likely for me to catch a train from HK to Guangzhou?
I would like to go to Guangzhou and then high speed train elsewhere from Guangdong South station. The last leg by train is much less expensive and less transition than a domestic fly.
After some ...
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What ways would you recommend for paying for the transportation services in Hong Kong?
Does the public transportation system in Hong Kong accept a foreign credit card or debit card, or US dollars?
The same question about the other transportation systems for cabs or Uber like services.
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After arrival at HK airport, do I need to wait for PCR result where I am tested, before heading to West Kowloon railway station?
After taking PCR (rapid PCR at Prenetics at the airport, or standard or express one at a regular site), do I need to wait there for the result?
Can I take transportation to go to west Kowloon railway ...
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Where can I find locations in Hong Kong for PCR testing and for staying overnight? [closed]
Can you take a PCR test at the airport in Hong Kong in order to enter the mainland? How much does it cost and do you need to make an appointment?
What is the earliest possible time to book a slot and ...
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What is contact means asked for in HKSAR Department of Health Health Declaration Form
HKSAR Department of Health
Health Declaration Form https://hdf.chp.gov.hk/dhehd/hdf-hkia.jsp?lang=en-us is required to be filled out and submitted online by a person arriving at Hong Kong.
The last ...
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Can these vaccine records and test tool kit satisfy the requirements for entering Hong Kong?
Do you have to meet any COVID-related requirements if you are arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and intend to take the high-speed train into mainland China?
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Can I fly from the US to Iran with an expired Iranian passport?
I am originally Persian, born and raised in Iran. I am on a Green card here in the USA and want to go back home, but my Iranian passport has expired. Qatar Airways has a cheap, good flight that I want ...
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Can I leave Hong Kong after 3 days?
Recently Hong Kong government has relaxed the quarantine measures for inbound passangers. Now the arrangement is 3+4, that is 3 days medical surveillance (amber health code and restricted movement) ...
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Entry to Hong Kong
I have a pre arrival registration slip for Indian citizens to enter hong Kong. I wish to enter China via Hong Kong. But the slip says
The issue of the notification slip is not a guarantee of the ...
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Are Gmail, Facebook and WhatsApp still accessible in Macau, and in Hong Kong in 2022?
Three years ago the Trip Advisor answers to Does Gmail, Facebook and WhatsApp work in Hong Kong and Macau all seem to say:
They all work.
Has anything changed, or are Gmail, Facebook and WhatsApp ...
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Is there a way to go from Macau to Hong Kong by public transport?
Under normal circumstances, to go from Macau to Hong Kong, you can use the ferry (not affiliated with that any company), the bus or even the helicopter
However :
TurboJet says :
Important Notice: In ...
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Do I need a transit visa in Melbourne en route to Wellington?
I want to buy a ticket from Dubai to Wellington NZ. The flight is Dubai - Melbourne - Wellington. It is all one ticket, and I will not need my luggage in any location except the final destination. Do ...
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Water spilled on passport [duplicate]
Passport was got wet in the rain. water was spilled over the stamp but identification page are intect and has no issue will there be any issue?
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Is UK transit visa required for an Iranian citizen holding a Canadian TRV? [duplicate]
Does an Iranian passport holder (who has a Canadian Temporary Residence Visa, i.e., visitor visa) require a UK transit visa for the route below (Layover time is 3 hours and 55 minutes in London.)?
IKA-...
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Why was I denied boarding on a flight with a transfer through Hong Kong?
I booked a flight on Cathay but I was denied boarding from China to Europe via Hong Kong. The operator claimed that I need visa to transit (Syrian national) although I had one single booking and my ...
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If I am going from Shenzhen to HK airport for an outbound flight, what are the covid specific rules and what airlines can I actually fly with
I am aware that sky pier and ferry service are open for SZ to HK at the moment, but not sure about the exact procedures and eligible airlines. The part of "upstream check in services" from ...
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Can a green card holder travel to Iran and come back to the US right now?
My wife is a green card holder and she wants to travel to Iran in the next month for a couple of weeks. Is she exempt from current 14 days quarantine rule before entering the US?
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I forgot a piece of jewelry in Hong Kong, can I get someone to give it to me in the airport while staying in international area?
Last year, I forgot a piece of jewellery from my friends' place in HK. I will be travelling from the UK to the Philippines with a layover in HK. Can my friend have the piece of jewellery handed over ...
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Can I use Advance Parole (I-131 Travel Document) to transit through European airports?
I'm an Iranian citizen currently living in the US. My green card application is pending right now but I received my advance parole or I-131 travel document. I want to go to Turkey and come back to the ...
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Obtaining a UK Visitor visa for a disabled student's mother as live-in assistant [duplicate]
I am from Iran. I am a Master's student at City university of London. Although my student visa is approved, I am still in my country because I have a physical disability called Cerebral Palsy, and I ...
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What happens if the UK government loses your only Hong Kong BN(O) passport?
Some Hong Kong friends asked me this today and I have no clue.
Hypothecate you're Hong Konger. You've hung on to your just 1 BN(O) passport, now expired, that you never renewed. Now you want to renew ...
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Why would a restaurant called "London Restaurant" in Hong Kong have nothing to do with London or anything British? [closed]
In an episode of a TV series which was aired in 2017, which by the way has nothing to do with visiting restaurants and doesn't explain this in any way, they are in Hong Kong and find this restaurant ...
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Flying into United States from Hong Kong Just After 14-Day Schengen Window Expires
Background: My girlfriend is on an F-1 visa for the United States, and is currently located in (and a citizen of) Hong Kong. She recently was in Hungary, and flew to Hong Kong via Helsinki. She has a ...
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US Travel Visa on Expired PRC Passport used with Hong Kong Passport
I am a Chinese national but now a permanent resident of Hong Kong. My Chinese PRC passport is expired, but it still has a valid U.S. travel visa.
Can I enter the U.S. with a Hong Kong Passport using ...
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How to find high tech hotels in Hong Kong?
I've heard stories about Hong Kong hotels that'll give you a phone at check in that you'll later use to unlock the door to your room and you can also use it as a free hotspot when in the town and it's ...
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Where is this steeple, these palm trees, flats in Hong Kong?
My brother's family lives Hong Kong, and my niece is wearing graduation cap second from left. She graduated from Hong Kong University. Therefore I think this picture was taken in H.K.
But this ...
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Concerned about starting graduate school in Hong Kong
I am an international student, supposed to start graduate studies this Fall in Hong Kong, mid August onwards. With the ongoing 2019 novel-CoV (Corona Virus) crisis in Hong Kong, I am getting concerned ...
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