Questions tagged [legal]
Questions regarding permitted or forbidden activities in various places, including unforeseen technicalities.
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Is it OK if I do not take the receipt in Germany?
During a business trip in Düsseldorf I have bought some chocolate from a rather fancy store. After paying for it I was asked if I want the receipt (I am almost certain that this happened after it was ...
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Three adults staying in a room that says two adults on the reservation [duplicate]
A friend and I have booked a package holiday in Spain later this year. I have one more friend that wants to join us as he can get booked on the same flight. But the reservation is for only two adults, ...
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Traveling with my 5 year old daughter (as the father) without the mother from Germany to Mexico
I will be flying with my 5 year old daughter without the mother to Mexico from Germany with transit in the United States. Her grandmother on her mom's side will also be traveling with us.
I was born ...
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Long-stay visa expired; how can I defend myself legally?
I've been reviewing this question as I have a similar situation.
I'm a US citizen and for nearly a year I held a type D long-stay visa for the Czech Republic (CR). This visa expired nearly two months ...
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Do foreign students always have to carry their passports with them? [closed]
If I go out of my country to study, should I always carry my passport with me?
EDIT: I am a citizen of India. I have not currently applied but want to go to Canada. Sorry for not being clear about ...
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Can a US Citizen drive in California with a foreign Driver's License? If currently a resident in CA but moved recently?
Can a US Citizen with a foreign Driver's License drive in California? If they recently moved to the USA and is currently a resident of California?
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Between 2014 and 2019 - Which countries are known to have charged people with criminal offenses for finding traces of illegal substances upon entry? [closed]
Time restriction is applied simply to remove "old" results that may not be relevant anymore, and to ensure this question is not made outdated by the passage of time or changes to varies countries laws....
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Penalty notice for speed limit violation in Australia while I am an Indian citizen [duplicate]
We hired rented cars in Australia during our visit as tourists there. After 3 months of coming back we received a penalty reminder notices of same day, same highway for exceeding the speeding limit. ...
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Crossing a border with an infant of a different citizenship
I am a French Citizen, and will be traveling with an infant (6 m.o.) who is an American and a French citizen (she has the dual citizenship). I have a French passport, she has an American passport, she ...
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Do I have the right of being re-routed or compensated if I am discovered in No-Fly list?
This question comes immediately after reading this hot network question.
I have currently no reason to think, neither I have ever checked, to be I am on US No-Fly list, which, according to the linked ...
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Canadian citizen, on US no-fly list. What can I do in order to be allowed on flights which go through US airspace?
My father and I, both Canadian citizens, were denied to board a direct Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Toronto non-stop without any prior warning or information. Literally, at the gate, we ...
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Germany emission sticker (Umweltplakette) Violation [closed]
I got a letter in the mail from the Hessian government which says
Sie nahmen trotz eines Verkehrsverbots zur Verminderung schädlicher Luft verunreinigungen (Zeichen 270.1, 270.2) mit einem ...
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Schedule change within 24 hours of flight
Today in the morning at 10am I received a message regarding a schedule change of my flight from Krabi to Bangkok today: Instead of arriving at 10:45, the flight is now scheduled to arrive at 02:10. (...
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What legal action can I take to get my refund related with wrong information about transit visa? [duplicate]
Two week's back I was travelling back from India to USA,my flight was via Rome and Paris, so as par rule I was required a transit visa. And I did apply for the transit visa in Kolkata's Italian ...
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Travel from the US to Cancun with a layover in Cuba as an European citizen
There are a few recent questions relating traveling to Cuba as a european citizen, such as this one and this one. These however are with flights terminating in Cuba, with the intention to stay in Cuba....
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Can I take my drone into Australia?
I will live in Australia and would like to know if I can take my drone into the country. I have the invoice for the product, but I fear that the equipment will be barred at the airport. Are there any ...
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May I drive an Indian-registered car in Nepal?
My car is registered in India. I Plan to visit Nepal for 10 days. Am I allowed to bring and drive my car there, or would I need to re-register it in Nepal?
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Motorcycle insurance when renting in the US
I am travelling to SanFran in march for a conference (from the UK). I would like to rent a motorcycle while I'm there but I don't know how insurance works. I assume I need 3rd party insurance in case ...
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Standard for Body Odor
Is there a standard for body odor? A family was denied passage on flight from MIA because of alleged body odor. Some cases are clear, others are not.
This family vehemently denies the odor claim:...
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Change in date of birth in passport
My correct date of birth is 19/09/1993.While taking admission in school due to the staffs negligence they made it 19/06/1993.Also my father ignored it considering it won;t create any issue.Now my ...
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What are the actual rules for legally visiting Stull Cemetery?
The historic cemetery in Stull, Kansas is infamous for alleged connections with the occult - so much, in fact, that it's alleged to be very difficult to visit legally nowadays. Wikipedia observes that ...
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Is there a legal obligation to surrender the I-94 when leaving to Canada overland?
The paper version of I-94 says the following:
Retain this permit in your possession; you must surrender it when you leave the U.S. Failure to do so may delay your entry into the U.S. in the future.
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Is this illegal to watch pornographic videos through the internet in UAE?
After seeing a news in gulf news I'm asking all of you if you have any suggestions or experience then please share it.
A my friend was saying about this there for want to know in detail.
To watch ...
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(UK - Tier 2 visa) I am a tier 2 visa holder and was overseas (out of UK) when I was dismissed from my job. I am still overseas, can I return to UK? [closed]
I am a Tier 2 visa holder employed by a professional services firm in London, UK.
I was dismissed from my job 2 weeks ago whilst out out of the UK (was overseas). I left the UK on 31 Nov 18, was ...
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Where can or who can help me change my old dollar bill? [duplicate]
Hey everyone? I've been having some difficulties exchange my old dollar bill. Can anyone please help me? They said it was old. But it is still im a good shape though.
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Father travelling with child from UK to Canada without Mother
I will be flying to Canada on 08/01/2019 and staying two weeks for a skiing vacation, this includes hotel booking and return flights. I am a UK citizen and so is my 8 year old son.
I am divorced from ...
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Citizens Advice Bureau France
In the UK we have an agency called the Citizen's Advice Bureau, they give free advice to people regarding legal matters.
Is there an equivalent in France (free, "starter" legal advice)?
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Coca leaves - legal status in Spain
A man who imported 2kg of coca leaf powder was freed from the accused charge of drug trafficking by a court in Spain:
https://www.tni.org/en/article/absolution-in-a-judicial-case-of-coca-leaf-in-...
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Flying with marijuana
If I want to take a flight from one US state where Marijuana is legal for recreational use to another one where it's legal for recreational use, can I take some small amount of Marijuana with me in ...
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Got a “Ticket” for not paying for gasoline [closed]
I got a ticket in Germany for not paying for a tank of gas. The cashier didn't understand that I had gas to pay for, and just charged us for the snacks I brought to the cashier. I didn't notice the ...
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Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of physical cash (worthless banknotes) from Venezuela?
I want to buy some cash.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45246409
These banknotes are so cool, they are worth much more as collectibles.
Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of ...
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Should I marry my US fiance in the UK or US, if we wish to reside in the US after marriage? [closed]
I have a number of questions that will help me understand if I should marry my US fiance in the UK or US, if we want to settle in the US.
Firstly, from a timeframe and financial perspective, should ...
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Specialised visa refusal lawyers - UK (Scotland ideally) [duplicate]
This may be a duplicate question however I can’t find a similar one, I’m looking for advice on the right lawyer for my partner after his UK visit visa was refused.
I’ve already been in contact with ...
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Is it legal to bring Snuff, Cigarette and Medicines while Traveling to Dubai?
Someone ask to bring me snuff, Cigarette and medicines. While I am traveling to Dubai. But I don't know the rules of airport. Is it legal to brings these thing with me?
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Does a university ID card imply that I can legally drink in the UK?
I hold Swedish passport and I am traveling to UK this month. I've read that the legal age of drinking alcohol in UK is 16 to 18 depending on the type of beverage.
I am an undergraduate student and ...
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How to I prove my legal age so that I can drink in New Zealand?
I am traveling to New Zealand in the spring, and I have a question regarding alcohol consumption. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, yet it is 18 in New Zealand. I am over the age of ...
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Dual Citizenship - only one passport problem
I retain citizenship in both the UK and the US. I live and study in the UK, and my parents are both English, with British passports.
Essentially, I have received my declaration and attended the ...
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Can I travel from USA to Cuba as an European citizen? [duplicate]
Me and my girlfriend would like to go to Cuba from Denmark. We would like to go to Miami for a few days before going to Cuba and then spend the rest of the vacation in Cuba. So our flights are as ...
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What documents do I need to register my address in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China?
I plan to visit Guangzhou and stay in a friend's rented apartment. The friend has hukou in a different province. I will need to register with the local police.
I have heard that documentation for ...
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International Passport data page [duplicate]
What is the meaning of International Passport data page
Please explain .
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Can people smoke on their balconies in Norway?
I am visiting a friend in Norway, and at the apartment I am staying there is a single balcony, that is used for access by all the apartments of the floor.
In Norway you are not allowed to smoke ...
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Volunteering work
I am a Russian woman traveling to America. I am a figure skating coach. My boyfriend is a coach in America. I am planning on traveling on a tourist visa and teach students while I’m there BUT have the ...
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Legal advice regarding return travel to Turkey [closed]
I was a student in Turkey, and I was renting a place with a couple of uni friends, all bills and the contract was under my name and my Foreign ID number issued by the Turkish authorities (residence ...
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What consequences may occur as a result of driving a rental car in Austria without an International Drivers Permit?
I have an Australian (English language) drivers licence, but not an International Drivers Permit.
What consequences may occur as a result of driving a rental car in Austria without an International ...
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International vehicle registration sticker [closed]
I will drive my car, registered in the Canadian province Alberta, in Europe. Do I need the country (CDN) sticker on the car? My licence plate shows Alberta, but not Canada. I have no idea where to buy ...
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Do cyclists in France have priority when crossing a road?
Specifically when the road they are crossing has bicycle signs on it, such as this crossing in Versailles:
The road going horizontally (left-right) on the picture is a normal road (for cars) and the ...
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Are Airbnb hosts required to obtain copies of the guests' passports in India?
My Airbnb host in India told me prior to my arrival:
According to Indian law, we would require a copy of your passport.
Are Airbnb hosts required to obtain copies of the guests' passports in ...
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Schengen visa: how to avoid the travel ban and fine?
I'm an international medical student in Germany. 6 months ago I got married to my girlfriend. She decided to get a visa to visit me, so she applied for a Schengen visa from the Spanish embassy in ...
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How can I leave Malaysia and return home to India when my employer is holding my passport?
My friend wants to come back to India as he is not okay with the work situation in Malaysia. However, his passport is with his employer. How can he return to India without a valid passport?
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What would happen if you were found to be driving into Canada with weed?
Now that weed has been legalized in Canada, what would happen (from a legal perspective) if you tried crossing into Canada by car from the US, with Cannabis products?
