Questions tagged [legal]
Questions regarding permitted or forbidden activities in various places, including unforeseen technicalities.
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Travelling as mixed indonesian-european unmarried couple in Indonesia and Bali 2023
I would like to spend some days in Bali with my girlfriend sharing a room, an apartment or a villa. She is Indonesian, I'm European. We have a long-distance relationship and we usually meet in other ...
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UK Visitor visa validity after Type D Visa was issued
I am an Indian national and am traveling to the UK soon. I was issued a multi visit Type C tourist visa in 2021 with validity from 25/10/2021 - 25/10/2026.
However, in 2022 I was issued a Type D - ...
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Does an extension receipt in combination with a copy of an expired green card serve as a proof of a legal status? [migrated]
Based on this article “These receipt notices can be presented with an expired Green Card as evidence of continued status, while the case remains pending with USCIS.”
So in order to prove your legal ...
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What are some non-obvious things that a foreign visitor shouldn't do in US that can get one arrested or fined?
What are some apparently harmless things I shouldn't do in US as a tourist/traveler that can get me arrested by the police?
I am talking about something which most people outside US would consider ...
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Is it illegal for a passport cover to look like a real passport?
I've recently had to renew my British passport and I'm lazily shopping for a cover for it. In the course of my googling I find a few covers in different price ranges but all which very definitely look ...
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What are some things I shouldn't do in China that can get me arrested?
What are some apparently harmless things I shouldn't do in China as a tourist/traveler that can get me arrested by the police?
I am talking about something which most people outside China would ...
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What is the purpose of the odd sticker in a new British passport?
I have just renewed my British passport, and it contains a very strange sticker. I made a photo of it...
It says "Please remove this label". By feeling and pressing the sticker I do not detect ...
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Can I get arrested for loitering?
Loitering seems to have incredibly vague definition, according to Wikipedia. It seems that it's illegal, even if you don't seem to be doing anything wrong. In the US, there are signs to this effect, ...
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How do I purchase a Turkish SIM card as a tourist and not run afoul of cell phone registration laws?
I am a tourist visiting Turkey for the first time. I am a regular tourist, not intending to stay in the country longer than my visa permits, and as such, I do not possess a residence permit and do not ...
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How can a tourist obtain an 'authentic' duelling scar?
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The dueling scar, also called schmiss or renommierschmiss (bragging scar), was considered a mark of honor. Young fraternity men proved their valor in these duels, which were ...
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Laws requiring identification at hotel check-in
I know that in many non-US countries they require identification to check into hotels. However, in the United States I am not aware of any laws that require this. Do they exist?
The reason I ask is ...
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What are the spearfishing/freediving regulations in Greece?
I might be heading to Greece this summer and am thinking of taking my freediving/spearfishing gear.
What are the regulations for freediving/spearfishing in Greece? Are there any differences for non-...
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Is it permitted to look for a job while visiting the US under the Visa Waiver Program?
We already have a question on whether you can attend a job interview or look for work while in the US on a tourist visa. (Actually it's unresolved with two possibly conflicting answers and no solid ...
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What are the rules about interacting with Spanish police?
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I am an American, due to travel to Spain sometime next month. This will be my first trip to the country, and I will be travelling with passengers. I'm curious to know, what the ...
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Why doesn't my passport show if a foreign country has banned me?
I went to the passport office of my (highly developed Western) country and they said they wouldn't know if a foreign country I had previously overstayed in had banned me or not just by scanning my ...
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How can someone check if they are banned from the Schengen Area after an overstay?
Schengen countries in Europe keep little notes about foreign travelers in their Schengen Information System (SIS). Have no idea what that is, what it contains, or what it looks like.
Whether by this ...
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Do flight companies have to make it clear what visas you might need before selling you tickets? [duplicate]
Is there any legal requirement for companies selling flight tickets to tell their customers what Visas they may need for the flight?
If they make it sound like, via omission, that you don't need any ...
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Buying a motorcycle for a BC to Alberta trip, when not a resident of BC
Not sure if this really belongs in the law Stack Exchange, but I'm gonna ask here anyway.
My friend lives in Vancouver and has suggested we take a motorcycle trip to Alberta this summer. I would fly ...
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Is it legal to drive in the nude in the USA (specifically Kansas)?
I was browsing the local Craigslist Rideshare section, looking for someone to tag along on an upcoming road trip when I came across this post:
I am a nudist that will be travelling, in the buff, west ...
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Is a cardboard box allowed as carry-on luggage?
I know that I can use a cardboard box as check-in luggage if it is under the size and weight limits.
But I want know if I can carry-on a cardboard box on a domestic flight within the USA, as this ...
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Is it possible to sign any contract in Sweden without a personnummer?
I am staying in Sweden for a year and have come across this situation multiple times now.
As a European citizen I should be allowed to make contract with, banks, internet service provider and the like,...
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Is registering a marriage in Taiwan required for Taiwanese citizens living abroad?
Two Canadian citizens are getting married in Canada, and one of them is also a Taiwanese citizen. The couple plan on living in Canada, but will be going to Taiwan to visit family.
Are they required to ...
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Travelling to Attu Island
The U.S. Coast Guard recently closed and abandoned (I think) their Loran station on Attu Island, Alaska. Is it possible to legally visit Attu now? Is there any red tape involved? Is the airport open ...
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Traffic law UK, pedestrians
The following scenario has happened to me a lot in London, UK:
I'm walking straight and am about to cross a street that goes orthogonal to my direction, without a traffic light or zebra crossing. A ...
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Can I claim compensation for flight delay under EU Reg 261? Airline claims cause is event outside of their control
A family member recently flew Air Canada from Venice to Los Angeles via Montreal. (If it matters, they're an EU citizen)
Due to a 3:32h delay of the original flight (VCE-YUL), they missed the ...
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How to travel with a minor when you're not their parent (returning to residence country)?
A few years ago, I made the question. This focused on going out. However, I have doubts when returning to home country.
I will be flying with a family member, who is a minor. I know I need a written ...
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How to travel with a minor when you're not their parent?
I have a friend travelling and he will be taking his goddaughter to Disneyland Paris. She is a minor.
What kind of documentation does he need to travel with her? (He is not officially her tutor or ...
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Foreign driver gets a ticket in my car
A German friend came to visit in L.A. He used my car and ran a red light. After he left the US, I received a letter with a ticket and fine. If I give the traffic dept. his name and address will they ...
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Can I travel with cremated remains (father's ashes) from USA to India?
Recently our beloved father passed away in the USA. We have already performed his cremation, and now we are planning to take the cremated remains to India. We don't know anything regarding the ...
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Returning home to China after overstay in Slovenia
I'm asking for an acquaintance who came to Slovenia with a business visa that has since expired. Now he wants to return home to China. Will he have any problem with returning to his country when he ...
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Plane ticket includes train ticket (Europe), what if I do not show up at train station?
I have to travel from Tijuana (Mexico) to Brussels (Belgium) on a business trip. The flight is operated by AirFrance and goes:
from Tijuana to Mexico City (Aeromexico);
from Mexico City to Paris (...
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What rights to photography exist at UK airports?
Recently while flying into the UK at Stansted Airport, I took a picture of a sign in the arrivals area pre-customs clearance. (The context is that when I travel, I like to take pictures of signs that ...
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Can I bring prescription Adderall into Vietnam while on vacation there?
I heard that it is in the same category as meth and heroin and is not sold there. I'll be there for a month and just want to know if the bottle will be taken away from me.
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It is forbidden to climb Gangkhar Puensum, but what's really stopping anyone?
In Bhutan, it is illegal to climb any mountain higher than 6000m, but what is stopping anyone from doing it anyway, and how likely is it that you would be found out?
I cannot imagine it is feasible to ...
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Can non-residents enter libraries in Tel Aviv?
If I am a US citizen in Tel Aviv, would I be able to sit in the Shaar Zion library and do work? The library website says, "Tel Aviv-Yafo residents can utilize the city’s libraries without charge ...
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Country sticker necessary on car when visiting the UK?
I just read in the Guardian that GB stickers should be visible on cars when visiting the EU.
Renew your passport earlier than planned, buy a GB sticker for your car, and prepare to wait four months ...
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May kids ride in the back of a 5th Wheel in the US?
I'm investigating changing to a 5th wheel RV - that's the kind of travel trailer that you tow behind a pickup. In such a setup, there is no access from the driver in the truck to the living space ...
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Book one night on Airbnb, then make a deal with the host to book directly. Any downsides?
I've recently booked a stay with Airbnb for $1600 of which between $240 and $320 went to Airbnb in the form of host or guest fees. I like to avoid fees whenever possible, so I was thinking of a way to ...
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Can I sell the photographs I take on a tourist visa?
I'm a hobbyist photographer that enjoys traveling (combines very well, I can assure you). Usually I just post the pictures I take on social media, but I'm also considering selling some of the better ...
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Exporting Lava Stones from Tenerife within EU
On our vacation in Tenerife we have found some very nice lavastones from the Teide Volcano and want to take them on our flight home (all within EU).
The problem is that our friends went to Egypt ...
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Can I claim compensation for incurred expenses and compensation under EU Reg 261?
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To clarify my original question to make it clear.
I flew with easyjet from London Gatwick to Edinburgh on the 10th of June. The flight was cancelled 3 hours before the flight. I arrived at the ...
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Is it illegal to take a piece of the Berlin Wall?
As a keepsake for my traveling in Germany, I would like to take a pebble from the Berlin Wall-is it illegal (or perhaps frowned upon) to do so? I'm aware that they sell (presumably fake) pieces in ...
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Is it really forbidden to cross the Indian border with Indian rupee?
Last week I tried to exchange some Swiss Francs into Indian rupees. For that I visited a big bank and they told me that they have rupees but I'm not allowed to import any into India. Is this really ...
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Official recommendations for how early to reach the airport
Airlines usually suggest to reach the airport very early in their instructions; of course it costs them nothing to write "you must arrive 3.5 hours early for this internal flight, even if you ...
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Why can't I take photos inside of stores in Portugal?
In a para-pharmacy in Porto, I was stopped from taking a photo of a product in their store. (I was going to use it to look up the product online to see if I could switch out the power cord when I got ...
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Is active declaration required at US Customs?
Up until roughly 5 or so years ago, every traveler entering the US was required to turn in a paper declaration form when passing through US Customs. This form asked whether you were carrying various ...
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Do Turkish citizens need a visa to come to the UK for one day?
I may need to go to the UK for a day. I live in Turkey and I am a Turkish citizen. Do I need a visa to come to the UK for only one day?
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What kind of car can I drive in italy with an IDP with a less than year old license?
I am staying in Italy for the summer and I already got an international driving permit to drive. However, I got my license last November (less than a year ago) and I want to know if I can drive any ...
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How would I find a reliable attorney in Russia to assist me in case consular support is unavailable?
In What are the practical implications of limited consular support in Russia? @Danubian writes:
So if you want to go anyway, you should at least make sure you have any local contact that would be ...
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How do I find an immigration lawyer/solicitor to help with my UK Visa application?
I'm in the United States and I need help preparing an application for a UK visa. Finding a solicitor/immigration lawyer/attorney or the appropriate person to help a US Citizen apply for a UK Visa has ...
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