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How do I get a visa to stay in France longer than 90 days and where do I go? [closed]
How do I get a visa to stay in France longer than 90 days and where do I go?
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I am staying in France for 4 months. My husband has an EU passport. Am I covered?
I am staying in a house we are renting for 4 months in France. I have a British passport and my husband has an Irish passport. We are staying together in France and plan to come back for another 5 ...
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International Air Travel: Can I bring several hair care products in check in luggage?
I am travelling from Bangalore, India to Bordeaux, France through Air France. I am not sure how much quantity of shampoo, hair serum, conditioner etc I can carry in my checked in luggage? Is there any ...
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Purpose of visit (specifically, the type of business visit) for a short research visit in France
I am a PhD student visiting France for a short (< 14 days) research visit to one of the universities. I believe I require a short stay visa for business purposes. On the visa application portal, ...
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OFII France validation problem
If I have a long stay visa for 1 year as salaried and the contract is expire before coming to France. So the OFII when validating my visa will check with the company? Is there any way to validate my ...
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How many months validity do I need on my French passport to travel from EU to the UK?
My French passport is expiring in 2 months. This month I need to travel from EU to the UK for a short work trip (3 days).
The official border control web page states that
Your identity document ...
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Two visas for France at the same time
I have a valid type C Schengen visa for France that I used and still have days in it. I had a job in France so I applied for a type D visa that I got. They did not revoke the other visa, is it normal ?...
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Easy, accessible hikes in Calanques
We are planning a trip to Marseille and want to experience the Calanques. Normally, we'd do a longer/more rugged hike with the goal of getting down to an isolated spot on the coast. Unfortunately, one ...
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Visa requirements - Multiple layovers in Schengen area
I booked return flights on KLM from South Africa to the US (SA passport). On the return leg I'm going to have layovers in both Paris CDG (~ 1.5 hours) and Amsterdam Schipol (7 hours). At booking time ...
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Can I bring 5 kg rice and 3 kg lentils and other Indian items from Bangalore to Bordeaux?
My fiance is studying in France and I intend to visit her during Christmas. In Bordeaux, the rice and lentil price is very high, so I want to help her by bringing some items as listed below:
Rice: 5 ...
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How to reach booking.com about my genius level 3 account I can't get into?
I have worked hard to get genius level 3 and spend a lot of money with booking.com. One of the promised perks was personal support. Yet I can't login, suddenly it says my password is wrong, even ...
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Receiving a parcel while touring France
We are currently travelling through France to Spain in our motorhome (RV). Our leisure battery charger has failed, so I need one sent over to us from the U.K. I’ve heard there are ‘Point Relais’ ...
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Where is the Gold Track Security Lane at DTW?
I fly regularly out of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW/KDTW). According to the Star Alliance website, this airport should have Gold Track access for passengers ...
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How can we speed up the process of returning our lost luggage?
My girfriend and I were traveling from Stockholm to Paris with Norwegian, when we arrived at the airport in Paris her checked in bag was lost. A bag almost identical to hers was still in the baggage ...
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Can pedestrians and cyclists board shuttle trains in the Channel Tunnel?
Of course pedestrians can travel on the Eurostar trains through the Channel Tunnel (with limited options for transporting bicycles), but that's not what I mean. My question is: can pedestrians and/or ...
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Do green cards holders need a visa for UK transit? [duplicate]
I am a Dominica citizen holding a US Green Card and I live in the United States. I will be traveling from Chicago to France, but I have to transit 2 hours in the UK. Do I need to obtain a transit visa ...
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How reliable is the Intercités de nuit – Rodalies de Catalunya connection at Latour de Carol?
The Man in Seat 61 describes a partially-overnight connection between Paris and Barcelona:
Take the Intercités de nuit from Paris, arriving 10:07 at Latour de Carol
Change onto a Rodalies de ...
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Returning to France with a Récépissé de Demande de Carte de Séjour stopping at Zurich first
I am a non-EU citizen in France and have a valid residence titre de séjour that expired.
I have had multiple renewals before so this is not my first time to have my residence permit renewed.
I have a ...
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Schengen Visa Cancelled Before the Trip
More than 2 years ago I had got a Schengen visa from Switzerland. However due to last minute changes we amended our travel to Croatia and Dubrovnik. At the airport check in counter the flight members ...
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France visa - how to prove personal links to the country of residence as a foreigner [duplicate]
I am a foreign worker in Canada. When preparing for the France business visa from Canada, it requires me to provide documents demonstrating the applicant’s personal links to the country of residence (...
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Applying for France Business Trip Visa in Canada while on a Maintained Status
I am a foreign worker currently in Canada and was invited to a short business trip in France. I am on maintained status as my study permit has expired and I have received a WP-EXT for my Post-...
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How to book a multi-city itinerary, using Qantas Business Rewards points, for multiple travellers
Does anyone know if it's possible to use Qantas Business Rewards points to book:
a multi-city itinerary, which is
for myself and family members?
If I log in to my Qantas Business Rewards account, ...
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Uber driver cancels trip because they don't have a baby car seat
I just booked a ride with Uber and the driver which showed up asked me to cancel because I was with a 2yo baby and they didn't have a baby seat in the car. I didn't request a baby seat, AFAIK, Uber ...
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Do I need transit visa going to France? [duplicate]
Do I need a transit visa to France (layover for 2 or 3 hours only)? I'm in the UK travelling with my child who's a British citizen and I'm a Filipino citizen (I need to visit my mother in the ...
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Schengen visa rejected 3 times
I am a 28 year old, single male Indian citizen. I have a well-established, healthy business in India. I have a decent travel history to the UK, Vietnam and Thailand.
I want to attend the wedding of a ...
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MileagePlus upgrade on United for international flight segment booked on Y class when there are domestic segments that have class V
My wife and I both have MileagePlus Premier Silver status. We are flying on an United ticket on Air India (T class) domestically in India, and then from Delhi to EWR on a Y class ticket on United, and ...
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Can I enter France on an expired EU passport?
I am an EU citizen living in the UK with indefinite leave to remain. My EU passport expired recently and I seem to have no luck getting an appointment with my embassy in London.
There is the ...
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How to get Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Chemin du Thil, Amiens from Central Bus Station at CDG Airport?
I would like to take a train (TGV, RER, or TER) from CDG airport (central bus station) to Amiens (Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Chemin du Thil).
I was looking at sncf-connect and found the ...
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Apply for Schengen visa using brokerage statements
Citizenship: Algeria.
Visa: Tourism.
I want to apply for a tourist visa but it isn't clear for my case. I'm a trader/investor in stock markets. I am using a regulated broker online. In my country this ...
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Visas Inquiry (Albania & European country)
If I have a Schengen visa for duration of stay of 30 days, but validaty for 1 month and half. I decided to travel to Albania in between my duration of stay in Europe countries, will it be counted from ...
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Delta Points Question
Delta has a policy on not using the last leg of an international ticket. Do I lose the frequent flier points on the whole flight, or just the last leg?
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What type of visa should I get to attend an event in France for more than 90 days?
I want to attend an upcoming event (link), and it is more than 90 days. I need a visa, but I do not know if I should ask for a long-stay visa. This is my first visa request.
I appreciate any help you ...
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What proof do I need to present in France that I am disabled? [closed]
What proof is acceptable in France that I am disabled? I have had both of my hips replaced TWICE! I am 77. I have nerve damage in my right leg. I have a drop right foot. I wear a brace on my right ...
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American: Can credit be converted to frequent flier miles? [closed]
With American Airlines, can credit be converted to frequent flier miles?
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Do I need a transit visa for France? Nigeria to Spain [duplicate]
I am from Nigeria and I am traveling to Madrid in Spain. I have a Schengen visa for Spain but I am using Air France, which will stop over in CDG for about 2 hours (layover period) before continuing to ...
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Clarification needed about my Schengen visa (CZ, DE, SK)
I got a Schengen visa recently from the French embassy. It shows that it is valid for ETATS SCHENGEN•(CZ, DE, SK).
Can anybody explain what it means?
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How much does one American Airline frequent flier mile equal in US$?
How much does one American Airline frequent flier mile equal in 🇺🇸 dollars ($)?
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Refused entry stamp (c) in Paris. Will it create problems?
Recently, I went from Turkey to Paris to Mexico but mexico denied me entry. They didn't give me any reason. After that they sent me back to Paris but Paris put a stamp on my passport. They put me in a ...
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Proof of sufficient fund for France visa
I am an Indian student who will be attending the global summer school program offered by HEC Paris this July. While applying for the visa, I came across a "Proof of sufficient funds" ...
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Do Alaska MVP members still board in Group B if you purchase the Saver fare?
Alaska's boarding rules say that MVP passengers board in Group B. They also say that Saver fare passengers board in Group F. Which rule will take precedence if an MVP passengers buys the Saver fare?
I'...
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How to get partner's booking reference on BA Avios reservation?
I booked an Alaska ticket using BA Avios. BA gives their own booking reference which Alaska doesn't recognize. How to find the Alaska booking reference for this reservation? It doesn't seem to be ...
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As a UK resident, what is the best way to use my Aeroflot miles which are expiring soon?
I have 42k of Aeroflot miles and now live in the UK, but unfortunately due to the Chinese pandemic restrictions, I didn't fly to China at all (on China Southern) in 2022 and 2023 and my miles are ...
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Who qualifies for free admission to the Louvre?
I'm a student in Germany and I have a student visa but I don't have a residence permit yet. Am I eligible to get into the Louvre for free?
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Are there any specific plans for France to shut/restrict its Schengen borders during the 2024 Summer Olympics?
While Schengen borders are generally open, countries have the right to shut/restrict their borders with other Schengen countries in certain scenarios.
Has France announced any plans to temporarily ...
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How do airlines make money or get some other kind of advantage when I book a flight using miles not earned from flying?
Let's say I have a credit card1 that awards me with miles for my expenses (each X dollars spent = Y miles earned).
When I use my card to buy products and services, the money goes to the places I spent ...
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Why would an airline stop awarding frequent flyer miles and loyalty points to passengers who don’t book tickets directly with them?
I read this blogpost titled American Airlines Will Stop Awarding Frequent Flyer Miles and Loyalty Points to Passengers Who Don’t Book Direct. It makes me wonder: why would an airline stop awarding ...
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Schengen visa - should I apply for tourism or business category?
I am a teacher at a UK secondary school. My school wants me to go on a school trip to France. The trip is to accompany our students to spend 5 days in Paris for tourism, no courses or any similar sort ...
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Schengen Visa Application for France through VFS Global [closed]
I applied for a Schengen visa for France along with my wife on 9th February, 2024, at 8:56 am through VFS Global, Hyderabad. I got a mail on the same day that my application was sent to VFS Global ...
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Do you need to enter France directly for the visa to be valid?
My wife's nephew is coming to stay with us (in France) to complete his studies.
The closest airport though is in Geneva, Switzerland. Does he have to land in France for the visa application to be ...
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What can I do with less than 5000 expiring Hilton Honors points?
I have a couple of thousand Hilton Honors points expiring in July. I virtually never stay in Hiltons and have no plans to do so before or after July, so I'd prefer to just clear out my balance and be ...
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