Questions tagged [repeat-visits]
For questions about repeatedly visiting a given country in a short period of time. E.g. visiting the UK three times in a row on back-to-back tourist visas.
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Can you enter a visa-free country multiple times? [duplicate]
I am from the UK. I am flying to Thailand. I do not need a visa to enter Thailand, and have visa-free entry for thirty days. I'm flying to Nepal three days after I enter Thailand, and then back to ...
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Just come back from US on a 90day ESTA, when can I return? [duplicate]
I came to Orlando Florida on the 1st of May for 3 weeks on an ESTA. I left on the 21st of May for work back in my home country, England.
I returned on 29th May and left 31st July. My girlfriend lives ...
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ESTA renewal advice
I am an Australian citizen. My ESTA 90 days runs out on the 1st of October, where is the closest place "out of the US" to renew it? I know I cant just travel across the border to Mexico so ...
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Can I reuse my professional visit Schengen Visa for Tourism Purpose [duplicate]
I have a valid multiple entry type C Schengen Visa with "visite pro" mentioned in its remarks as I applied it for business purposes and have already travelled to France for 23 days and came ...
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Can someone re-enter the USA on a tourist visa after 8 months outside of the country when they stayed earlier in the USA for 12 months?
My divorced parent came to visit us in the USA last year on tourist visas and then towards the end of their 6 months stay we extended their stay for another 6 months officially by applying for an ...
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How long do I need to wait between ESTA applications? [duplicate]
I'm a UK citizen. I want to travel to the USA for a holiday and to see some friends.
I've used an ESTA a few times in the past and it was fairly straightforward. However this time I'd like to spend ...
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Repeated personal visits to US - is it a problem?
I have been a flight attendant for over 10 years, currently based in the middle east. We have free tickets to fly to any of our airline's destinations.
I have been on frequent close visits to NYC this ...
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Can I leave South Africa before 90 days and go back for another month?
I’ve seen a similar question was asked a few years ago but I’m reposting it in case something has changed.
I’m planning to be in South Africa for 3 months (visa-free), go back to my home country (UK) ...
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UK Visit visa after leaving without notifying
Let me summaerize my situation:
UK student visa: 2011
Visa canceled (deception of language certificate in the UK, after extending my visa) and ordered to leave in 60 days: end of 2013.
Appealed ...
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Can a CBP officer verbally prescribe a shorter duration of stay than what’s listed on the I-94?
My mom arrived to the U.S. today on a B1/B2 visa. At the airport the CBP officer chided her for spending a lot of time in the US in the past 12 months (though never in excess of official limits) and ...
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ESTA travels - Good travel history but still very worried!
I am 24 years old and I have been visiting the USA with family since I was 9 years old. Never overstayed, even had a J1 visa and left in my grace period.
Last year I had 3 visits to the USA, each had ...
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Schengen multiple-entry visa [duplicate]
I have a one-year multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by Greece in 2023. I used that to visit Greece in 2023.
Can I use it to visit Spain in 2024 (within the visa validity period) without visiting ...
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How many trips can you do on a B2 visa in a year? [duplicate]
On a B2 visa, can you stay for only 6 months in one year or it is just that you cannot stay for more than 6 months in one trip?
So for example you can stay for say 4 months and then go back to your ...
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How long must I stay outside of Russia before entering again with an e-visa?
During my visit in Russia, I’ve spent all the 16 days of the e-visa, I want to visit Russia again soon. Do I have to stay 16 days outside of Russia before entering again with a new e-visa? Or is it ...
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Question about frequency of visits to the US when using an ESTA [duplicate]
I recently travelled to the US with an ESTA, dates were 18th of August to 28th of August on a business trip. I plan to return on the 24th of November until the 4th of December on a follow up trip - ...
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How does travel history affect future visits?
I have visited Canada three times and plan to return for a fourth visit after a gap of 9 months. Will my travel history have any impact on my next trip? I have never overstayed during my previous ...
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Not sure if I have overstayed ESTA as went to Caribbean and the I-94 gave new 90 days at re entry and officer also stamped passport with new 90 days
I went to the US on an ESTA for about two weeks, went to Caribbean for like 30 days (but two of those days were the flight to/from the US, meaning it was 28 days out of the states). It was not done ...
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ESTA question travel [duplicate]
I am an Italian citizen in possession of a valid ESTA for the United States. I have already traveled 3 times in 2023 and stayed there for 146 days. I would like to know if there is a 180 day rule as I ...
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Australian re-entering South Africa on 90 day visa
The South African High Commission in Australia is unable to tell me the period required, after completing a 90-day visa in South Africa, before being able to re-enter South Africa on another 90-day ...
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Can I visit japan again this year after I’ve visited 105 days but was given 2 90 day visit passport
Can I go to japan after I was given 2 90 day stickers in my passport but only stayed 104 days total? One visit 90 days and the second 2 weeks. I did not have my return flight at the time of my entry ...
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UK Stamp: Leave to Enter Until
I’m a Malaysian. I entered UK on the 5th February this year. And left to Spain for a holiday on the 22nd Feb. Re-entered on the 28th Feb to UK. Left to Germany on the 9th April and flew back to UK on ...
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Does re-entry into Japan reset the three-month (tourism visa-exemption) clock? [duplicate]
I am a Canadian who recently stayed in Japan for three month. I wonder if re-entry into the country will "reset the clock".
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US stay of 90 days - return after 40 days both under ESTA
I traveled to the US from Germany and spent 90 days there to visit my girlfriend. I’ve been out of the country and in Germany for 40 days now and I have plans of returning for another week or two. How ...
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Enter Turkey for the second time on a different passport
I am currently in Turkey on a 90 day entry with Passport A. I am planning on leaving Turkey, but returning after the visa runs out to transit through the country further.
Because I have dual ...
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Can I stay in the UK for six more months if I stay for a few days in another country?
My six months stay in the UK will expire on the 30th of December. EU citizen
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Difficulties likely faced when travelling regularly to the US border on an ESTA (also for long durations)
I have a flight a week before Christmas where I intend on staying in the US for 2 weeks. I'll be staying with my girlfriend in a house we've had together for about a year. I'll be entering the US on a ...
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How Soon Can I Visit the UK From US?
I am a US citizen. In August 2021 I went to England for the first time to visit my now fiancé. I stayed for 5 and a half months before returning to the US. We cannot afford a fiancé/spousal visa, so I ...
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Advice about staying in South Africa [closed]
I am a UK Citizen with a South African partner and we have a house in Cape Town.
I visit on a Tourist Visa as I have a business in London and children and need to return every three months to work and ...
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Can I use multiple entries visa for multiple visits each year?
I submitted an visa application to visit my Canadian in-laws for 6 months only from Feb to Jul 2022. I just got approved and given a V-1 (Visitor) visa for Canada and it only says it's issued on Nov ...
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Re-entering USA multiple times in a month using a B1/B2 visa [duplicate]
I want to visit USA from Bangladesh using my B1/B2 visa. After exploring the west coast of USA, I want to visit Vancouver in Canada from USA.
After the trip to Canada, I want to return to USA and take ...
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Canadian fiancé in the UK
Complex one here (I think)
I am from the UK and currently have a outland visa application in the works for Canada.
I did go over to Canada in September 2020 to stay there whilst my visa was approved ...
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Reentry to the United States
I am a Chinese National visiting the U.S. on a B2 tourist visa. If I stay in the U.S. for 180 days. How long must I leave the country for until I can return?
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I’m an international student in Canada. I want to see my girlfriend in the US
I am a Pakistani PhD student in Canada who has approximately $40k a year in funding. I have been here for two years and have visited the states for an academic conference on a visa. The same visa is ...
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My girlfriend lives in the UK and I want to be able to come and leave as I please for next 3 years—which visa should I get?
I am a US citizen.
Standard visitor visa seems like it's not long enough.
I would like to come and go as I please. I would like to add I'm currently in the UK, have been here for 3.5 months.
I will be ...
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How do I get a double-entry Schengen visa?
I am going to Germany to attend summer school. I have all the required documents for applying for the visa.
But I am also attending an event in Hungary a month after I start summer school.
How can I ...
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Can I re-enter Thailand the day my permit expires, and get a new one? [duplicate]
I am from Italy and as such I have a 30bdays exemption visa to enter thailand. This will be valid until the 21st of February. Tomorrow 16th of February I will leave Thailand for Malaysia, but I plan ...
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How many times can one enter Thailand with a tourist visa in these circumstances? [duplicate]
I am a bit confused because I read pretty different informations online.
Let's assume this scenario:
UK passport holder. Older than 18 years old but younger than 50. Otherwise no criminal records or ...
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Can I visit the UK while my UK marriage settlement visa application is pending?
I am a US Citizen and travel to the UK often (usually 1 week trips) to see my girlfriend (now Spouse) and visit our clients in London. Since getting married, we want to live in the UK (intention is ...
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How soon can you reenter the US on a B-1/B-2 visa
I had visited the USA 4 times last year but only stay 5 days each time. My last visit was in December 2019 when I stayed for 3 days to do some shopping and return to my home country.
This year I want ...
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Crossing into the US as an Irish tourist in Mexico
I am Irish currently on a holiday visa in Mexico looking to go to the United States for a few days. Two questions for you guys:
Do I need an ESTA if I cross by land and if not what is the process?
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Can multiple entry schengen visa have a validity longer than 90 days?
So im planning to invite a friend to visit me. I want him to visit me twice. Once for 15 days in february 2020 and then for 75 days in may/june. Is it possible that he applies for the visit visa once ...
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Malaysian going to India tour for second time with same visa - multiple entry [closed]
I am Malaysian planning to visit India. My visa is valid till 1-1-2020. Earlier I went in January. Can I go a second time before the visa expires?
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Biometric information for a UK visitor visa for the second time
I submitted my biometric information when I applied for (and successfully received) the UK visitor visa.
Now, the visa has expired and I would like to apply for it again.
Do I need to submit my ...
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Is there any restriction in entering the South American countries multiple times in one year?
As an EU citizen I can travel to Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina without a visa, just by using my passport.
Currently I am in Brazil and would like to go to Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and ...
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Canadian Citizen Traveling to US
I have a quick question. I am a Canadian born citizen travelling (with my Canadian passport) and I have been traveling back and forth from Canada to the US to visit my boyfriend with my longest stay ...
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Possibility of getting a ten year visa [closed]
I am an Indian citizen and was issued a B1 visa, valid for 6 months, in last December from the Dubai US consulate. I travelled to the United States and exited before the i94 expired. The previous ...
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Duration outside the UK [duplicate]
I’ve been going to the Uk frequently, for how long do I have to stay outside the United Kingdom in order for them not to think that I’m a frequent visitor the next time I visit?
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What is the minimum time between UK toursit visas? [duplicate]
I want to stay in the UK for 6 months on a tourist visa. Then I will leave and return for another 6 months. What is the minimum time I must be out of the country before re-entering?
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Multiple entry in a month allowed under ESTA? [duplicate]
I am from Australia and planning to visit Canada and U.S this year. I got my ESTA approval but not sure about coming to U.S. twice in a month. I will be visiting NY from Toronto and then back to ...
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How is the UK visa 180 calculated
Ok so i have a
5 year multi entry UK visa
Valid from may 2018
To may 2023
I have one stamp on (the visa page)
August 18 2018
And other entry stamps on the opposite page
How do i calculate ...
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