Questions tagged [visa-free-entry]
Which nationalities can enter which countries under which conditions without need of a visa.
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I have a UK passport, can I leave South Africa to visit Kenya and return to South Africa during the 90 day Holiday visa?
I’m visiting South Africa on a UK passport and then traveling to Kenya for a short holiday before returning to South Africa to continue my holiday. Is my 90 day Holiday visa valid for the return.
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American in Schengen - multiple visits over the year [duplicate]
One calculation question…
I’m an American on a Schengen 90/180 day tourist visa.
I was in Oslo, Norway from Jan 9 - March 19.
My plan is to go back from…
May 15 - May 27, 2019.
Then again July 1st - ...
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90-days without a visa in South Korea
I am a frequent visitor to South Korea without a visa as a U.S. citizen. Each time I left Korea without fully staying those full 90 days but am wondering whether there is a limit to this count (one ...
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Return to UK after having been refused entry years ago
So I was turned around from Heathrow airport in 2012 after customs stopped me and asked me what my plans were in London. I told them I was there to Dj...they then asked me if I was making any money. ...
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Can someone get into the UK from Canada if marriage visa was rejected
My fiancé is Canadian and we applied for a marriage visa to the UK, planning to have the legal wedding in the UK and a celebration in Canada. (We plan to permanently live in Canada and I have the ...
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What does this strange code stamp on my passport mean?
On my last trip to the UK I got this strange stamp. I have the feeling I have been flagged but not sure why. Does anybody know if it is something I have to worry about?
I am a US citizen.
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Vacation in Europe for seafarer
I'm US citizen working on a cruise ship. I will disembark in Venice and would like to stay in there for vacation. Do I need to leave the Schengen area and re-enter as a tourist?
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Refused to entry into the UK 25 years ago. Could I enter now? [duplicate]
I'd been living in the UK for a few years as a student when I got denied entry some 25 years ago. I did appeal but after all it wasn't successful and consequently I was removed (deported).
I have no ...
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I spent six months in the UK on a Short Term Student passport stamp. Can I return on a visitor stamp? [duplicate]
I just spent six months in the UK as a student on a passport stamp. Since my parents live in the UK (on a Tier 2 Work visa and a Spouse visa), I would like to return to the UK to see them for a couple ...
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query re UK entry for tourist from australia [closed]
In 2018 we entered Uk to visit our daughter (who is on a 5 yr work visa) and grandchildren.Stayed just under 6 months, however we visited Germany shortly before we came home then returned to UK where ...
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Travelling to NZ on visa-waiver while WHV Transfer is pending
A little background: I received the Working Holiday Visa last year in December, but renewed my passport in January and forgot all about it until earlier this week. I rushed to submit a visa transfer ...
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Deported form US twice, visiting England
I would like to take my boyfriend home for 1 month to visit meet my family and as a surprise for my grandma's 90th birthday.
He is from El Salvador where I work and we both live. The problem is he ...
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How many times can I travel between the US and Europe in a year? [duplicate]
I was just in Germany visiting a friend of mine in early January and I have the chance to go back again in early March. Is there an amount of time I have to wait between visits even though I only ...
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Calculating my 90 Schengen days precisely [duplicate]
I am a US citizen and know the 90-day allotted rule. But this time I need clarification. I am entering France on May 18th and had planned on departing Spain on August 16th - exactly 90 days.
But I ...
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Quitting job to visit my UK boyfriend for longer
So, I’m in a long distance relationship with a guy from England, we’ve been together for a little over a year now. He visited me here in the States for 2 weeks in April 2018, and I visited him for 2 ...
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Six month stay in UK with passport [duplicate]
If I enter the UK on 1 January and depart six months later using my passport, what is the earliest date I can re-enter the UK for another six months?
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overstayed schengen visa [duplicate]
Citizens of my country don't need a schengen zone visa to enter. however we're allowed to stay 90 days on a 180 period. i travelled for three month and didn't count properly and stayed 91 days. when I ...
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Planning girlfriend visiting me in the UK
I'm a British Citizen by Birth. My girlfriend is a citizen of El Salvador. We are planning the future of our relationship and the possibility of getting married, however as we've only spend shorter ...
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How long does a Red Flag stay in Airport system
We are Americans and travel to Bkk about once a year and a couple of years ago my son was flagged for frequent visits even though it isn't the case. He was told that he needs to get a visa next time. ...
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How long can a Canadian stay in the US as a visitor after the TN status 60 days grace period?
I'm Canadian and I'm currently in the US on the TN status. I want to quit my job but stay in the US for as long as I can before I have to find a new job and get back onto the TN status. I currently ...
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Can I re-enter South Africa for a second time from the UK within my 90 day SA visitor visa limit? [duplicate]
I am a UK citizen, Can I re-enter South Africa for a second time after returning home to the UK, if the second visit to South Africa is still within the first visit's allocated 90 day time limit? Will ...
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After entering Mainland China with the transit-without-visa (TWOV) program, does one have to register with the local police station?
After entering Mainland China with the transit-without-visa (TWOV) program, does one have to register with the local police station?
I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...
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Is there any minimum stay required in the next/onward country when applying for a visa-free transit entry in China?
I plan to enter Mainland China with the transit-without-visa (TWOV) program.
I fly from country X to China, then fly from China to country Y. Is there any minimum stay required in country Y when ...
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Travel Visa-Free stopover Guangzhou, multi-city
Does anyone know if the following itinerary is valid for a visa-free stopover in Guangzhou?
Brisbane, Australia -> Singapore -> Guangzhou -> Brisbane ?
If I buy the tickets multi-city will this ...
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Will I be denied entry again? [duplicate]
I recently (Dec 2018) tried to enter the UK after traveling there for a week prior to December with no such trouble. This time however, I was trying to stay for 6 months to be with my boyfriend (UK ...
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Is it possible to re enter to UK after get refused for the first time for visa-free passport holder? [duplicate]
I got refused for the first time to enter the UK as what the UK immigration had these points out during my interview.
I had no ticket to embark from UK (which I told them that I will decide it once ...
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How often are visitors who are visa exempt but do not hold return/onward tickets refused entry or denied boarding to Thailand?
According to the Timatic database, which I access through IATA:
Visitors who are visa exempt but do not hold return/onward tickets could be refused entry.
How often are visitors who are visa ...
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Can a Visa Waiver National Apply for a Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)?
I have a question about Schengen visas, specifically Uniform Schengen Visas (USV).
Is it allowed for Nationals of 'Annex II' countries (visa waiver countries) like the USA to apply for a Uniform ...
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Proof of funds to enter Thailand visa-free: what does “well-known credit cards, which are honored in Thailand.” mean?
As the French citizen, I can enter Thailand without a visa. According to the Timatic database, which I access through IATA, the entry is conditioned upon whether I can provide a proof of funds. ...
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Penalty for accidentally overstaying in Sweden by 1 day? (US citizen) [duplicate]
I stay 90 days in/90 days out of Sweden on a consistent basis to be with my fiance as much as possible while he finishes his studies (only 1 1/2 years left now, thank god!) We have been doing this ...
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Overstayed in UK 10 years ago wants to visit UK under different nationality
I left UK in 2009 after overstaying by few years. I was interrogated at the airport before departing and I believe they entered my info in their system. I was leaving voluntarily and was not deported ...
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US citizen denied entry to the UK; will it go away if I renew my passport or get an enhanced drivers license?
I was denied entry to the UK due to unpaid house sitting (though I was originally let in for 45 days the first time after telling them I was house sitting).
There’s a big ol’ X in my passport now ...
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Is re-entering Laos a second time within 30 days on visa exemption with Scandinavian passport allowed?
In 2018, holders of Scandinavian passports can visit Laos for 15 days without a need for visa.
I have already visited once, no problem but I was wondering if I can go back again to Laos sooner than ...
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Visiting the U.K. for three months will I have issues at IO? [closed]
So I’m in a long distance relationship and I’ll be visiting my boyfriend for 3 months. I’ve been in the U.K. before with no issue but that was only for two weeks.
I’m a single person. I have a dog, ...
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Obtaining a European visa as a foreigner in the USA
First, let me explain my background. I came to the USA on a tourist visa 18 years ago from South Korea and have never been out since. Thus my USA visa has long since expired, but I changed my status ...
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After my Korean C-4 visa expires, can I re-enter immediately as a visa-free national? [closed]
I hava question in regards to my current work visa in Seoul South Korea. I am a US citizen in Seoul, South Korea, on a C-4 work visa that will expire next week.
If don't have a employer to renew or ...
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I'm an Australian and have previously travelled to Iran; can I go to Guam without a visa?
I'm on an Australian passport, and I want to go to Guam for an event for about a week (pleasure, not business). Ordinarily, I could go to Guam without a visa, but this might be complicated because:
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Re-entering the UK after tier 5 visa expires [closed]
I am a Canadian citizen and had a YMS visa that expired on May 10th 2018. I left the UK on September 1st 2017. I plan on going to the UK to visit some friends at the end of November/beginning of ...
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I have a indian passport and have a French permanent residence card valid for 10 years. Can I go to the UK for a few days to visit without a visa? [duplicate]
I have a French permanent residence card valid for 10 years. Can I go to the UK for a few days to visit without a visa?
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May I volunteer while visiting for 3 months in The Netherlands? [duplicate]
I am going to visit The Netherlands for les than 90 days (time allowed to stay there) without visa for Colombian people. I would like to learn about the culture and language volunteering without being ...
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Should I apply for a standard visitor visa even if I normally don't require a visa because of my frequent travels to the UK
I am a Malaysian passport holder and I am eligible for visa-free visits to the UK for up to 6 months. In the past few months I have travelled to the UK multiple times without any problems. Details of ...
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24 Hour TWOV in China
I am planning on traveling from Germany to Indonesia on an Indian passport. Air China seems to be dirt cheap but I have a few things to clarify though:
The layover time is 10 hours while going and ...
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Uk airport visa multiple entry?
I have a family friend who is visiting the U.K. He is a Brazilian National and stayed with me in the north of england for about 3 months. He returned to Barcelona for a few weeks as his dad needed to ...
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Proof of Accommodation in England
Hey so I am Australian and am staying with a friend in London when I arrive for a 1 week holiday. Do I need any document for customs proving I have accommodation? Or do they even ask this question?
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Can I return to Spain after spending 90 days there? [duplicate]
This summer I spent 88 consecutive days in Estepona from June 8th to September 6th. I would like to go back October 31st but I am unsure of the rules. Do I have to be out of the country for 6 months ...
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American coming to Scotland from overstay in Spain
I’ve overstayed in Spain by 9 months but fell in love and now going to Scotland so my girlfriend can get a US visa. How difficult will it be to get into Scotland? Please help
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Can I use dual citizenship to extend a visit? [closed]
Say I have two passports from two countries, both of which will allow me to stay in country X for 60 days without requiring a visa.
Can I enter with passport A, stay 60 days, then leave and ...
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Entering the UK as the holder of an Article 10 residence card
I'm a Swedish (EU) citizen and my husband is a non-EU citizen. We moved to Spain a few months ago. My husband have a article 10 residence card. This card is issued by the Spanish authorities because ...
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Shanghai visa-free transit operations time
Next month I have a long layover, two days, in Pudong, Shanghai. Our flight arrives around 11.20 pm, meaning that most of the airport will be closed.
I am planning to apply for transit without a visa....
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Re-entry under visa exemption (Thailand)
Suppose I enter Thailand by air with an Italian passport, under the visa exemption (which guarantees me 30 days in Thailand). Then I want to travel to Laos by land and come back to Thailand by land ...
