Questions tagged [visas]
Token showing authorization to apply to enter the territory for which it was issued. Don't forget to include your citizenship when asking!
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UAE tourism visa photos mixed up
My sister and I applied for a 30-day tourism visa for UAE. When we finally got the visas, our photos were mixed up (my photo is on my sister's visa and my sister's photo is on mine).
All other ...
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Why was my visa identified by the airline as invalid?
This is a curious case. My tourist visa was issued at the embassy of the Philippines in Tehran, Iran. My visa was valid until November 29, 2023. That means that I was allowed to enter the Philippines ...
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UK Spouse Visa (FLR M) question - When did you last travel to the country where you were born? [migrated]
I'm going through the first FLR M spouse visa application (currently on a fiancé visa inside the UK) and got stuck on a question.
Although it is obviously simple, I'd prefer to double check I'm not ...
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Retrieve appointment confirmation ID
I submitted an application for a non immigrant US visa (DC160) from Togo and booked an interview appointment but accidentally lost my appointment confirmation ID, and I need to change my appointment ...
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Can I re enter France with a demande de duplicata pour un titre de séjour?
I have a 10-year France titre de séjour but it was lost. I applied for a duplicate but I haven't received it yet. It's been more than two months.
I have only a “demande de duplicata pour un titre de ...
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Indonesian Passport - Travelling to Hong Kong close to the six-month expiration date
My passport will expire on November 11, 2024.
If I enter HK on May 1st, leave HK on May 7th, and enter Jakarta the next day, will this be an issue? Thank you.
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What is the meaning of this stamp on the last page of my passport?
Please help me to know what the exact meaning of this stamp is.
It was stamped by the Taiwan embassy when I applied for a visa.
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Need a visa to travel to India as former OCI?
My partner (Australian citizen) had an OCI card, but hasn't renewed it yet (she has a new passport). However, we need to go to India for family reasons very soon, and the OCI renewal process appears ...
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Visa-free regime for USA citizen over 65 yo, travel to Uzbekistan
I plan to visit Uzbekistan and I’m a USA citizen & 66 years old. UZB Government information website states I can travel visa-free.
What are the travel requirements besides a passport, and how can ...
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What does Entry Validity Date mean on Dubai visit visa?
Recently I got a Dubai visit visa approved. Although I mentioned on the application form the date of arrival in Dubai to be 21 Dec 2023, the validity date mentioned on the approved visa page is 20 Dec ...
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Travel to US on one-way ticket using R B1 OCS Visa
I am travelling for work in the Gulf of Mexico on a R B1 OCS Visa. I wish to book a one-way ticket for now, and book my return closer to the date. Am I allowed to do this?
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National identification number in DS-160
I am in the process of applying for a J-1 visa, I am Italian and I legally reside in Belgium since 2016. In the DS-160, it is asked to provide the national identification number. I have two: one from ...
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UK Tourist Visa & Travel requirement
I am a Permanent Resident with a Green Card, holding an Indian passport and a UK Tourist Visa valid from November 30, 2023, for a duration of six months. I'm considering taking a flight from the US on ...
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Can I change accommodation details mentioned in DS-160 if the initially selected hotel is unavailable during the interview? [duplicate]
I am in the process of applying for a US B1 visa, and in the DS-160 form I am required to provide the address where I will be staying. I plan to stay at a hotel, but I'm uncertain about its ...
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What to do if I lost my French visa?
I have been living and working in France for 2 months at a French university but recently on a trip to visit family in the UK I tragically and stupidly lost my passport and the (long-stay) visa ...
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Dummy ticket for travelling while applying for US visa?
Does anyone know the risks associated with using online services providing flight reservations and hotel reservations for visa applications? These systems can be used by travelers applying for visas ...
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UK citizen ESTA/VWP eligibility with previous arrest
I'm a UK citizen looking to travel to the US for the first time.
I have been reading about the entry requirements and I am seeing conflicting rules/advice from different places regarding whether or ...
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Complicated situation regarding monthly salary DS-160
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Wife is an Indian citizen, currently working as a salaried employee in India.
She has her USA tourist visa appointment next month.
She is currently working at a 30% pay cut (since 8 months) ...
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Re entry Ireland using IRP with close expiry date
I'm an Indonesian passport holder currently working in Ireland under Stamp 1. I am currently on a tour around Europe and will be flying back to Ireland from Milan via RyanAir on 10th November. My ...
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Do I need to apply for a Transit Visa for Madrid airport layover if I travel from Uruguay to India, holding a US B1/B2 visa? [duplicate]
Do I need to apply for a separate Transit Visa for Madrid airport layover if I travel from Uruguay to India, holding a US B1/B2 visa ?
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Contact in Chile for Chilean e-visa?
I’m an Australian trying to apply for a visa to visit Chile for tourism. Application looks all good except for this one part at the end which says I must provide a “Contacto en Chile” (Contact in ...
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Riyadh transit visa
I'm a US citizen, flying on two separate tickets - one-ways in and out of Riyadh. They are:
Saudi Air (HYD—RUH) inbound with a 2 hr 25 min layover, claiming bags and re-checking to
Whizz Malta Air ...
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First name misspelled on South Africa visa
My name was written as Adedejo instead of Adedeji on my South Africa visa. What do I do to fix this problem?
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In between jobs at the time of US tourist visa interview
My wife is going to apply for US B1/B2 (Tourist) visa next month. On the day of her visa appointment (22 Nov 2023), she will be unemployed (in-between jobs) as the last day for her current employment ...
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Marriage visitor visa UK
My fiance and I have planned to get married in the UK. He is a UK citizen and I am Indonesian. To apply for a marriage visitor visa, I need to give notice for marriage. But in the requirements of this ...
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Countries with broad visa-free entry
Georgia offers visa-free entry to Americans and Canadians, EU citizens, Russians and now Chinese with ordinary passports.
Are there any other countries or regions with a similarly welcoming policy to ...
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What should I write as a contact reference person if the inviting organization is a university in Schengen area?
I am applying for a Business Schengen visa. Going for a workshop at a university in Germany. I filled the reference info. However, they are asking for a contact person, who should I write their info ...
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Visa for transit in the US [duplicate]
I'm planning to go to Mexico and all flights from Amsterdam will have a layover in the US. For the layover, do I need a US visa just for this transit?
I hold an Indonesian Passport and a Dutch ...
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Can Iranians travel to Svalbard visa-free?
From the Wikipedia article, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens:
Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty.
Everyone may, in principle, travel to Svalbard, and foreign citizens do not need a visa or ...
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My Schengen visa is in my old passport with my maiden name and new passport has married name [duplicate]
My Schengen visa is in my old passport with my maiden name and new passport has married name. Can I travel to France? As far as I know it’s okay with both passports and marriage certificate but I ...
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Can I leave South Africa for a week and then come back for another three months?
I'm a Venezuelan visiting South Africa and I'm planning to stay longer since I met my boyfriend here and he want me to stay for another three months visiting him, but since my visitor visa is about to ...
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How easy is it to get Schengen visa for Indian citizen and Canadian PR? How long could it take? [closed]
Okay, I am thinking of doing a eurotrip in December.
I have been in Canada since 4 years, and currently a PR. Indian citizenship.
Before this I've had US Visa for 5 years and lived there.
How long ...
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Korea Visa-exemption for Australian Visa holders
I'm an Indonesian citizen (Indo passport), staying in Australia with a valid Australian visa (not PR, not citizenship). My travel plan is:
Australia -> Japan (2 weeks) -> Korea (2 weeks) -> ...
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Is it ok to be proactive wrt the question of illegal immigration during the visa interview?
For instance, is it acceptable to emphasize the reasons why I'm not interested in illegal immigration? Or it's a "don't talk about the elephant in the room" situation?
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Why are there so many websites for the Korean K-ETA?
Why are there are so many websites for the Korean K-ETA?
This makes me think that it's a kind of scam or something non-related to the government. Does someone know why it works like this or can point ...
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Re-entry to Italy after expired Permesso di Soggiorno but valid multiple entry student visa
I hold a Type D Student Visa in Italy with multiple entry until 24 Nov.
Italy issued my Permesso di Soggiorno with expiry of my original leaving date on 31 Oct.
However, I've extended my stay in Italy ...
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When can I send second application for an evisa to India?
I have an electronic visa for a year, which ends on 28 November.
I want to get a visa issued for 5 years.
When can I send the application for it on the website, and when will I be able to use it to ...
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What is the protocol for visa overstay at Zurich airport, and will I get the judgement?
A tour company prepared our visa papers for a trip of 7 days to Prague and Berlin and applied for a Schengen visa.
We got a visa and sent copies to the tour company and they okayed everything.
While ...
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UK travel document holder going to Denmark?
I am a UK refugee travel document holder, and I want to travel to Denmark. "Convention of 28th July 1951" is written on the back of my travel document.
I am going through Denmark in order to ...
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What should host information be for Nigerian tourist visas when staying at hotels?
When applying for an F5A tourist visa on the website of the Nigerian government, there are several required fields for information about the "host" in the country, such as their place of ...
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Overstayed my visa in Germany by 9 days
I went on a business trip to Frankfurt from Aug 27 until Oct 3rd. Initially, I was supposed to stay there until Sept 23rd, but some work emergency happened and I stayed a little longer. While ...
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Can i come back to Poland if I leave Poland just before my visa expires and have already applied for TRC
My visa will expire soon but i have applied for TRC and have a stamp of the same.. I want to return back to India. Will there be any consequence in returning back to the country in the future..??
Will ...
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Can I get a tourist visa for Nicaragua without a complete return ticket?
I'm going on a trip to Nicaragua, and will continue on to Costa Rica and Panama and travel from there. I'm an EU citizen, and from what I have read, tourist visas are issued on the spot without issues....
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Filling the reference information and Means of support section in Schengen Visa
I encountered the following while filling in the reference information. I will be staying at a hotel in Germany for 7 days. During my stay, I will be participating a three-day workshop at a research ...
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Is it appropriate to bring up the question of disability during the visa interview?
I'm going to have a visa interview soon, and one thing that concerns me is that many people say "don't be nervous during the interview". And I have generalized anxiety disorder, so I'm being ...
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US citizen - can I visit the UK after a DUI conviction? [duplicate]
I have noticed that travel from the US to UK is visa free. But the person visiting the UK had a DUI conviction in 2018, had 10 days of house arrest, and 9 months a DUI classes.
Will I require a visa ...
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Business Schengen Visa for Tourism Purpose
I have a mutli entry schengen visa valid until Dec 2023 which was obtained under the business visa route. I am an Indian citizen and will be travelling from here.
My business trip may now be cancelled ...
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Filipino on a UK marriage visa, going home with spouse for a holiday. What documents do we need to leave the Philippines after our stay?
A Filipino on a UK marriage visa is looking to travel back to the Philippines for a 2-week holiday and to take his spouse to meet the family. When leaving the Philippines, we are worried they may want ...
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What type of Schengen visa should I apply for if I will be participating in an academic conference?
I am going to attend an academic workshop from Nov 11, 2023, to Nov 15, 2023, at a research institute in Germany. I have a formal invitation letter from this research institute and they are going to ...
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Do French citizens need a visa or some other travel paperwork to attend a conference in Canada?
Do French citizens need a visa or some other travel paperwork aside from their passport to attend a conference in Canada?
I’m interested in entries by air and by land. I know that for tourism, they ...
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