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What are the practical differences between Avis and Budget?

Avis and Budget are both subsidiaries of Avis Budget Group. When I travel they often share one rental desk at the airport. Running quotes through their respective websites they typically offer the ...
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Transit visa in Dammam [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen and I have Schengen visa. I have a flight from Warsaw to Budapest and then to Dammam and India. There is a layover of 4 hours in Dammam. Will I need any kind of transit visa?
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Will the speed camera trigger on M1 UK if driving below 70?

If I’m driving on the M1 motorway in the UK, and the caution speed (smart motorway) is lowered because of some congestion ahead perhaps, say 60 mph, will the camera trigger if I'm going at 68mph? Or ...
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Could I bring my furry dog plushie into Australia?

I'm planning to go to Sydney this month by plane, and I have a furry dog plushie that I'd like to bring with me as well. May I know whether or not I should declare my dog plushie toy when I enter ...
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What to do during a long stopover in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

I'll be traveling from Australia to India via Vietnam. The flight with VietJet has a long stopover in Vietnam, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City. Will there be enough time to ...
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Can you enter US preclearance at YVR, have your US NEXUS interview, then leave the airport?

Presumably yes, but I'm wondering on any risks I'd be taking on by doing so? I am a Seattle based green card holder, and unable to get a NEXUS interview appointment before my global entry expires. I'm ...
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Initial balance (Visit Visa) [duplicate]

My visa application has been refused 3 times..The first refusal was about cash deposit, spnosor family ties evidence and plan of stay...Second refusal was about cash deposit...The third refusal about ...
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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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Jain food options in US (Chicago)

I follow a strict Jain diet (i.e. vegetarian with no onion, garlic, potato, or eggs in any food preparation) and would like to follow it in Chicago. Additionally, if you know any US national food ...
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EC 261 re-routing following canceled flight - can air carrier claim that my re-routing ticket price is excessive and offer reimbursment of only 50%?

My Ryanair flight from Malta to TLV was canceled a week before the flight was scheduled. I requested their support for the earliest rerouting and suggested a connection flight option with another ...
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Can I bring Whey Protein powder through US customs

Can I bring Whey Protein powder through US customs when entering the US? Also what is the process like bringing and declaring food at customs, will it slow down entry a lot?
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U.S asylee approved / Mexico visit

I have a refugee travel document was granted asylum but i don’t have a green card/ permanent resident card. But i have my I-94 stamped and would like to visit mexico. Would i need a visa to enter ...
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How can I be informed of the presence of streets closed to cars during some time of the day?

Some streets are closed to cars during some time of the day, e.g. when more pedestrians are expected to frequent the street or when the tide is up. How can I be informed of the existence of such ...
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My Interrail global pass shows 3 inbound/outbound days in total in the app. How is it permitted to use the third day?

I have an Interrail global pass in mobile format, shown in the Rail Planner app. One point that surprised me is that there are 3 outbound/inbound days in total although classic rules tells that there ...
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Flying into Switzerland (from EU country); foodstuff restrictions

I am flying to Switzerland from an EU country (Greece) and am wondering whether there are any restrictions in place regarding type and quantity of foodstuffs I may bring with me for personal ...
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Complicated situation regarding monthly salary DS-160

Context: 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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Fare difference when changing a return flight midway through the trip

I have a roundtrip ticket from the US > Japan > US with ANA. Their "flex special" fare allows flight changes for free + any fare difference. My question is, how will the fare ...
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J1 waiver - Status changed to J1 within US (2004), never enrolled or particpated in the program and exited US

Status changed to J1 from F1 within US, never enrolled or particpated in the J1 program and exited US within 2 months of start date in 2004. Am I still subject to the 2-year home requirement?
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Can I enter France from outside EU with German Fiktionsbescheinigung and/or Schengen Visa?

I have been living and working in Germany for 6 months with a work D-type national visa. A week before its expiration I received Fiktionsbescheinigung (Fiction Certificate) with third box tickled (...
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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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Mistake on ESTA application

I made my ESTA application to visit the USA, in a few weeks. Although my application has been approved, I saw later a mistake at the NIN (National Identification Number). That is my country ID (Europe)...
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I need advice regarding my speeding ticket issued in New York [closed]

Just recently, my friends (tourists) and I booked a rental car just for a day trip in New York. Unfortunately, we got caught by a cop for speeding. I showed my foreign driver's license to a cop and my ...
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Would an Israeli national be able to claim refugee status if they were already abroad when the latest war started? [migrated]

The current conflict in the Levant involving Israel and Palestine/Gaza is truly tragic and I wish only peace and safety to everyone, everywhere. One thing that occurred to me when looking at the FCDO ...
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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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Colombian visa to the UK

My girlfriend is coming from Colombia to stay with me for 2 months, and we don't know the exact date she will go back within those 2 months. The question is, do I need to buy her return ticket, or is ...
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Is there a standard phone number in Kenya to call a directory service?

In the United States, it's possible in most places to dial 0 (EDIT: 411) for a directory. Is that the case in Kenya? If not, is there a different number that serves the same purpose? (This is in ...
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In Germany, are any of these jackets legally or socially acceptable for an American tourist? [duplicate]

I am an American male in his mid-20s, visiting Germany for the first time this winter and staying for a week. I will be staying in North Rhine-Westphalia around Cologne, flying in and out of Frankfurt....
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Holder of German National Visa (Type D). Can my first point of entry be through Switzerland?

We are moving to Germany on a long-stay national visa (Type D). The easiest route would be to land in Basel, Switzerland, where someone would pick us up from there. Are there any restrictions which ...
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Can US citizens travel to Australia on a passport with less than 3 months validity?

Does a US passport holder need 3 extra months of validity on their passport to travel to Australia, or merely a passport that is valid through the duration of their stay? Various third party ...
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Do you need a visa when transitting in UK with a foreign passport and a residence permit [duplicate]

I hold a Danish foreign passport and a residence permit and will be travelling from Copenhagen to Fuerteventura with a transit in UK, but im unsure whether I need a visa or not... Your prompt ...
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Where can I find the log of IATA code changes for airports with their dates?

The IATA code for an airport sometimes change. E.g., IDL was changed to JFK. Where can I find the log of IATA code changes, preferably with the dates of the code changes?
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Kuwait transit visa requirements for Nepalese travelling to Nepal, living in the UK

I am travelling to Nepal from the UK and have a layover of more than 10 hours at Kuwait airport. UK-Kuwait & Kuwait-Nepal are with different airlines, same for the return flights. Do I need to ...
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Can I bring cod liver oil into Australia?

I want to bring cod liver supplements to Australia, 90 days worth. Will this be okay and what do I tick if I should declare it?
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Does one need a return ticket if visiting the UK for the first time on an Australian passport if only aiming to go for 7 weeks?

My 20-year-old daughter is travelling for the first time to the UK to visit friends. However due to $$ constraints I can only get her a one-way ticket. But I'm looking to getting her a ticket back ...
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US B1/B2 visa validity longer than maximum allowed

I recently got a US B1/B2 visa with the validity period of 10 years. This is very nice, but since I am a Russian citizen, I was expecting the maximum validity period of 3 years at most. For example, ...
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Has any Indian national travelled to Stockholm via London Heathrow from Colombo [duplicate]

My travel itinerary is India to Colombo, Colombo to London Heathrow (Srilankan Airlines Terminal3) and Heathrow to Stockholm(British Airways Terminal 5). I will be staying in airport for a total of 4 ...
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Travelling through USA with double nationality [duplicate]

My children are holding dual citizenship - Mexico and Austria. We are currently in Mexico and will travel back to Austria with a flight from Mexico City to Miami and from there to Schengen (Madrid) ...
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Indian passport expiring in 4 months [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen with a current Indian passport. I booked a ticket to India to travel in 2 weeks time. When I wanted to enter my passport details for online check-in, it wouldn’t let me proceed ...
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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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Terrible Experience on Qatar Airways Flight QR579 - Seeking Advice

Hello fellow travelers, I recently had an incredibly unpleasant experience on Qatar Airways Flight QR579, and I'm reaching out to this community for advice and insights from those who may have faced a ...
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Flying domestically with my drivers license -- full name vs abbreviation

Will I have trouble flying domestic when I go by Jeff and license is Jeffrey?
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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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Is it possible to take the Easy Rider Bus from Parkersburg (Marathon Gas Station) to downtown Parkersburg, WV?

I'm taking Barons Bus to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and it drops off at a Marathon Gas Station. The problem that then presents itself is that this is far outside the Parkersburg city centre (if you ...
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Passport thread coming off from the bottom end [duplicate]

I have got the visa stamped for Schengen countries. But i noticed i have a small binding coming off from the bottom end of the passport. I have attached a pic, please refer the same. Do i need to get ...
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Solomon Islands - Getting from Gwaunaruu airport to Auki (Malaita)

I will be flying into Gwaunaruu airport on Malaita (Solomon Islands). Are there taxis or other transport to Auki from the airport? How much can I expect to pay?
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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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How does an Egyptian enter their name on an official form?

I have a first, middle, and last name. If a form has a "family name" field and a "first name(s)" field, I've gotten in trouble for only entering Kyle as my first name. It's only ...
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Is there list of the least to most dangerous transport types sorted, not by journey, person or distance, but by TIME per person?

Whenever I see "planes are safer than driving by car", it's always based under the metric of by "miles travelled per crash", or "journeys per crash" based. The latter ...
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