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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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Does any country retaliate if a visitor doesn't use a visa they were granted?

In all the cases I am aware of, if a visitor applies and obtains a visa to enter a country but don't use it, nothing happens. This makes me wonder: does any country retaliate if a visitor doesn't use …
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2 votes
1 answer
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How do Canadian officials determine how long a visitor entering Canada is allowed to stay?

I read on https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1016&top=16 (mirror): Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. If you’re allowed to enter Canada, the border services of …
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Does one have to keep the printed e-Visa on which the immigration agent wrote the visa expir...

Upon entering India with an e-Visa (formerly known as tourist visa), the immigration agent writes the expiry date of the visa on the printed e-Visa (not the one on the passport, but the one we're sup …
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3 votes
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In what case(s) is a visa only issued at the place of domicile of the applicant?

Visas. … In the case of transit visas, the applicant should only be required to appear in person if the authority granting the visas has doubts regarding the case. …
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Does one have to show documents containing itinerary even if one has an invitation letter to...

I read on http://www.chinaconsulatesf.org/eng/lszj/zgqz/t751633.htm (mirror), which explains the supported documents needed to apply for Chinese visas: L Visa: Documents showing the itinerary including …
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Why do some countries require a proof of accommodation in their visa application?

I am applying for a visa to enter a country (Spain). The visa application requires a proof of fully-paid accommodation post-quarantine. I understand the usefulness of a proof of accommodation if: It …
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25 votes
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What's the point of free visas on arrival? Why not grant entry without any visa?

Some countries such as the Maldives grant free visas on arrival. What's the point? …
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Is there any e-visa that is both linked to a passport and valid beyond the expiration of tha...

Is there any e-visas that is both linked to a passport and valid beyond the expiration of that passport? …
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Does a round-trip from mainland China to Hong Kong count as a new entry on a Chinese L (tour... [duplicate]

If a French citizen currently located in mainland China with a Chinese L (tourist) visa goes to Hong Kong for a short period (somewhere between a few hours to a few weeks) and comes back to mainland C …
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2 votes
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Can lawful permanent residents in the United States apply to the 10-year, multiple-entry Chi...

Can lawful permanent residents in the United States apply to the 10-year, multiple-entry Chinese L (tourist) visa? From what I can see: http://visa.ywpw.com/ChineseVisa/nonUSCitizen_en.html (mirror …
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Can one extend a Thai 30-day visa-free stamp any time before the stamp's expiration or can o...

I read on https://www.dontworryjusttravel.com/asiapacific/thailand/thailand-60-day-tourist-visa/#How_to_extend_your_stay_for_30_more_days_without_getting_a_Thailand_tourist_visa: Can I extend my t …
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3 votes
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When flying back from India to the US with eVisa + green card, does one have to take any act...

Bob holds a French passport, a US green card, and is visiting India on an e-Visa (formerly known as tourist visa). He flew to India directly from the US. When flying back from India to the US, does Bo …
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4 votes
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How long does a French citizen have to wait to be able to enter Vietnam visa-free after havi...

French citizens currently (2019-07-30) might enter Vietnam visa-free (maximum length of stay: 15 days) or with an e-visa (maximum length of stay: 30 days; 25 USD). I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/ …
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2 votes
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Does one have to present a paper version of one's e-visa when entering Myanmar with an e-vis...

E-visas for Myanmar state: You are required to bring this Visa Approval Letter with you as Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population requires you to produce it for verification when you arrive …
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Does one have to keep the printed e-visa that the immigration agent stamped upon entering My...

Upon entering Myanmar with an e-visa, the immigration agent stamps the printed e-visa (the e-visa that is sent by email to e-visa applicants). Does one have to keep the printed e-visa that the immigra …
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