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Customs and immigration covers a range of border control procedures (referred to as 'immigration' in most countries) and import of goods. Prefer a more specific tag where appropriate, some examples of which are listed under `tag info`.

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for how long can I stay in the UK if Iam on a 6 month visit visa

The validity period of a UK Standard Visitor visa is generally 6 months (although it can be granted for less in certain circumstances). It is therefore legal to stay for up to 6 months https://www.gov …
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UK cigarette allowance from outside the EU

The tobacco duty-free allowance for those aged 17+ is one from the following: 200 cigarettes 100 cigarillos 50 cigars 250g tobacco You can split this allowance - so you could bring in 100 cigaret …
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UK: Questions to NON-EU tourists prior to reaching the border

There is no interview for a UK visa application, only an appointment to provide biometrics. The visa application asks for accommodation details, if this is being provided by a friend for example, it …
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What does "conducive to the public good" mean in UK immigration laws?

It relates to the character, conduct, and associations of an individual wanting to enter the UK https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/827971/G …
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Is rudeness to UK immigration officials a sufficient reason to deny entry?

Denial of entry (’exclusion ’) is used to prohibit non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals from entering the UK if their presence would not be conducive to the public good. Exclusion of a pers …
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Could I bring my furry dog plushie into Australia?

If it’s just a toy containing no food, plant material or animal items, and it doesn’t fall into any of the other banned goods categories, for example a fake designer product, then you don’t need to de …
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What does the 6363 stamp on my son's passport mean?

A stamp with a “cross" drawn through it means leave to enter the UK was refused. 6363 is just the number of the officer that processed your son. There’s an example of such a stamp in this question
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Health supplements/Vitamins bringing into Malaysia

Check the substances from which your health supplements and vitamins are made against this list before you travel http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_ie.aspx
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Dubai Tourist Visa

You have to exit by 1st April, however you can extend the visa twice for up to 30 days each time http://www.dubaivisa.net/uae/duration30days.html
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Girlfriend from Hong Kong told interviewer for her B2 visa to the US that we were not dating

In a comment you state: “she told the interviewer than we weren't dating, but waiting to meet to decide to move forward into a relationship, which is true.” That description was true at the time of h …
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UK naturalization background checks what is the meaning?

In general, it means an application will normally be refused only where the person has attempted to lie or conceal the truth about an aspect of their application, whether on the application form or in …
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No Passport, but must transit Stansted Airport for flight to another EU country

Yes. You cannot use an EU, EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK unless you meet certain criteria eg have pre-settled status. Stansted does not have an airside transit zone, you will need to c …
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Travelling into UK with a wooden chopping board?

Travellers can bring non-alcohol and tobacco goods into the UK worth up to £390 (e.g. perfume and electrical goods) without paying duty and/or tax in the UK. The goods must be for your own use or as g …
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Is it allowed to bring Bukhoor from abroad to UK?

I think that this will depend on the type of wood used in the product. If it is a species on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) list, for examp …
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Is there any country/case where entering with two different passports at two different times...

Another ‘contrived’ scenario could be a problematic immigration history using passport 1 (over-staying, denial of entry, frequency/length of stay etc).
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