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Why was I was allowed to bring 1.5 liters of liquid through security at Frankfurt Airport?
Frankfurt airport, like several others in Germany, has "C3 standard Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage" scanners which currently exempts the airport from needing to enforce the ...
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What does "CD military" mean on this sign at this crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin? (June/July 1989)
This is the east German crossing point GÜSt Zimmerstraße on the Friedrichstraße / Zimmerstraße.
As general rule, you entered and left in the driving direction (right hand side).
The upper pedestrian ...
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My visit is for two weeks but my host bought insurance for two months is it okay
In addition to the answer of @Anish Sheela (+1), there are many many reasons why someone may have insurance for a longer period than a trip. Some people get travel insurance as a part of a larger ...
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My visit is for two weeks but my host bought insurance for two months is it okay
The insurance for the purpose of Schengen visa has to cover the duration of stay. If it's longer than the duration, there are no issues. Just make sure the rest of the documents clearly prove your ...
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Validity of ticket when using alternative train from a different station
But if I decide to board it from a different station and it doesn't stop there, is that my fault, or DB's?
Depends on the ticket. With a Flex ticket you are good either way. With Sparpreis or ...
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Can I land on the "EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg" with a German National Visa as first destination (non-EU Citizen)?
Yes. You can land in any Schengen airport with a German national visa.
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Can I take tea with me to Canada?
TLDR: Yes, you can.
Explanation: According to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (as per info given here) in the section Products allowed into Canada from countries, you are permitted to bring coffee and ...
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Can I travel with regional trains from operators other than DB if I can "use any train" due to a schedule change?
The "Zugbindung" only refers to long-distance transport (Fernvekehr) - in this case basically IC and ICE trains. Anything which is operated as Nahverkehr - regional trains (starting with an ...
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Why was I was allowed to bring 1.5 liters of liquid through security at Frankfurt Airport?
AMS, Schiphol Amsterdam has machines where you can/could take full bottles of liquids through but it is announced that this will have to stop to be in step with other EU or Schengen airports.
I guess ...
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Bicycle on DB Regio between Aschaffenburg and Frankfurt — ticket needed before 09:00?
Unfortunately the conductor who disagreed with you appears to be right.
Why does the rule from No. 11 not apply for you
Lets have another look at No. 11:
RMV-VAB-Übergangstarif
Für Fahrscheine des ...
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Do six‐month or three‐month passport rules apply to Aufenhaltstitel holders?
As this was now about one year ago, in order not to waste anyone's time I'll record that Mark Johnson's comment was correct: there was no problem re-entering. As also pointed out, it was necessary to ...
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Validity of ticket when using alternative train from a different station
I intended to post this as a comment to Hilmar, but can't since this account is new:
As Hilmar states, a Sparpreis ticket wouldn't allow you to take another train just because a stop not specified in ...
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Can I use my Business Visa application as a proof for Wife's tourist Visa ? (schengen germany)
Q1 & Q2 Do I need to book a separate room in that same hotel? Should I contact the hotel separately and ask for an updated voucher for an additional guest?
From your comment, you’ve resolved this ...
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