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Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

answered Apr 4, 2016 at 15:04

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Job interview in London requires me to wire money to the travel agent. Is this a scam?

answered Jan 19, 2016 at 10:47

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In Germany, what are you supposed to do if your train station doesn't have any working ticket machines?

answered Aug 8, 2017 at 13:24

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What can I do to lift a 10 year ban for making a mistake in my UK visa application?

answered Feb 22, 2016 at 8:38

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Coming up with a fake travel plan to apply for a Schengen visa, will I get caught?

answered Apr 14, 2016 at 14:05

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Carrying a handgun in other countries with a US concealed carry permit

answered Aug 19, 2015 at 13:01

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Rent clothing in Frankfurt / Being warm without cold weather clothing

answered Jan 4, 2017 at 3:08

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UK visa refusal on V 4.2 a + c (and sometimes 'e')

answered Apr 22, 2017 at 12:36

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Schengen Visa Refusal: Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not reliable

answered Aug 22, 2015 at 12:14

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What happens if you are refused entry between two countries?

answered Sep 11, 2015 at 12:56

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Can I board if my flight arrives 1.5 hours before my UK visa becomes valid?

answered May 29, 2017 at 17:30

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Can my wife visit me in the UK before we apply for a Spouse Visa?

answered Aug 8, 2017 at 17:09

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What is a Seaman's book, and can it really replace a passport?

answered Aug 18, 2015 at 13:22

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I have had five prior UK visa refusals, should I still apply for UK tourist visa?

answered Oct 28, 2016 at 13:51

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Will mention of a previously undisclosed relative, who will now invite me to the UK, help me to obtain a visa?

answered Jan 17, 2017 at 8:00

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Is it possible to join someone to help them with the border security process at the airport?

answered Oct 5, 2016 at 16:35

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After being refused entry and removed from Heathrow, can I visit England?

answered Nov 28, 2016 at 17:03

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Immigration officer stamped "Indefinite leave to enter UK" in US passport of EU citizen. How to fix it?

answered Feb 1, 2017 at 16:57

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UK visa refused because the immigration officer suspects I'm trying to live in the UK through successive visits. What are my options?

answered Feb 27, 2017 at 2:08

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Does this email mean that I have been granted the visa?

answered Oct 27, 2016 at 19:40

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What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who may be getting paid?

answered Aug 22, 2016 at 23:00

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Driving through Croatia: can someone tell me where I took this photo?

answered Nov 15, 2016 at 15:59

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What meals are available on Russian trains?

answered Oct 15, 2015 at 14:12

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Difference between deportation and removal

answered Dec 20, 2015 at 23:04

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How can I know if I am still refused entry to the UK?

answered Dec 18, 2015 at 11:21

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Why was I refused 'Leave to Enter' at an airport in the UK (and subsequently removed)?

answered Mar 14, 2016 at 23:58

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Why do consulates take away your passport to issue the visa?

answered Apr 13, 2016 at 10:35

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What coast or river-adjacent city is in this photo?

answered Oct 24, 2016 at 14:53

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Is changing your passport a good strategy for removing a negative immigration history in Schengen?

answered May 6, 2016 at 8:23

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Getting refused entry and removed at Heathrow, X in passport

answered Sep 30, 2015 at 14:41

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Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

Job interview in London requires me to wire money to the travel agent. Is this a scam?

In Germany, what are you supposed to do if your train station doesn't have any working ticket machines?

What can I do to lift a 10 year ban for making a mistake in my UK visa application?

Coming up with a fake travel plan to apply for a Schengen visa, will I get caught?

Carrying a handgun in other countries with a US concealed carry permit

Rent clothing in Frankfurt / Being warm without cold weather clothing

UK visa refusal on V 4.2 a + c (and sometimes 'e')

Schengen Visa Refusal: Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not reliable

What happens if you are refused entry between two countries?

Can I board if my flight arrives 1.5 hours before my UK visa becomes valid?

Can my wife visit me in the UK before we apply for a Spouse Visa?

What is a Seaman's book, and can it really replace a passport?

I have had five prior UK visa refusals, should I still apply for UK tourist visa?

Will mention of a previously undisclosed relative, who will now invite me to the UK, help me to obtain a visa?

Is it possible to join someone to help them with the border security process at the airport?

After being refused entry and removed from Heathrow, can I visit England?

Immigration officer stamped "Indefinite leave to enter UK" in US passport of EU citizen. How to fix it?

UK visa refused because the immigration officer suspects I'm trying to live in the UK through successive visits. What are my options?

Does this email mean that I have been granted the visa?

What are the visa rules for US speakers, at UK conferences, who may be getting paid?

Driving through Croatia: can someone tell me where I took this photo?

What meals are available on Russian trains?

Difference between deportation and removal

How can I know if I am still refused entry to the UK?

Why was I refused 'Leave to Enter' at an airport in the UK (and subsequently removed)?

Why do consulates take away your passport to issue the visa?

What coast or river-adjacent city is in this photo?

Is changing your passport a good strategy for removing a negative immigration history in Schengen?

Getting refused entry and removed at Heathrow, X in passport