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Dual citizenship A-B (non US), Passport expiring

9/4/2017 10:38:31 PM 5) Stopover in the U.S. Now the Visa is on a different country’s passport (Venezuela) as her ONLY valid passport at the moment (Colombia). […] Should she show them both? Several sources state that a valid US visa in an expired passport can only be used with a valid passport from the […]

What are the consequences of a US citizen denying encryption key to the CBP?

3/29/2017 7:37:29 PM What are the consequences of a US citizen denying encryption key to the CBP? Assuming you are not already the subject of an Investigation: The device will be seized for further inspection. You will be detained, not arrested, and questioned. You may be questioned at a later date. If the Officers have […]

How are non-Schengen nationals with a Schengen residence permit checked to obey the 90/180 rule while travelling inside Schengen?

8/28/2017 4:48:40 AM Basically it can’t be regularly enforced, but if someone with a residence permit comes to the attention of the police and they suspect a violation, they can investigate, and possibly use that violation to deport the person. In that regard the enforcement is similar to European Union or EEA citizens who stay […]

Same destination, same departure airport, same departure hour, different flights

Same destination, same departure airport, same departure hour, different flights

12/26/2017 7:25:37 AM In this case LH 4923 is a codeshare flight operated by NH 217 (All Nippon Airways); LH 715 really is a different flight. You can tell flights are codeshare as they will depart at the same time, from the same gate – but with different flight numbers, as depicted on this picture: […]

Is there any app that returns a list of cities in Europe for direct train travel by entering the departure city?

Is there any app that returns a list of cities in Europe for direct train travel by entering the departure city?

1/24/2022 5:48:08 PM There is an exact web app that does this work – https://direkt.bahn.guru. For example, here is the result of Krakow Glowny as the departure. This app only allows you to search by the station, not by the city. So in order to get all the direct trains from one city, you must […]

Is it true that AirAsia does not allow backpacks as carry on luggage even if they fit within dimensions?

11/27/2017 4:01:43 PM AirAsia doesn’t prohibit hiking backpacks in their Cabin baggage page anymore. So as long as your backpack fits the dimensions (56cm x 36cm x 23cm) it should be fine to bring on board. Airbnb and justify of expenses 2/26/2017 3:15:39 AM That’s what they say: Important notice: Boxes and hiking backpacks are […]

Are visa-free visitors to Ireland less likely to be denied entry when compared to the UK?

8/21/2017 12:01:33 PM UK entry refusals are marked in passports, using a date stamp across which two lines are drawn. When Irish officials see this, if they suspect the passenger could be using Ireland as a mere backdoor, they will refuse entry. Even stated in Timatic: Visitors holding passports containing a British inadmissible stamp could […]

Airbnb and justify of expenses

2/14/2017 10:55:00 PM You can access the receipt for each booking on your Airbnb profile: To find your receipt: Go to Your Trips on airbnb.com. Next to the reservation you want to see the receipt for, click View Itinerary. Under Billing click Detailed receipt. For receipts from past trips, click See Trip Details. You can then click the print button on the […]

Are credit cards widely accepted in Warsaw?

11/8/2018 10:01:38 AM At this moment, being a resident of Poland I find it impossible to find a cash only place at all. Even the smallest vendors (food trucks etc.) accept cards. I would recommend to keep 50 PLN for a traveller JUST in case. But it looks like card payment penetration in Poland is […]

Does the UK still issue visa refusal stamps in passports?

3/17/2017 12:21:37 AM Does the UK no longer stamp passports with a small stamp? Background. When an entry clearance application was received, a blank page would get a standard ‘received’ stamp on it. The stamp contained the date and the post number. If the application was approved, the entry clearance vignette was affixed over the […]

Can a person that has been refused entry to a Schengen country, re-enter to other Schengen country, if no visa is required?

9/13/2017 12:58:47 PM You can most likely enter. A ban is distinct from a mere entry refusal and would only be imposed if you did something serious like using a forged passport, lying to get a visa or working illegally (although there are differences between countries in exactly how serious an infringement needs to be […]

Is American Express widely accepted in UK?

1/30/2017 8:51:56 PM In Wales! Cash is king. Amex will be pointless. (It’s not even ubiquitously accepted in London amongst smaller retailers). I’d even be hesitant to recommend MasterCard. Even if places do take Amex, they’ll hate you for it (because of the costs). If a place is running on 6% margins, then that’s half […]

I've applied for a UK Standard Visitor visa to attend to my sick husband, but my application was refused. How should I reapply?

6/26/2017 11:40:51 AM You submitted a very weak application for a Standard Visitor Visa and got refused on Appendix V 4.2 (a) + (c). Usually that combination is a indicator that they decided you would go underground in the UK and eventually become reliant upon public funds. Your premise was to visit your spouse who […]

Can I avoid the Air Asia processing fee by buying a ticket in person?

12/16/2017 3:07:45 AM Like you I had to book four air asia flights for the next part of our trip and had the same problem. In the end I booked them through traveloka, they offer credit card payment without the extra fee. On one of the flights the actual cost of the flight was cheaper […]

How to get to Schiphol Airport at 5am using public transport from Amsterdam?

1/13/2017 4:01:39 PM I had this exact problem a couple months ago. I got an Uber, costing €23.38. There aren’t a lot of Uber drivers at that time, but I saw four or five on the map, and I got picked up about 15 minutes after requesting one. You might look into reserving one if […]

What are the steps involved in Domestic to International connection at Dallas/Fort Worth?

1/9/2017 6:47:05 PM Assuming that you have booked a single ticket, you will not need to collect your luggage, recheck luggage, enter or exit the terminal, or go through security or immigration. You will simply need to get yourself to the gate for your next flight before boarding closes. When you check your bags in […]

How to travel by sea (ferry / boat / ship) between China and South Korea

How to travel by sea (ferry / boat / ship) between China and South Korea

9/6/2017 12:56:04 PM I tried to book a ticket China -> South Korea today. In my experience, there is no way to buy a ticket in Beijing. I have been to and called different places that are supposed to do it (For example- CTA Ticket Office and Beijing CTA ticket office, both in Jianguomenwai Dajie) […]

What happens to items removed from luggage?

9/8/2017 1:48:51 AM To my knowledge, items confiscated from luggage are usually disposed of, in contrast to items left behind by accident, which are usually auctioned off if they can’t be returned to their owners. What I find puzzling about your experience is that items such as chocolate or sweets might be confiscated by customs […]

How to tell scam taxis from legitimate ones in Bangkok? Does it make sense prebooking?

How to tell scam taxis from legitimate ones in Bangkok? Does it make sense prebooking?

2/14/2017 8:12:18 PM I recently went to Thailand and the best thing I did was to user Uber/Grabtaxi instead of hauling for taxis on the street. I didn’t find it expensive at all. They usually took 3~5 minutes to get to my location. Also I didn’t had to negotiate the price nor to ask the […]

How does Berlin Transport Validation Stamp mark current date and/or expiry date?

How does Berlin Transport Validation Stamp mark current date and/or expiry date?

11/12/2016 11:47:13 AM Note: I am adding my own observations as an answer, but would love to get a definitive explanation to the validation stamp contents. As mentioned in my own edits, Do and Fr means days of the week, 45 is the week number (7th to 13th Nov) 11:40 is time Duration is printed […]

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