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Schengen Visa four years- 90 days stay

8/9/2017 6:35:08 PM For any visa valid longer than six months, the duration of stay will be 90 days, but it means that the bearer of the visa may be present in the Schengen area subject to the 90/180 day rule. In other words, your visa authorizes you to be in the Schengen area for […]

Is there a Schengen-wide database of long-term permits/visas, similar to the one used for short-term visas?

2/15/2020 6:10:12 PM VIS is a Schengen-wide database, and as such concerns uniform Schengen visas (USV for short), i.e. airport transit and short-stay (A or C) visas. Long-stay (D) visas and residence permits are issued under the regulations of the issuing State, and not under USV regulations. As such, they are not covered by VIS. […]

What to write in visa application form and what documents to submit as an unregistered freelancer?

What to write in visa application form and what documents to submit as an unregistered freelancer?

11/2/2016 6:02:43 PM Current occupation is how you would classify the majority of your work… Freelance developer Freelance photographer Freelance architect and so on… …if you have some sort of accreditation, put it next to the occupation (.e.g., “Freelance musician, ASCAP registered”). For employer’s name and address, if you have a limited company, put down […]

How can I avoid being shown in a border control reality show?

8/18/2017 5:37:26 AM IANAL and it depends on the jurisdiction. The following is what happens for Canadian shows: For a creative type show, generally they ask permission to film you or they they set up cameras that records quite a lot but then they request permission to have you appear in the show, if they […]

Is there a reason why housekeeping wouldn't accept a tip?

8/5/2018 7:18:09 AM Very important thing i learned from my mom who worked wirh the mayor of the Town of mandeville. When a room is occupied never assume that money left in a room is a tip if left on a table or even fallen on the floor they might come looking for it and […]

How to safely turn right in Thailand

5/2/2021 10:01:55 PM Passing indicators are used primarily in a situation where passing is imminent, such as a slower moving truck or bus that sees the car behind them is attempting to pass and may not be able to see around them. Most drivers use this method on open 2 lane highways, not in cities […]

Is it possible to accompany a live animal (dog) during air travel (cargo)?

10/30/2016 9:49:36 PM The majority of dogs and small animals are shipped in a special section of the lower cargo hold, which can be climate controlled better than the rest of the cargo hold. This area is not open for human travel, as it has no seats or seat belts, no bathrooms, no windows, no […]

Is it not appropriate to eat pizza with hands in Germany?

7/30/2017 7:03:38 PM I would correct problemofficer’s answer that once you are eating in a real dignified “restaurant” (better style, cutlery, soft drinks costing over 2,50 €, whole meal is > 20 €), use of cutlery is obligatory. You do not eat with hands anymore. German good conduct books are always dismissive about eating with […]

What is the "U.S. point of contact" in the ESTA application used for?

11/14/2016 9:58:35 AM Presumably the same reason as on the other forms, like the DS-160: Your U.S. Point of Contact can be any individual in the U.S. who knows you and can verify, if necessary, your identity. They also request the relationship you have, if any, to the person. From my own assumptions, this would […]

UK Visa Application for Self Employed

7/28/2017 7:04:08 PM I can’t guess how UK immigration will interpret that situation. I can tell you how the American tax authority, IRS, interprets it. Is your own company any of the following: a sole proprietorship (no formalities, just you taking cash for work) an LLC in which you are the only member those, and […]

Thailand Zika Travel and Pregnant?

10/10/2016 3:10:59 PM You have at least one full month untill December. Try to sell your trip so you don’t lose (all) the money, and go on the trip when you are in better position. Ultimately it’s up to you to take or not take the risk, but I hope you agree that it’s better […]

Will U.S airport or border patrol officials ask about my wife?

1/12/2020 12:08:56 AM They asked me that question. After I said he is waiting for me outside they sent me for secondary inspection. Once I went in the private room (without a female officer) I was questioned strictly about my marriage. “Are y’all in an open marriage” “How much older is your husband” “Just trying […]

What is "Sprinter" in the Netherlands?

What is "Sprinter" in the Netherlands?

9/20/2016 9:55:00 AM Notice the icons on the Google Maps route. Means a car route Means a bus journey Means a tram journey Means a train journey Slightly confusingly, the icons shown on the route are suggesting that this will be a bus journey, transferring to another bus. However, if you look in the directions […]

What is the purpose of UK airside transit visas?

2/3/2019 6:47:22 PM Re: Further to George Y’s info above. Although there are no exit checks by Immigration Officers in UK airports, a passenger who is ‘airside'(ie ready to board an outbound flight) and wishes to leave the airport (abandon their flight) must be escorted by an airline (or ground) rep to Immigration arrivals where […]

Czech vs Czechia – which should I use to talk with Czech citizens?

7/10/2018 3:32:12 PM Both Czechia and Czech Republic are recognized names here. In my personal opinion, the later one is accepted better, because it was longer in use, while the first one was accepted by government without citizens consent. If you want to try patience of locals, you can try call our country Czechoslovakia, which […]

How to switch from Resident visa to Tourist visa status in the Schengen area?

7/12/2017 8:31:38 PM It looks like the Schengen Borders Code was updated in March 2016, so it seems the relevant text is not at Article 6, paragraph 2 (rather than Article 5 paragraph 1a). Here is the link to the updated Borders Code: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32016R0399 Are there any issues with speaking Spanish as a tourist in […]

Is there any banned area to travelers in China apart from Tibet?

8/11/2017 12:50:53 AM Foreign travelers are usually banned from accessing many rural areas in Xinjiang without permit. However cities and touristic areas can be generally visited without any problem. Can I travel to Austria on a new visa-free passport if I lost the passport that contained a long-term Austrian visa? 8/11/2017 2:42:54 AM Yes, there […]

Are there any issues with speaking Spanish as a tourist in Portugal?

8/7/2019 6:39:34 PM This is my experience from five days in Porto last week: Portuguese is very similar to Spanish and reasonably similar to other Romance languages. With a good level of Spanish, you should get a good grasp of Portuguese, and nearly all Portuguese people we met seemed to understand Spanish. Probably the fact […]

Can I travel to Austria on a new visa-free passport if I lost the passport that contained a long-term Austrian visa?

5/20/2018 7:21:48 PM Obviously too late for this poster but here are some details: Getting a passport Assuming you’re American, make an appointment with the local passport agency and make your travel plans clear – explain that you need your passport ASAP so you can sort out the visa in time. Their site will make […]

In the EU, what rights do you have if your rental car agency fails to deliver?

7/10/2017 4:28:07 PM As noted in the 2005 report, Car Rental Contracts An analysis of European cross-border complaints Contracts governing the provision of vehicle hire are not regulated by special rules in any EU country. It is an ongoing consumer issue, however, one on which The European Commission has been working closely together with European […]

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