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How can you protect yourself against identity theft?

7/12/2017 10:04:52 PM The UK site advises all non-visa nationals (e.g., Americans, Canadians, etc) to bring the same documents they would need to apply for a visa. And it is part of standing advice that visa nationals (China, India, etc) bring the same documents they used to apply for their visa. I have given similar […]

Are electronic visas not acceptable for boarding a plane?

2/1/2019 7:18:33 PM For anyone who needs the answer for the same thing: I did not face any kind of trouble through either of the airlines. The trip was smooth and hassle free. Seems like the travel agents in my country don’t know much about their stuff. Is landing time displayed in local timezone? 1/8/2019 […]

I did not register my Russian visa, what should I do?

7/31/2017 9:52:48 AM (sorry for the delay, I’m still traveling and I don’t have much access to the Internet) I didn’t ask the hostel, but as they never saw my visa or my migration card, I guess that means they didn’t register my visa. But in any case, there was no problem at all when […]

Benefits of checking in online when checking bags

5/30/2017 7:04:05 PM Few points come to mind when online check-in has more advantages: You are able to select your seats well in advance (quite a big advantage, if you are traveling with family or in a group) save time airport check-in (sometimes airport check-in queues are longer and may take up 15 minutes – […]

Is landing time displayed in local timezone?

12/21/2018 12:37:34 PM Yes. The time displayed is always the airport local time. Using Modern Standard Arabic in Arabic-speaking countries 12/21/2018 9:59:25 AM Flight time between the two cities is approximately 2 hours 25 minutes. If the landing timezone was the same as Munich, it would land at around 00:10. Since the ETA is 01:10 […]

How do I apply for a tourist visa after separation from UK-citizen spouse?

How do I apply for a tourist visa after separation from UK-citizen spouse?

7/3/2017 4:08:05 PM Based on what you wrote there are several pages in the application of interest. I’ll give some screen shots of those pages… The first is pretty straight-forward, it asks for gender and relationship status. You can see there’s a selection for “Separated” and that would be the right choice given what you […]

Using Modern Standard Arabic in Arabic-speaking countries

6/12/2019 12:38:14 PM For lack of commenting rights, but merely intended as a comment to user568458’s most excellent answer: What he describes (first, you saying something in MSA, then receiving an answer in the local dialect) can sure happen a lot. To me, it happened much more often that first I got a blank stare, […]

Visa to Belarus when traveling Belarus-Russia-Belarus

12/13/2017 2:23:21 PM After taking the trip, for the future generations coming here from Google: 1) For the flight Europe–MSQ, one goes through immigration in Belarus (as expected) and gets an entry stamp. Single-entry visa is accepted in this case. Visa-free regime cannot be used, as the next destination is Russia. 2) For the flight […]

London on public transport: what kind of tickets to use?

1/2/2017 10:52:40 PM As already mentioned in the accepted answer, instead of Oystercards you can use a bank or credit card which does contactless payments. The cost will be taken from your bank or charged to your credit card, but in most casees it will work as an Oyster card, sometimes it even gives more […]

Can I board a UK train I am booked on half way with a mobile, advanced ticket?

12/12/2018 11:19:57 AM There is a route between Southampton and Manchester which changes at Birmingham New Street (using the National Rail website, any of the services with one change appear to change at Birmingham). As others have said, you may need a different ticket to get through the barrier at Birmingham, but if your ticket […]

Do I need to reclear security when connecting between flights in the US?

7/3/2017 7:55:07 AM Generally, your domestic flight discharges into the domestic sterile area, and you can hop right on any other domestic flight on any airline. Airlines’ domestic terminals are usually interconnected. Not all airports have their domestic terminals interconnected (typically due to facility constraints, e.g. Detroit). Last time I was at Long Beach, there […]

Acceptance of large bills in Denmark

11/23/2018 12:01:47 PM I moved to Denmark 7 years ago. As many people comment, cash is not all that common here anymore. Many are suggesting to skip cash all together, and just use a credit card. There are two reasons why that might not be the best idea. Danish establishments normally charge a percentage fee […]

What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?

9/25/2018 6:08:02 PM The best method my family has found by far is for transferring currencies TransferWise.com. They are often cited on expat sites as the most affordable, they allow you to keep multiple currencies in your account, and the transfers in our case generally happen within one day. Of course the transfer time depends […]

US entry after multi-year overstay advice

11/12/2018 3:13:02 AM If he travels with her, it is going to be very difficult for your husband to give her much support without lying. For example, if asked about the purpose of the trip is he really going to say “To see if my sister can get back into the US to resume her […]

Will unused B1/B2 visa affect future visa applications?

6/28/2017 7:29:58 PM There is no reason why an unused visa should cause problems. If anything, it’s the other way around – an unused visa shows that you’re not desperate to come into the USA (if you wanted to stay illegally, you would most likely use the first chance you got). Be prepared, however, to […]

Is there a way to fast-track a "Subject Access Request (SAR)" in the EU?

7/6/2017 12:23:20 AM SAR Partie Un: UK Visas and Immigration does offer a Fast track process which, even after the conclusion of a pilot program, continues to accept applications until further notice. > Table of Contents 1. Fast Track pilot2. Your IT records3. Entry clearance records4. Landing card records5. Benefits of the pilot6. Apply to […]

My government (China) cancelled my passport. I'm in Malaysia, what can I do?

9/30/2022 4:07:49 PM Your legal options are: Stay in Malaysia and seek asylum, or Return to China and see what happens. The reality of many refugees is that their travel involves non-legal means, in particular, undocumented border crossings, to reach the country where they wish to seek asylum. Some may also use forged travel documents. […]

Will the untimely cherry blossom in Japan impacts the regular cycle in spring?

10/24/2018 8:58:27 AM No, the impact is expected to be minimal. The buds that are flourishing now in Japan won’t open again in the spring, but fortunately, the proportion of blossoms that have opened in recent days is relatively small. So, Wada tells NHK, the unseasonal bloom is not likely to affect the splendor of […]

How do I find flights that avoid US airspace?

3/2/2019 8:22:33 PM Another difficulty not mentioned so far is that in an emergency planes can and will land anywhere including military airfields. Hell, once a civilian plane landed at Kitsap of all places (it was not allowed to take off after). Now, of course most US military bases are on US soil but there […]

What is the French phone number for medical emergencies?

5/15/2018 11:39:23 AM The 112 is probably your best bet. It’s available across the EU and handles all kinds of emergencies and dispatch the appropriate response teams. French people are more and more encouraged to call this number since it minimizes the risk of “calling the wrong service”. The 18 is also a good bet. […]

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