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Passport requirements on entering Ireland as a citizen

9/28/2018 3:08:54 PM It is first important to note that there are no absolute rights to anything in Ireland. All rights can be limited by Acts of the Oireachtas, or by relevant Statutory Instruments. Irish citizens are entitled to enter Ireland, regardless of the document they use. However, you are required to use the passport […]

Is there an "internet anywhere" device I can bring with me to visit the developing world?

Is there an "internet anywhere" device I can bring with me to visit the developing world?

2/4/2022 3:39:18 AM Update on 2022-02-02 regarding starlink, from https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/02/02/spacex-starlink-premium-satellite-internet-tier-at-500-per-month.html: SpaceX says Starlink Premium is capable of connecting from anywhere. Starlink Premium also offers "unlimited service locations" flexibility. The first premium deliveries will begin in the second quarter [of 2022]. Original answer: The AST SpaceMobile Investor Presentation released on 2020-12-15 (mirror) gives a nice synopsis […]

As a dual national, can my daughter travel to the UK on just her British passport?

6/20/2017 2:26:55 PM If she’s entering South Africa on a South African passport, the fact there are only 3 days of validity left shouldn’t matter, as she is a national and therefore has a right to enter the country. If the only issue is how to get onto the flight, and they don’t accept a […]

What is an acceptable time to wait for other passengers in a songthaew in Thailand?

6/19/2017 1:46:20 AM Baht busses or Songthaews are not always on a strict schedule… Especially outside of busy/tourist areas and off-season. In this case, it could be the last one out was waiting for boat passengers or possibly a few last stragglers to come along if he’s not in a hurry. Sometimes you’ll even see […]

ESTA: re-entry after several caribbean stops

9/6/2018 3:47:51 PM Your admission to the US, and your readmission for the remainder of your initial 90-day period of admission, are governed by the terms of the visa waiver program (VWP). ESTA is nothing more than authorization to travel to the US to apply for admission under the VWP. The provision for readmission is […]

Should I Fabricate Additional Support Document after UK V 4.2 (a) +(c) refusal

3/2/2019 11:30:33 PM Although your refusal was a V 4.2 (a) +(c) for which we have an excellent canonical located at UK visa refusal on V 4.2 a + c (and sometimes 'e') which you must absolutely read, since your question is compounded by a proposal to commit what is essentially fraud, I will add […]

Immigration line selection at port of entry in the USA

10/23/2018 3:28:47 AM Here is my update after a recent travel out of the country and back to the U.S. Our port of entry was Los Angeles Airport. We travelled in a group of four; me and my wife with green card and parents with the B1/B2 visa. The CBP officer directed us to complete […]

What's this celebration in Japan?

5/31/2017 10:20:29 AM You appear to have run into the procession for the yearly festival of Hanazono Jinja (花園神社例大祭) in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, which was held this year on Sunday, May 28: http://www.hanazono-jinja.or.jp/mt/schedule/ Note the 雷電 (Raiden, “Thunder and Lightning”) logos on the happi coats of the bearers of the o-mikoshi portable shrine. Incidentally, the mural […]

Can I receive a package in Zurich airport while on transit?

9/21/2018 3:45:52 PM This is a generic answer but one other option in these circumstances is to phone one of the hotels nearby (preferably with a shuttle bus to the terminal) and ask them if you can have a package delivered to their front desk. Intimate that you’d leave a tip for this. Proper clothing […]

Can I swim to Litle Hjartøya from Nyholmen, Norway?

Can I swim to Litle Hjartøya from Nyholmen, Norway?

8/24/2020 9:15:39 PM In downtown Bodø, a couple of hundred meters away from your planned swim, is Bodø Radio, one of the headquarters of the Maritime Radio (contact page). They may be able to assist you in several ways: They have the ability to reach out to boats in the area, warning boats about the […]

Can I travel with a Geneva convention 1951 travel document to Australia without visa?

5/29/2017 7:49:18 AM According to Timatic, the database used by the airlines for passport and visa requirements, Australia requires a visa for visitors traveling on refugee travel documents: Visa required. US born kids with indian passport entring US with out US passport Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

US born kids with indian passport entring US with out US passport

5/26/2017 10:37:19 PM It will be a problem for your child to travel to India and return to the US. According to US law, anyone born in the US is a US citizen, and as such requires a US passport to enter the US by air. Meanwhile, if Indian immigration sees he has no US […]

Proper clothing for rather pale person in very hot and sunny climate

Proper clothing for rather pale person in very hot and sunny climate

7/30/2018 4:07:49 AM Umbrellas (or equivalent) are very popular in Asia for protecting against the sun. I doubt there are political issues with umbrellas. Is it possible to cycle from Kansai Airport to Central Osaka? 7/29/2018 6:31:49 AM As someone raised in the Middle East, this topic is close to heart. General Tips: Loose fitting, […]

Identifying a church by a lake and a railway line, claimed to be in the Canton of Lucerne

Identifying a church by a lake and a railway line, claimed to be in the Canton of Lucerne

7/14/2020 2:58:57 PM Alte Kirche St. Georg und Nikolaus, Flüelen, Canton of Uri, Switzerland (from Wikimedia Commons) Found by noting the time & direction of shadows, inferring that the view was facing north, looking for lakeshores in Switzerland that run roughly north-south with the lake on the west (there are not a lot of them) […]

What were the indefinite validity visas that used to be issued by the US before VWP was created?

What were the indefinite validity visas that used to be issued by the US before VWP was created?

7/28/2019 2:00:47 PM I have an “indefinite Class BII visa” in my 1972 passport. I was a student at the time. The application form was extremely lengthy and detailed. I had to be interviewed at the US embassy in London where they asked my three questions (also on the form): 1. Was I or had […]

Is it possible to cycle from Kansai Airport to Central Osaka?

7/1/2018 3:27:20 PM I’d like to add: no, but almost. Here’s how you do it: Take your bike to the railway station, fold it/disassemble it, and put it into a bag. Take the train to Rinkū-Town Station (りんくうタウン駅), which is just one stop away. Either the Nankai Airport Line (南海鉄道空港線) or the JR Kansai Airport […]

Trains in the Cinque Terre

5/18/2017 7:25:27 PM It heavily depends on the day of the week you are looking at, some trains passing by 5 Terre are suspended during weekends and holidays because, hey, it’s the period they are most needed…welcome to Italy! So, for example, the Regionale 11291 suggested by Enrico is not operating on Saturdays and Sundays. […]

How to lawfully leave United States without a United States passport for United States citizen

5/28/2020 6:35:37 AM NOTE: I’m not an attorney. The information I got is my own opinion based on what I’ve read on the State Department’s websites. If you want legal advice, please seek out an attorney. To answer your question in your update, the answer is no. Your child would not lose their U.S. citizenship […]

Overstayed in the USA for 2 years was arrested then deported. When can I return?

5/28/2018 5:26:53 AM The law here is somewhat complicated, but if you have more than a year of unlawful presence in the US, you face a 10 year ban. This guide for those in similar situations may be helpful: Returning to the United States After Deportation. Since you left voluntarily and have a US citizen […]

I will be traveling to Hawaii soon. I'm 18 years old and only have my school ID

3/4/2021 4:35:03 AM I will be going to Honolulu, Hawaii from Texas soon. I don’t have an identification except for my school ID, but I’m 18 years old. Will I be allowed through security and be able to board a flight? Maybe. From https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification (emphasis mine) In the event you arrive at the airport without […]

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