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I am married to a UK citizen. What type of visa do I need to travel to the UK for tourism?

I am married to a UK citizen. What type of visa do I need to travel to the UK for tourism?

9/16/2016 12:12:19 PM The UKVI tool says that, as a Bangladeshi citizen visiting the UK for tourism, you need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa: When applying for a Standard Visitor Visa you will most probably be asked to provide details of your trip, as well as proof of funds, and proof of strong […]

Late submission of API data – what's going to happen?

11/30/2015 1:01:13 PM API is the responsibility of the airline, not the passenger; so I would not worry about it as I am sure you are not the first last-minute passenger that they have dealt with. Nothing should happen when you arrive at the desk. In fact, for those passengers that also forgot to enter […]

What to do if I lost my passport before flight in another country?

11/29/2013 2:39:51 PM Precautions: Have a copy of your passport (on the internet). Carry separate spare cash or bank card. Note down the contact details of the embassy/consulate. Note down the account details to check in online for a boarding pass. Residing in a Schengen country and lost your passport or had it stolen? contact […]

How can I know my travel limits with a weekly or monthly public transport pass when purchased for a specific zone in Frankfurt?

How can I know my travel limits with a weekly or monthly public transport pass when purchased for a specific zone in Frankfurt?

9/9/2016 2:02:08 PM Your pass will have the start and end zones printed on it and is valid for travel between them. Each zone usually correlates to a municipality boundary which is not very useful for people not from the region, I concede. To make this all easier to understand, each major zone (those number […]

What happens if police stops me when driving a rental car and I'm not the authorized driver (US-FL)?

7/7/2016 7:31:15 PM The rental agency is the only one who can answer this question. Technically, you could be driving a stolen car. Note, many agencies automatically allow spouses and business associates to drive a car without being specifically authorized on the rental agreement. You have to ask the agency about this. Southern Myanmar – […]

Do passengers and crew on cargo ships require visas?

9/2/2016 6:13:20 AM For the crew of a ship, the seaman’s book can replace visa in certain circumstances. It requires nations which have ratified the relevant conventions, and it applies to merchant crew who travel with their ship to a port or towards their ship waiting in a foreign port. Minor's passport photo has little […]

Is there any list of countries I should not visit if I want to go to the US?

7/5/2017 6:31:00 PM Subsequent to this question being asked, the US has changed the Visa Waiver Program rules such that people who visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan or Syria on or after 1 March 2011, or are dual nationals of those countries, must apply for visas even if they are of a nationality that would normally […]

Southern Myanmar – Travel restrictions as of late 2015?

3/30/2016 2:53:10 PM As of March 2016 there is still a lot of conflicting information out there and things are changing rapidly. I spoke to people who when they were in Kawthoung, (the most southern town) were told: “that the road leading north is very bad and it is not advisable for foreigner to take […]

Minor's passport photo has little resemblance. Still good for use or needs to be renewed?

9/6/2016 1:14:28 PM You might get a little extra scrutiny when going through immigration control (usually involving a long hard stare at your child, then the picture, then back to your child, repeat a few times until the officer is either convinced or asks a supplementary question), but they aren’t going to refuse you just […]

If you go to the pool and find all the sunbeds have towels on and you have nowhere to sit, what do you do?

9/19/2013 9:06:49 PM Although you are expected to know the law, as foreigner it is difficult to understand every quirky detail of the local laws. Sometimes having the law on your side, is simply not enough. Especially if you have to explain your actions to a grumpy well built guy who is being backed up […]

Is it possible to get a Chinese visa if you already possess a valid visa for a different purpose?

9/30/2016 2:39:06 AM Yes, you can. I have applied for a business visa while having a still valid visitor visa. Please note that for US citizens China issues a 10 year visitor visas, so according to the friend one could not visit China for any non-tourist purpose without either visiting China as a tourist, or […]

Does the 90 days VWP rule expire if you travel from the US to Canada?

3/7/2012 4:41:25 AM There’s an important distinction between leaving the US temporarily, and leaving permanently, which is as much as anything dictated by you returning to your place of residence. If you are in the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and you leave the US for a few weeks to visit Canada (or […]

Are the roads in Norway in good condition?

8/31/2016 6:29:48 AM I would also add to Daxxcat’s answer that if you want to compare mountainous regions between France and Norway: The roads are in much better shape in Norway (for all the reasons told in Daxxcat’s answer) Many roads have a speed limit of 60 in Norway (at least in the counties where […]

When visiting urban areas in Australia, do I need to be worried about deadly insects / animals?

When visiting urban areas in Australia, do I need to be worried about deadly insects / animals?

1/27/2012 10:57:29 PM Contrary to urban legend, white tail spiders do not cause necrosis. Huntsman spiders are not venomous, though they’re scarily big to some. Goannas may be a risk if they mistake you for a tree (which does happen). Cassowaries are capable of disemboweling you. Sea squirts can be venomous: don’t stick your fingers […]

Can two persons with same flight ticket apply for visa from different countries?

8/30/2016 12:35:56 PM When you are flying with the airline I am working for in IT, as an example, you are technically getting multiple tickets even if you have booked the flight together. The distinction of bookings (reservation data like seats) and tickets (mostly commercial data such as fares and fees) is mostly for technical […]

If I book a return journey with Ryanair and miss the first flight, can I still take the return flight?

7/21/2016 9:20:40 AM Ryanair only sells one-ways or returns so the only case is missing your first flight and still wanting to take the return. That is possible without any actions necessary on your part as stated here on their website FAQ: You don’t need to notify us if you are unable to travel and […]

Power plugs in train repeatedly turning off

11/13/2015 12:15:40 PM As already suggested by Gagravarr, when the train is coasting through a neutral section, all non-essential power is turned off. You might notice some lights and air conditioning being switched off. If you’re near the engine you might hear some telltale clunks and noise variations when the engine is switched off and […]

What do "Fragile" stickers on checked baggage do?

8/28/2015 5:23:43 PM Nowdays, when you ask for a fragile sticker, they make you sign a waiver for baggage damage (Limited release) , so its purely for the airlines benefit, they know they dont need to compensate you if they damage something in your baggage if you mark it as fragile What on earth has […]

Which miles rules apply in code share

8/29/2016 10:32:55 AM One of the complexities of codeshare flights in the *alliance network is that the mileage earnings are based on the rates of the operating carrier, not the marketing carrier. (in your case the rate of Singapore airlines). This means you would need to check the fare class of the singapore airlines flight […]

How can I fit Keshava temple and Mysore in a day trip from Bangalore? (with public transport)

9/15/2016 8:28:29 AM Update We did it in one day. We took a train to Mandya from ERN at around 9. It arrived at 11:30 (it took longer due to the delay) Then from Mandya city we took a direct public bus to Somnathpur. We arrived at around 1:40. Then from the temple we took […]

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