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Is there any website or service for showing countries / regions open for travel during Covid-19 restrictions?

Is there any website or service for showing countries / regions open for travel during Covid-19 restrictions?

7/3/2020 9:17:24 AM Kayak has published an interactive map to show which countries are open. The map (as of 2nd July 2020): And this is what the colour codes mean: Proving sibling relationship 6/9/2020 8:37:49 AM Yes! I actually just posted about this – IATA has released an interactive map that shows you the countries, […]

Does applying for the Diversity Green Card lottery affect future tourist visits to the US, if you don't win?

5/23/2020 1:17:03 AM Submitting an application to the Diversity Visa Program (green card lotto) is generally not considered evidence of immigrant intent by itself since there is no guarantee that an applicant will even be selected. This means you should be fine applying for a visa or ESTA to visit in case you are unsuccessful. […]

Is it allowed to use custom barcode mobile apps as a boarding pass?

1/21/2020 9:36:05 AM As a general rule, for any company, I would say no! You can’t just bring the barcode in any situation. There are several companies that explicitly don’t allow this. Although in theory fine – as others have mentioned – the content in the barcode is the relevant data, you shouldn’t use another […]

Extension of stay at USA due to COVID-19 lockdown

4/22/2020 9:15:55 PM Michael’s answer is very thorough, but I wanted to pop this up top: If you want to go home now, contact your government about a repatriation flight. Governments are working hard to get citizens home. Otherwise I would file that I-539 extension absolutely as soon as possible, and state the reason as […]

Can I refuse to choose seats with additional cost at check-in time?

4/22/2019 6:42:21 PM The same just happened to me today. I tried different browsers from my PC, but on a one-stop route I could only select a seat for free on just one airplane. It seemed like I could not select anything but an 18€ seat on the other airplane, nor an option to skip […]

Proving sibling relationship

5/30/2020 4:47:16 PM You would typically prove that with some sort of birth certificate or a similar document stating that you have the same parent(s), i.e. that your father and/or your mother have the same name, date and place of birth. Obviously, you would have to provide a birth certificate for the sponsor and another […]

What (if any) countries are either open to or have set definitive plans to allow international tourism?

9/6/2020 12:45:05 PM Table of Contents EU +Pretty OpenOnly Partially OpenClosedNon-EUOpenClosedSources EU + EU+ is loosely used to refer to countries in the EU, European Economic Area, Switzerland, the UK and Schengen Microstates. Pretty Open Countries in this section are open to a majority of other European countries Austria: Seamless entry is possible provided the […]

Corridor seats on the TGV — why? Are seat reservations not always mandatory?

12/19/2019 5:41:41 PM These seats are also very useful when you simply want to spend some time in the corridor for whatever reason, e.g. to make a phone call, to calm a crying baby, or because you’re preparing to get off the train. Is 4.5 hours between flights enough time to get from LHR to […]

Required documents on arrival with person waiting outside, at arrival area. How can the documents be provided to the person arriving, at customs?

3/18/2020 4:22:25 PM A simple solution would be that you bought a ticket for flying from Germany that departed the from same part restricted area your wife is arriving to. That way, you would be able to join her there. Needing to buy an useless ticket seems wrong on many fronts, but would be relatively […]

Is there a route that would allow travel to the US from the UK or Schengen area, given the US travel ban?

Is there a route that would allow travel to the US from the UK or Schengen area, given the US travel ban?

7/1/2020 4:42:29 PM There are now numerous flight options from the EU to Mexico: Vacation spots such as Cancun have reopened and allow foreigners to stay: The tourism hotspots of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen have officially reopened to tourists. Surrounding vacation hotspots like Tulum, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel also reopened today. Likewise Mexico City […]

Is 4.5 hours between flights enough time to get from LHR to LGW?

12/6/2019 8:35:29 PM I think you have enough time, but there is a not insignificant risk of missing your connection. You are flying with British Airways, who recommend a minimum connection time between the airports of three hours. Since you have 4:25, this is on paper, plenty of time. Since you’re American, you’ll be able […]

Does visiting Colombia hurts one's travel history?

1/15/2020 6:16:42 PM Yes it can, in combination with other factors. I’m Canadian and I crossed from the US into Mexico by motorcycle about five years ago. I was in Mexico for about four months and during that time, I took a flight to Bogota, Colombia to attend a tech conference. When I crossed back […]

When boarding a full plane, how can I guarantee that I can keep my handheld baggage with me?

When boarding a full plane, how can I guarantee that I can keep my handheld baggage with me?

9/12/2015 10:04:18 PM If it’s really important many airlines have affiliate credit cards that grant you early boarding and thus make it very likely you’ll have space. These cards almost always carry hefty annual fees but usually waive them in the first year. Hard time proving I am the same person as seen in the […]

Is Timatic the only database that airlines use to check documentation requirements for passengers?

4/30/2020 5:44:46 AM There are two main systems used by airlines to check travel documentation requirements such as visas/etc. The first of these is Timatic as you’ve mentioned. This is by far the most popular, and is used by most airlines. The second is TravelDoc from ICTS which provides a similar service, but is less […]

Returning to the USA to visit after I overstayed

4/14/2020 11:50:37 AM You do not have to wait any time before returning to the United States. In order to be banned from entering the US for a period of time, you must accrue unlawful presence. The length of the ban varies depending on how much unlawful presence you accrued, i.e. how long you overstayed. […]

Can I travel to UK as a cabin crew after being refused entry to Ireland?

11/30/2019 2:48:17 AM Most likely the reason they were concerned with your attendance was concern that you were seeking illegal employment. It is a very common scam for foreigners to enroll in college merely as a pretense to obtain a student visa, then skip out on classes while working: either more hours than allowed for […]

How does one get a visa to go to Saudi Arabia?

9/28/2019 12:23:01 AM In September 2019 Saudi Arabia announced it is going to open its borders for tourists with a new visa regime. BBC: Saudi Arabia’s tourist spots you are now free to visit The Saudi Visa Portal lists Canada as one of the 49 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania eligible for […]

Is it safe for my 94 year old father to fly from the US to Germany at the end of April 2020?

Is it safe for my 94 year old father to fly from the US to Germany at the end of April 2020?

4/1/2020 5:23:52 PM I think the question is which option is safer. Sure, being on a plane in close proximity of others is problematic, but it’s important to consider the comparative level of safety in the US and Germany. For example, in the US, at least 3,921 people have died (around 12 per million), whereas […]

How can flights operated by the same company have such different prices when marketed by another?

8/2/2019 10:57:01 AM Note that the seats may not be identical. Well, the physical seats may be the same, but for example you might get more hold luggage allowance with one carrier or the other. I’ve experienced this, where I was allowed two hold items on a code-share but the person stood behind me in […]

Is this an entry ban?

11/29/2019 1:29:24 AM No, there is no evidence of a ban being placed on the traveller in that refusal, but it does document an incidence of deception during the interview, and now that is on file it could be used to support a ban being put into place during any weak subsequent applications. UK immigration […]

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