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Can I bring alcohol to Dubai?

10/1/2019 10:20:38 AM This Passenger Customs Guide https://www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae/en/eServices/ServicesForTravellers/Documents/TravelersGuide09En.pdf states: “… the following items are exempted from customs duties and shall be allowed entry: a. Gifts whose value does not exceed AED 3000. b. A total number of 400 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco (minced or pressed for pipes) or minced/pressed tobacco […]

In winter, do Norwegians typically change shoes at the door in a business setting?

4/26/2021 10:00:46 AM Arne is right. Snowy, muddy or any other forms of shoes are not used inside private houses at all. We wear socks or a type of slipper. Inside a business, shoes that are clean enough can be worn, but you will find mats at the doors or just inside to wipe off […]

How much to tip in the United States?

How much to tip in the United States?

3/9/2018 5:16:00 PM If I’m at a sit-down restaurant, then I generally tip 15-20% and round to the next dollar. I only tip my barista if I have a complicated order, or pay cash. If I get delivery (pizza, Chinese, etc) I generally tip 20% rounding to the next dollar. If I’m at a sporting […]

Is a police escort (SPU) in Somaliland assigned to the foreigner automatically or must the foreigner request it?

9/14/2020 5:54:19 AM As of my personal experience from 2014, you have to request it. You will not automatically be accompanied by a police escort. *** Update*** Again, as of my personal experience from 2014, you are able to travel to Tog Wajaale and Berbara without SUP facing no problems. Searches that exclude particular transit […]

Does wearing imperial beard in the UK attract any ire of general public?

5/18/2018 8:48:26 AM Does it attract ire? I would be very surprised if it did. It’s maybe not mainstream, but most people have seen re-enactors, and many may well have seen steampunks, both of whom wear a bewildering and delightful range of facial hair. In fact, if there are any steampunk events on near you […]

Can a yacht anchor in USA waters without the crew having visas?

3/18/2021 3:17:09 AM According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Part II, Section 3: Article 17 Right of innocent passage Subject to this Convention, ships of all States, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. Article 18 Meaning of passage Passage means navigation […]

Lost passport and visa, tried to reapply, got rejected twice. What are my next steps?

11/8/2019 4:17:05 PM OK, you’ve done pretty much everything wrong so far. When you changed your course of study you should have told immigration. You wouldn’t have needed a new study permit. When you lost your study permit and visitor visa you should have applied for a copy, not applied for a new visa. It […]

Why can't I wash away soapy hands?

6/2/2023 5:52:23 PM My late answer is from practical experience. As others have said, with hard water (lots of dissolved minerals) it is difficult to raise a lather from soap, but with soft water it is easy to use too much if you are accustomed to hard water. My way to kill the excess soap […]

Using a non-US passport to travel domestically for a US citizen, as my US passport has expired

4/19/2018 2:27:45 PM You should only need to have a government-issue photo ID to get through TSA for domestic travel (ie. driver’s license, passport (any country), etc). But only for domestic travel. If you attempt to use a non-US passport (either for exit or entry to the US), then you run the risk that you […]

Searches that exclude particular transit airports

Searches that exclude particular transit airports

1/15/2020 10:52:22 PM You can do this with ITA Matrix search. Enter your search parameters, and then click “Advanced Controls” under “Extension codes” (or Outbound and Return Extension codes if you are searching for a return flight), enter -CITIES HKG. There are lots of other interesting parameters you can use in the routing and extension […]

Which two countries are the most distant from each other in terms of number of flight segments?

4/9/2018 10:34:31 PM I think The Federated States of Micronesia to Dominica ties Michael’s answer with 5 segments: Chuuk Island, Federated States of Micronesia (TKK) – Guam, USA (GUM) Guam (GUM) – Honolulu, HI, USA (HNL) Honolulu (HNL) – Atlanta, GA, USA (ATL) Atlanta (ATL) – either San Juan, PR, USA (SJU) or St. Maartin, […]

Boarded a flight and flew to the US with no visa, is the airline liable?

9/2/2019 3:56:47 PM JAL is liable to the USA, but not to you. There is no chance that JAL will refund the amount you paid and they might even attempt to get back the money they paid as fine to USCBP. For the USA, there is no sterile airside transit like in many other countries. […]

Can my proof of onward travel from the US be to a country other than my country of citizenship?

3/26/2018 1:49:47 PM It is not true that immigration officers want to see a return ticket. At the most they want to see a ticket that will take you out of the US. (Blogs often say “you should have a return ticket”, but that’s just shorthand for “a ticket out of the US”). If they […]

Can I renew my USA passport book and passport card separately?

6/9/2021 4:41:41 PM Official advice is inconsistent. I contacted [email protected] to ask this: I have a question about passport renewal. I currently hold both a passport book and card, both valid, and am eligible to renew by mail. I would like to renew the book only, while keeping the card in my possession in case […]

Hosting foreign minors in Switzerland and Italy

1/7/2020 1:24:37 PM For Italy, this is no problem for the ages 15 to 17 (inclusive) up to 14 (inclusive) a form is needed that must be varified by an Italian Consulate For both (Italy and Switzerland) is is advised to get a written consent from the parents which should include your name and address […]

What to wear to board the plane if destination's weather differ significantly?

3/5/2018 10:18:29 PM Wear layers, with the cold-weather clothing on top. Usually, the cold-weather clothing is the bulkiest, and having it on your person instead of in your luggage means you can fit more in limited luggage capacity. Also, if bags go missing as they sometimes do, I’d rather be stuck with the winter clothing […]

What Happens when Passenger Refuses to Fly Boeing 737 Max?

3/12/2019 9:30:01 PM In many places around the world the point has become moot because the entire EU has suspended the Boeing 737 Max flights. Even before that Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Oman, Singapore, Turkey and the United Kingdom have announced suspending of the flights. The UK, Oman, […]

Using library in Frankfurt as a short-term visitor

10/14/2019 6:16:15 PM There is the central library, it is free and open to the public but not all of it is open shelf though. It’s website states: Literature research – how to get my book? Our current stocks hold about 6 million items most of which are in closed stacks and have to be […]

10 year UK ban done. What next?

1/7/2020 4:13:42 PM For refusals, the ECOs are required to provide a refusal letter stating why they believe you are not eligible for a visa. Since the ban has now expired, you cannot be refused under paragraph v3.6. However, your credibility has been dented and your application and your purported intentions will be more closely […]

What does the USA Customs and Border Protection consider a weapon?

3/5/2018 8:50:12 AM To be clear, your hatchet is not a weapon. It could be used to inflict harm, but it is not designed as, nor do you intend to use it as, a weapon. Therefore, answer the question properly. Answer “no” but mention that you do have items that could be used as a […]

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