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Must airlines warn passengers about changes of required travel documents?

2/7/2019 3:03:08 AM NO. It is the responsibility of the traveler to make sure they are compliant with the current, day of travel, regulations for their destination. This has always been the case and will not change. For future travel, you can easily verity the rules the airline will use be visiting TIMATIC provider. Indian […]

Is it impolite to ask for halal food when traveling to and in Thailand?

Is it impolite to ask for halal food when traveling to and in Thailand?

9/21/2019 1:20:45 PM It’s definitely not impolite to ask. In some countries (but not in Thailand I believe) it is considered impolite to say “no” so some people would think it is polite to lie and answer “yes” rather than “I don’t know” or “no, it isn’t halal”, so you’d need to be careful. But […]

What is a "French bed room" in German hotel terminology?

7/6/2018 4:51:16 PM In hotels, “french bed” usually denotes pretty narrow double bed (meant for TWO persons). It can be as narrow as 140 centimeters and will almost always come with shared duvet. My personal opinion is, that these beds are definitely not meant for sleeping, but for other activities :). The experience of different […]

Indian e-visa photo rotated left (270 degrees)

11/11/2019 10:46:07 AM Generally countries can be quite strict with visa photos and dimensions. Immigration officers can make all sorts of claims saying they can’t recognise if it’s you and really depends on the officer. I’ve had problems before laminating my document. You don’t want to risk it as it really depends on the day. […]

Can I return to the Schengen area without my residency permit?

11/20/2017 1:10:01 PM As a citizen of South Korea you are free to visit the Schengen area without a visa, since your country is on the Annex II list. You could therefore exit Germany without any issues. As for the return – while the German border guards might want to see your residency card, it’s […]

UK visa refusal on V 4.2 a + c (and sometimes 'e')

1/7/2019 10:45:23 PM You applied for a Standard Visitor Visa and received a refusal. Your refusal notice provided an explanation and referred to Paragraphs V 4.2 (a) and (c) (and sometimes sub paragraph ‘e’). This is a distressing incident and often provokes feelings of confusion or anger or frustration. These feelings can be amplified upon […]

How can I travel outside the US after naturalization while waiting for passport?

1/24/2019 1:18:55 PM Exit the US on your other passport, as there are no exit checks. On the return, fly to Canada with your naturalisation certificate (the universal airline database, TIMATIC, clearly states it’s accepted instead of a passport, but do be prepared to have to point it out to the check-in staff), and enter […]

May a hotel provide accommodation for fewer people than booked?

May a hotel provide accommodation for fewer people than booked?

8/1/2019 6:30:32 PM The number of people staying in the room and the number of beds needed are not directly related. For example, I have shared hotel rooms with people whom I was happy to share a bed with (romantically or platonically), but I have also shared hotel rooms with people who I was not […]

Where do I apply for my visas?

11/13/2017 7:08:09 PM For Canada, you can apply either from your country of residence or from your country of nationality. From the Canadian Government website: Select the country/territory you will be applying from to find out where to submit your application. You can choose your country of nationality or the country/territory where you have been […]

Why does the Eurostar not show youth pricing?

7/29/2019 9:43:17 AM I was writing this while on infinite hold with Eurostar support, but they eventually answered and told me that they are phasing out youth fares but haven’t yet updated the website. Meanwhile, they’re priced the youth fares same as the adult fares. The representative also told me that youth fares were only […]

How to clean yourself after you've used this style of western toilet in India?

How to clean yourself after you've used this style of western toilet in India?

12/14/2018 8:25:14 AM Bidet If you travel France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Brasil, Argentina, try to look for this specific device which serves the purpose Can I travel on a passport that found after reporting it to the police as lost? 12/14/2018 7:44:58 AM crumple a bunch of toilet paper. Wet it up Use it on […]

Can I travel on a passport that found after reporting it to the police as lost?

Can I travel on a passport that found after reporting it to the police as lost?

10/13/2021 6:09:22 PM ###Edited: added details about the Interpol SLTD database and what they say about using a passport declared lost, and about emergency passports. The form used to declare the loss of an identity card or passport (Cerfa 14011*02) has this big red box at the top: Translation: Any declaration of loss or theft […]

May I use a railway velocipede on actively-used British railways?

May I use a railway velocipede on actively-used British railways?

7/20/2019 10:14:11 AM May I use a railway velocipede on actively-used British railways? [Image from above link which came from the original question] May? – no. Can? – for minutes to hours, yes. Repeat performances will be limited by subsequent flatness of Velocipede and/or Velocipedaller. See “coin flattening” example below for how real this can […]

Electronic items to take from US to India

11/6/2017 11:25:37 PM Most electronics these days support dual 110V/120V and 220V/240V. But, as others mentioned, verify what you are purchasing supports 220V/240V. You can get two types of adapters (plug style only – not voltage). 1. universal to India-style [Type D] or 2. USA to India-style [Type D]. I would recommend #1. (I’ve had […]

Job interview in London requires me to wire money to the travel agent. Is this a scam?

1/20/2016 9:47:06 AM On your inital question: You can apply for a visitor visa with validities as long as 10 years (although individual visits are limited to a shorter duration). Note that while a visitor visa would be valid for attending an interview, you would have to convince the visa office that you intended to […]

In Visa, "+" has been put in place of surname

10/28/2022 8:26:11 AM Using "+" for missing surname is correct practice. Following is the response from Denmark Embassy: Thank you for your email. Please be informed that the visa issuance has been done correctly and that you will not face any problems related to the ‘+’ sign on the visa sticker. Best Regards What does […]

Do European train bookings include reserved seats on a specific train departure?

11/20/2018 9:28:23 AM Specifically for the IC from Brussels to Luxembourg City. This is the IC 21xx (with xx a sequence number for the nth train of the day starting at 04 for that train line). You can look up the exact schedule on the Belgian railway website (select the train radiobutton and enter your […]

Can I call 112 to check a police officer's identity in the Czech Republic?

7/11/2019 1:24:21 PM Yes, but might be better to call 158. Pretending to be a police officer is a crime (at least in Czechia). If you suspect a crime, you’re expected to call the police. Obviously, if you suspect that the guy standing next to you is a fake policeman, your property or health may […]

What does this black-font Israeli stamp on my Passport mean?

11/5/2017 7:57:37 AM As @NeanDerThal correctly commented, this is not a rejection. The stamp says, in Hebrew, “A visa request has been submitted. Place: New Delhi. Date: 2/11/17” (i.e. November 2nd 2017). If this is why you think your application was rejected, you can relax – it was not rejected. I couldn’t find reliable information […]

Am I likely to see a snake on a desert safari or in a souk in Dubai?

11/10/2018 1:37:15 PM I’m planning to visit the souks and take a desert safari including dinner at a campsite during my 5 day holiday in Dubai Chances of such an encounter in a Souk are negligible, Those are crowded places and snakes don’t roam around there even if Dubai is a desert. This is possible, […]

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