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Crossing US border with music files I'm legally allowed to possess
Apart from directly buying digital music files, there are a few ways in which you could possess such files legally (at least in my country):
Creating them from CDs you legally own, to make listening ...
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Crossing a border several times to increase duty free allowance
I'm not planning on doing this myself (I'm not in a geographical position to either), but I just thought about the idea, and I wonder what type of rules are in place to prevent it.
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What do the intra-Schengen border controls - reinstated in September 2015 - change?
In September 2015, some countries of the Schengen area decided to put border controls back in place. It might not last, it might happen again in the future, but I am curious about the changes this ...
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Can I, a British Green Card holder residing in western NY, go to pick up my British mother flying into Toronto airport and bring her back home?
I am a British green card holder. My mother lives in the UK and visits us as a tourist periodically so she can see the grandkids. It has recently started becoming a more economical proposition to fly ...
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US citizen previously refused entry into the UK and been refused for visa. What to do now?
I'm so highly confused but maybe you guys can help me.
My girlfriend lives in Bristol, United Kingdom, shes a British Citizen while I'm American. I'm not very good at explaining myself so beware but ...
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How long does it take for a Global Entry application to be approved?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection runs a program called Global Entry, allowing low-risk travelers to complete an application, submit to a background check and interview, and eventually be ...
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What happens if RFID system in my "biometric" travel passport malfunctions when I cross the border?
My travel passport contains the "biometric" RFID chip. While I can at any moment check that my passport itself is intact (not torn or anything) I can't check whether the chip inside is functioning as ...
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At *some* border crossings, why do bus passengers have to get off, but not those in cars?
At the Singapore-Malaysia border crossing, if you are on a bus, everyone needs to take their stuff, get off, and have their stuff checked, somewhat similar to what is done at airports. In contrast, if ...
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Can a dual citizen disregard border controls?
There are many places in the US-CA border which are unguarded or "honor system". In one on a recent documentary, vehicles stopped at an unmanned inspection station and picked up a "white courtesy ...
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When traveling to the USA what are the consequences of having been arrested but not charged with a crime?
When entering the USA I am often asked "Have you ever been arrested?" to which, fortunately, I can honestly answer "No."
Question 'B' on form I-94 also begins "Have you ever been arrested...?"
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Will a USA no-fly blacklist prevent Canada passengers from flying domestically?
Related to this question, apparently someone who is on a USA no-fly list will not be allowed on international flights between other countries, if they have a chance of overflying or diverting to the ...
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Double nationality - leaving/entering Europe with ID card
I have a booked flight (cannot cancel it), my passport is expired and I cannot renew it in time. Also I have a double nationality, in fact I am a Greek, born in Russia and living/working/studying in ...
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Crossing the Lao/Thai border at Ban Than - no border office?
My brother and I are biking from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai just realized our bike route takes us through a border crossing with no immigration office. Is this a problem? I know we can do 15 days ...
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Crossing from US to Canada at the Peace Arch on foot
I would like to drive my friend (US citizen) in Washington State US to the Peace Arch coastal border crossing between Blaine US and Surrey CA, to visit Vancouver BC for a few days.
Can I drop the ...
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