Questions tagged [borders]
Locations of border crossings between countries, whether and when they are open, who may cross, and what must be done in order to cross.
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How to visit the US from Canada as a Polish tourist?
I am planning on going to Canada as a tourist, I don't need a visa to go there, but I would love to visit USA as well since I'm there (for which I do need a visa).
How can I get a visa for USA this ...
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Is there currently a problem with border crossings to Ukraine? [closed]
Given the current situation in Ukraine are there problems with crossing of the Ukrainian borders? In general and for westerners in particular.
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Getting from Tajikistan to China
I hear that pass in Kulma Pass on Tajikistan-China border is closed for foreigners since 2008 (caused by Olympics). Is it still closed? Is there any other pass between Tajikistan and China?
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Once in Israel, are tourists allowed to exit to the areas outside of the Israeli responsibility (Palestinian areas)?
My understanding is hazy, but I've been told that to get from certain parts to others, like Jerusalem to Bethlehem, you may need to cross non-Israeli-controlled areas. Does this mean you'd need your ...
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Where to change Mongolian tugriks to Chinese RMB?
My Mongolian visa will expire in a few days so I'll return to China.
But I'm almost out of cash so will have to make a withdrawal from an ATM. To minimize the high fees I always withdraw a few ...
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Drive from Puerto Iguazú to Foz do Iguaçu
Assume that my Argentinian car rental company allows me to drive into Brazil: Is it possible for me to cross the river and drive from Puerto Iguazú to Foz do Iguaçu to see the Brazilian sides of the ...
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Traveling into Brazil from Bolivia by land/bus
I plan on travelling from Bolivia into Western Brazil (Caceres or Cuiaba in Mato Grosso) from Santa Cruz, Bolivia. I have heard that there are a couple of border cities into which to pass over to ...
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What should I do to protect data when going across the US border with a computer?
When I successfully (legally) immigrate into the USA, I had to move some of my computers
which contain a client's sensitive data/project.
I was surprised when I found an article that says the CBP ...
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What is the driving time in a car from Zamyn-Uud to Ulaanbaatar?
I'm in the border town on the Mongolian side near China. Tomorrow I intend to look for a car to take me to the capital, Ulan Bator.
But when I use my usual tool, Google Maps, to see how long the ...
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If I have Schengen visa, can I enter Schengen area from different country? [duplicate]
Let's say I have Schengen visa issued by Dutch embassy as business visa for business in Holland. Can I fly to Frankfurt and spend some time in Germany and then come to Holland?
I know I can travel ...
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Can growing a beard cause problems in crossing borders?
I just recently renewed my passport with a picture taken just after I shaved. I haven't shaved since (>3 weeks) and I kind of like it. I am even looking into how to maintain a beard, but that is a ...
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Status of David Gareja - rocky monastery on the top of the mountain
In summer last (2012) year I visited Georgia, and I was with my friends in David Gareja. They were tired, and I decided to climb a hill south of the monastery, on the top of which is a small chapel. A ...
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What happens if you don't have a passport photo when you get to the Laos border for a visa-on-arrival?
I've read online that one of the requirements for getting the visa-on-arrival when entering Laos at a border crossing is that you must have a passport photo.
But what happens if you are unaware of ...
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Crossing border from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Tay Ninh, Vietnam
I am a Filipino citizen and will be conducting an internal audit in Tay Ninh. I will be crossing the border from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. What are the things I should do or prepare?
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Does the Lao visa on arrival at the Thai border require a full blank passport page for Australians?
I'm an Australian citizen currently in Bangkok deciding where to travel (preferably overland) next.
I just read that for Cambodia I would need to get a full-page visa, but I only have three such ...
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Is there an 'ideal' crossing between Michigan and Ontario?
I'm going to be driving through Michigan into Canada next week. My point of origin and destination are far enough to the West and East respectively that the net mileage difference between using the ...
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Is there another way to cross the Iran-Pakistan border overland? i.e. not going via Zahedan/Quetta?
It would be ideal to cross the border further down by the coast and away from the specifically dangerous areas near the Afghan border.
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Do Mexico border towns near the U.S. accept USD as currency?
Do merchants in the US border towns of Mexico accept USD as currency?
If not, where are the currency exchange facilities available while driving in to Mexico from the US? Another related question: Is ...
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One foot in Belgium and the other in the Netherlands?
I come across this photo in Facebook where the borderline between Belgium and the Netherlands is drawn in the ground splitting a house in two sides one side at each country. One can literally put one ...
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Which city to visit in Mexico closest to Texas border [closed]
While asking this question : Requirements to drive to Mexico from USA
I realized I would be better off asking this question first.
While driving in personal truck, what would be the closest Mexican ...
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Requirements to drive to Mexico from USA
I have read this (but talks only about rental cars):
What do I need if I want to travel from USA to Mexico with a rental car?
And I have read this (does not talk about visitors(to the US)) :
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Crossing the US-Canadian border and back
My wife and I, citizens of Italy, will be traveling to New England for sightseeing. We will arrive and leave at/from New York JFK and rent a car. Since we would like to see Niagara Falls, we will need ...
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Overland route from Southeast Asia (Malaysia) to South Asia (India, Nepal, or Pakistan)
I'm contemplating an overland advernture trip starting in Southeast Asia (possibly Malaysia or Singapore) to South Asia, ideally to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan, but just getting as far as any entry ...
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What can I expect when bringing in my netbook to China?
I am considering bringing a netbook on my trip to China, arriving via Beijing International Airport. I am mostly concerned about what will happen at the border.
Do I have to show it at the border, ...
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What do I need if I want to travel from USA to Mexico with a rental car?
During the summer, I plan to rent a car in Calfornia, USA and do some roadtripping in the south-western part of the USA. I would also like a day trip to Mexico. Can I just drive through the border or ...
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European traveler driving a rental car across Canada/US border and back
I'm a citizen of an EU member state traveling to a small city in Vermont. Looking at flight data, it seems that it would be quite a bit quicker to fly into Montreal (Canada) and then drive a rental ...
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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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Can I cross the USA-Canada border with a birth certificate and a passport locator number?
My US passport took too long to be shipped to me, and it will arrive after I need to leave. Will I be able to cross the border from the United States to Canada with a birth certificate (copy) and a ...
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What is the average time to clear border control at Frankfurt Airport for a non EU passenger
Are there any published statistics detailing the average wait to clear border control / customs at Frankfurt airport (FRA) for non EU travelers.
The reason I'm interested is knowing roughly how long ...
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Crossing the French/Italian (Chamonix/Cormayeur) border via cable car
My partner and I will be travelling through Chamonix on the 25th of April, and we were wanting to travel via cable car through to Courmayeur. Are there cable cars that allow us to travel from Chamonix ...
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Automated passport control in the EU
I have a new biometric passport (what I mean by that is that it bears the chip sign on the cover), I haven't done any fingerprint or eye scans to get it though. How do the automated gates use the ...
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Border crossing on Curonian Spit
I am planning to drive over the Curonian Spit from the Lithuanian side in 2013. I would love to travel on into the Russian side and visit Kaliningrad. Is there a border crossing on the Spit? If not, ...
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Crossing into South Ossetia (Tskhinvali) from Gori
I've been reading various conflicting information about visiting Tskhinvali. Are there buses or marshrutkas leaving Gori going into Tskhinvali?
Would I have to get permission from the Ministry of ...
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Multiple-entry Schengen visa, possible issues on Estonian border control?
I'm granted one year multiple-entry Schengen business visa, which I got in Swedish embassy in Kiev, Ukraine.
I've already visited Sweden and stayed there for about 4 weeks.
I'm planning to visit ...
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An online map indicating the status of all open and closed international borders
I like to make up my own interesting international routes on my longer trips rather than always following conventional routes.
But often it's tricky to plan a route in lesser-known parts of the world ...
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Legal documents and formalities required to sail far out to sea/ocean?
I am a citizen of India who wants to travel (using a commercial private ship) to a point in sea/ocean which isn't under control of a country. I presume I won't require a Visa. But, would I be allowed ...
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Crossing the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border
When traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the direct route is via the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border crossing. This border crossing can be a financial pain for inexperienced travellers, having witnessed ...
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How are customs duties handled by the Fedex "Baggage Free" service?
Fedex offers a baggage free traveler's service. It purports to ship your belongings to your destination rather than taking them on your person.
This raises a question:
How are customs declarations ...
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What's the highest number of countries whose borders meet at a single point?
What is the maximum number of countries meeting at a single point on earth?
Where is it?
What are the countries?
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Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?
I want to travel to Kashmir from Europe. I know that I can easily go to Russia, but what next? What will be the route from there? If I go to Pakistani-administered Kashmir, will I be able to cross the ...
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Visiting Iguazu waterfalls on both sides
One can visit the Iguazu Falls on two sides: the Brazilian and the Argentinian side.
We stay at a hotel in Argentina (Puerto Iguazu), visited the Argentinian side and would like to visit the ...
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Do I need a visa to go to Canada from America if I have a Green Card?
I am planning to drive to Niagara Falls to see it from the Canadian side. I have heard good things about seeing it from the other side. So, I want to stay in Toronto for a day, see Niagara Falls and ...
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Declaring illegal substances at customs - what would happen?
I've always wondered this. Occasionally I declare medicines, or wood carvings or whatever when going through customs. The point of asking you to declare these things is so that they can inspect and ...
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How to get to Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) from Pakse by land?
If I'm in the south of Laos and would like to go to Siem Reap, what are my options by land? (include river boat if necessary in my 'by land' definition).
I've found one which is going from Pakse to ...
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Getting from Bosnia to Kosovo
What are the best options for getting from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Kosovo? I suppose there are two interwoven parts to this: 1) border crossing possibilities and 2) transport options.
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Is it still possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the Armenian border or must I now have an E-visa?
I'm an Australian citizen and visited Armenia by the land border with Georgia in August or September 2010.
At that time I just paid a few dollars, at the somewhat chaotic border crossing and got a ...
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Leaving Brazil without entry form
When arriving to Brazil, I had to fill the customs declaration and entry form. The entry form then was stamped and returned to me. I was told, that this piece of paper is very important and that I ...
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US and Canada border crossing and computer privacy: What do I need to know?
I've read stories about border officials searching laptops when crossing the border in one direction or the other. Does this really happen, typically speaking?
As a US citizen, can I be forced to ...
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Is it possible to cross the border from Morocco to Algeria?
I have read that the border between Morocco and Algeria is closed. Does it mean that literally it is not possible to cross the border by any means of ground transport (bus, rail, foot)? Is it possible ...
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Crossing from Georgia into Turkey
Going from Georgia into Turkey overland—can you do that without problems? (Assume no visa requirement for either country.) What border crossing points are there?
Also, what are the public transport ...
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