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Why is sex/gender present in EU-issued passports?
I've read the lex regarding the contents of any passports issued in the EU, however it provides no explanation as to the necessity of the points. So why is it necessary that your sex be presented in a ...
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How do I ensure that border agents stamp my passport neatly, without wasting space, ruining blank pages, etc? [duplicate]
I'm an American living in the UK with my European-national spouse, and we recently entered the Schengen zone to visit family for Christmas. As I've been living here in Europe for 7 years and ...
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If denied entry to EU, what US city do they send me to?
I have read many times that they send US citizens back to the US on the first flight that is available, but which city will they send me to? Flights to some cities can be very expensive. Could the ...
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After Brexit, will the EU recognize British passports that are valid for more than ten years?
This morning on TV a presenter said that after Brexit the EU would not accept passports that over ten years from date of issue to date of expiration. I go on holiday on 28/03 the day before Brexit and ...
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Travelling from Portugal to Finland - is it recommended to get a passport?
This summer I will be travelling to Helsinki (and staying there for about a week). While both countries belong to the EU, and so I am not obliged to get a passport, I know that not having one can make ...
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Renew passport with visa
My wife's passport will expire in May 2013 but we are planning on going to Spain at the end of December.
I read that you need a passport with at least 6 months validity so I'm wondering if she can ...
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Are British immigration officers permitted to require evidence of a relationship between passengers and their children?
Sometimes we hear stories where passengers who accompany a child are questioned when the relationship between the child and the passenger is not immediately clear. The questions seem intrusive and ...
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Everyone travelling has an Irish passport except baby who has a British passport, is this going to be a a problem since the UK left the EU?
I, my husband and two sons have Irish passports. However we couldn't get one for our baby in time so had to get a British one for him.
I believe there are two lines when showing your passports EU ...
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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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Why do some Smart Gate passports need to be stamped?
I just had a short visit to Italy on a New Zealand passport. At both entry and exit immigration checks NZ passports were shown as eligible for Smart Gate.
However, at entry, instead of using the ...
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Can I use an Italian passport that expires in December to Travel to Germany in August?
I hope someone can help me. I have an italian passport that will expire in December of this year. I have a trip planned in August, to go to Germany for 3 days. Can I use my Italian passport seeings ...
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Does the nationality of an EHIC card need to match the nationality of the passport?
When the UK leaves the EU, I am planning to get an Irish passport. I am not eligible to get an Irish EHIC because I am not a resident of Ireland.
So I am wondering, can I use a UK EHIC with an Irish ...
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Passport expiration policy inside EU for EU residents
Just remarked that my passport is expiring on 23rd Jan 2020, there is no way I can travel outside EU seen the 6 months passport validity policy for most of the countries.
I'm resident of Spain, and ...
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Can I travel in Switzerland/EU with a German Aufenthaltstitel (permanent residence permit)
I am a US citizen and permanent resident of Germany. I am in the process of becoming a German citizen. This requires me to renounce my US citizenship, but the US Consulate in Germany is extremely ...
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Passport for layover in Paris waiting for connection flight to The Netherlands
We are flying back to The Netherlands, where I work, and have to transfer via Paris. However, we came to South Africa to renew the kids passports which expire 25 March 2019. Their passports are not ...