Questions tagged [germany]
A large country in Western Europe that attracts visitors for its Oktoberfest, Gothic architecture, unlimited Autobahn speeds, romantic day cruises on the Danube and Rhine Rivers, and many more destinational offerings. Germany is also a member of the Schengen regime and uses a unique liability pledge for applicants that use a cosponsor. A substantial number of Germans speak English with near fluency, especially in the medium-to-large cities.
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How can I travel to Germany with my dog?
I will be traveling to Germany (from the USA) in a few months and hope to bring my dog, a 10 lb Chihuahua-mix. I would like to do this with a minimum of difficulty, so I am hoping to hear the ...
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Where can I find short term apartment rental offers in Berlin?
I'm looking to rent an apartment in Berlin for three months starting in April.
What websites / real estate agents / vacation rental companies exist for renting an apartment long term in Berlin?
I've ...
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Germany Schengen visa with AirBnB booking
We (Russian citizens) are planning to go to Munich in late June. We would like to book our accommodation on AirBnB, but it is not very clear whether it will be accepted by the German embassy when we ...
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Flying stand by from US to Europe -- is it still worth it, and if so, how to do it?
The title summarizes my question pretty well. Basically, I'm looking for a cheap way to fly from California to Europe (Germany, preferably).
Since I have to fly this route several times a year, and I'...
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Proving ties to your home country when applying for a Schengen visa as a non-employed visa national?
A friend from Russia (Moscow) is planning to visit me in late August. She is about to apply for a visa but she's worried that they will deny her application because she doesn't have anything to prove ...
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Do I need a UK visa? How and where to apply?
I live in Germany since May 2013 as a spouse of German citizen. In Nov 2015 we divorced and I have German residence permit till Jan 2018. We have a son in this marriage and legally I have the right to ...
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Does Germany enforce a six month passport rule?
Some countries require you to have six months remaining on your passport in order to visit. According to this list, Germany is not among them, but this note from the US State department says "U.S. ...
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Can I apply for another Schengen Visa when I already have a single entry unused one?
I'm traveling to Belgium for a month for a training and already got my single entry Schengen visa from 29-6 to 13-8 with a 30 days stay duration. My stay in Belgium will be from 30-6 to 28-7 for the ...
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Travelling to India via Germany with 2 stops, do i need transit visa? [duplicate]
I have Indian passport and USA H1 valid visa, will be travelling US and my itinerary is Mumbai – Munich – Frankfurt – San Francisco. This route has two stops in Germany, Munich – Frankfurt is German ...
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Entering Belgium with a visa for Germany
I am going to apply for visa to go Germany, but I have an idea to go Belgium too. Is it possible to enter Belgium if I have visa for Germany.
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Is wild camping possible in Germany? Where?
Is it possible to do wild camping in Germany? Are there specific zones for that?
If yes, can someone recommend a few, preferably with nice trails to walk.
The idea is to go into nature.
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Where can I buy the German environmental badge while driving to my destination in Germany?
I am driving to Germany today and just noticed that I am traveling to a city which requires a so called "Umwelt-plakette" or environmental badge to enter. Normally you need to order them in advance. ...
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Identification card for foreigners in trains in Germany
I want to go to Berlin to Gottingen by train. I found that to avail myself of the “savings fare”, I have to book a ticket at least one day in advance. And I saw a requirement on the Bahn ...
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Can I wear all types of military surplus clothing in Germany?
I have a lot of clothing from military surplus, mostly trousers, because they are solid and cheap, and they dry fast.
But I've heard that at least some kinds of military surplus clothing are illegal ...
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Need to understand why my Schengen visa was refused
I applied for a schengen visa, to attend some interviews in Germany. I am a doctor, and a recruiting agency is arranging all the interviews. They provided me with an invitation letter, stating they ...
