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Scammed applying for ESTA, looking for travel options
Sorry if this is a bit long, my situation is somewhat complicated.
I used to have dual Croatian and Bosnian citizenship. I went to the US once in 2007 and again in 2017, each time applying for and ...
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Name repeated twice on BRP
I just got my BRP however my name has been printed twice. In my passport I do not have a surname, only a given name. However, when I received my BRP my name was both in the given name and surname ...
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MRZ Surname and Visa Mismatch
In my passport the only field is a field called full name (no surname, first name distinction). My name has the following form: A B C D. I always (and consistently) use D as my surname. However, I ...
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Regarding the government signature on the front page of a passport
In my Indian passport there is no signature in the front, which is the government signature of India. The last time while travelling they stopped me in immigration saying that this is actually not an ...
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Is there any e-visa that is both linked to a passport and valid beyond the expiration of that passport?
I read:
I would assume that there is no such thing as an e-visa that is both linked to a passport and valid beyond the expiration of that passport. In the absence of evidence to the contrary I am ...
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Passport validity requirement for traveling back to India
I live in Australia. I am an Indian citizen and my kid's Indian passport is set to expire on 23/12/2024. I am planning to travel to India on December 20, 2024. Is it valid for me to travel to India or ...
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Entering Vietnam with two passports issued by the same country and the exit stamp from the previous country is in the other passport
I'm a non-dual citizen of Hungary with two passports, both issued by Hungary. I'm currently in Malaysia. I entered Malaysia on passport B but my Vietnam visa is issued for passport A.
My exit stamp ...
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Vietnam e-visa with one nationality but two valid passports
There are questions in the Vietnam e-visa application form asking about multiple nationalities and multiple passports.
I'm a non-dual citizen of Hungary but I have two valid passports, both issued by ...
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What information is shared between Schengen countries, UK and US when applying for a visa?
A common advice I hear for travelers is that having more travel visas in your passport will raise your chances to get more travel visas from other countries.
For example, if you have a Schengen and a ...
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Will visa officials compare the travel history in my passport to my employer's confirmation of my employment?
I am an Indian citizen and Canadian PR, wanting to get a Schengen visa from Austria.
I worked abroad remotely for 6-7 months (without informing my employer) because my friend had a serious illness and ...
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Indonesian Passport - Travelling to Hong Kong close to the six-month expiration date
My passport will expire on November 11, 2024.
If I enter HK on May 1st, leave HK on May 7th, and enter Jakarta the next day, will this be an issue? Thank you.
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Can a South African V-List ban be removed?
Was duped by a conman who presented himself as an Immigration Agent and assisted me on obtaining a Work Visa which I later found out that it was fake. I removed it from my passport but it left a ...
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Japan e-Visa system cannot read my passport, and embassy has no slot for in-person application. What should I do?
I have a Vietnamese passport and currently reside in Singapore. I'm planning a trip to Japan on the 28th of October and currently applying for a tourist visa through the Japan e-Visa system.
However ...
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Will this be considered a damaged passport?
I originally received my passport in this condition. The outside of the front cover has a visible crease. Every other aspect is totally clean, including the biodata page, visa pages, and even the ...
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TLS contact - Keep My Passport added service
I applied in the Prague TLS centre for a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode in the UK and I payed for the added service Keep My Passport. I have now received a feedback on my application ...
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Will adding a middle name to a new passport cause issues with a US visa?
My son's old passport has name as Advaith Jidigi and I want to add middle name as Varma, so the name becomes Advaith Varma Jidigi. I hold a valid US visa. Will there be any problem entering the US ...
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Can I update my passport number for the Italy visa appointment
In the Italy visa appointment 1, I unintentionally enter the incorrect passport number. Can I change my passport's number 2? Or, can I use that appointment and have the Visa officers take care of it ...
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Passport validity requirement for UK to Schengen travel
I have an upcoming trip from the UK to the EU and am scheduled to return to the UK on the 13th August.
My passport was issued on 13th November 2013, so under the new rules, I guess it "expires&...
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How do airlines know and confirm if I have a valid visa during check-in? (without asking me)
Several times now when travelling to different countries I noticed that the airlines don't ask me for the visa during check-in. Some of them go through the whole passport looking for the visa while ...
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I have a current US visa and legally changed my date of birth in my home country. Can I amend my US visa to reflect this change?
I'm from Pakistan and am currently studying in the United States with an F-1 visa. My parents and I were recently able to prove in Pakistani court that the date of birth on my Pakistani passport and ...
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How long does it take to get the renunciation letter from Bangladesh?
How long does it take for Bangladesh to send the renunciation letter? I'm waiting for my renunciation letter from the Bangladesh embassy before applying for a Sri Lankan passport. I surrendered the ...
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Japan for Up to 10 years?
I am a United Kingdom citizen, and planning to travel to Japan. When doing this, according to travel advice on Japan, their entry rules imply that a person can stay as long as they have a valid (...
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Got my UK visa that doesn't say "visa" [duplicate]
So my passport arrived but the vignette doesn't say "UK Visa" like my previous Schengen visa does. Instead it says "UK Entry Clearance". Others texts on the vignette however are ...
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Can two passports extend 90 day Schengen rule
I have an Irish and UK passport. Can I visit Spain for 90 days on my Irish passport, leave and come back straight away, and enter Spain on my UK passport and stay another 90 days?
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Traveling outside the country with a changed last name and un-updated passport and green card [duplicate]
I recently changed part of my last name several months ago after marriage, but I have not yet updated my passport and green card to reflect this change. On the other hand, I updated my SSN and driver'...
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Passport/visa requirements for a US citizen traveling to Brazil
A) Does a US citizen with a US passport require a visa to travel to Brazil for two weeks as a tourist?
B/C) Can a Brazilian citizen enter Brazil "as a foreigner" with their US passport only? ...
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Amtrak experience for an Irish passport holder entering the US from Canada
So, I just want to know what the customs procedure is like on Amtrak to NYC from Montréal once you reach the border. I have an Irish passport so I don’t need a visa. What happens when you reach the ...
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TLScontact notified me that a final decision has been made on my visa application. Does it mean it was approved?
I received an email from TLS contact requesting that I resubmit my passport, saying that the final decision has been made. I applied for a UK visa and chose the option to keep my passport. I wanted to ...
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Can I go to the B visa interview (USA) with a soon to expire passport?
If I come from a country that is in the Six-Month Club (exempt from the 6 month rule), can I go to the B visa interview at the US embassy with a soon to expire passport? My passport has about a month ...
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Is it ever harmful to bring my second passport as a precaution?
I am a dual citizen of Hong Kong and the Philippines, and I am traveling from Hong Kong to Japan. Japan does not require visas for Hong Kong passport holders, so I used my Hong Kong passport to buy a ...
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