Unanswered Questions
264 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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VAT/Customs when receiving an item from the US in another EU country (on holiday)
I'm a resident of Denmark travelling to the UK for a holiday.
Here, I will be receiving an item bought online in the US. FedEx has applied the UK VAT of approx 800 USD, whereas the VAT in Denmark ...
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About the reference title in the Videx form (Germany visa)
I will apply for a German tourist visa and I will stay in 3 different hotels. When I fill in the reference title, I select the hotel option but there is only one hotel option.
How do I enter the ...
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What should I submit in-lieu on no objection certification for tourist visa for Japan when switching jobs?
I am planning to switch jobs in the next 1-2 months, with a 2 week break between the two. I want to take a trip to either Japan or Europe in this window.
Japan and Schengen visa requirements for ...
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Travelling one way via boat, USA → Turkey
Family is planning on travelling to Turkey for long term (they will work there). They have a dog. They've found a cruise that allows dogs and stops at various ports in Europe.
Would they be allowed ...
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Bypass six month passport-validity rule when already in country
Two of my family just arrived at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru (from the U.S.) for a vacation (tourism), but one of them has a passport that expires in two months. Peru follows ...
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Goods from Germany, sent to U.K. address, VAT refund when leaving EU with them
I will buy some items online from Germany but have them sent to a UK address. I will be in the U.K. for a visit and shopping.
Can I claim VAT refund for the German purchase? The retailer will ...
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Serbian policy on persons who exit Serbia though Kosovo
Just returned back from a trip of Serbia and Kosovo. Landed in Belgrade, got entry stamp. Crossed the border at Merdare, no stamps from either side but passport was taken away for inspection on both ...
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Cruise from Greece to Turkey and back to Greece - what is the "duration of intended stay"?
I'm taking a cruise with my wife. I'm a British citizen and she is a Chinese citizen; we live in the UK where she has permanent residence. The ship is departing from and returning to Athens, but in ...
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How do I contact the Consulate of Denmark in NYC?
I've had my visa in processing for a month without any updates. Whenever I call the consulate and select the visa option from the automated voicemail, I'm redirected to VFS, which hasn't been helpful. ...
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Rice in check in baggage
I am an Indian citizen, travelling from Chennai to Manila. Can I bring 20kgs of rice in check in baggage to Manila .
Do I get any problem in customs.
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Visa Requirement for Transit in Abu Dhabi with Short Layover
I'm an Indian traveler who will be flying to Canada via Abu Dhabi. I have a layover of 4 hours in Abu Dhabi and during this time, I need to change terminals from T1 to T3 and recheck my bags. I also ...
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Translators in Dubai airport immigration
I will be traveling to Dubai and am trying to arrange for my wife to meet me there after I arrive (it's not possible for the both of us to go on the same day).
However, she only speaks Portuguese and ...
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My full name in my passport is split on my US B1 visa
My Indian passport states that my given name is Mahesh Govindan and my surname is blank. However, the B1 visa stamped in my passport states that my given name is Mahesh and my surname is Govindan. The ...
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Flying 1 day before Schengen visa starts
I just received my Schengen visa and it starts on the 25th of August, however I had applied for it to start on the 24th.
Is it possible to fly on the 24th, if I will arrive and be entering the ...
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Traveling with the maiden name on visa
My fiance and I, both Brazilians, want to visit my parents in Canada. She doesn't have a visa yet and we wanted to apply for one ASAP, to see if we can go there for Christmas. The problem is the visa ...
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