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Can we bring Cobra Rum from Vietnam to India?
My friend recently went to Vietnam he wanted to get the Cobra rum as a souvenir but wasn't sure if it's legal and there wouldn't be any problem to get through the customs.
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US to CAN - wrong exit date stamp
Canadian citizen visiting the US. Upon entering this time, I had CBP ask for my departure date because of a security concern. I didn't receive an I94 or anything like that since it's leisure travel. I'...
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Entering US under VWP for a short "research visit" that was originally part of a longer program, due to stolen passport+visa
In short, the question is whether I can enter the US under the visa waiver program for a research visit at a university, given my particular situation (details below). Basically this question, but ...
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Do non-Schengen EU countries check proof of funds?
For a US citizen born in the US, I know that Schengen ones do check, but I don't remember if all EU countries do. Do they?
What brought it to my attention again is that Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania ...
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Spouse name alterations on the last page
I have a valid b2 visa on an indian passport. If i make corrections on the last page under spouse name column will my visa become invalid? Do i need to visit the us embassy and reapply?
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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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Can I take nicotine patches to Saudi Arabia?
I am traveling to Riyadh. One of my friends requested nicotine patches like Vellore. Can I take them to Saudi Arabia?
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US Visa with Wrong Date of Birth
I am Indian citizen who has a valid US B1/B2 visa on my old expired passport. However, this old expired passport has my wrong date of birth and hence the wrong date of birth on my US Visa too. Also, I ...
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Border control stamps entering EU when holding EU residency
I hold German residency (because I am married to a German citizen). I am in Dublin, Ireland at the moment, and I'll return to Germany through France. Will my passport get stamped at the French border ...
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Crossing the Irish border with my non-EU citizen spouse
I'll be traveling to Ireland this fall. I'm an Irish citizen, but I'll be traveling with my American spouse. Can we use the EU line, or do we need to use the non-EU line at passport control?
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DS-160 - Employment details for long retired person (B1/B2)
I'm trying to fill the DS-160 form for a B1/B2 visa for my father, who retired 20 years ago. Are the employment details needed for him?
I'm not sure if the interpretation is — “while he was employed, ...
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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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Tourist Entry to Spain - Accreditation of Financial Means
I'm trying to understand the financial documentation that meets the requirements for entry to Spain. I see this documentation on the government website
At the request of the competent authorities, ...
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Can I enter the US on an ESTA before the 30-day grace period on a J1 then exit to Canada and re-enter on my J1?
I have booked a contiki tour that starts on the 10th of July, but my J1 visa's 30-day grace period is the 15th of July (14th of August on my documents as the official start date of the course). I am ...
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Is a parental letter of consent required to leave or enter Kazakhstan for a mother traveling with her child?
If visiting Kazakhstan is it required to have a consent letter to leave and/or enter if minor child is traveling with only one parent? (Using visa-free entry permission).
Child is a US citizen, 14 ...
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Can limits on tobacco import be avoided if they are personal property returning?
I know that normally if you take personal property with you out of the United States then you do not have to pay duty on it when it comes back with you. For example, if you own a Swiss watch and ...
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Do I need to include foreign VAT while declaring goods for personal use at UK customs?
Suppose I buy personal goods worth 4500 AED (1000 GBP approx) in UAE and arrive at the UK. I am a UK resident.
Now suppose that I have paid an additional 225 AED (50 GBP approx) as VAT in UAE. So the ...
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Entering U.S. with visa and infant on ESTA
I'm a European J-1 visa holder. My spouse has a J-2 dependent visa. We recently had a child, born outside the U.S. We want to bring him to the U.S. very soon.
We could get him a J-2 visa, but that ...
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Schengen Visa photo printing error
My wife received her Schengen visa for Iceland today. Her face is clearly visible but there is a portion of her shoulder that wasn't printed. We have also reached out to the embassy just now, I ...
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Can I go on holiday to Spain if I got a 6-month leave to enter stamp in my passport?
I'm visiting my partner and my daughter since September 2023. My partner is settled and daughter is British. She has depression and I came from the Czech republic to the UK to visit them and be there ...
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Travelling with Vyvanse to India and Dubai from Australia
I require urgent help in regards to carrying ADHD medication and mood stabilisers to India and Dubai. My doctor suggested I don’t need documentation as my medication bottles list the dosage and my ...
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Can I have prescription medications mailed or shipped to a USA resident staying in Canada?
My Mother in law who is 86 years old is staying with us from the USA, and the pharmacies through US Medicare fill her meds for a 30 day supply only.
How could we get her meds be sent from the US to ...
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What is the meaning of this stamp on the last page of my passport?
Please help me to know what the exact meaning of this stamp is.
It was stamped by the Taiwan embassy when I applied for a visa.
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Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India?
Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India?
And would these printed forms be accepted by the Immigration officials?
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U.S asylee approved / Mexico visit
I have a refugee travel document and was granted asylum but I don’t have a green card / permanent resident card. I have my I-94 stamped and would like to visit Mexico. Would I need a visa to enter ...
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Travel insurance required for Abu Dhabi?
I am a citizen of Pakistan, and intend to travel to Abu Dhabi on a 30-day single-entry visa. My duration of stay is 3 days.
Is it mandatory to have travel insurance for me and my family? I got my ...
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Can I still travel from Malaysia to Pakistan if my passport number on my Pakistan Origin Card does not match my new passport number?
My and my daughter's Malaysian passports are expiring soon, therefore we are travelling to Malaysia to get them renewed.
We have valid Pakistan Origin Cards, which have our current passport numbers. ...
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Flying through Dubai to the Seychelles with vape liquid
Very shortly I am going on holiday to the Seychelles. I am flying from the UK via Fly Emirates, changing at Dubai and flying on to the Seychelles.
We are staying with a family who have ordered a ...
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Can I import personal electronics from India to Bangladesh while traveling?
I am from Bangladesh and I am planning a trip to India. I also have a plan to buy an iPhone when I am in India, as the price in Bangladesh is higher than in India.
Now, my questions are: can I get the ...
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How does travel history affect future visits?
I have visited Canada three times and plan to return for a fourth visit after a gap of 9 months. Will my travel history have any impact on my next trip? I have never overstayed during my previous ...
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How to Travel in the EU with a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document: Visa Requirements and Country List
Could you please provide a list of European Union (EU) countries where individuals holding a UK 1951 Refugee Travel Document can travel without a visa? I am particularly interested in information ...
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Why was my passport stamped on exiting Taiwan?
I traveled first time to Taiwan in 2018. Entered with 90 day visa exempt. Upon leaving, I got no exit stamp on my passport.
I traveled there again few weeks ago, again entered on 90 day visa exempt. ...
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Traveling/transiting UAE with controlled medication?
Could anyone clarify if tourists need to obtain pre-approval from UAE ministry of health to travel with controlled medication (narcotics, tranquilizers, etc.)?
I will be transiting through Abu Dhabi (...
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Rent a car in Toronto and drive in the US with EU driving license
I am an EU citizen about to rent a car in Toronto with Alamo or Hertz and drive to the US East coast. I hold an EU driving license. My understanding is that I don't need an IDP to drive in Ontario and ...
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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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Is there difference in the laws for declaring jewellary that we wear vs that which we keep in carry on?
It is a common phenomena for Indians travelling from GCC to back, to carry jewellary by wearing. I always understood it as simply done for status or maybe even aesthetics.
However, recently when I was ...
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Is there a Schengen equivalent of a Redress Control Number?
I recently learnt that I have the same first name, last name and birthdate as someone who has been banned from entering the Schengen area.
According to a border police officer, this will cause me to ...
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Carrying fruits into the EU?
I don't know about current EU restrictions on bringing in fruits for personal use. I want to bring in some cashew apples and mangoes from the tropics (for consumption).
My questions are:
Does anyone ...
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Do visa officers consider my Occupation on my passport?
My occupation on my passport is written house wife. Does that affect me getting a scholarship and student visa?
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Chance for a Tourist visa after abandoning GC application
I applied for a Green Card for my parent based on family petition i-130 but she had to leave United states before her interview happened as she changed her mind about “immigrating” to the United ...
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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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Can I take bear spray across land borders in the Balkans and Caucasus?
I am walking to the Caucasus and bought some bear spray for self-defence against bears in Slovenia. If I disclose that I have bear spray in my tent bag to the border guards along the way, are they ...
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Multiple entries into Ireland on different visas
I have a friend who wants to come and visit Ireland in July this year (2023) for travel purposes, but they were in Ireland on a student visa from September 2022 to April 2023. They are from Japan. So ...
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Does Ireland collect API data for EU Passengers?
The EU directive implemented by the Irish government in 2018 means that extra-EU flights need to provide Advance Passenger Information for all passengers on the flight.
However, it is unclear if ...
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UK Visitor visa validity after Type D Visa was issued
I am an Indian national and am traveling to the UK soon. I was issued a multi visit Type C tourist visa in 2021 with validity from 25/10/2021 - 25/10/2026.
However, in 2022 I was issued a Type D - ...
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Road travel from Cameroon to Angola
Is there a clear road travel means from Cameroon to Angola? This is my first major travel to another African country, and I’m excited as well as curious to know that I’m safe. Are the roads good ...
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UK with ACRO record deletion
I am from India and during my first stay in UK I was arrested on false charges and was released the next day with no further action taken and no conviction when I was found innocent. I made an ...
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Do you have to go through border control at Heathrow if you have an overnight layover at the same terminal?
If someone lands at LHR from Canada at 9pm, and have a departing flight in the morning, can they stay airside and avoid going through border control. Does this change if the flights are on one ticket ...
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Travel with a UNHCR travel document to the US
I was a refugee in Nigeria and was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy, in addition, I have a permit of stay for Italy.
Can I travel with the said document on educational basis for an exchange ...
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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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