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End-to-end Schengen and D-type visas; what is the worst that could happen if I don't re-enter the country?

8/11/2020 2:05:31 PM The accepted answer is incorrect. It says The Schengen Borders Code does require that somebody leaves and reenter the Schengen Area so that the compliance with the 90/180 days rule can be checked. In fact, the Schengen Borders Code says nothing of the kind. It says that passport stamps must be checked […]

Can anything be done when denied boarding due to missing but not required visa?

6/29/2017 5:19:56 AM “Transit” means many things, depending on who is describing it: You are flying on one airline, on one ticket, and are just changing planes. You are flying on one ticket, but different airlines (called codeshare) and are changing planes. You are traveling on two different tickets, on the same airline, and need […]

What does this sign near a waterfall in Switzerland (Saut du Doubs) mean?

8/4/2020 1:59:38 PM I don’t have any definite answer or additional information regarding this one specific sign but I have the feeling some background knowledge can help resolve the question, at least partly. This interpretation can be confidently ruled out. Any half-way competent sign/graphic designer tasked with representing “no fishing” would use a red circle […]

Can a Chinese citizen living in Europe go to Taiwan?

1/13/2021 9:57:30 PM The suspension only concerns the issuance of the Two-way Travel Pass to Taiwan with G endorsement (private tourism) for Mainland residents (including those abroad on tourist visas, but not for people living abroad on student visa valid longer than a year or with a residence permit). The G endorsement was on a […]

Can I get a driver's license as a tourist in the EU?

7/10/2020 5:40:18 AM I’ll answer your question exclusively for Switzerland, as we are part of Europe but not the European Union and not all EU laws apply. In short: No. According to the "Verkehrszulassungsverordnung"(VZV, Traffic Admission Ordinance) Article 5k for a person to be eligible for a learner permit or the full permit that person’s […]

Will I be allowed to board if my Schengen visa won't be valid when my flight departs?

6/28/2017 12:58:08 PM The border guards will only care whether your visa is valid at the time you actually enter the Schengen area. It should not matter how long time you have been traveling by then to get there. There might be a risk that the airline’s check-in/boarding agents at wherever you depart from could […]

How can I convert an address in Thailand from English to Thai?

How can I convert an address in Thailand from English to Thai?

6/30/2020 12:54:01 AM One solution from Reddit (mirror) posted by users cranialmatters and bingy_bongy_bangy, also based on Google Maps: If you find the address on google maps in English, then change the language to Thai (to do this, paste ?hl=th onto the end of the URL) while you have the address pinned you may then […]

Are flights from London to Bucharest for real? COVID-19

6/26/2020 9:05:05 PM I tried to make contact with airlines, and Blue Air emailed me back to let me know they were running two repatriation flights to Bacau (not Bucharest) and to book online. Today’s one actually flew with about 60 passengers on board from a very quiet Luton airport, so my own problem has […]

Are there a FEW languages that, along with English, will let a person be understood by the vast majority of people in North-Western Europe?

Are there a FEW languages that, along with English, will let a person be understood by the vast majority of people in North-Western Europe?

6/10/2020 8:24:59 AM Table of Contents English + 1 to be understoodDisclaimer:Storytime:Point 2:Point 3Lastly English + 1 to be understood I presume that you want to learn a single language to maximize your reach, therefore my suggestion will be different to the other answers. I’m referring to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and […]

How boat traveller's stay duration is tracked in USA?

6/28/2017 6:57:13 AM Once you’re back home from your travels (or now, if you’re long-term travelling), you have to gather the following materials: a printout of the result page of this search a photocopy of your passport ID page, the page with the US visa and the page with the US entry stamp; photocopies of […]

Scheduling a ride with Uber

7/3/2017 6:25:21 PM Moved from the comment: Before doing so, please make sure you know what “scheduling a ride” with Uber means. I met someone who assumed it was like booking a taxi – but it is not. It is more like an alarm “schedule uber ride” set on your phone 15 minutes before the […]

How can I get a 220 V European plug into a 220 V wall outlet in Taiwan?

5/20/2020 7:39:57 AM This is actually a common problem as mainland China uses 220V and people need a way to plug electronics bought there. The easiest way is probably to get an extension cord specifically designed to fit the 220V socket that many have already noted as almost used exclusively for air conditioners. You might […]

Buying a sim-card for a week in Russia

6/25/2017 4:04:25 AM Yep, there are plenty of shops in Russia selling prepaid SIM cards. Most large airports have at least one (and SVO had several), or you can buy one in the city. Just walk in a shop showing up mobile operator logos (MTC, Beeline etc). Those shops sell several prepaid plans, and will […]

How can a foreign tourist get auto insurance in California USA?

6/22/2017 7:40:12 AM There are two types of insurance – liability and comprehensive. Liability insurance is tied to the person. This is what covers you when you drive a vehicle that you do not own. Liability insurance is mandatory almost everywhere. Comprehensive insurance (and collision insurance) is tied to the vehicle. This type of insurance […]

To where may I be repatriated if I don't live where I'm a citizen?

3/16/2020 6:35:31 PM As far as I can see, after a swift reading of the KonsG, only ‘Germans’ and their (possibly non german) families qualify for support. § 5 KonsG § 6 KonsG defines the use of a Krisenvorsorgeliste, where only ‘Germans’ are mentioned. i.e. not specifically also german residents See the link with information […]

Do UK visa documents not in English or Welsh have to be translated officially?

2/17/2020 2:11:12 PM If your document originates from Russia then it should be legalized by the correct authority where the document was created or issued. Step 1 is to find the official translator (authorized one) who is licensed for translating the document from Russian to English. Step 2, some official documents such as Criminal records […]

Is there a roof-top bar in the Empire State building?

8/22/2018 7:26:37 AM I used to go all the time. There was a Cipriani bar. I can’t find any info online. I wanted to make a reservation, I guess they closed. But your friend was right, breathtaking, classy and actually less expensive since you seat down and have a drink. What countries can I enter […]

When traveling from the EU to the USA, what kind of power adapter am I going to need?

1/27/2020 11:40:52 AM I see adapters on Amazon that convert the shape of the plug but they explicitly mention that they don’t convert voltage or frequency, so I’m a bit puzzled about their usefulness. This is called an Adapter: The European plug will be adaped to the US power plug (it will not convert the […]

What countries can I enter with just a 1951 Convention refugee travel document?

10/16/2017 6:48:59 PM There are certain countries you can travel without a visa with I-571. Netherlands, Croatia, Belgium are one of them. Do not board message at the airport check in 6/18/2017 10:03:48 AM Depends a little on whether they’re Schengen, who it was issued by (in this case Italy), and what the countries you […]

If my passport allows me to enter a country visa-free, does that guarantee me that the entrance is free of charge or is there any exception?

1/13/2020 5:53:11 PM USA to Mexico was free for less than seven days. But if you tell them you plan to stay longer, they ask for a fee when you leave. Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines 1/12/2020 11:17:58 PM You have to pay in Indonesia when you enter or leave the […]

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