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My UK visa is still in processing even though the intended date of travel has already passed. Will I still receive a visa?

1/22/2017 3:44:33 AM My guess is you have obtained your visa by now but have not yet found the time to report back. Missing your appointment should have triggered the return of your paperwork and a visa application rejection (ie no decision taken). You were probably lucky to have your biometrics taken when they were. […]

Which is "Visa Country of Issue" as asked by Air India?

5/8/2018 9:31:53 PM “What is a U.S. Visa? A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.“ Definition from below US Government website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html So the answer […]

Is the number of entries on a multiple-entry Chinese visa limited by the number of stamps per passport page?

1/8/2017 1:25:15 PM The maximum number of Chinese stamps that I have next to any of their visa stickers is 7, so I can’t tell from experience, but I strongly presume they will just stamp on the next (available) page. Otherwise your multiple-entry visa would effectively be limited to four entries, which is something we […]

Showing credit card for international flight purchased with online travel agency

4/20/2017 1:56:44 PM Yes. I do have knowledge about this since I fly Delta internationally a lot from the USA to Ghana and Delta always requests you show credit card for locations like Ghana with reputations for fraud. If you buy it from the Delta website, it alerts you about the requirement and you have […]

Can I bring warming pads on the plane?

Can I bring warming pads on the plane?

1/4/2017 12:34:58 PM TSA allows these so it is very unlikely either Finnair or Ukraine International Airlines will not. However ‘marginal’ decisions rest with the specific airlines and you may have to contact each to be certain – because they tend to list (a) only some of what is banned and maybe (b) ‘typical’ items […]

Bringing more than 200 cigarettes from India to UK

4/11/2021 9:56:00 AM Good luck bringing 2 x 200 cigarettes into the UK and not declaring. I would question the knowledge of Delhi Duty Free and IGI staff as they just want to make a sale and will not see you again. The UK government website is clear in what it says, and it says […]

What constitute "visited countries" in Schengen in a US visa application?

1/2/2017 2:48:37 PM Any country you have visited should be listed, whether or not you have a stamp. There might be some doubt about countries you have only transited at the airport, or only passed through on a train or bus without stopping, but that does not seem to apply in your case. Can I […]

Can I check-through luggage with Air China (domestic to international)?

1/8/2017 8:52:55 AM Air China uses terminal 3, so… Nanjing → Beijing → Milan Your luggage will be checked all the way through. Even though you’re technically leaving China from Beijing, you don’t need to have your checked luggage with you to go through the departure customs procedure. Source: Beijing Airport Domestic to International, personal […]

Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?

Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?

8/22/2017 8:47:34 PM If you received tickets from your state’s Senator, you’ll be standing much closer than the National Mall. See this image from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies: People with tickets will stand in the round-ish area in the blue, orange, green, or yellow area depending on what your ticket says. You […]

Is it possible to avoid Wizz Air's administration fee?

12/31/2016 2:47:36 AM WizzAir’s website says you can book via travel agents or at the airport ticket counter. Also lists 10€ as the call center fee. But being an LCC, they probably don’t pay travel agent commissions, so a travel agent would likely charge you a handling fee. The webpage you cite, mentions that there […]

Wizz Air website says "no flight" but I have already bought a ticket

Wizz Air website says "no flight" but I have already bought a ticket

1/10/2017 1:10:50 PM When you go to https://wizzair.com/ you will see this in the upper right corner: click on “check-in & bookings” and see what your flight details are. Surely it will show if the flight has been cancelled. There does not seem to be any other way the cancellation page only shows recent ones, […]

Getting around in California

12/31/2016 3:35:14 AM You’re gonna need a car big enough for 8 people! Or two. Either will be hard to park in SF. On the other hand, 8 fares for transit, train or airline won’t be cheap either. That vs the value of 8 peoples’ time. Beware, USA credit card readers aren’t all ready for […]

Can my son travel to Denmark while banned from entering Sweden?

1/11/2017 11:04:07 PM You haven’t provided many details and I know next to nothing about Swedish criminal law so I am not sure I will be able to provide a comprehensive answer to all your questions but I can at least say two things about bans and how they are enforced in the EU: Since […]

Getting around the Wengen/Grindelwald/Jungfrau region

12/29/2016 10:03:58 PM The map on this page will tell you whether the Swiss Rail Pass offers a discount on the privately-owned mountain railways you wish to take. That may change your calculations. Depending on your tourism style, you may get value because the Rail Pass doubles as a Museum Pass on its days of […]

Can a minor fly from Germany to Portugal and back without permission from his parents?

3/26/2017 1:26:11 PM When my kids were underage and traveling internationally, we used to give them a notarized letter stating they had permission to travel, this policy being recommended by the US Department of State. In perhaps a dozen entries and exits (to Europe, Asia, and North America), no official ever asked to see this […]

How do I roast a marshmallow over lava in Iceland?

How do I roast a marshmallow over lava in Iceland?

1/1/2017 2:38:32 AM You can roast a marshmallow over a vent in the volcano Eldfell, which erupted over the town of Heimaey in the stunning Westman Islands in 1973. You can take a commercial ferry to the island. From there, it’s a short drive to the base of the volcano, and you can walk/scramble up […]

Can I book a seat for a suitcase?

12/27/2016 8:27:15 PM Short answer, NO. Because EasyJet does not describe this as a possibility anywhere publicly. Also, since it would be difficult to secure a standard suitcase, the crew should object. However, YES, if the ‘suitcase’ is actually a cello. This is specifically described in EasyJet’s baggage terms: Musical Instruments Can intended date of […]

Why are seats near emergency exit on a plane freezing cold?

1/1/2017 9:01:50 AM Most all aircraft doors suffer the same issue. The doors which are sealed against pressure leakage are not well insulated especially in the space between the door and frame. So the extremely cold temperatures outside can transfer inside making the inside air by the door’s edges quite cold. What do "RIC" and […]

What do "RIC" and "RE" on Armenian passport stamps mean?

5/28/2017 2:27:43 PM Okay, I dared to ask the officer while leaving the country and he said it is “RC – Residence Card”. I still don’t know why only some people got it written but that is the answer. How can Ramadan affect my travel across Iran? 1/20/2017 11:08:26 PM First of all, all three […]

Can intended date of travel be changed during appointment for UK visa?

2/5/2017 6:07:02 PM The premise for your visit may be relevant. IMO if going for say a week’s vacation then it should not be a big problem. On the other hand if going for a conference (say week long and commencing 11/1/17) then it probably would be a big problem because you are clearly not […]

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