Category "borders"

Can you identify the route I took from Avignon to Turin in 2015?

In 2015 I found myself in Avignon, France having just been mugged, all alone, with no money, credit cards etc. I had to make it to Italy and didn't have money

Dual citizenship (US and Ecuador) travel to China

I have valid US and Ecuadorian passports due to birth in Ecuador and being naturalized in the US. I plan on traveling to Shenzhen via Hong Kong. Basically my fl

From Sweden to Bulgaria and vice versa, do they stamp the passport?

From Sweden to Bulgaria and vice versa, do they stamp the passport ?

Can growing a beard cause problems in crossing borders?

I just recently renewed my passport with a picture taken just after I shaved. I haven't shaved since (>3 weeks) and I kind of like it. I am even looking into

Going to Argentina from Brazil without a Brazilian entry stamp

I'm backpacking in South America and have found myself in an interesting situation. I was travelling in Paraguay and got to Ciudad del Este, from there I took a

I was fingerprinted in Düsseldorf on exit. Am I under scrutiny?

I have a 1-year multiple entry Schengen visa 90/180 issued by Italy. Out of five trips, I used it twice to enter Italy. The other three times, I entered Germa

Is a residence permit required for an accompanied (newborn) minor to leave the EU?

My son was born in Sweden 5 months back. I am taking him to India this month on vacation. He has his Indian passport but no residence permit yet (applied and wa

Why do Swiss road border crossings differ in setup? [closed]

Having crossed the Swiss border at numerous locations by bus, I've observed that they use totally different setups. Setup 1: at this crossing

Crossing the Austria-Czech border in a hire car

Are there any restrictions on hire cars when you cross borders within the EU? I'm thinking about hiring a car in Linz, Austria and driving to Česky Krumlov

At what point in a US airport have I been "admitted" to the US?

I understand that prior to crossing being admitted to the US the rights I take for granted on US soil do not apply to me. But it isn't clear to me when passing

Are there other peaceful enclaves in the world like in Baerle-Nassau (Belgium/Nederlands)? [closed]

I recently discovered this very interesting geographical singularity in The Netherlands (or Belgium depending on how you see it) in Baerle-Nas

US and Canada border crossing and computer privacy: What do I need to know?

I've read stories about border officials searching laptops when crossing the border in one direction or the other. Does this really happen, typically speaking?

Fly to visit partner in UK with time in between refusals? [closed]

I'm a US Citizen in a relationship with a UK Citizen. Here is a break down of my timeline. Oct 2016 Visited the UK to be with my partner Nov

Do you get off the bus at the Röszke border when exiting Hungary for Serbia?

When entering Croatia from Serbia at Batrovci, you get off the bus at the Croatian side for passport control, while when exiting Croatia, an offcer boards the b

Travel insurance and executive orders

Suppose I have tickets, hotel reservations, and a visa to visit the United States. Suppose I've previously been to Iran for a conference, and/or have an Iraqi p

What did I do to set off a siren at the automated e-passport gates in Heathrow arrivals? [closed]

Earlier today as I put my passport in an automated e-passport gate on the way back into the UK at Heathrow Terminal 3, a siren went off (!). W

Travelling to Northern Ireland from Republic of Ireland

I am a non EU National and currently residing in Ireland. I intend to travel to Northern Ireland (i.e. Belfast) by road and also possess a UK Standard Visitor V

Tourist in USA, can I go to Canada and come back? and does that reset my 6-month stay?

I'm a tourist in USA (I have 6 months as legal period). I will go to Canada for 2 or 3 months (I have ETa) so no problem. My question is if I will have any prob

Are there cross-border buses between Cyprus and North Cyprus?

I'm curious whether there are any buses that cross the Cypriot-North Cypriot border. In particular (but not only) from Ercan airport

Are North Cypriot land border crossings equipped with passport stamps?

A friend and I may go to North Cyprus and Cyprus. We would enter at Ercan Airport, and as he's on a (British) passport, he would get an entry stamp (as North Cy