Category "customs-and-immigration"

Entering and exiting Schengen area on different passports with different surnames

I have an Australian passport and a Slovak passport (Slovakia is part of the EU and Schengen zone). I flew to Europe (Vienna) from Australia on my Australian pa

Should we disclose a romantic relationship at a UK landing interview for non-EU citizens?

I am traveling to UK soon with my girlfriend for an exchange programme. My girlfriend is not a Brit and she will also participate in the exchange programme. We

Entering UK for two short visits within a month (non EU)

I entered the UK last week for about 21 hours, to deliver a talk in London and slept in a hotel before leaving the country again the following morning. I live i

Re-entering Germany, with transit in the US, with only a national ID card and another passport

I am a dual German and Mexican citizen, and I currently live in Germany. It appears I may need to travel to Mexico without a valid German passport and I would a

How long do I need to stay out of South Africa after a 90 day stay, before returning? [duplicate]

I stayed in SA from Oct 4th to December 12th. What date can I return?

Strange landing interview at LGW for an EEA national

So the following conversation took place at Gatwick Airport in April 2015, around 10:30PM, as I was entering the UK on a Swedish ID card. I was dressed in jeans

Can I carry a watch as a gift in my carry-on luggage when flying from Kolkata to Chennai? [duplicate]

I bought a new watch for my friend and made a surprise gift pack as well. The watch is an expensive one. I am flying from Kolkata to Chennai a

Traveling to the US as a Canadian citizen with US green card, after over a year away [closed]

I am a Canadian citizen and US green card holder. After receiving my green card I have been almost constantly away, studying in Europe for the

Can I apply for the right to remain in the UK after my 2 year ban is up? [closed]

Seven months ago, I was removed from the UK, as my right to remain application was refused, due to some mistakes made by my lawyer. I was 8

Financial evidence when entering UK

When asked for financial evidence by immigration officers at the passport control when entering UK, can I submit the bank statements of the bank at my home coun

Sufficient documentation for educational purpose license for USA-Cuba flights?

As a non-US citizen (J-1 visitor status) I am traveling this weekend to Cuba from the USA on a JetBlue flight (Boston-Fort Lauderdale-Havana, Havana-Fort Lauder

Does the pet bedding (inside the crate) often get destroyed on arrival in the USA? [closed]

I am importing a cat to the USA and have been told that they often destroy the bedding on arrival. Is this true?

Drones in Barbados - importation banned, but personal use?

I am visiting Barbados and was hoping to take a DJI drone for photography. I read some articles about the country banning the importation of drones into the cou

EasyPass enrollment for GlobalEntry enrollees: what to do after you change passport?

As we know, people enrolled in US GlobalEntry can also enroll (for free) in German EasyPass, so we can use the e-gates in Germany to pass. If anyone cares, the

What documents besides my passport and visa do I need to enter the US?

My parents will be visiting the USA on a B2 visa. Before coming to the US, they will be staying at my sister's place in London for a month. My parents already h

Do visa-free nationals get two entry stamps and one exit stamp at South African airports?

Looking online, it seems that, when entering south Africa at airports, visa-free nationals get two stamps on entry (the bottom stating the period and conditions

How frequently does France refuse entry for Italian embassy issued visas?

I am planning a short 2 week trip to Europe next year and plan to travel to France, Germany and Italy. Our longest stay is in Italy, but we plan to start from P

How is the date of entry and exit of Schengen decided?

I have an one-way ticket to enter the Schengen area and now I am trying to purchase an exit ticket. My entry date is scheduled to be January 18, 2017. So it is

US transit - when do I need to re-check my luggage?

I've recently flown LHR-MIA-MVD with AA. It's not the first time I do this, but to my surprise, it was the first time I didn't have to pick up my suitcase in Mi

Can I get a visa on arrival at Bahrain with a new GCC Residence Permit?

I just received my Residence Permit for Kuwait. I am planning a visit for two days to Bahrain and have already booked a round trip ticket. Will the permit be a