Category "embassies"

How long should it take to get a Russian passport?

How long does it take to get a Russian passport if you're travelling or living abroad?

Do any Chinese embassies or consulates grant multiple-entry visas to people from a third country?

This question is specifically about true multiple-entry visas, which for China are valid for six months and allow multiple entries. This question is not about

Visa processing speed: VFS vs Embassy

I am applying for a Schengen Visa for Switzerland at London. To submit my application, I can choose to go to the VFS Visa Application Centre or the Embassy of S

Is there a way to get a visa appointment faster?

I need to travel to Netherlands (business trip) in a month (I live in San-Fransisco, US, not a US citizen). The problem is that when I try to schedule an appoin

British Embassy in Riyadh requesting bank statements for visitor visa

I applied for a 6 month general visitor visa on 20/10/2015. They called me this afternoon asking if I can provide them with 24 months bank statement and they al

What is the official website of the Vietnam embassy in Canada?

I am looking for the official website of the embassy of Vietnam in Canada. After looking it up on Google, I found a first website that looks serious: http://vi

Why does my French Schengen visa say Marsault, or Goat in English?

Bonjour, travelers. I received a Schengen visa from the French embassy in my country. It was a tourist visa and was my first time to receive a Schengen visa.

Are there any airlines which refund fare (including economy class) fully in case you don't get visa?

I'm an Indian. I'm planning to book a journey from Mumbai to Johannesburg, South Africa and back (conference visa). I looked at refundable tickets, while they a

Is it possible for a Schengen country to advise the US to cancel/revoke a valid visa?

I've posted a longer question on this before but it was put on hold. I thought that it may help if I just ask a more concrete and a general question regarding t

Does the Chinese embassy in Mexico City issues dual-entry or 60-day tourist visas to third country citizens?

I need to book my flight out of China for my visa application which I'll make soon here in Mexico City. Normally you have a choice between single-entry, dual-e

At which embassy should I apply for a Schengen visa when staying a few days in several countries?

I'm planning to go to Germany on Sept 6-8, then Netherlands on Sept 8-11 and exit Switzerland on Sept 11-14. My question is: Which embassy do I need to apply

Smoking marijuana on territory of the Netherlands embassy [closed]

As far as I know the territory of the country's embassy is considered to be the country's territory. So, is it legal, for example, to smoke we

Canada temporary residence visa

I recently got an email from the CIC asking me to send my passport for stamping with the temporary residence visa. Going through the VAC website, there seems to

How to Apply for a Chilean Visa in Canberra, Australia

I am a third country passport holder (Yes, we need visa to visit Chile) currently living in Canberra, Australia. I'm planning to go to Chile for my vacations.

Can the US embassy help a broke American citizen overstayed in the Emirates?

Can the US embassy send an American citizen home for free? He's been sick for over a year and can't afford to go to the doctor or buy medicines, and has to tak

Where do I apply for my visas?

This may be a simple one, but I actually don't know the answer to my question... I'm from Kosovo. I plan to visit Australia, Japan and Canada next year as a to

Are you protected in an untrusted embassy in a country you trust?

I have a friend in an interesting situation. He suspects that he will be unsafe if he returns to his home country, and he is currently living in the UK with a v

Buying appointments in German embassy in Tehran, Iran [closed]

I need an appointment for legalization of documents (not visa!) in the German embassy in Tehran. For a normal human it is almost impossible to

Can I apply for a Japanese tourist/ordinary visa 7 months before my travels?

I am a Colombian citizen. I'm planning a trip to Japan on my vacation from work, around October 9-27, 2018. I asked my travel agency about applying for the visa

Does an invitation letter make it harder to get a Japanese visa?

I'm planning to get a Japanese tourist visa. Before applying, is it recommended to get an invitation letter from a citizen of the country? Would they think som