Special permission required to enter certain specific areas not covered by visas.
Questions tagged [permits]
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Why does Nizhni Novgorod have visa restrictions?
When filling out a form for a Russian visa, there is a specific question asking if I will be flying directly into a city called Nizhnii Novgorod from outside of Russia. I am not, but I think it's weird and wondered why they are asking. I find some…
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How can one get a permit to drive the Chinese section of Karakoram Highway with a foreign truck?
To get from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan, one needs to drive through an 575 km section inside China, the one from "Irkeshtam Port, 309 Provincial Road, Ulugqat, Kizilsu, Xinjiang, China" to "Kunjirap Daban, Tashkurgan, Kashgar, Xinjiang, China", part of…
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Is it possible to get a permit to travel to Tibet (Lhasa) from Beijing by train, without a tour guide?
I am confused about how I go about getting a permit for two people (a British and a Swedish national) to visit Lhasa, intending to travel there by train. Is it possible to get a permit without having to have a tour guide? I don't mind going through…
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How can I know in advance which areas of Vietnam I'm not allowed to travel in, or need a permit, as a foreigner?
Today I hitchhiked northwest out of Buon Ma Thuot in Dak Lak province, getting as far as Ea Sup. I went this way because it was the route Google Maps suggested as the shortest or quickest in the direction toward Hue.
But I met a guy there when I was…
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Is it possible to travel to Co To island, Vietnam without a special permit now?
I am planning to visit Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Da Nang, and Hội An in Vietnam in the next week.
I heard that Co To Island (near Ha Long Bay) is really beautiful and worth a visit. When searching for information about the island I found many people…
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What exactly is a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC)?
In researching a potential trip in Pakistan on Wikivoyage I came across this term which is not well explained:
The visitor should be aware of the ever changing rules regarding sensitive areas and No Objection Certificates (NOCs), Note Verbals and…
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Accessing the Mount Teide summit when all 200 permits per day are already booked
I'm going on a trip to the Canary Islands and would not like to miss accessing the Mount Teide summit, but:
Access to the summit itself is restricted; a free permit is required
to climb the last 200 m (660 ft). Numbers are normally restricted…
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Which car rental companies in Northern Cyprus permit you to drive to the Republic?
Essentially what the question says: I'm looking to rent a car in Northern Cyprus, and occasionally take it across the border to the Republic.
I know few companies will issue the necessary cross-border permit.
Which ones do?
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How to get entry permit for protected areas in India?
India has many protected areas. On the e-Tourist visa I didn't see anywhere an option to include protected areas in my visa and my visa confirmation explicitly states:
e-Tourist Visa (eTV) once issued on arrival is Only Single Entry,
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Fake work permit and deportation
My friend didn't know that an agent gave him a fake work permit. He was not stopped at the Calcutta Airport and was cleared to board the Emirates Plane to Dubai.
After reaching Dubai Airport T-3, the immigration officer said the visa is not matching…
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Belarussian travelling to Mexico
I'm a citizen of Belarus and have an Italian student residence permit. I'm planning a travelling to Mexico, but I'm not sure whether it is still needed a visa for Belarusians or not. I've found some controversial sources in Internet and…
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I have lost my residential permit while travelling in India - what should I do?
I am staying in India for 6 months, so have had to register with the Foreigners Registration Office in Bangalore. I was given a residential permit which I have misplaced, and am expected to surrender on exit from the country. What should I do?
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How to get a State Visitor Permit for a rented self-drive car in India?
I am planning to travel from Bangalore, Karnataka to Hogenakkal, Tamil Nadu. I am going to book a self-drive car with Karnataka Registration.
A permit is necessary to enter the Tamil Nadu State. Where should I obtain the permit while travelling?
I…
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Do I need a visa to visit the UK with my EU partner?
I am not from EU. I have Spanish partner and we live in Spain and, because of our official relationship, I have a Spanish family resident permit. We are going to travel to the UK together for tourism. I am confused whether I need an EEA family…
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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 waiting for decision).
Will I face any problems when exiting the EU with him?
I intend to…
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