The process required in some countries of recording a foreigner's presence. Sometimes handled on behalf of guests by their hotel but for example visitors to China who are staying with a friend need to register with the local police station.
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How to register Russian tourist visa while on the Trans-Mongolian railway?
My partner and I will be starting our Trans-Mongolian adventure in about a week or so, but after reading the visa registration procedures from various resources, we're still a little confused about some of the details for our trip.
Basically, we'll…
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Do I really have to register with the police when staying with a friend in Croatia?
Situation: I'm a German in the UK. I'll be traveling from London to Zagreb next week and staying at a friends house.
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office says:
Unless staying at a hotel or official tourist accommodation (hostels, campsites or…
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As a visitor to North Macedonia, how can I ensure compliance with the address registration requirement to avoid a 500-1000 euro fine?
I am traveling to North Macedonia soon and will be staying there for 3–4 weeks. The country has an address registration requirement (as per Articles 190 and 218 of the law on foreigners):
If a tourist stays at someone’s place for money, the host…
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Is it possible to visit Russia and never register my visa if I frequently change cities?
This summer I am planning a trip to visit Russia from the United States. I will stay in Moscow for a few days, then move to Saint Petersburg for a few more days, and finally return to Moscow and stay less than a week before leaving. I understand…
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How to understand the registration rules in Serbia?
A country like Serbia obligates you to register your stay within 24h. Now how to understand that if you move constantly and do not stay in a place where they do it for you.
Do you have to register every 24h in a place you actually are? Do you have…
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When travelling overland in Russia I hear you must register with the police in each new place, but does this cost money?
When travelling overland in Russia (i.e. not on the Trans-Siberian) I hear you must register with the police in each new place, but does this cost money?
I know there are some gotchas with registering with the police when travelling in Russia but is…
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How to register while wild camping in the Balkans?
Many countries in the Balkans have the regulation that you must register your stay with the authorities after, let's say, 24 hours of crossing the border into that country. Registration is easy when you stay in a hotel or campsite, doable when…
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What are the registration requirements when visiting Russia?
I'm visiting Russia, and I've read that I need to register my visa after arrival.
Some hotels do this for you, but I'm staying in a rental apartment. What exactly do I need to do? Where should I go?
I'm staying in Saint Petersburg.
What will happen…
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Do I need to register with the police in Italy if I stay at a friend's place and not a hotel?
I hold an Indian passport and already got my Schengen tourist visa to Italy for visiting a friend.
I read online on some websites that registration is needed with the police in Italy within 8 days of arriving to Italy if one is staying at a…
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Why do some countries want to track the location of tourists after arrival?
In many countries (e.g. Czech Republic), the government requires that all tourists are registered with the appropriate authority: either through their accommodation or in person if staying at a friend's place.
What is the point of that rule? Bonus…
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Must I register if I am not required to have a visa for entering Russia?
I am an Argentinean citizen who arrived in Russia three weeks ago. At Moscow my passport was stamped and I was given a migratory card:
I have read that tourists must register once they enter Russian territory but The Russian Federation does not…
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I did not register my Russian visa, what should I do?
I am currently in Saint Petersburg on a tourist visa (I'm French). I arrived on Tuesday and I'm leaving on Wednesday morning, so I will be a total of 7 working days in Russia, including the arrival and departure days.
I assumed I wouldn't need to…
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Registering with Federal Migration in Russia
I am planning to visit Saint Petersburg alone for 4 or 5 nights and stay at an AirBNB. Now, I am obtaining my invitation via a travel agency. I am not sure if they can register me once I arrive in Russia, but my hosts have declined to register me…
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Do the Macedonian police issue visitors a registration card?
In Serbia and Macedonia, you have to register with the police if staying in those countries overnight.
I know that in Serbia, you're issued a white registration card that needs to be shown when exiting.
I've heard, however, that Macedonia doesn't…
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Which travellers in Mongolia have to register, and how?
When I was applying for my visa to Mongolia a couple of days ago the form mentioned something about registering within three days when staying more than thirty days.
But the English was not great and could be interpreted in a couple of ways, also I…
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