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The most common type of visa, issued to visitors for the purpose of sightseeing.

The most common type of visa, issued to visitors for the purpose of sightseeing.

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Declaring a visitor to the UK as my "girlfriend" - effect on getting a Visitor visa?

I have a Serbian girlfriend who I have visited in Belgrade 4 times now and she is planning a trip to the UK for her 2 weeks vacation in 2 months from now (more details here). When applying for this visa she must state the main reason for her visit,…
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Can I sell the photographs I take on a tourist visa?

I'm a hobbyist photographer that enjoys traveling (combines very well, I can assure you). Usually I just post the pictures I take on social media, but I'm also considering selling some of the better shots or using them in other ways to generate…
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Do I need to disclose a penalty fare ticket in the offence and conviction section of my visa application?

A week ago I received a penalty fare to pay for the amount of GBP20 because I could not show a valid ticket at the station gate. I thought I could pay for the journey using my Oyster card, but apparently the area was considered as outside London…
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If I arrive in the UK, and then head to mainland Europe, does my Schengen visa 90 day limit start when I arrived in the UK, or mainland Europe?

As the UK is technically still a member of the EU, I just wanted to be sure of this before booking travel arrangements. The idea is to arrive in the UK and stay there for 2-4 weeks, and then afterwards relocate to and stay in mainland Europe for…
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Was refused US visa as a minor, but found out only after submitting new tourist application a decade later

Applied for a tourist visa application to the US, and had answered No to the question Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, or been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry? and…
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Can you search for a job when using a tourist visa (B-2) in the US

If I am visiting the US with a tourist visa, can I look for a job in the US?
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My Schengen visa (Norway) was rejected even after I did everything right. What could be the reason?

I'm 23 years old but have established myself as a self-employed person. My income is 12L rupees and the bank balance was 7L rupees when I applied. I booked all the hotels etc. All the documents were properly provided including business registration…
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Is some remote work now permitted for travelers admitted to the UK on a tourist entry?

Users at Travel:SE have for years accepted the idea that a visitor to the UK may not use a tourist entry to “live” in the UK, and may not work remotely in the UK while visiting. The first issue seems settled, and is not the focus of this question.…
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Implications of Temporary Internal Border Control in Schengen Countries

According to the following announcement by the European Commission, temporary internal border controls have been reintroduced for certain countries (FR; AT; DE; DK; SE;…
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On what visa is it legal to work for a bed/food in the USA?

I would like to stay on a dude ranch in the USA for 3-4 weeks. A lot of the ranches offer bed/food for work, where you help take care of the ranch in exchange for a bed and a meal. However it is unclear to me wether or not this is legal when…
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US entry with tourist visa but past alcohol arrest

I’m a UK Citizen, and have a B1/2 Tourist Visa. I applied for the visa as per the embassy guidelines as I was once arrested for Drunk and Disorderly. No conviction was ever made. I attended the embassy interview and underwent a US Medical exam to…
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UK visit visa denied for lack of financial proof. Should I reapply, claiming my uncle as a sponsor?

I applied for a visiting visa (priority) from Japan (where I currently live and work) to the UK for 5 days and it got it denied under provisions 4.2 (a, c, e). I am Ukrainian and before coming to the UK to visit my boyfriend, I planned on visiting…
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Is it a bad idea to travel to the USA when I have been to China with the same passport?

I am from Germany and plan to travel to the USA later this year. Following the current administration's questionable immigration and travel policies, I have concerns that I might get into trouble when I try to enter the USA because I have been to…
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USA Tourist Visa Extension due to Covid-19 also Airlift for Indian nationals in the US details

Given the current covid-19 situation where the home country (India) has stopped all international flights, how can one (65+ year old) extend their B2 visa or stay after I-94 extension? Any help is appreciated. I called up USCIS regarding the same…
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What steps should I take to lawfully visit the United States as a tourist immediately after visiting on a B-1 visa?

I'm a Canadian citizen who will soon be starting work with a company with periodic business trips to a US office, most likely on a B-1 visa. I regularly visit the US as a tourist, and the location of the US office is in an area I'd like to spend…
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