Visas And Passports

13d ago

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Overstayed Vietnam visa due to application mistake

Applied for visas to Vietnam for a family trip from Feb 7 to March 8. The husband and toddler received visas with the correct dates, but the exit date on one visa was entered incorrectly, making it valid only from Feb 7 to Feb 8. The mistake wasn’t noticed until March 3 when a...

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6d ago

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Pulled aside when leaving PVG on 24hr transit without visa

Had a slightly strange experience leaving Shanghai Pudong and wondering if anyone has seen something similar. When the officer checked my passport and boarding pass, they called over a supervisor and I was taken to a separate desk. A few agents looked at my passport and...

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21d ago

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Booked Emirates without my middle name… is that going to be an issue?

my passport my middle name (my mom’s maiden name) is included as part of my given name. When I booked through Cheapoair, it only asked for first and last name, so I didn’t include my middle name. Now I’m stressing a bit. Will this be fine since first and last match? Or should I...

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21d ago

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Shenzhen Airlines only let me enter one surname… is that going to be a problem?

Booked BCN to Shenzhen to HCMC with Shenzhen Airlines. Both me and my partner have first name + middle name + two surnames. The booking form wouldn’t allow spaces in either the first or last name fields. It literally says “name must match your identity document” but then doesn’t...

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23d ago

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Staying in an apartment in Dalian. Do I need to register with police?

I’m heading to China in two weeks and planning to stay in a private apartment in Dalian, similar to an Airbnb. My Chinese friend is booking it. I’ve read that foreigners have to register with the local police if staying somewhere other than a hotel. Is that still the case? If...

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1d ago

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Should you receive a confirmation email after paying for an Indian e-visa?

I applied for an Indian e-visa through the official government website and completed the payment. The site itself shows that the payment went through and the money has already been deducted from my account. However, I never received any confirmation email after paying, which...

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8d ago

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DummyTicket and OnwardTicket caused big problems entering Belize

Saw a warning from someone who had a pretty rough experience trying to enter Belize using those “onward ticket” services. They bought reservations from DummyTicket and OnwardTicket to show proof of onward travel, but both bookings were apparently issued through United Airlines...

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8d ago

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Indian eVisa process turning into a nightmare

Tried applying for an Indian business eVisa and the whole process has been incredibly frustrating. After paying £189 on the official site, there was no confirmation email or application reference. Contacted support and two days later they replied saying no application exists...

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7d ago

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Self-transfer in Mumbai without an India visa… problem?

Got a travel situation and trying to figure out if this will cause issues. The itinerary is British Airways to Mumbai, then SriLankan Airlines to Sri Lanka, but it’s a self-transfer with two separate bookings. There’s about 10 hours between flights. Details: No checked baggage...

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