Advice about moving to Montreal (for artists)? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Dec 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Is a Visitor Visa (B-2) as perfect as it seems? What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 8 answers

My parents (in Canada) are trying to buy a PC for their family in the UK, but they're having trouble finding a store that will take their money. Apparently they won't accept foreign credit cards, or even money orders. He's tried Dell, PC World, Curry's, and a few others. Any ideas?
posted by krunk on Nov 29, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm applying for an Ancestry Visa to enter the United Kingdom. How much money do I need to have in my savings account to demonstrate I can support myself? [more inside]
posted by BAKERSFIELD! on Nov 26, 2009 - 7 answers

I have been shortlisted for a job in Brisbane, Aus. Obviously I am thrilled and would like to know a little about Brisbane. (Yes, Google is my friend). I would like to know from any Aussies or someone who has been in the same "boat". I have multiple questions, which branch into.... [more inside]
posted by fox_terrier_guy on Nov 24, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm supposed to be at the Spanish Consulate in Miami getting a student visa tomorrow (appt. at 9:25am), but I don't have all the paperwork I need because some of it hasn't arrived from the school that I'll be studying at next semester(as a visiting student). What do I do? What can I do? Fun complications after the jump. [more inside]
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew on Nov 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Visafilter: I've been hitting a brick wall with the Japanese consulate regarding same-sex partners and dependent-visa eligibility. Any Mefites have experience with this sort of thing? [more inside]
posted by azuresunday on Nov 9, 2009 - 8 answers

I've been working with a Finnish singer who hopes to come to the U.S. next spring. Ideally, we'd like to play some shows in the U.S., but it looks like obtaining a visa may be very challenging... [more inside]
posted by malocchio on Nov 6, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm a cartoonist working on a book for an American publisher and getting paid by them. Is there some sort of visa I can apply for to stay in Europe (specifically Germany) for longer than the 3 month tourist visa and still be legal? [more inside]
posted by minicloud on Nov 1, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the best way to convert prepaid reward credit cards to cash? I have a reward card from American Express and a rebate card through Visa that I would like to convert to cash because spending the precise amount the cards are worth is difficult.
posted by SuperCoolZane on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

My wife and I live outside the United States. We are both U.S. citizens. We currently employee a full-time nanny for our daughter. Our nanny is from the Philippines and she is awesome. She is not a U.S. citizen. Eventually we will be moving back to the U.S. What is the likelihood that we could take our nanny with us when we move back? What would we have to do to make this possible?
posted by jasondigitized on Oct 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Kayaking the Mediterranean- is it possible? I'm especially curious about visa issues when entering new countries along the coast, and the legality (or not) of camping on beaches along the way. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Oct 7, 2009 - 8 answers

My I-94W visa waiver, given to me at the US border, was not collected when I crossed back into Canada. Will this be a problem if I want to come back? [more inside]
posted by randomination on Oct 6, 2009 - 11 answers

My (American) girlfriend is looking to come over to London to study to become a teacher. [more inside]
posted by almostwitty on Sep 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm applying for a student visa to the UK. Do I have to mail my passport with my application? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F on Sep 18, 2009 - 3 answers

My favorite site is hiring developers and I'm qualified. I'm American and they're in the UK. Possibly assuming they're willing to sponsor me for a work visa, what do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by theraflu on Sep 16, 2009 - 3 answers

UnitedStatesIDfilter: I've damaged my passport which was my only means of identification. Replacement takes around 6 weeks. Is there any state-approved ID I can get(for domestic travel, immediately) that will not involve using this passport as a required document. [more inside]
posted by prufrock on Sep 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Are there any programs for a 30yr old English guy to work in the USA for a year or so? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Sep 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Got a job in London. Great! My start date was two weeks ago and Im still in Oakland. Not so great. [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Sep 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I forgot to get a tourist visa before applying for my 4 month visit to Peru and the airline made me buy a return ticket which falls within those 90 days of the visa-less visit. If I leave the country and return, can I still use my original return ticket? (better to read the extended explanation) [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Aug 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to return to Poland, but I don't know if I can. Visa issues. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I messed up big time here...I have my passport and ticket ready to fly to China on September 15th. I do not have a visa. [more inside]
posted by dawson on Aug 19, 2009 - 26 answers

If I (a UK citizen) visit the US on a visa waiver, can I cross into Canada and back?
posted by A189Nut on Aug 17, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm involved in an internet romance that is takeing a major toll on my direction in life and frankly makeing me feel nervous. I need advice in regards to how to be realistic with this relationship. [more inside]
posted by audio on Aug 15, 2009 - 48 answers

What are the options available for a H1B visa holder? Is it legal to earn money online? [more inside]
posted by raghuram on Aug 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Question about transit without US visa at JFK, and alternate options. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Aug 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Is it best to get a Vietnam / Cambodia visa from the consulate, or from one of the companies that provide visas to travelers? [more inside]
posted by pariser on Aug 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Where should I live in the USA? I like music, culture, etc - but I need to be close to Europe. [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Jul 31, 2009 - 80 answers

My better half is trying very hard to move from Eastern Canada to the States. Are there any avenues we haven't explored? Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by Evil Chicken of Doom on Jul 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Does it go against Visa / MasterCard / etc. policy for a retail store, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, to add a charge to your order if you use credit rather than paying by cash? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jul 15, 2009 - 28 answers

Does anyone have experience with SWAP? (It's a Canadian work-abroad program for students that my boyfriend is currently considering, particularly for acquiring a work visa in the USA.) [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Jul 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm a twenty-something American guy who has been considering an extended trip to Australia, ever since I visited for a few weeks in 2008. Last night I decided to be bold and finally applied for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). I woke up and found the visa approval email in my inbox. Talk about fast! Excellent... so now what? How do I pause my established life and go on an adventure? How do I let people know, especially at work? I have a fair amount of stuff tying me down at home, but I think I need to leave in a few months or it's never going to happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Kaliningrad, Russia - is it worth visiting & how do I get there? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq on Jul 10, 2009 - 10 answers

Can you get a French visa scientifique in France? Or another European country? Will the visa be essential for the carte de sejour? [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges on Jul 10, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I a UK citizen work in the US for a 6-8 month period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2009 - 14 answers

Spanish visa for over 90 days? As always... [more inside]
posted by furnace.heart on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

What online company should I use to purchase travel insurance that meets the Schengen visa requirements? [more inside]
posted by wigner3j on Jun 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Next thursday, I have a trip to China planned. Will the Chinese give us trouble out of swine flu fears? [more inside]
posted by ooklala on Jun 2, 2009 - 10 answers

What does writing a sponsor letter for someone to visit the US entail? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 28, 2009 - 1 answer

Assuming I'm a US citizen with no bank account, what's the best way to obtain a debit card, bank account, or credit card within the US? I'll need it for online ID verification, online ordering, paypal, and the other standard slough of uses a debit card is good for. [more inside]
posted by saysthis on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a U.S. passport. Same-day and rush processing for Chinese visas in the U.S. has been suspended as of 4 May 2009, likely because of swine flu fears, leaving everyone with a 6-business-day wait. But I leave sooner than that. [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer on May 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I've heard that it's hard to enter the USA from the UK if you have a criminal record. I was sectioned in 2007 (for being a danger to myself, rather than the more serious condition of being a danger to others) so technically have been arrested. Will this bar me from ever going?
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2009 - 10 answers

US Citizen traveling to China for business - how do I get my wife an appropriate visa? [more inside]
posted by bkhahn on May 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Where in NYC can I get passport photos taken as per Canadian visitor's visa requirements? [more inside]
posted by peacheater on May 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Can I mail my visa application, but pick it up in person? Click for more. [more inside]
posted by little_c on May 4, 2009 - 5 answers

International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

How long will it take to relinquish my Brazilian citizenship? [more inside]
posted by cheechman85 on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I have 14 full days (from now until APRIL 21, 2009) to obtain a travel visa so I can visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. How can I best expedite the process of obtaining a travel visa in time while not spending more money that I need to? [more inside]
posted by cothebadger on Apr 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Why is it that so many non-chain hotels take credit card numbers by e-mail ("you can split it over two e-mails for security"). Do the credit card companies not know this?
posted by devnull on Apr 6, 2009 - 7 answers

As a freelance Canadian consultant/faciliator, what are the legalities of taking on US clients? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Mar 31, 2009 - 4 answers