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Is it possible to extend a tourist visa for Portugal on arrival?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Can you extend your tourist visa once you reach Portugal ? For example: if you land in Portugal with schengan visitors visa can you apply for its extension for 3 years by paying a fee? And if yes then is that visa valid throughout Europe.. If this is a possibilty kindly tell the procedure..

Thanks Shivam

Can someone please provide me the list of public schools in Sydney?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
Please advise where can I get a list of schools in Sydney and their contacts or mail ids? My son is 5 years old and in Nursery in India, I would like to find out about the curriculum and educational system in India. If i move to australia, which Grade would he be admitted to please? also do any schools teach hindi at primary level. Also are there any good private schools. Please help, I have tried contacting the Embassy too but they didnt have the answers. Thanks in advance.

What is the cost of working visa and work permit in hong kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
I have a job offer from Hong Kong but they are paying me $3000. Accommodation, school fee, transport, visa and work permit expense will be on me. I have a few friends in hong kong they can help me find a house within $1000. But i am concerned about the visa expenses. I want to know will be the total cost of visa and work permit. My wife and my 3 yrs old daughter will be accompanying me. Is the visa and work permit expense a one time expense until its validity or we have to pay some amount monthly as well.

Salary transfer queries for Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Dear All, I am New to this forum as well as new to Dubai and wish to recieve some advice from our experienced and senior ppl around in this forum. I am currently working in a company in Dubai free zone and my Salary is 7500 AED. I was expecting it to be transferred to my Bank account but now my company is telling me that they will be transferring my salary through WPS system in joyalukkas exchange as we don't have enough employees to make bank transfers.( as said by the HR) Now my Questions is. 1) If i open a salary account in any bank by submitting Salary certificate.

Will I need to pay USA taxes in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am currently living in NYC and was told that if I am able to move to Dubai, that I will be required to pay NY taxes once I do move. Can any of you help with this? I am from Texas, still have my valid TX DL with my family address but have been in NY for over eight years. The same friend suggested that it might be better to move back home, re-establish residency there and then move since TX doesn't have state tax. Anyone?

I'm a foreigner and i'd like to know how much would it cost to have a transportation ticket in barcelona for a month ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
I googled it and i found that if i'm under 25 I'll have abono for 105 euros for 3 months but i'm only staying for one month what would it cost ? And will the cost differ if i'm a foreinger or it will be the same cost?

What are my partner's visa options for South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Dear all, I am moving to the Western Cape (Worcester) to work as an A&E doctor for 1-5 years. I have been granted a critical skills work visa. My partner (of two years - not married) wishes to accompany me but i wondered with the new regulations what type of visa he needed to apply for? Is there anyone else who has been in a similar situation? I am struggling to find a consistent answer! I don't yet have permanent residency as i don't know how long i plan to stay there.

How do I travel around with a large dog in Spain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
Hello there We are settled near Murcia and plan to travel by ferry to Mallorca to visit my sister for Christmas - with the dog. She's a 23 kilo lurcher (so not a dangerous breed) - in fact a VERY friendly, lovely dog. But how on earth (without a car - ergo on public transport) are we expected to travel from Murcia to Denia Port to get the ferry with the dog? It seems that unless you have a small rodent or diddy dog, you're not welcome on any public transport. Is this true? Any ideas welcome Thanks

Does anyone know a good language school/agency in brighton?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ecuador
hello everyone Im kate from brighton n I'm lookin for a language school or n agency to learn Portuguese cause I'm half Portuguese, my mum is brazilian but ive never been there n i grow up in brighton so ive never had the chance to learn it. hope ull help me. xx

Is there anyway to expedite an A-1 visa application in Israel?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Israel
I applied for an A-1 visa through the local Ministry of the Interior office in Be'er Sheva, Israel. I initially came on a tourist visa. I gave all the documentation I was told to give. Is there any way I can expedite this? How do I even check the status? I have been offered a job in Israel but can't be employed until my visa situation is worked out. Thanks!

Will my South African visa be terminated if i go to study abroad for a year?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I am currently on a Spousal permit and i am staying in SA. i got a scholarship to study in Australia for a year... i want to know if my absentia to Austria for 2years will affect my visa even if i come back unexpired??

Advice about moving to Oman needed

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

I am from Pune my wife have got job in Oman and they are offering 916 OMR. Accomodation + Medical + Air Ticket for my wife + three childrens yearly will be provided by the employer. I am having two children, elder child is in 1st Std. and younger is 5 months old. 916 OMR is enough to live good life with 1 child education in Oman They are not giving visa to husband. After joining can she give me sponsor visa. If yes, what will be the procedure? Thanks in advance, please suggest.

Occupation for applying PR in Australia

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Australia
Hi all, Myself ajay from india. I have a good experience in telecom sector in billing and revenue assurance. Presently I am working in wipro and I am in myanmar for telenor project for one year. I wanna apply for australia PR with my wife. Can anybody suggest me for suitable occupation in which I can apply as I am not able to find in list. I have total exp in telecom 8 years. Please suggest. Regards Ajay

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