Traveling information

[Tanja]

I was reading some of the posts about visiting the SO's and there are so many people always asking about visas, greencards etc so how about making a section for traveling information?

It could be questions and answers (like FAQ) or just links to airlines, immigration ministries or embassies in each country etc or little tips and advices from people who really know stuff about them so instead of posting new threads about it all everyone could just check out this section in case there already is an answer to their question.

[Michelle]

That's a really good idea. I don't know this stuff first hand because Frank and I aren't in an international LDR, so it will take some research.

If anyone reading this has tips, post them here!

[archangel]

Here is the some information for Canadians:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
https://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp
Passport Canada
https://www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx

[BJL_Sweetheart1109]

This is a great idea! I don't have to worry about international travel either but maybe and entire part of the site dedicated to all travel. That would be neat. Very time consuming for all the research, but I know all the visitors and regulars would greatly appreciate it!!

[PurpleDreamer]

I think this is a really great suggestion! I think having such a section on the site could really benefit a lot of people. Even just having a forum section about traveling would be of benefit. People could post all their travel questions there as well as information about their travel experiences that might help others. There could even be a sticky within the forum with FAQ in there as well as a sticky listing and linking to the immigration embassies in different countries.

[archangel]

Here is a few more links to gov. websites around the world

foreign affairs USA
https://www.state.gov/travel/
foreign affairs UK
https://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
foreign affairs Australia
https://www.dfat.gov.au/
foreign affairs Malaysia
https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/home

[Tanja]

Not very many people travel/move to Finland I don't think lol but here's some sites to help people who do.

Finland forum
https://www.finlandforum.org/
This forum pretty much covers everything you need to know if you plan to move to/work in Finland

Infopankki (Infobank)
https://www.infopankki.fi/
Contains important basic information for immigrants on the functioning of society and opportunities in Finland.

Finnish immigration service
https://www.migri.fi/netcomm/Default.asp?language=EN
Information about citizenship, application fees, working, studying and visiting Finland and much more.

[dynomitegurl]

There is a site I am currently on that is involved for different type of visa, the process ,FAQs, and a lot of other good tips and Q and A's. It really is a great forum. visajourney.com. Hope it lends some help

[kissoflife61]

My relationship is not international, but this might be useful for one of my friends. Thanks!

[Swederica]

I think that's a great idea.
I can check and see if i find some of the sites i've been on

[Silviar]

For anyone looking to immigrate to Australia:

https://www.immi.gov.au/immigration/
- Australia's immigration website. You can apply here online and read up on any visa you're interested in.

https://www.australiaforum.com/forum.php
- This site has some of the best advice for people looking to immigrate. The mods answer specific situational-based questions very well. Also, they link the most current news about immigration policy reform/changes.

I can actually post a bunch of useful stuff for Australia, since I'm planning on moving there, but these two are the two must-haves.

[archangel]

For all those traveling to, from or though Canada here is a link to CATSA.
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/home.a...ccueil&lang=en

Basically, it covers everything you need to know about traveling by air in Canada and has a handy Prep and Fly tool. Which is will generate a list for you of all the stuff you are going to be packing and/or need to do before you depart.