Friday, February 28, 2014

Will a ticket for possession of Marijuana effect my Spain visa application?


Will a ticket for possession of Marijuana effect my Spain visa application?
I have found a family to live with in Spain, and I am planning on going to school. Therefore, I am applying for a student visa. 2 years ago I got with an oz of weed, it showed up on my back round check even though in court I had to pay the court fee and couldn't get in trouble for 6months and it was supposed to be dismissed.I didn't get in trouble and I paid. What do I do?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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get it taken off your record...go to court and ask the judge to have it expunged. Otherwise it's gonna haunt your 'record' as long as you're alive.
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No idea about Spain ... but most countries would not give you a visa

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Friday, February 14, 2014

What is the best Spanish program to become fluent in Spain's Spanish?


What is the best Spanish program to become fluent in Spain's Spanish?
I'm going to Spain as a foriegn exchange student next year, I have already been in Spanish 1 and half of 2 at my school but I need to learn more Ive been looking in to Rosetta Stone, Fluenz and Rocket Spanish
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Im fluent in spanish and in my high school spanish class we used Rosetta Stone anRosetta. A lot of people seemed to understand Rosetta Stone better. Everyone also liked the type of activities they used better in comparison. I hope I was of some type of help to you.
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Spain is a wonderful choice and the program www.beautifulspain.com, one of the best if not the best of the programs offered abroad world wide. Location is a safe and most amazingly beautiful beach resort in Northern Spain. Homestay Spain is the most preferred student exchange program in Spain, and is the best lifestyle immersion experience available to those willing to learn Spanish culture and lifestyle. Santander, the capital city of Cantabria located on a beautiful bay and flanked by numerous beaches, is home to this exciting program. Santander is known for its cultural refinement, and an atmosphere typical of old Spain. Inhabitants spend hardly any time at home preferring instead to enjoy the beautiful weather and temperate climate of the region. Life is lived “on the street”: strolling along the pier; spending the whole day at “El Puntal”, a sand island you may reach by public boat; going for a coffee at one of the many “al fresco” terraces; or spending the entire day at the beach with friends and family. These pastimes reflect the relaxed Spanish way of living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Host families are extremely well screened and very loving. This program gets returnees year after year, so great it is. Cost is really reasonable considering everything included (as long as you sign up with this program through their web site as there are organizations that sell the same program for much more so high quality it is). This program is considered the most complete exposure to a foreign country because as they say it is true that it combines CLASSES (art, debate, street talk, folklore, among others) with FUN and EXCITING ACTIVITIES such as Latin Dance Classes, Bullfight, Boat Excursion, etc…, FULL DAY OUTINGS to places of historical and cultural interest such as prehistoric Altamira Caves, Guggenheim Museum, Roman Ruins, "Capricho de Gaudi", Roman Route Hiking adventure, etc... are also ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE while living with a local, loving and carefully selected HOST FAMILY. I know this program allows you to choose from several host families (the type of things this program does, no other program would ever) in order for everyone to be happy. It offers you the possibility of enrolling with a friend with whom to share same host family home, or for you to stay alone at host family. Many host families count on children of your same age.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

What are some good beaches in southern Spain?

What are some good beaches in southern Spain?
I'm a college student trying to find a nice beach in southern Spain for my April vacation. I'm hoping it will be warm enough by the last week of April to hang out at the beach, so I was thinking that southern Spain had the best chances of being warm. Any suggestions on which beaches are the nicest, warmest, and most fun? Thank you!
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It should be warm enough to hang out on the beach, but...no guarantees. I´m pretty sure any of them....Spain is famous for the beaches. I prefer the Costa de la Luz...Atlantic coast. Less crowded and less spoiled.
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Costa de la Luz has better beaches compared to the Andalusian Mediterranean beaches but the water will be a lot colder. If you want fun, go to Costa del Sol. I still find the water there a bit cold compared to Costa Blanca, though. April may be rainy but it won't be cold.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

For a new born baby just 20 days of age, visa is required for itlay from spain , or just passport.?

For a new born baby just 20 days of age, visa is required for itlay from spain , or just passport.?
I and my wife in spain, we are pakistani, but we both have one year student card of spain. My next semester is in itlay , so i have to go at end of feb 09. we are expecting baby in feb start. so what documents of baby will be required. only passport or visa also required. baby will be just 20 days of age.
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Regardless of age, you will need a valid passport and visa to travel. In your case you need to apply for a residency permit for the child as a dependent. However getting one should not be too difficult, if you already have one.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

How can I get a multiple schengen visa? I'm a student in UK and non EU/UK resident?


How can I get a multiple schengen visa? I'm a student in UK and non EU/UK resident?
I have visas for Sweden (student visa for 6-month), Spain and Poland. Where I should apply for schengen visa in UK? Is it possible to get visa for 3 months? Thanks!
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The UK is not party to the Schengen agreement. If you want to apply for a Schengen visa, you should do so at the Embassy of the country which is your main destination, even if it is not the country you are entering first Your question is a little confusing as you are issued with a Schengen visa alongside a work or student visa in a Schengen country. Are you perhaps exaggerating? Schengen visas are valid for six months and allow you a maximum stay of 90 days within the Schegen countries. You must have at least three months validity remaining on your student visa on the date of your return from holiday to be able to apply for a Schengen visa from the UK.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

In your opinion what is a good place to visit in Spain?


In your opinion what is a good place to visit in Spain?
I am a college student, I'm visiting Spain with some friends, we've lowered our choices to Madrid Seville Cordoba Granada which would be a good place to visit between these? Whats there to see and do? I like night life, and a lot of culture. im going around August time. Staying for a month Cadiz is a consideration too. I don't really know to much Spanish my friend knows a little. Would we have a lot of problems?
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All 4 locations are just about the same for what I"m about to tell you. What I did in Spain was get on "any" city bus going "anywhere". Bring along a English to Spanish - Spanish to English translation dictionary. Using your dictionary, start to communicate with the people sitting around you (explaining your a College Student on vacation etc.)
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Those are great choices. Don't bother picking up and moving to Córdoba...just do a day trip from Sevilla. You should add either Segovia and/or Toledo to your Madrid stay, rather than adding something in between. Take the Ave from Sevilla to Madrid...it's only 2.5 hours. Cádiz? I've been there, twice...not really terribly impressive. Jerez de la Frontera, Arcos de la Frontera, much nicer! You can access all sorts of information on the Spain tourist sites, or just put the name of the city into your search. If you want really personal info...you can email me. I lived there. August? Be prepared TO BROIL!!! Get a fan, watch how the locals use them, and copy them...it'll REALLY help! I'm not exactly sure I'm reading your question correctly...I'm assuming you are going to all four of those....if you are trying to choose FROM them, skip Córdoba...it's very small, really. Granada, a whole month? You had better be planning to travel around from there. Madrid and Sevilla are the big cities with a lot to do and see, and Sevilla is my home (back in the day) and I would go back there in a heartbeat. EVERY time!
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Hi: I lived in Madrid for a year, and visited much of Spain during that time. Knowing Spanish is going to be a good thing to have, the Spanish speak much less English than the rest of the Continent...AND get yourself a Larousse dictionary. They speak Castillan Spanish, not Central american and yes there is a lot of difference. I agree you will boil in August. The entire country heads for the beach. In Madrid, the cool night life will be dead. However, as I think you've realized, all the beach towns are full . Sevilla, Cordoba, and Granada are also farther south, land-locked, meaning even hotter, and also very empty. So stay in Madrid. Go to Casa del Campo, it is on the metro stop and is a glorious outdoor swimming pool in the city . Girls can go topless. Go to the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Museum of Modern Art...all magnificant. Spend a day in the Retiro behind the Prado, a 500 year old park. Take the metro to Atocha, and go visit Aranjuez, about 40 minutes out of Madrid. They have a river you can raft, a French palace that will make you drool, and don't miss the Royal park a real green lung. Go to Atocha another day and take the train to Toledo. It was the capital of Spain when Fernando and Isabella lived, and the cathedral there is the only church I recommend visiting in all of Europe. Another short trip from town is Alcala de Henares, the city of Cervantes. In Madrid take the metro to La Latina on a Sunday and catch the Rastro, an open street fair. Make sure you get a map of the city. Make sure you wear pants with velco pockets to foil the pickpockets. Make sure you order riojo or rueda two fabulous wines. Next time visit Barcelona. It is on the Med, it has a nightlife, Las Ramblas, culture, Picasso, Gaudi, Montjuc, roman history and a not to be missed naval museum which will tell you why and how Barcelona came to be. Suerte...most Spaniards plan their summer vacations a year ahead...and I am serious.
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I'd definitely stay in Madrid if you want a good nightlife. Between those I would definitely take a visit to Segovia (not far from Madrid) it's a tiny absolutely gorgeous town--full of culture! If you want to go further up north go to Burgos...but that may be a bit far. While in Madrid you should go to the royal palace, it's very neat. If you're staying down in Granada I'd suggest taking a trip down to the Costa del Sol for a night or so...it's on the beach! If you can travel a bit further I'd definitely suggest San Sebastian (near French border) an absolutely breathtaking town on the ocean and Barcelona....that was my favorite place and where I hope to study abroad!
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I live close to Granada. Cordoba / Sevilla are easy to get to. Sevilla is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain as is Granada. Cordoba is a great place too, but one day in Cordoba should be enough. Once you are in Sevilla there are other places well worth a visit. Jerez de la Frontera is close to Sevilla. Jerez is one place I never tire going to. It is the home sherry making. There are sherry bodegas everywhere and a visit to one is a must. Also there is The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez de la Frontera. That is a spectacular display of horsemanship. At Granada you have the Alhambra Palace and Generalife. That is a national treasure which people from every continent come to see. I was there a few weeks ago for thr 4th time. I will be going again. I promise you, you will adore Spain.
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I visited Madrid, Seville, and Granada while backpacking in 2005. I don't see any reason not to visit all of the above if you are staying for a month as i visited all three in 2 weeks. I would recommend Granada for all the wonderful Moor ruins that you can check out, the nightlife can be a little lacking though. I would also recommend Valencia, it's a beautiful city with a great college nightlife. You should be able to travel between cities for relatively cheap <$50 USD by train, even less by bus. The best advice I can give you is to prepare for some of the hostels to be crappy, and move on to the next town early if you want. That's what I did and it was a wonderful trip. And don't forget Portugal is only a short train trip away, Lisbon is beautiful in the summer. Don't worry about speaking spanish, you will pick up a lot the first week, enough to make you functional there, plus lots of people speak english.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Do i need any special documents to travel to Italy from Spain?


Do i need any special documents to travel to Italy from Spain?
Im and exchange student from the USA and ive spending a year in Spain, but there planning a end of the year trip to Italy. Do i need any special papework other than a passport to go and come back? Especially to come back to Spain.
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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You probably got a Shengen visa, meaning you can move around the Shengen area without restriction (thats basically the whole of the EU). So as far as I know you dont, as long you are going to Italy from the country which granted u the visa, which is Spain so everything should be fine.
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They all lie in the Schengen zone but you don't need anything in theory. However, when I crossed the border between Spain and France, police came one and checked for documents. They simply took a 10 second glance at everyone's passports before proceeding. So make sure you have that at least.
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You will need your passport as identification document and the Spanish Student permit (Tarjeta de extranjeros ‘estudiante’) as visa waiver to France/Italy and for re-entry to Spain. There are no regular controls at the border anymore, however the Border Protection Officers of the different Schengen countries may conduct random checks and establish check-points in a 15 kilometer distance behind the border. Source(s): http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2006:247:0001:0016:EN:PDF http://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/EN/2103/viewImage_49131.html
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no you don't need anything

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