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What Happens When You Overstay Your Tourist Visa?
Before extending your stay, it is essential to know what really happens when you overstay your visa.
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
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Heading To Europe? Stay Alert To Avoid Tourist Fines At These 8 Popular Destinations
Europe Travel: Several popular tourist destinations across Europe are imposing fines on misbehaving tourists. Here's what you need to be aware of.
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Jeju Island In South Korea Issues Guidelines To Tackle Tourist Misbehaviour
Following complaints from locals about misbehaviour by foreign visitors, police in South Korea's Jeju island have printed a special type of multingual notice.
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Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
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UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
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Goa Eyes Glass Liquor Bottles Ban Near Beaches Amid Complaints Of Injury
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the legislative assembly that the state government was considering a ban on the sale of glass liquor bottles near beaches and replacing them with cans.
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"Dangerous Extremist Propaganda": How A Bald JD Vance Meme Got Tourist Banned From US
Mikkelsen said that the entire episode had been traumatic because of strip-searches, luggage ransacking, fingerprinting, blood sampling and falsified travel records. His Norwegian passport had also been mistakenly labelled as "Spanish".
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After Honeymoon Murder, Meghalaya Bans Renting Private Vehicles For Commercial Use
A public notice issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Transport dated June 13, 2025, clarified that Meghalaya has not implemented the Rent-a-Motorcycle or Rent-a-Cab schemes.
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Singapore Hotel Imposes Rs 13,000 Fine On Tourist For Eating Durian In Room
The woman was visiting Singapore with a friend when they bought durian from a roadside stall. She didn't know that she would be penalised for bringing it back to her hotel room.
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Drunk Tourist Fined 500 Euros For Diving Into Rome's Trevi Fountain
Tourists are fined every year for incidents like dipping their toes into the fountain or filling up water bottles from the landmark.
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This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
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2 US Citizens Fined For Taking Part In Religious Activities In Assam: Cops
Two US citizens were fined for allegedly taking part in religious activities in Sonitpur district of Assam while visiting India on a tourist visa, officials said on Sunday.
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Venice Set To Prohibit Large Tourist Groups, Loudspeakers
Overtourism is acknowledged as a pressing concern for Venice, one of Europe's most visited destinations. In September, the city implemented a trial for a fine of approximately 5 Euros (Rs 460) for daily visitors.
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What Happens When You Overstay Your Tourist Visa?
Before extending your stay, it is essential to know what really happens when you overstay your visa.
-
No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
-
3 Gurugram Cops Suspended After Video Shows Them Taking 'Bribe' From Japanese Tourist
Social media users flagged the incident as a potential bribe, noting that no receipt was issued for the payment.
-
Heading To Europe? Stay Alert To Avoid Tourist Fines At These 8 Popular Destinations
Europe Travel: Several popular tourist destinations across Europe are imposing fines on misbehaving tourists. Here's what you need to be aware of.
-
Jeju Island In South Korea Issues Guidelines To Tackle Tourist Misbehaviour
Following complaints from locals about misbehaviour by foreign visitors, police in South Korea's Jeju island have printed a special type of multingual notice.
-
Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
-
UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
-
Goa Eyes Glass Liquor Bottles Ban Near Beaches Amid Complaints Of Injury
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the legislative assembly that the state government was considering a ban on the sale of glass liquor bottles near beaches and replacing them with cans.
-
"Dangerous Extremist Propaganda": How A Bald JD Vance Meme Got Tourist Banned From US
Mikkelsen said that the entire episode had been traumatic because of strip-searches, luggage ransacking, fingerprinting, blood sampling and falsified travel records. His Norwegian passport had also been mistakenly labelled as "Spanish".
-
After Honeymoon Murder, Meghalaya Bans Renting Private Vehicles For Commercial Use
A public notice issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Transport dated June 13, 2025, clarified that Meghalaya has not implemented the Rent-a-Motorcycle or Rent-a-Cab schemes.
-
Singapore Hotel Imposes Rs 13,000 Fine On Tourist For Eating Durian In Room
The woman was visiting Singapore with a friend when they bought durian from a roadside stall. She didn't know that she would be penalised for bringing it back to her hotel room.
-
Drunk Tourist Fined 500 Euros For Diving Into Rome's Trevi Fountain
Tourists are fined every year for incidents like dipping their toes into the fountain or filling up water bottles from the landmark.
-
This Country Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh For Picking Rocks From Its Beaches
Authorities in the Canary Islands issue strict fines to deter tourists from collecting sand, stones, and rocks from beaches, citing detrimental effects on ecosystems and shorelines.
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2 US Citizens Fined For Taking Part In Religious Activities In Assam: Cops
Two US citizens were fined for allegedly taking part in religious activities in Sonitpur district of Assam while visiting India on a tourist visa, officials said on Sunday.
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Venice Set To Prohibit Large Tourist Groups, Loudspeakers
Overtourism is acknowledged as a pressing concern for Venice, one of Europe's most visited destinations. In September, the city implemented a trial for a fine of approximately 5 Euros (Rs 460) for daily visitors.
