[pct-l] Fwd: Foreign Hiker - 2 questions

[Joe Waters]

Hi Stefanie,

In addition to the permit for entering Canada, my understanding is that you will need a *multiple-entry US visa for returning to the US after a sojourn into Canada.  I've talked to non-US hikers who have tried to get a multiple entry US visa and were not able to do so.  So my advice is to check this out early in order to give yourself plenty of time.

Best of luck,

- Blue Feather

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> On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 2:58 AM, Stefanie Lischke <s.lischke at yahoo.de> wrote:
> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> I´m from Germany and planning on doing the PCT next year. I´ve come across
>> 2 major issues that I hope you can help me with....
>> 
>> 1:   Since i will be travelling with a Visa I am wondering how the whole
>> 'side trip to Canada' will work out. I don´t suppose there are border
>> officials at the monument ;) So I won´t get my 'leaving-the-US-stamp' in my
>> passport.... therefore I am worried what will happen when I re-enter the US
>> via Vancouver-Seattle train ride. Does anyone have any experience with this
>> or know someone who might?
>> 
>> 2:   Since I´m planning on journaling during my hike (to let my family and
>> friends know I´m doing okay) I was wondering which cell service to use. Is
>> there a monthly plan that I can sign up for without an american social
>> security number and that I can pay for 5 months in advance? Ideally it
>> would have an internet flatrate and cheap international calling and texting
>> rates....
>> Which company gets the best reception?
>> 
>> Okay, that was a lot, and I hope someone can help me. Looking forward to
>> next year :)
>> 
>> Greetings,
>> 
>> Steffi
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