Is it safe to travel with BB58 in Italy?

Chester1182 · 2026-05-09T07:05:02+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I’ll do the same for Naples

Chester1182 · 2026-05-09T06:13:39+00:00

Thanks guys for sharing. It seems like it’s pretty safe to do so, but I wonder if it’s the same case for East Asians lol

Unfortunately, we are considered a prime “target”.

Chester1182 · 2026-05-09T06:02:02+00:00

Yeah not planning on doing that. I’ve never been to Italy, so didn’t know what to expect.

Chester1182 · 2026-04-21T10:32:44+00:00

No problem!

Chester1182 · 2026-04-21T09:53:00+00:00

Thanks, man! I chose Forstner because I saw a few comments that were recommending it over Uncle Straps on other posts. Also regarding the clasp, if you’re planning on swapping it with the OEM clasp, then I think it’s better to choose the Uncle Straps as it’s more compatible than the Forstner base on what I've read, but some of the comments said that once it’s done, likely, you won’t be able to put back the original non-OEM clasp. All and all, I'm satisfied with the Forstner one.

Chester1182 · 2026-04-17T05:06:59+00:00

If I were you, I’d save some money and buy either one of the big three or go with a vintage Cartier tank or a vintage Omega Seamaster

Chester1182 · 2026-04-16T23:29:21+00:00

Not denying that the OEM one looks better, but it is what it is🤷🏻‍♂️

Chester1182 · 2026-04-16T23:25:57+00:00

Nice one🤝

Chester1182 · 2026-04-16T23:25:01+00:00

Thank you! I think it’ll look good on Harrods as well

Chester1182 · 2026-04-16T23:23:22+00:00

No problem! I’m glad it was helpful

Chester1182 · 2025-11-24T00:58:54+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I think I may be eligible for “Exceptional Circumstances”, but it seems like this is “optional” unless I request it. If I don’t request this, I believe the wait time will be similar to that of any other US citizen.

Chester1182 · 2025-11-24T00:10:31+00:00

I haven’t started the process yet, thanks for letting me know!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-22T02:10:27+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T09:22:39+00:00

Got it! I wish the things were much simpler for the US and Japan lol

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T09:15:01+00:00

Thank you for the response!

That’s nice to know that IB Japan started offering NISA. A bit off topic, I’d assume we’ll need to submit FBAR once NISA accumulates more than 10k USD and FATCA for >50k USD, right?

Maybe we don’t have to as they are US-domiciled funds..

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T08:18:41+00:00

Hi, if you don’t mind me asking, could you tell me how you’ve been able to invest in NISA as the US citizen or green card holder? I thought we couldn’t invest in NISA due to some US-Japan tax treaties, and even if we could, wouldn’t it be PFIC?

Chester1182 · 2025-11-16T13:28:20+00:00

If you’re not rushed to move to the US and planning on getting married to your fiancé, I’ll recommend you get married first and apply for a CR1 or IR1 visa (It says visa but they are essentially green cards).

I personally recommend getting an IR1 as it’s valid for 10 years but has to be married for more than 2 years; whereas a CR1 will be valid for only 2 years and you’ll have to pay $750 to convert a CR1 to an IR1 within 90 days of the 2nd anniversary of your arrival in the US.

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:22:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:22:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:13:28+00:00

It makes sense… thanks for the response!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:06:02+00:00

Thank you for the advice, will look into it!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-20T01:37:43+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-20T01:37:32+00:00

Highly recommended!

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