Demande de visa à destination de l'Algérie pour un Français
by Lagardevicto
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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je souhaite aller visiter l'Algèrie, avec mon propre véhicule.
Après avoir lu les messages de touristes ayant pu réaliser ce voyage dans des conditions identiques, je suis allé au consulat d'Algérie pour compléter tous les renseignements utiles et nécessaires à l'aboutissement de mon projet.
Il m'y a bien été précisé que ce projet était tout à fait réalisable avec mon propre véhicule, le plus important pour moi, car même à mon âge, je n'ai jamais fait un seul voyage organisé de ma vie, et j'espère ne jamais être y être obligé, mais ?????? qui lo sa .....
Il m'y a bien été précisé que certaines zones du pays étaient par contre interdites, et pour des raisons que je comprends très bien
- en général, les champs d'exploitation de ressources fossiles
- la zone comprise entre les frontières au sud d'une ligne, très en gros partant à partir de l'Ouest, au niveau des environs d'Hammaguir un peu après Béchar, passant aux environs de Reggane, In Salah, et aboutissant à l'Est vers Gardanes, Tataouine.
- les zones ou régions sous influences terroristes.
Cela laisse quand même un large champ de visites potentielles.
Ces indications bien mémorisées, plus qu'à suivre scrupuleusement les éléments à fournir pour la demande de visa, ce que chacun pourra visualiser sur le site de n'importe quel consulat d'Algérie en France (assez nombreux).
Une petite exception , le récépissé d'un hôtel peut remplacer le Certificat d'Un Hébergeant
Etant allé au Consulat d’Algérie à Bordeaux, on m'a exigé de surcroît :
- photocopie de mon permis de conduire
- photocopie de mon attestation d'assurance normale (carte verte)
- photocopie de ma carte grise.
Ce qui est tout à fait normal puisque rentrant dans ce pays avec mon propre véhicule !!
DEUX ÉNORMES "BÉMOlS"
- 1 Demande de la photocopie de mon billet de ferry Alméria/Ghazaouet/Alméria
Prévoyant mon voyage pour une durée minimum de deux mois à partir du 11 Novembre, je n'avais pu acheter que le billet "aller", car quelque soient les agences délivrant les billets pour ces destinations, elles ne pouvaient délivrer de billet retour que pour une date antérieure au 31 Décembre 2019. Ainsi pas de photocopie de mon billet de retour !!!
- 2 Fourniture du détail de l'itinéraire de mon voyage, étape par étape !!
Jusque là, pas de problème, je comprends et l'admets très bien.
Par contre exigence d'une photocopie de réservation " CONFIRMÉE " (confirmée signifie, en plus de la Réservation, d'avoir aussi Payé) de chacun des établissement où j'allais faire étape jour après jour.
Ce qui implique deux choses :
- 1 Que je sache très exactement mon lieu d'arrivée chaque soir, et l'avoir réservé et confirmé
- 2 Que confirmé, implique que je suis immédiatement débité sur mon comte en banque, avant même d'avoir la certitude d'obtenir mon visa.
Pour moi, voyageant avec mon propre véhicule, c'est mission impossible qui ne tient pas compte des aléas positifs (rencontres, découvertes de lieux, sites inconnus ....), ou négatifs (pannes mécaniques, maladies ....), qui vont obligatoirement modifier jour après jour, si ce n'est le respect des étapes, mais celui du respect des dates.
VISA REFUSE.
Très grosse déception
"Il vaut mieux faire des enfants quand on est vieux, on les em...de moins longtemps (Desproges)
Je comprends ta déception .
Tu n’as vraiment pas eu de chance .
Avec les élections le 12 Décembre et la situation très instable en Algérie il semblerait que tu as mal choisi le moment pour visiter l'Algérie .
Ce que tu relates de tes démarches pour ton visa et son refus illustre bien la peur du pouvoir Algérien des observateurs extérieurs et des troubles dans le pays .
Pour des explications détaillées lire l’article ci dessous .
Est ce que tu peux au moins te faire rembourser ton billet ?
Cordialement ,
Hannah
https://www.huffpostmaghreb.com/entry/lescalade-des-arrestations-politiques-en-passe-de-mettre-alger-sous-pression-internationale_mg_5d98c2c0e4b0993898008df6
Que se vuelva la tortilla
J’ajoute la manifestation d hier à Paris .....Ce 6 octobre, des centaines de personnes ont défilé dans la capitale en écho au mouvement de protestation qui secoue l’Algérie. L'événement a été placé sous le souvenir des événements du 5 octobre 1988, épisode sanglant de l’histoire du pays.
A l’appel de plusieurs collectifs et mouvements associatifs, des centaines d'Algériens et de Français d'origine algérienne ont participé ce 6 octobre à «une marche citoyenne pour la démocratie et le respect des droits humains en Algérie». Le cortège s’est élancé vers 15h au niveau place de la République pour rejoindre la place de la bataille de Stalingrad. https://francais.rt.com/international/66581-paris-centaines-personnes-manifestent-pour-le-respect-des-droits-humains-en-algerie
A l’appel de plusieurs collectifs et mouvements associatifs, des centaines d'Algériens et de Français d'origine algérienne ont participé ce 6 octobre à «une marche citoyenne pour la démocratie et le respect des droits humains en Algérie». Le cortège s’est élancé vers 15h au niveau place de la République pour rejoindre la place de la bataille de Stalingrad. https://francais.rt.com/international/66581-paris-centaines-personnes-manifestent-pour-le-respect-des-droits-humains-en-algerie
Que se vuelva la tortilla
Bonjour Hannah,
Et oui très grosse déception, car l'Algérie est aussi un pays magnifique, parait'il.
Partie remise peut-être l'année prochaine !!!!!!!
Bon, eh bien je me console, et j'irai beaucoup plus tôt que prévu au Maroc et en Mauritanie, leur donner mes sous, y revoir de très beaux paysages, beaucoup déjà vus au Maroc, ceux pas encore visités, puis un grand périple à la découverte de la Mauritanie et en bonne compagnie (tu sais avec qui d'ailleurs).
"Il vaut mieux faire des enfants quand on est vieux, on les em...de moins longtemps (Desproges)
J’ai fait un tour sur le net et effectivement avec ton projet tu n’avais aucune chance d’avoir le visa , mais la Mauritanie est belle .
Bises .
Hannah
Que se vuelva la tortilla
désolé pour toi, il est vrais que je trouvais bien optimiste concernant les formalités de circulation en Algérie
Actuellement, la seule possibilité consiste à s'inscrire dans une agence de voyage algérienne. La seule destination autorisée est la région de Djanet. Et peut-être Tamanrasset dans les prochains mois ?
Salut
Je suis vraiment désolé pour toi et franchement consterné par l'étroitesse d'esprit du fonctionnaire qui a "étudié" ton dossier.
En tant qu'Algérien vivant en France, et comme tous mes compatriotes, je connais bien ce genre d'énergumènes donc je m'adapte à leur faible QI.
C'est pourquoi si tu souhaites maintenir ton séjour, je te conseille d'en dire le moins possible et de parler d'un simple séjour touristique dans une grande ville du nord. Il faut être le plus rassurant possible avec ces crétins incultes.
Une fois sur place, tu pourras voyager tranquillement en évitant bien sûr les secteurs que tu évoques. Je ne pense pas que la police Algérienne t'embêtera. Ils sont plus préoccupés par les derniers islamistes encore en activité (quoi que ce soit le rôle de l'Armée) ou par le contrôle des manifestations (surtout autour d'Alger)
En ce qui concerne le billet, c'est bizarre que la compagnie de ferries ne propose pas de billet Open avec date libre pour le retour. Sinon tu prends un billet avec une date de retour bidon que tu modifieras ultérieurement en expliquant à la douane que tu as eu un problème mécanique.
En résumé, bien distinguer le dossier que tu présentes au Consulat et la réalité de ton voyage. Les fonctionnaires Algériens sont plus accommodants sur le terrain qu'en France.
Je suis vraiment désolé pour toi et franchement consterné par l'étroitesse d'esprit du fonctionnaire qui a "étudié" ton dossier.
En tant qu'Algérien vivant en France, et comme tous mes compatriotes, je connais bien ce genre d'énergumènes donc je m'adapte à leur faible QI.
C'est pourquoi si tu souhaites maintenir ton séjour, je te conseille d'en dire le moins possible et de parler d'un simple séjour touristique dans une grande ville du nord. Il faut être le plus rassurant possible avec ces crétins incultes.
Une fois sur place, tu pourras voyager tranquillement en évitant bien sûr les secteurs que tu évoques. Je ne pense pas que la police Algérienne t'embêtera. Ils sont plus préoccupés par les derniers islamistes encore en activité (quoi que ce soit le rôle de l'Armée) ou par le contrôle des manifestations (surtout autour d'Alger)
En ce qui concerne le billet, c'est bizarre que la compagnie de ferries ne propose pas de billet Open avec date libre pour le retour. Sinon tu prends un billet avec une date de retour bidon que tu modifieras ultérieurement en expliquant à la douane que tu as eu un problème mécanique.
En résumé, bien distinguer le dossier que tu présentes au Consulat et la réalité de ton voyage. Les fonctionnaires Algériens sont plus accommodants sur le terrain qu'en France.
Bonjour Moh
Merci beaucoup pour ton soutient morale.
Tu me confirmes exactement ce que j'ai appris trop tard pour pouvoir suivre cette procédure et être certain de recevoir mon visa avant mon départ prévu après demain.
Je n'ai pas voulu en courir le risque.
Par contre, l'année prochaine, courant Septembre ou Octobre, sûr de sûr, j'y vais.
Trop beau pays que je souhaite voir depuis ..... environ les années 1955 après avoir lu plusieurs romans de Frisson Roche, Sur la Piste d'Essendilène, la Montagne aux Ecritures ...... ce qui a tout déclenché.
Depuis, la vie, les événements etc. .... ne m'ont pas permis de concrétiser ce rêve.
Mais je n'ai plus beaucoup de temps devant moi, et il faut que je me "magne".
Donc, si tout va bien, eh bien c'est remis à l'Automne prochain.
Encore merci pour ton encouragement.
Photo de mon "dextrier"
"Il vaut mieux faire des enfants quand on est vieux, on les em...de moins longtemps (Desproges)
Pour le billet, j'ai cherché l'option date de retour OPEN sur les 3/4 Cies qui assurent le traffic Ferry entre Almérias et Ghazaouet,
Je n'ai pas réussi (ou été maladroit) à la trouver.
Je mettrai une date bidon effectivement, quitte à l'annuler comme tu le suggères.
Cela me coûtera certainement quelques €, mais pas grave. 😉
"Il vaut mieux faire des enfants quand on est vieux, on les em...de moins longtemps (Desproges)
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Paper documents might not be accepted. Is this real or just a hoax? Thanks, I’m leaving in 3 weeks. My passport is good to go and my ETA is still valid for a year, but I only printed the email I received. Thanks everyone.
There are rumors going around about the ETA: it must absolutely be on your smartphone in the "ETA" app.
Paper documents might not be accepted. Is this real or just a hoax? Thanks, I’m leaving in 3 weeks. My passport is good to go and my ETA is still valid for a year, but I only printed the email I received. Thanks everyone.
Hi there,
We need to apply for a B2 visa because we visited Iran in 2018. It currently costs $185, but they’re planning an additional $250 fee per person for the same visa—it’s been approved but not yet implemented. Does anyone know when this fee will take effect?
Thanks in advance!
Elisabeth
Hi there,
In November, we're heading off on a 4-month trip. We'll be landing in China and plan to leave the country via a land border into Vietnam.
I’ve read that China may ask for proof of exit within 30 days (flight ticket or other reservation). Since we’d be leaving by land, I’m wondering how this works in practice.
Has anyone here been in this situation recently?
Did the airline ask for an exit ticket before boarding? Did Chinese authorities require proof upon arrival? Is a train/bus ticket to Vietnam sufficient? Is a cancelable or flexible reservation accepted?
Thanks for sharing your experiences! 😊
Did the airline ask for an exit ticket before boarding? Did Chinese authorities require proof upon arrival? Is a train/bus ticket to Vietnam sufficient? Is a cancelable or flexible reservation accepted?
Thanks for sharing your experiences! 😊
Hi there,
Just a question that’s probably been asked before (though usually the other way around for my situation :))
My wife and I are heading to the US.
On her ticket, it only has her maiden name (e.g., Martine DUPOND).
On her passport, it’s written as Martine DUPOND épouse AVRY.
No issues for travel, I hope I did the right thing with the ticket?
Then for the ESTA, is just Martine DUPOND enough, or do I need to include the "épouse AVRY" part like on the passport?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’m spending a few days in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and would like to cross the Argentine border to make a loop toward Salta and then return to Chile to drop off the rental car.
I’ve heard that crossing the border can be tricky!
Is it possible with a rental company’s authorization? Which company, and at what cost?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Best regards,
Arnale
Hi everyone,
I saw on the French Embassy in Peru’s website and the Peruvian Consulate in Paris’s site that the rule is to have a passport valid for 6 months *after the arrival date* (not the return date).
I arrive in Peru on August 13, 2019 (for about twelve days), and my passport is valid until February 16, 2020.
That’s 6 months and 3 days after my arrival date in Peru. In my opinion, I’m good to go.
But could I still be denied entry if they say I don’t cover the return date or that I’m too close to the 6-month mark?
Thanks for your feedback.
I saw on the French Embassy in Peru’s website and the Peruvian Consulate in Paris’s site that the rule is to have a passport valid for 6 months *after the arrival date* (not the return date).
I arrive in Peru on August 13, 2019 (for about twelve days), and my passport is valid until February 16, 2020.
That’s 6 months and 3 days after my arrival date in Peru. In my opinion, I’m good to go.
But could I still be denied entry if they say I don’t cover the return date or that I’m too close to the 6-month mark?
Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
I read on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that it’s possible to apply for a temporary driving permit in China, valid for 1 month. I’m planning to rent a car (without a driver) to explore part of the country next August, so I was wondering:
Has anyone here already gone through this process upon arrival? How long do the formalities take on the spot? Is it possible to handle these steps in advance, before arriving in China?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
I read on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that it’s possible to apply for a temporary driving permit in China, valid for 1 month. I’m planning to rent a car (without a driver) to explore part of the country next August, so I was wondering:
Has anyone here already gone through this process upon arrival? How long do the formalities take on the spot? Is it possible to handle these steps in advance, before arriving in China?
Thanks in advance for your replies.





