Demande de visa pour les Philippines en France
by Necocli
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je voudrais faire une demande de visa à Bordeaux pour arriver tranquille à Manille avec 59 jours. Le problème c'est que l'on demande compte bancaire, nom de l'employeur... et moi, je suis sans emploi (senior 55 ans au chômage longue durée).
Quelqu'un peut-il me dire si je risque de me voir refuser ce visa ? Combien d'argent faut-il sur le compte en banque ?
J'ai des petits moyens certes, mais j'économise depuis assez longtemps pour pouvoir me payer ce voyage d'autant plus que sur place, je vis local.
Merci pour toute info.
😄
normalement avec ton attestation pôle-emploi c'est ok, car pôle-emploi fait figure de ton employeur.
pour le compte bancaire tu peux demander une à ton conseiller bancaire qu'il fasse une attestation que tu as ....€ sur ton compte, avec un montant exagéré bien-sûr, tu dis que c'est seulement pour un visa.
mais à ta place j'irai comme ça sans visa, et au bout de 21j (1mois?) je renouvellerai mon séjour sur place
mais à ta place j'irai comme ça sans visa, et au bout de 21j (1mois?) je renouvellerai mon séjour sur place
Salut Christine,
Le prix va etre sensiblement le meme, 3030 pesos.
Le probleme sera le billet d'avion, qui, si le retour excede les 21 jours accordes d'office, risque de ne pas etre accepte a l'embarquement. Ceci dit, je n'ai jamais entendu parle d'un refus de visa car le demandeur etait sans emploi.
Je ne pense donc pas que tu devrais avoir de soucis a obtenir ce visa.
Bien amicalement et bienvenue au pays du sourire,
Denis.
Le prix va etre sensiblement le meme, 3030 pesos.
Le probleme sera le billet d'avion, qui, si le retour excede les 21 jours accordes d'office, risque de ne pas etre accepte a l'embarquement. Ceci dit, je n'ai jamais entendu parle d'un refus de visa car le demandeur etait sans emploi.
Je ne pense donc pas que tu devrais avoir de soucis a obtenir ce visa.
Bien amicalement et bienvenue au pays du sourire,
Denis.
CouCou d'une perle des Philippines, Bantayan Island
Merci pour la réponse.
Oui, c'est vrai, il y a l'histoire du billet d'avion.
Si je veux rester plus de 59 jours, je peux obtenir à nouveau 59 jours, si j'ai bien compris, en payant une bonne somme d'argent... Y a-t-il des endroits moins chers que d'autres pour l'obtenir ?
Je suis en train d'étudier ce voyage avant d'acheter mon billet d'avion.
C'est vrai que passer l'hiver au chaud, c'est tentant...
Peut-être peux-tu me dire quel temps il fait en nov. déc. à Palawan ?
Merci encore.
Bonjour , aucun problème pour le billet d'avion , je l'ai fait en Janvier et j'ai fait prolonger mon visa sur Cebu sans problème: l'avantage c'est qu'on n'a ni besoin de photos ni de montrer son compte en banque (mesure qui je pense est illégale en France), la seule chose à respecter est d'avoir une tenue correcte pour pénétrer dans les locaux (celà peut paraitre amusant mais de nombreux touristes se font refouler parce qu'il sont en tongs!)
Je pense que j'ai payé dans les 3000 pesos si je me souviens bien , je n'ai pas fait de demandes supplémentaires pour l'instant , mais celà ne saurait tarder car je pars m'installer incessamment sous peu définitivement à Palawan...J'étais à Palawan de fin Octobre a fin novembre et le temps a été excellent (quelques journées de pluie , mais rien de bien méchant) Les pluies sont en généralement brèves mais intenses , mais quel bonheur que de se baigner sous la pluie !!
Intéressant.
Alors vous connaissez bien Palawan.
En fait je pars avec mon mari (américain excellent nageur et plongeur) et nous cherchons un village avec plage où nous pourrons louer une chambre ou autre cabane où l'on peut cuisiner (même si c'est au feu de bois) pour y rester quelques
mois...
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On parle beaucoup d'El Nido mais cela semble quand même assez touristique...
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Salut,
Si tu vas à Bordeaux, prends rendez vous avant. C'est plus sur ! (En avril, j'ai du me déplacer deux fois).
Il m'a fait (c'est un avoué, le consul honoraire) le visa tout de suite !
Le relevé de banque c'est pour s’assurer que tu as un peu de fric pour vivre. Ils s'y intéressent peu !
L'attestation employeur, je ne sais pas, car je suis aux Philippines que depuis que je suis à la retraite.
Sur place, j'ai payé le visa 59 jours 30 €.
Si tu viens sans visa 59 jours, D'office on te donnera un visa de 21 jours gratuit.
Puis tu pourras faire une prolongation de 38 jours (pour atteindre le nombre de 59 jours du visa touriste) dans n'importe quel bureau d'immigration des Philippines. Puis 59 jours, tous les 59 jours.
Le dernier que j'ai fait m'a couté 4150 pesos (Au cours d'aujourd'hui = 80 € environ) (3150 Pesos + Deux fois 500 pesos de Express lane.) C'était le 25 Février 2012 . C'est du vol, mais c'est comme cela !
Lors de ton prochain renouvellement de 59 jours, tu devras faire faire une Carte ACR (Alien Certificat of Registration), valable un an, dont le cout est (était) de 40 €. Ici à Davao, ils ne la délivre même plus. Ils marquent sur le renouvellement de ton visa comme quoi tu as payé pour !
Elle sert à rien sauf à prendre du fric aux étrangers.
Tu est d'où, sans indiscrétion? Je suis de Sainte Eulalie, après Carbon Blanc.
Si tu veux plus d'infos, passe en privé !!!
Je peux aussi te donner les coordonnés d'un copain de Villeunave d'Ornon qui est déjà venu plusieurs fois avec sa femme.
Cordialement
Denis de Davao.
Salut,
au Premier Juin, la nouvelle réglementation sur les visas n'étaient pas en rigueur.
C'était toujours 21 jours et 59 jours.
Actuellement, je n'ai pas entendu parler de changement !
Denis de Davao
Denis de Davao
Attention la première extension est de 38 jours (21+38=59) et non 59, si je ne me trompe pas.
Salut,
Je ne sais pas si les prix sont différents d'un endroit à un autre.
Je ne pense pas !
C'est plutôt qu'ils évoluent toujours dans le mauvais sens !
Par exemple, le 21 Decembre 2010, j'ai payé 2840 + 1000
Le 19 MAI 2011, 3050 + 1000;
Le 20 Décembre 2011 3050 + 1000;
Le 27 Février 2012 3150 + 1000 !
Cordialement
Denis de Davao
Cordialement
Denis de Davao
Tous les renseignements sur immigration.gov.ph
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On parlait de visa ! Pas d'extension !!!
Soit tu prends un visa 21 jours gratuit en arrivant; Soit tu fais faire un visa 59 jours avant de partir !!!
Je ne connais pas le prix de la première extension de 38 jours (21 + 38 = 59 jours de premier visa), car je fais faire tout le temps un visa 59 jours avant de partir.
Mais je pense que les services de l’immigration ne veulent pas perdre d'argent, et ce qu'ils perdent sur le gratuit, ils le reprennent sur la première extension de 38 jours. Et qu'au Final, les 59 jours reviennent au même prix . Plus le vol des express lane fee (500) et Express lane fee certification (500) qu'on t'imposent !
D'où l’intérêt financier de faire faire un visa 59 jours en France avant de partir. Surtout si on a la possibilité d'aller directement à un consulat. C'est 30 € seulement !!! Du moins c'est ce que j'ai payé à Bordeaux le 21 mai 2012 !
Soit tu prends un visa 21 jours gratuit en arrivant; Soit tu fais faire un visa 59 jours avant de partir !!!
Je ne connais pas le prix de la première extension de 38 jours (21 + 38 = 59 jours de premier visa), car je fais faire tout le temps un visa 59 jours avant de partir.
Mais je pense que les services de l’immigration ne veulent pas perdre d'argent, et ce qu'ils perdent sur le gratuit, ils le reprennent sur la première extension de 38 jours. Et qu'au Final, les 59 jours reviennent au même prix . Plus le vol des express lane fee (500) et Express lane fee certification (500) qu'on t'imposent !
D'où l’intérêt financier de faire faire un visa 59 jours en France avant de partir. Surtout si on a la possibilité d'aller directement à un consulat. C'est 30 € seulement !!! Du moins c'est ce que j'ai payé à Bordeaux le 21 mai 2012 !
Au temps pour moi ! J'avais mal lu ton message. En effet, tu as raison sur le principe du visa. En plus ici j'ai l'impression qu'ils se débrouillent toujours pour te rajouter quelque chose. Le prix de la 1e extension est de 3200 pesos si je me souviens bien.
Le monde est petit je suis aussi de Bordeaux 😉
Salut,
Alors comme ça tu es du pays !!!!
Comme quoi le monde est petit.
Bordeaux !! Bordeaux ??
Oui, pour prendre du fric, tout est bon. Un copain ce matin à voulu prolonger son visa de 4 jours . Je l'ai accompagné ! Tarif : 2830 PESOS !!!! Décomposition : MONTLY EXRENSION APPLICATION FEE 300 MONTLY EXTENSION FEE 1000 CERTIFICATE FEE 500 LEGAL RESEARCH FEE 30 EXPRESS LANE FEE 500 EXPRESS LANE FEE (certication) 500
Oui, pour prendre du fric, tout est bon. Un copain ce matin à voulu prolonger son visa de 4 jours . Je l'ai accompagné ! Tarif : 2830 PESOS !!!! Décomposition : MONTLY EXRENSION APPLICATION FEE 300 MONTLY EXTENSION FEE 1000 CERTIFICATE FEE 500 LEGAL RESEARCH FEE 30 EXPRESS LANE FEE 500 EXPRESS LANE FEE (certication) 500
Pas originaire de Bordeaux mais j'y ai vécu quasiment 10 ans (quartier St Paul si tu connais!) et j'y conserve de nombreuses attaches, ainsi que dans le Périgord.
Là je viens de payer 3530 pesos pour un mois. Ca commence à faire cher. Si on calcule ce qu'on paie a l'année avec l'ACR en plus... pourquoi ne prends-tu pas un visa de retraité ?
Là je viens de payer 3530 pesos pour un mois. Ca commence à faire cher. Si on calcule ce qu'on paie a l'année avec l'ACR en plus... pourquoi ne prends-tu pas un visa de retraité ?
Quartier Saint Paul ?
Rue des Ayres, Rue Buhan ....Le Borsolino, l'Oiseau Cabossé ! Et la place Fernand Lafargue bien sur !
Ma jeunesse !!! avec le Bar Castang, Saint pierre, Saint Michel, Les Capu ......
Et Périgueux ! J'ai habité le Château La Roche à Anesse et Beaulieu; Et je travaillais à Saint Astier !
Et qui n'a jamais visité Sarlat et le Périgord ne connait pas la France . Toute son histoire est résumée dans cette région; (Seulement de - 30 000 ans à nos jours !)
Le visa retraité ? Tu as vu les réponses de Getehem sur le sujet ! http://voyageforum.com/forum/philippines_nouveau_visa_retraites_D3969189/ Ou le blog de Domy ?? http://maretraiteauxphilippines.blogspot.com/2011/05/visa-pour-retraite.html
Non merci ! L'argent est mieux dans ma poche que dans la leur !!!
Et Périgueux ! J'ai habité le Château La Roche à Anesse et Beaulieu; Et je travaillais à Saint Astier !
Et qui n'a jamais visité Sarlat et le Périgord ne connait pas la France . Toute son histoire est résumée dans cette région; (Seulement de - 30 000 ans à nos jours !)
Le visa retraité ? Tu as vu les réponses de Getehem sur le sujet ! http://voyageforum.com/forum/philippines_nouveau_visa_retraites_D3969189/ Ou le blog de Domy ?? http://maretraiteauxphilippines.blogspot.com/2011/05/visa-pour-retraite.html
Non merci ! L'argent est mieux dans ma poche que dans la leur !!!
Disons que je ne suis pas encore concerné mais je garde ces conseils pour quand le jour viendra :)
NB. Je suppose que tu n'es donc pas marié, sinon tu aurais droit à un 13A?
NB. Je suppose que tu n'es donc pas marié, sinon tu aurais droit à un 13A?
Non! Pas encore mariée.
C'est vrai que le 13A vaut le coup! Mais j'ai déjà été marié deux fois par le passé !
Je sais bien qu'on dit "jamais deux sans trois ! Mais pour un visa, cela en vaut-il la chandelle ?
Chat échaudé craint l'eau froide !
Ca dépend, étaient-elles Philippines ? 😉
Et bien, j'y serai bientot, mi-septembre.
Et, suivant l'habitude un petit tour aux Capucins s'imposera pour remplir le frigo de mille et une choses qui nous font envie et rever ici.
Peut-etre aussi un saut a Perigueux ? Qui sait...
Amities amis bordelais.
Denis.
Et, suivant l'habitude un petit tour aux Capucins s'imposera pour remplir le frigo de mille et une choses qui nous font envie et rever ici.
Peut-etre aussi un saut a Perigueux ? Qui sait...
Amities amis bordelais.
Denis.
CouCou d'une perle des Philippines, Bantayan Island
Oui vas a Port Barton, petit paradis encore tres calme au nord est de Palawan
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Thanks so much for your answers! 🙂
Hi everyone,
Some French friends are visiting NYC (4/5 days around mid-May) from Montreal, Canada. They’ve got their eTA and ESTA approved!
Round-trip transport by bus.
Question: Is the I-94 form required, mandatory, and should it be filled out on the bus or in advance???
Thanks for your RECENT experiences!
See you, Jean.
Some French friends are visiting NYC (4/5 days around mid-May) from Montreal, Canada. They’ve got their eTA and ESTA approved!
Round-trip transport by bus.
Question: Is the I-94 form required, mandatory, and should it be filled out on the bus or in advance???
Thanks for your RECENT experiences!
See you, Jean.
Hello,
We’ll soon be moving to Madagascar long-term.
As a French national, I need to obtain a short-stay visa that can be converted to a long-stay one. To do this, I have to send the required documents to the Madagascar embassy in Paris.
No issues with that procedure so far.
If I get this visa, once I arrive in Madagascar, I’ll need to provide the same documents to the Ministry of the Interior in Anosy. I’m trying to find an email address or website for the Ministry to check which documents I need to submit (I think they ask for additional ones).
If you have any info on this, I’d appreciate your replies.
Best regards,
M. Buisson Eric
Hi there,
I’d like to know if anyone has already applied for a private visa to Russia with an invitation from a Russian resident. I traveled earlier this year with an e-visa, but since I want to stay longer, I’ll be visiting my friend who lives in eastern Russia. For the visa application, does the invitation need to be on an official paper form issued by the Russian ministry? And most importantly, do I need to present the original for the application, or is there an electronic version that can be sent directly to the consulate in France? Thanks for any info if you’ve gone through this process before!
Best regards,
Gilles
I’d like to know if anyone has already applied for a private visa to Russia with an invitation from a Russian resident. I traveled earlier this year with an e-visa, but since I want to stay longer, I’ll be visiting my friend who lives in eastern Russia. For the visa application, does the invitation need to be on an official paper form issued by the Russian ministry? And most importantly, do I need to present the original for the application, or is there an electronic version that can be sent directly to the consulate in France? Thanks for any info if you’ve gone through this process before!
Best regards,
Gilles
I filled out the B2 form to apply for a visa, created an account on Atvis to pay the visa fees and schedule a meet-up, but every time I try to pay with my Boursobank Visa 1st card, they refuse the payment with a message telling me to check my details (address), even though everything is correct. Does anyone know why this is happening, or maybe they don’t accept Visa cards? Are you aware of this?
Thanks for your feedback!
Elisabeth
Hi,
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.
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.
Hi
Has anyone been to Rwanda recently and gotten a 3-month visa on arrival easily?
Thanks