Nous sommes une famille avec 2 enfants (5 et 7 ans) et partons en sac à dos au Cambodge fin novembre.
Nous arrivons à Bangkok, pensons prendre le bus direct à Mochit qui fait Bangkok - Siem Reap.
Mais le passage de frontière en particulier à Poipet parait très délicat .... beaucoup d'arnaques ... nous voudrions éviter trop d'ennuis ou soucis avec nos enfants pour le 2e jour de voyage ...
Que pensez vous visa sur place et on verra bien ? Si vous avez des astuces à nous donner on est preneur ...
OU alors on paye un e visa sur le site de l'ambassade mais est-on certain de n'avoir aucun risque de refus de la part des employés de le frontière ? Risque de faux documents ou autres ?
Merci d'avance de vos conseils avisés !
A bientôt !
je viens de rentrer d'un weekend au Cambodge en passant par Poi pet et j'avais pris un e-visa.
Cela ne raccourcit pas réellement le temps d'attente à la douane car beaucoup de monde choisit cette option mais en revanche cela évite les risques d'arnaques.
Il suffit de souscrire en ligne sur le site de l'ambassade (paiement sécurisé habituel) et vous recevez le visa sous trois jours ouvrables. Il faut ensuite imprimer deux copies et les agrafer au passeport.
C'est quelques euros plus cher que d'acheter le visa directement à la douane mais cela évite de se faire démarcher à tout va. Une fois à la frontière vous allez directement au bureau de douane: étapes classiques (formulaires d'entrée et de sorties, webcam et empreintes digitales). Je n'ai pas entendu parler de refus
J'ai testé en Mai le passage de frontière à Poipet. C'est un peu "lourd". Je m'explique:
Bus de Bangkok à Aranhiaprateth. A l'arrivée, assailli par les tuktuk qui vous emmènent au poste frontière.Ce n'est pas très loin mais avec les bagages c'est difficile à gérer d'autant plus qu'il faut se repérer pour trouver le bon chemin.
Ensuite passage de frontière. On suit calmement les indications, on se retrouve devant un guichet surmonté d'une pancarte sur laquelle est écrit : "visa 20$". Vous avez auparavant rempli le formulaire que vous a remis un type en uniforme qui semble aboyer plus que parler (après un peu de temps, on s'habitue et on comprend que c'est la façon naturelle de s'exprimer, pour les officiels en particulier). Vous donnez votre formulaire et votre passeport au gars du guichet qui vous réclame . . . 25$ !
J'ai répondu calmement qu'il était écrit 20$ pas 25$.
Le guichetier ne semble pas apprécier la remarque, il apelle un collègue. S'ensuit une discussion que je ne comprend pas mais ça semble mal engagé. Le 2éme type insiste, je m'explique: "I'm french, in France when I see a price on something, I WANT to pay with price and nothing more". Il me demande de m'asseoir à l'écart et de patienter. Là, je me dit que c'est mort et qu'ils vont se venger en me faisant perdre la journée. Je vais jusqu'à demander si en payant 25$ je n'attendrais pas. Le gars ne répond pas et m'ordonne à nouveau de patienter.
5mn plus tard, on m'apelle au guichet, on me demande 20$ et je passe. OUF!
Deuxième entrée au Cambodge tout récement, en avion depuis Bangkok. Expérience similaire mais bien plus cool. Tout d'abord un type de mauvaise humeur (en fait non mais ils semblent toujours de mauvais poil) vous file le formulaire et demande si vous avez la photo d'identité. Oups, j'ai oublié. Que va-t-il se passer ? Je ne sais pas car mon interlocuteur qui semble pourtant trouver ça très grave refuse d'en dire plus sur les conséquences de l'absence de photo. Très inquiet, je rempli mon papier et je passe au guichet. Je suis accueilli par un "Vous avez une photo ?"
Non !
Ok, 2 $
Voilà, c'est tout. Pas de photo = 2$ / personne. Pensez- y.
Ensuite, guichet des visas. Très courte attente puis un type m'apelle et me demande 25$. Je lève es yeux vers la pancarte au dessus de sa tete. Je lis: CALMEMENT à haute voix "visa touriste 20$". Le type s'excuse presque et demande 20$.
Ma conclusion, soyez ferme mais poli et toujours calme. N'élevez pas la voix. Enoncez calmement ce que vous voulez et expliquez pourquoi. A priori, ça marche. Par contre si vous faite un scandale, attendez vous à des complications. Il semble que les asiatiques soient très ouverts à la discussion et acceptent la contradiction à condition de pouvoir sauver la face.
Bonjour, nous sommes passés par Poipet cet été avec nos 2 enfants et j'avais pris les E-visas avant de partir (27$ je crois) et on a suivi bêtement les gens. En cas de sollicitation on répondait qu'on avait déjà notre visa et tout c'est très bien passé aucun problème.
Bon voyage dans ce super pays
Merci à tous pour vos conseils !
C'est vrai que commencer son voyage avec beaucoup de stress avec les enfants, ce n'est pas terrible !
Le e visa est certes plus cher 🙁 ( 8 dollars par personne en plus ...) mais si on est certain qu'il soit accepté, ça peut éviter pas mal de soucis ...
On hésite encore on a encore quelques jours avant de prendre notre décision ....?!
Ah bon ?!
Ah oui ... 28 Dollars = 20 €
Donc normalement à la frontière on devrait payer 20 Dollars = 15 €
Soit une différence de 5 € par personne donc pour nous 4 : 20 € ... Une belle somme quand même ...
D'où notre hésitation ... si on arrive à s'en sortir s'en trop d'embêtement à la frontière et économiser 20 € c'est pas mal 🙂
Sur le site internet on a vu :
USD20 + USD5 (processing charge) + USD3 (additional bank charge)
Bonjour fin sept passage de la frontiere à Poipet en provenance de Bangkok, j'ai pris un bus au terminal Mochit guichet 23 pour la vente 700bt. Depart 9ham. Arret du bus peu avant la frontière thai où on essaie de te vendre le visa cambodgien à 25 usd petite arnaque facile à refuser aucune pression ni menace. Ensuite sortie de Thaïlande puis entrée au Cambodge, on achète son visa 20usd + 100bt que j'ai refusé poliment mais fermement de payer.
Ensuite faire la queue pour tamponner le visa mais spectacle offert pendant l'attente les nombreux a/r des locaux et leurs chargements hétéroclites.
Pendant tout ce temps le bus vous attend et pas besoin de sortir les bagages.
Ensuite route un peu longue jusqu'à Siem Reap arrivée vers 18h si je me souviens.
Bon voyage.
ça me rassure.
Donc le bus de Mochit est quand même bien pratique, pas de changement jusque Siem Reap, ça c'est pas mal !
Tu m'incites à tenter le passage de frontière et d'acheter directement le visa sur place en sachant les 2 arnaques à éviter, ça devrait aller ...
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Hi,
I’m bringing Seresta, an anxiolytic (tranquilizer) from the benzodiazepine family,
to help me sleep.
I’ll have the prescription with me.
Will this be a problem at customs, and do I need to declare it?
Same question for antibiotics?
Thanks a bunch!
Hi everyone,
I’ll explain my situation.
Unfortunately, I lost my passport, and I only realized it two weeks before my departure for a humanitarian mission in Libya. I’m a nurse, and this mission really means a lot to me.
First, I applied for an emergency passport, but it was denied by the Val-d'Oise prefecture on the grounds that a planned humanitarian mission wasn’t considered an urgent reason.
So, I submitted a biometric passport application on July 20th. Since then, the tracking has been stuck, and the town hall can’t (or won’t) give me any clear information. Every time I call, I get a different story. The last update I received was that the passport had been produced since July 23rd with a status of "about to be shipped," but nothing since then.
I’ve managed to push my departure back to next Tuesday at the latest, but I’m starting to really panic.
Have any of you submitted an application around July 20th, especially in Val-d'Oise (95)? How long did you wait between the passport being produced and it being available at the town hall? Is it normal for this step to take this long?
This mission means so much to me. I had everything organized, and I’m also supposed to attend a friend’s wedding right after near the border.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to respond or share their experience. 😔
Can anyone tell me exactly if a passport "valid for the duration of the stay" is enough, or does it need to be valid for 6 months after the trip?
I checked the embassy’s website, but that info is missing.
Hi there,
I’ll be arriving in Seoul on November 18th after spending about a month in India.
Do you know if I’ll need to fill out any additional documents besides the e-arrival card?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone,
I have to leave for Perth, Australia in a week, for 7 days, and I couldn’t get my international driver’s permit due to processing and delivery delays.
The information I’ve found about whether an international permit is required is contradictory. Some sources say you need one, others say you don’t.
Could anyone let me know if an international driver’s permit is necessary to rent a car in Australia (Perth), or if a French license is enough for a 7-day rental?
I’m a bit embarrassed because I need to travel to Quebec from February 27th to March 13th. I’m a regular visitor to Canada—this will be my 10th trip since 1997, plus a year as a permanent resident (2000–2001) and a cross-country run from Vancouver to Halifax in 2011. So, I’m definitely not a terrorist!
But since our last trip in July 2015, they’ve introduced this eTA thing. Seems more like a way to make money than to actually secure Canada, if you ask me, but anyway, that’s not the point.
I applied for an eTA for myself, my wife, and our two kids. They all got approved within hours, but not me! I was asked to create a GC key and then an IRCC account, which I did. Normally, you get news within 72 hours, but since Monday, January 15th, nothing!
In the "message" section of the account, it says "explanation letter (required)" with a deadline of January 25th, but I can’t find any explanation anywhere—despite searching the Canadian government website and Google. No links, nothing!
I’ve emailed them but haven’t heard back yet. I’m thinking of calling the Canadian embassy in Paris tomorrow. Even though I’m not stressing yet, it’d be a bummer if everyone else got to go without me!
If anyone’s had this issue before or knows what this explanation letter is about, I’d love to hear more.
hi there
I’m heading to Seoul in September, and to do that I need to get a travel authorization that we apply for through K-ETA....... turns out I can (barely, I admit) fill out the form up to the address of our "stay location," but every address I’ve entered has been rejected by the system. I’ve tried my hotel, the Lotte Hotel (which is well-known in Seoul), the airport—basically, I’ve entered at least 20 addresses, all rejected....
So, to anyone who’s successfully gotten the authorization, could you tell me which address you used to get that "elusive" approval?...
Question for those who’ve done it:
In theory (French national), I’m visa-exempt for a 30-day tourist stay, but on France Diplomatie it says on this page
Hi there,
I know there are similar topics here and elsewhere, but they’re a few years old, and I need an up-to-date answer to make sure I don’t throw over 1000 € out the window. Thanks for your patience.
I’m planning a trip from France to Alberta/British Columbia, and I’m unsure about which bank card to use for the security deposit with the rental company (I’m thinking of going with AVIS).
I contacted Avis Canada, and they told me a credit card is absolutely required. I asked my bank for a credit card (a *real* credit card), but they only offered me a deferred debit card.
My question: For a rental with Avis Canada, is a Gold International Mastercard deferred debit card usable for the security deposit needed to finalize the rental? Is the "CREDIT" label enough? (Some cards say "CREDIT" and others say "CARTE DE CREDIT"—seems minor, but it’s actually a big deal in how the card works.)
I’ve seen conflicting info everywhere I look... My bank says it’s *usually* okay (the deferred debit card), while Avis Canada insists it *must* be a credit card, not debit—even when I mention the deferred debit card.
I know the whole credit card concept is already confusing, and on top of that, some sites say a deferred debit card counts as a credit card, while others say it doesn’t.
Thanks to anyone who can share a recent experience!
Have a great day
Hi there,
I’m heading to Senegal in January for a month and was wondering if I just need my French driver’s license or if I should get an international permit?
Thanks!
JL
I’m heading to Laos next spring, but I have a question about the Thai arrival/departure form. I’ll be flying PAR-BKK, then taking the train to Laos (so exiting Thailand), and later re-entering Thailand by train to catch my return flight. Do I need to fill out two forms in this case?
Hi there,
I have a 9-seater passenger vehicle that I use for my business in Paris, transporting people.
I’m planning to go to Algeria with my family.
The vehicle registration lists my company as the owner.
Can I get a TPD (Temporary Admission Document)?
Will I need a KBis extract or a power of attorney?!?
Thanks for your help.
Worst case, I can add my personal name as a co-owner on the registration, but that would be a real shame!
Hi,
I’m writing to ask for some info—I’ve heard that you **must** have travel insurance to land in Zanzibar.
What’s the process, and which insurance should I get?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Best,
Seb
Hi, are there any travelers who’ve recently crossed the border between Karakalpakstan (Uzbekistan) and Beineu in Kazakhstan?
It was closed for a while.
Thanks for any info!
I bought a one-way flight (Ryanair) and a return flight (EasyJet) to spend a week in Morocco in April.
My passport expires 3 weeks after the return date.
Some websites say the passport must be valid for 3 months at the time of entry.
However, it will still be valid both on entry and return, but its validity will only be 1 month at the time of entry (and 3 weeks on the return date, everything prepaid).
It's an individual family trip.
The consulate can't give me an answer—they're still looking into it (really!)
Last year, we stayed for 3 months in Thailand, north of Khao Lak, and were able to benefit from the 2-month visa exemption, renewable for one month by going to Takua Pa to validate a 1-month extension (1,900 baht).
This year, it’s a disaster for us—not only were we planning a 4-month stay, adding a visa run in between (which some say is quite risky), but the law is apparently changing in the coming months with the return of the 1-month exemption (plus the usual 1-month option). So, we looked into applying for a 6-month multiple-entry visa, allowing a maximum of 60 consecutive days in Thailand. However, I can’t find anywhere the minimum time required outside Thailand between two stays—do any of you have an idea?
Thanks for the info! If you’d like tips on Khao Lak and the surrounding areas, we’ve got some experience, though things change fast!
Cheers,
Bruno.
My partner, our 8-year-old daughter, and I are going on vacation to Gex.
We’ve decided to spend one day in Switzerland and another in Italy. Will we need ID (national ID card or passport)? Do we also need ID for our daughter?
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
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!
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
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?
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
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?
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?
Hi there,
My departure is slowly approaching, and now that I’ve got my Russian visa sorted, I’m fine-tuning the rest of my trip to Tajikistan. Since the Tajik visa is no longer required for stays under 30 days (for French nationals), I’ll need to visit the Ministry of Interior (OVIR) to register within 10 days of entering the country. No big deal, though, since I had to go there anyway to apply for my GBAO permit. 😉 However, I’ve *seen* several reports from travelers (mostly motorized) mentioning that you need an entry permit for Kyrgyzstan, which has to be arranged in advance at the Kyrgyz Ministry (consulate?) in Dushanbe. Otherwise, you’re *stuck* at the Kyzyl-Art border (with no Wi-Fi, of course, to try and sort it out). The most recent report was from a year ago, so I’d love to know if this is still the case and if it’s indeed at the Kyrgyz Ministry (consulate?) where you need to go for this pre-authorization.
Does anyone have any recent info on this?
Thanks in advance!
