bonjour,
Je souhaiterais connaitre le moyen le plus simple pour renouveler un visa expiré en Egypte au bout de trois, il parait qu'il ne les prolongeraient plus pour éviter que les touristes travaillent éventuellement en situation irrégulière quelqu'un connait il la question
Merci beaucoup.
Soit tu vas à Eilat et tu peux y obtenir un visa égyptien au consulat égyptien dans la journée (2 photos plus une vingtaine d'euros), soit tu prends le ferry de Nuweiba à Aqaba et fais de même à Aqaba.
C, est en effet particulièrement compliqué en ce moment et ca va probablement le rester jusqu'aux élections en septembre.
Merci d'avoir confirmé mes infos sur la durée du visa Egytien, je ne voyais que la solution de sortir et rentrer à nouveau. Bon il va falloir s'adapter
Excusez-moi, nous partons à deux cet été, l'une pour 5 semaines, l'autre pour 7 semaines, et nous vennons de découvrir que nous ne pouvons pas demander un visa suffisant pour notre voyage. Le consulat d'Egypte ici m'a dit que nous devrons prendre un visa de tourisme de 30 jours et le prolonger ensuite sur place. C'est déjà une perspective peu agréable, un jour perdu dans des bureaux ... Mais qu'écrivez-vous ? Que c'est faux, qu'on ne peut même plus le renouveler ? Ou s'agit-il d'un autre type de de visa ? Merci de me renseigner, je commence à me demander s'il faut annuler les billets d'avion et choisir une autre destination plus accueillante, car je n'ai aucune envie de faire un aller-retour à Eilat ou Aqaba.
En arabe égyptien on dit :
Youm 'assal, youm bassal : ca veut dire : 1 jour miel 1 jour ognon.
Ce qui veut dire que selon l'humeur du fonctionnaire, ou de son chef, si sa femme lui a fait une gaterie ou pas, si il a bien mangé au p'tit déj, si il est constipé ou pas... en bref de manière très arbitraire il y aura peut être possibilté de renouveller son visa.
personnellement, je ne compterais pas dessus, surtout que c'est un peu le souq dans l'administration depuis les émeutes.
le seul moyen sûr de rester plus de 30 jours est de repasser une frontière.
Libre à toi d'essayer selon la voie bureaucratique, cela peut marcher ou pas.
Et si tu vas dans le Sinai (fortement conseillé!) ca te prendra quelques heures à peine de passer à Eilat le matin, faire ton visa et revenir l'apres-midi.
Aller à Aqaba reviendra plus cher et tu devras passer la nuit sur place.
Cher Bilqis, tes infos concernent-elles seulement l'humeur des fonctionnaires du gouvernorat d'El Tur, ou celle de toute l'Egypte ? Parce qu'on nous dit que c'est très facile à Louxor, mais peut-être était-ce avant la "révolution" ?
Nos intentions, quand nous pensions être les bienvenues en Egypte qui manque de touristes cette année, étaient : être à Louxor jusqu'au 5 août, à Sharm entre le soir du 5 août et le matin du 12 (notre visa expire le 10 août, en plein milieu), partir pour Sainte Catherine le 12, y passer la nuit et arriver au Caire le 13 au soir. Toutes nos réservations sont faites dans ce sens.
Sharm est à 5 h de bus de Taba (un seul départ de bus à 9 h du matin), + le passage de frontière de 1 h à 2 h + aller à Eilat au consulat qui ouvre seulement de 9 h à 11 h du dimanche au jeudi pour le dépôt des demandes, visa récupéré à 14 h, il faut retourner à Taba en repassant la frontière, pas sûr qu'on puisse prendre le dernier bus de 15 h pour Sharm. C'est évident qu'on ne peut pas faire l'aller-retour en 1 jour, il faut dormir dans un des palaces de Taba ou à Eilat à l'aller. Et si on rate le bus de 15 h au retour, payer un taxi au prix fort ou repasser une 2e nuit sur place. Pour ma soeur qui va rester 37 jours au lieu de 30 jours, en perdre 1 ou 2 pour avoir cette rallonge de 7 jours, c'est fabuleux !
Bref, si on ne réussit pas à renouveler notre visa à Louxor, notre séjour d'une semaine en Mer Rouge (seul moment de relax en bord de mer sur tout le séjour) va être complètement massacré par cette histoire de visa. Sais-tu si, étant entrées en Egypte le 11 juillet vers 20-21 h, nous devons être sortis d'Egypte le mercredi 10 août avant la nuit ?
Encore merci pour ton aide, même si tes nouvelles sont plutôt désolantes ...
Mes infos étaient disons..... teintée d'humour ... mais bon, c'était peut être pas très réussi 🤪...
Je pense quand même qu'il n'y a pas de règles fixes et bien déterminées actuellement en Egypte. Et plus particulièrement dans le Sinai.
Si des amis t'ont dit que c'était possible à louxor, et bien il ne faut pas hésiter à y tenter le coup. Enfin, dans la mesure ou tu y seras à une période adéquate, genre pas à ton arrivée puisque c'est là que tu arrives.
Il m'est arrivé plusieurs fois de dépasser de quelques jours la période de mon visa. Je n, ai jamais été embêtée au départ, que ca soit par aéroport ou par frontière terrestre.
Donc, si il s 'agit d'un dépassement de quelques jours ne t'enquiquine pas avec ca et part tranquille.
Comme tu le précises, les Égyptiens désirent le retour des touristes et ne mettront pas de zèle à embêter les "courageux" qui viennent les voir.
Au pire, tu paieras une amende selon le nombre de jours de dépassement, mais vraiment, on ne m'a jamais rien demandé.
Pour info, sur la cote du Sinai, Taba et autres, ainsi qu'à Eilat, il n'y a pas que des palaces.
Si tu te prends un camping à Nuweiba ou Bir Sweir plus au nord, le taxi jusqu'à Taba te coutera entre 100 et 150 LE max (après négociation !), ou moins cher en collectif.
Et le camping coute de 30 à 80 LE selon ou tu vas.
Et VOUS ETES LES BIENVENUES EN EGYPTE...
les mots clés ...... patience et ne jamais s'énerver devant un fonctionnaire
Merci beaucoup pour ces paroles de réconfort.
Bien sûr qu'il ne faut pas s'énerver devant un fonctionnaire de visas ! Pas plus en Egypte qu'ailleurs je suppose. C'est peut-être plus difficile de s'en souvenir dans la chaleur de l'action, quand on se trouve face à quelqu'un de bûté ...
En fait nous n'arriverons à Louxor qu'après 10 jours en Egypte et nous n'en partirons que le 27e jour après notre arrivée au Caire (après un aller retour d'une dizaine de jours à Abu Simbel, via Assouan et une croisière sur le Nil), donc oui, bien sûr, nous essaierons à Louxor.
Pour ma soeur elle partira le 38e jour et moi le 50e jour, donc il vaut mieux essayer de renouveler le visa plutôt qu'espérer ne pas avoir d'amende et d'ennui.
Il est quand même regrettable que l'Egypte, pays de tourisme tellement ancien, n'ait pas envisagé que certains voyageurs aiment prendre leur temps pour visiter et n'ait pas un 2e type de visa de tourisme plus long et plus cher, comme d'autres pays que j'ai visité.
Bonne nouvelle, finalement ma fille à pu renouveler son visa à Hurghada avec il est vrai son ami Egytien à ses coté.Donc je pense qu'il n'y à pas de règles fixes il faut tomber sur la bonne personne au bon endroit au bon moment .Donc il est possible de prendre son temps en Egypte....
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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
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!
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!