Nous sommes francais residant au quebec et nous rentrons habiter en france debut septembre, nous cherchons des renseignemets pour ramener notre vehicule d'occasion avec nous, pourriez vous nous dire tous ce dont nous avons besoin comme papiers et ce que nous devons payer aux douanes ainsi que pour le mine, si vous pouviez avoir des renseignements precis sur les tarifs, ils seraient tres appreciés... Merci d'avance...
Retour en France avec un véhicule d'occasion canadien
by Tchi13
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous sommes francais residant au quebec et nous rentrons habiter en france debut septembre, nous cherchons des renseignemets pour ramener notre vehicule d'occasion avec nous, pourriez vous nous dire tous ce dont nous avons besoin comme papiers et ce que nous devons payer aux douanes ainsi que pour le mine, si vous pouviez avoir des renseignements precis sur les tarifs, ils seraient tres appreciés... Merci d'avance...
Nous sommes francais residant au quebec et nous rentrons habiter en france debut septembre, nous cherchons des renseignemets pour ramener notre vehicule d'occasion avec nous, pourriez vous nous dire tous ce dont nous avons besoin comme papiers et ce que nous devons payer aux douanes ainsi que pour le mine, si vous pouviez avoir des renseignements precis sur les tarifs, ils seraient tres appreciés... Merci d'avance...
Regardez sur le site des douanes françaises.
ca risque de vous couter très cher pour d'abord le bateau, les frais de douanes, les mises aux normes européennes (Qu'elle est la marque de l'auto?) beaucoup de tracas pour une voiture, En vaut elle le coup ?
Bon courage
ca risque de vous couter très cher pour d'abord le bateau, les frais de douanes, les mises aux normes européennes (Qu'elle est la marque de l'auto?) beaucoup de tracas pour une voiture, En vaut elle le coup ?
Bon courage
Les conseils, c'est comme l'argent, on n'en a jamais assez.....
faudra se mettre en conformité avec les normes francaises ( phares principalement ) changer les plaques mineralogiques, etc ... je ne connais pas les tarifs .. desolé. Je sais par contre que beaucoup de francais ont fait l'achat de vehicules canadiens ou US sur eBay avant leur voyage aux US ou Canada, ont pris possession de leurs vehicules la bas, ont voyagé, ramené leurs voitures en France, et revendu avec gain, donc vacances gratuites. j ai lu ca sur leurs posts sur VF. tu devrais pouvoir retrouver.
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination, Ando
Bonjour, ce sujet a déja été abordé sur VF, voir les messages précédents. Si c'est un retour définitif vous pouvez mettre le véhicule sur votre liste de déménagement, visée par l'ambassade de France, ce pour éviter de payer les droits de douane. Mais le problème sera la mise en conformité CEE,
si votre véhicule n'est qu'un modèle basique le cout et les démarches n'en valent pas la peine. Si c'est un modèle européen , ce sera plus facile car il faudra demander une fiche d'homologation au constructeur.
comment savoir s il s agit d un vehicule basic, le nom de celle ci a 1 correspondance en france c est le chrysler grand voyager et chrysler est implanté en europe mais n est pas un modele europeen, qui puis je appellé pour savoir si mon vehicule est ou n est pas aux normes europeennes...
Bonjour, c'est facile, il suffit de vérifier sur les phares, les ceintures de sécurité, les rétroviseurs, les vitrages etc... si la marquage comporte les lettres d'homologation CE. Cela m'étonnerait car les modèles Chrysler Voyageur vendus aux USA et Canada sont différents de ceux vendus en Europe. La carrosserie, le moteur etc sont les memes mais les phares etc... sont différents. Il va donc falloir repasser le controle de la DRIRE (anciennement service des mines) et cela prend du temps et coute cher (changement des phares, feux arrières, ceintures, rétro, et meme tous les vitrages si on tombe sur un inspecteur tatillon). Franchement pour un Chrysler Voyager cela ne vaut pas la peine, il y en a plein a vendre en France,
et si vous revendez le votre au Canada avec les économies de transport maritime et homologation, vous pourrez en acheter un.
Bon, pas mal d'imprécisions dites jusque là...
En fait, le problème est ambigu : le Town & Country est importé en Europe sous le nom Voyager.
Si l'homologation considère qu'il s'agit du même véhicule, tu devras effectivement le mettre en conformité avec sa fiche d'homologation européenne (phares, mais aussi ligne d'échappement, pare-brise, pneus, ceintures de sécurité... autant dire qu'il y en aura plus plus cher que de voiture).
Mais si l'homologation considère qu'il s'agit d'un modèle différent (après tout, la présentation et les motorisations ne sont pas les mêmes que pour les modèles vendus en Europe), alors il suffira d'un simple passage aux mines par le biais de la DRIRE qui te feras te fiche d'homologation à titre individuel, sans avoir besoin d'être en conformité avec un modèle à ce jour non homologué en Europe ; dans ce cas, ce sera certes un peu coûteux mais assez simple car tu n'auras que les pneus à mettre aux normes européennes.
Le mieux est de contacter à l'avance la DRIRE ; c'est un organisme représenté de manière régionale, donc si tu as un refus dans l'un des établissements, tu peux tenter ta chance avec un autre.
Le problème aurait été beaucoup plus simple si tu avais possédé un modèle jamais commercialisé en Europe.
Tu aurais plus de facilité, aussi, à l'immatriculer si tu allais vivre en Grande-Bretagne, en Belgique ou en Allemagne. L'administration française est particulièrement contraignante... et crétine à la fois.
En fait, le problème est ambigu : le Town & Country est importé en Europe sous le nom Voyager.
Si l'homologation considère qu'il s'agit du même véhicule, tu devras effectivement le mettre en conformité avec sa fiche d'homologation européenne (phares, mais aussi ligne d'échappement, pare-brise, pneus, ceintures de sécurité... autant dire qu'il y en aura plus plus cher que de voiture).
Mais si l'homologation considère qu'il s'agit d'un modèle différent (après tout, la présentation et les motorisations ne sont pas les mêmes que pour les modèles vendus en Europe), alors il suffira d'un simple passage aux mines par le biais de la DRIRE qui te feras te fiche d'homologation à titre individuel, sans avoir besoin d'être en conformité avec un modèle à ce jour non homologué en Europe ; dans ce cas, ce sera certes un peu coûteux mais assez simple car tu n'auras que les pneus à mettre aux normes européennes.
Le mieux est de contacter à l'avance la DRIRE ; c'est un organisme représenté de manière régionale, donc si tu as un refus dans l'un des établissements, tu peux tenter ta chance avec un autre.
Le problème aurait été beaucoup plus simple si tu avais possédé un modèle jamais commercialisé en Europe.
Tu aurais plus de facilité, aussi, à l'immatriculer si tu allais vivre en Grande-Bretagne, en Belgique ou en Allemagne. L'administration française est particulièrement contraignante... et crétine à la fois.
Bonjour, ayant déja effectué ce type d'importation je peux confirmer que si le véhicule n'est pas homologué du tout , le passage a titre individuel au services de la DRIRE est encore plus long et complexe. Déja avec un véhicule commercialisé en europe sous une autre appellation c'est déja très difficile, il faut de toutes facons que les ceintures, phares, feux ar etc... soient aux normes européennes. Les importateurs officiels font ce qu'il faut auprès des DRIRE pour bloquer les importations sauvages.Sinon pourquoi Johnny a t'il laisser tomber l'importation de son roadster US malgré ses moyens financiers et relationnels.
Non, si le modèle ne dispose d'aucune fiche d'homologation européenne (attention, il y a des modèles non vendus en France qui peuvent l'être en Grande-Bretagne ou en Allemagne...), il n'y a pas à adapter tous les accessoires mais essentiellement les pneus et, éventuellement, la hauteur du troisième feu stop. Mais la fiche d'homologation coûte néanmoins relativement cher.
Pour Johnny, dont je ne connais pas l'anecdote de son roadster, je pense que la DRIRE a dû refuser son homologation compte tenu de son taux d'alcoolémie trop élevé, non 😎 ?
En 2009, plus de 1000 Ford Mustang ont été importées sur l'Europe par des importateurs parallèles, ainsi que de nombreux Toyota FJ Cruiser, deux modèles qui ne disposent d'aucune homologation européenne...
Pour Johnny, dont je ne connais pas l'anecdote de son roadster, je pense que la DRIRE a dû refuser son homologation compte tenu de son taux d'alcoolémie trop élevé, non 😎 ?
En 2009, plus de 1000 Ford Mustang ont été importées sur l'Europe par des importateurs parallèles, ainsi que de nombreux Toyota FJ Cruiser, deux modèles qui ne disposent d'aucune homologation européenne...
Bonjour, les 1000 mustang ont été importées et homologuées par des sociétés spécialisées, mais pas par un individu a titre perso, c'est la que le bat blesse.
Bonjour, la tu me décois, avec tout le battage que l'on a fait autour de lui et de son opération, tout le monde connait notre pathétique rockeur national, son roadster pourrait marcher avec une de ses prises de sang.
tout le monde connait notre pathétique rockeur national
tout le monde ? moi pas ! en quoi est il pathetique ? national en plus ? il est français alors ?! je dis comme Madame Sego Royal : - mais qui connait mr Johnny Bisson ???
tout le monde ? moi pas ! en quoi est il pathetique ? national en plus ? il est français alors ?! je dis comme Madame Sego Royal : - mais qui connait mr Johnny Bisson ???
Ando
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination
En tout cas il peut etre Suisse ou Belge, ou américain selon les circonstances. Pathétique , il suffit de le voir .Mais la encore une fois on sort du sujet, mais de temps en temps cela distrait.
ah non, Johnny c' est un prénom americain. D'apres ce que tu dis, il doit etre vendeur de bagnoles. Qu'il les garde chez lui, aux US, au lieu de venir nous polluer en France. Et c'est quoi son nom ?
Ando
le voyage est un bonheur, pas une destination
Pour avoir importé plusieurs pickup US (ram, silverado , F450) le coût moyen en passant par un professionnel est de 3000 euros et il s'occupe de tout. Si tu le fais toi même sache les ceintures n'ont pas besoin d'être modifiées (quoiqu'en disent certains ...) par contre tu devras modifier les feux arrières, clignotants, feux de reculs ajouter antibrouillard arrière, mais si tu es un bon bricoleur c'est une jeu d'enfant. Comme tu n'as pas une "sportive bruyante" pas de pot d'échappement à modifier. En revanche des documents très précis à fournir (caractéristiques complètes du véhicule .... un peu lourd !)
Arrivé en France au coût de ton véhicule tu ajouteras le transport (en roro de préférence) puis 10% de douanes sur ce total, puis 19,6% de TVA, plus le coût des opérations de déchargement au Havre, environ 800 euros) et ton homologation (compte 6 mois, mais tu as le droit de rouler avec ton char en plaques Canada, et sache que les mousquetaires du Cardinal sont assez tolérants à ce propos car ils connaissent les lourdeurs de la DREAL (anciennement drire).
adepte du camper cellule amovible à l'américaine
Bonjour, désolé de te contredire mais j'ai du changer les ceintures de sécurité, les feux ar etc... car je suis tombé sur un inspecteur ancien officier de l'armée, et le règlement n'était pas "adaptable", tout dépend sur qui tu tombes pour cet examen.
modifier les feux arrières, normal, ainsi que les clignotants, vérifier et resserrer le frein de parking, mais tu dois être le seul en France a avoir été obligé de change les ceintures ! Tout dépend peut-être de la date , il y a 15-20 ans il est possible que cela fût obligatoire.
adepte du camper cellule amovible à l'américaine
Bonjour, pour info, j'ai commencé a importer le véhicule en Angleterre (j'étais résidant), aucun problème, les autorités anglaises admettent que les normes US sont plus drastiques que celles de la CE, donc carte grise anglaise sans controle (a part l'équivalent du CT =MOT). Au bout de 2 ans je décide de la faire venir en France, croyant que étant immatriculé dans la CE cela ne poserait pas de problème. Au moment de la faire immatriculer,
grosse surprise, la préfecture n'accepte pas sans un passage a la DRIRE. Donc 1° RV, l'inspecteur pointe ce qu'il faut faire, frapper le N° de chassis sur le longeron droit du chassis, changer les feux et catadriopes AR, les feux et phares AV, les rétroviseurs, les ceintures de sécurité, et les vitrages,
pare brise, lunette AR , tout, car aucune vitre n'est marquée CE.
2° visite - j'avais récupéré des ceintures sur une accidentée, posé des feux AR francais, acheté des phares et feux AV francais, changé les miroirs des rétroviseurs, et je retente le coup avec les vitrages d'origine, nouveau refus, il me faut produire un certificat de l'importateur ou d'un agent GM,
confirmant qu'il ne peut pas fournir les vitrages au marquage CE. Bien entendu aucun n'a voulu me faire le certificat, car ils pouvaient effectuer le changement de tous les vitrages (pour le prix du véhicule pratiquement).
3° visite, je décide de repasser voir le controleur, et lui explique que le cout est tel que je préfère lui offrir la voiture si cela l'interesse, voyant ma bonne foi et sans doute en ayant marre de me voir il fini par me donner le document clé.
Donc si c'est très facile pour certain, je pense que l'inspecteur y est pour beaucoup. Il faut éviter de tomber sur un ex officier ou un fonctionnaire aigri.En tout cas il faut vraiment que le véhicule vaille la peine. Moi c'était un Oldsmobile Silhouette (équivalent haut de gamme du Pontiac Transport)
Non, meme pas puisque GM France ne pouvait fournir aucune fiche meme partielle, pour eux c'était un modèle US non importé, et ils ne faisaient pas d'amalgame avec le Transport.Il faut avouer aussi qu'ils ne sont pas enclins a faire des cadeaux aux gens qui importent a titre individuel.Le différentiel de prix est très important, difficile de justifier leurs prix sur le marché européen.
Oui, en fait, le prix en Europe est évalué en prenant en compte le marché local. Comme tous les prix sont plus élevés en Europe, GM en profite pour vendre plus cher qu'aux US (mais il faut aussi payer l'acheminement...). Bon l'équipement n'est pas toujours aussi complet non plus ; ça ne fait pas longtemps que l'ABS est de série sur (presque, mais pas tous) les modèles... quant à l'ESP, n'en parlons pas...
Mais bon, aux US, les européennes aussi sont moins chère qu'en Europe...
Mais bon, aux US, les européennes aussi sont moins chère qu'en Europe...
En fait il peut etre plus interessant d'importer une BMW, Porsche ou autre qu'un modèle US.Et la pas de problème pour avoir la fiche d'homologation.
Heu, non, au contraire, ça peut être pire puisqu'il s'agira forcément d'un modèle déjà homologué en Europe. Donc, du coup, obligation de tout modifier ce qui aura été au départ adapté pour les États-Unis !
Une BMW vendue aux States dispose de pneus, pare-brise, ligne d'échappement, phares, attaches de ceintures (entre autres...) spécialement adaptés pour le marché américain...
Une BMW vendue aux States dispose de pneus, pare-brise, ligne d'échappement, phares, attaches de ceintures (entre autres...) spécialement adaptés pour le marché américain...
Peut etre mais en échange toutes ces pièces se trouve dans les casses pour pas cher, donc une réadaptation CE assez facile et bon marché.
Dans tous les cas je trouve ca completement debile moi c est un chrysler town and country ce qui correspond au voyager en france, il est de 2001 et vu ce que vous dites on m en demanderait plus que ce que je l ai achetee... ca me fout les boules de la laisser la car elle est en excellent etat et la meme en france me couterai 3 fois plus chere...
Bonjour, je viens de vérifier le marché, tu peux trouver sur le marché européen un Chrysler grand voyager, année 2001, entre 3000 et 6000 euros,
il y en a 740 disponibles, toutes les couleurs, toutes les motorisations. Donc tu comptes au minimum 1500 euros pour le mettre aux normes (en faisant tout toi meme) plus 1500 euros de transport maritime, je ne compte pas les taxes si tu peux le faire passer sur ton déménagement.
Cela vaut t'il la peine? a part le coté sentimental, comme souvenir du Canada.
Site a consulter www.mobile.de
Effectivement, en Europe, tu risques de ne trouver pratiquement que des versions traction et, surtout, que du diesel 🙁... Bienvenue en Europe, il faudra t'y faire 🤪!
Bon, en même temps, un T & C de 2001, ça ne vaut plus grand chose, tu peux peut-être t'en débarrasser avant de partir. Le transport et l'homologation, même si elle est simple, sera de toute façon coûteuse...
Bon, en même temps, un T & C de 2001, ça ne vaut plus grand chose, tu peux peut-être t'en débarrasser avant de partir. Le transport et l'homologation, même si elle est simple, sera de toute façon coûteuse...
Log in first, then come back to this page.
You might also like
New adventures from Perpignan to Ranchi (Jharkhand)
Amazing Kyrgyzstan!
Argentine and Chilean Patagonia from El Calafate to Ushuaia
Turkey 2026: Riviera, Antalya, and Cappadocia
Page by Page on the Assisi Way – 1,200 km on Foot
How to nail your trek in wet climates: which pants keep you truly dry?
Densha Otaku - Lesser-Known Regions
Two weeks under the Puglia sun
More discussions
Hi everyone,
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.
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?...
Thanks for your help
So, to anyone who’s successfully gotten the authorization, could you tell me which address you used to get that "elusive" approval?...
Thanks for your help
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
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/information-par-pays/mongolie/conseils-aux-voyageurs-entree-sejour
that a visa is still required if you’re coming from Mongolia. True or false? And if true, what’s the process? Thanks
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/information-par-pays/mongolie/conseils-aux-voyageurs-entree-sejour
that a visa is still required if you’re coming from Mongolia. True or false? And if true, what’s the process? Thanks
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
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!
Hi there,
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?
Thanks for your help! !
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?
Thanks for your help! !
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!
Hi there,
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!)
Will Ryanair let me board in Beauvais in 3 weeks?
Thanks for your advice—this is a bit urgent 😕😕😕😕
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!)
Will Ryanair let me board in Beauvais in 3 weeks?
Thanks for your advice—this is a bit urgent 😕😕😕😕
Hello,
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.
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.
Hi there,
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?
Thanks so much for your answers! 🙂
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?
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
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!
Hi everyone.
I’m leaving for almost 3 months in the Philippines (11 weeks total) starting in early May.
I already have my round-trip ticket.
The problem is, I don’t have time to get a 2-month visa because the process takes nearly a month.
From what I’ve read here and there, I need a return ticket valid for less than a month when I arrive in the Philippines to prove my good faith.
After that, I can apply for a 30-day extension at the immigration office.
I’m planning to either buy a fully refundable ticket to the nearest country or a fake ticket.
For 3 months, I’ll need to extend my visa two more times before my return date to France.
My question is this:
Will immigration ask me each time I extend my visa by one month to show proof of an exit ticket matching the new visa extension date?
Is it possible to extend directly by 2 months before the initial 30 days expire?
Thanks in advance for your experiences and tips! 😊
Hello to all the Thailand regulars.
I’ve been to Thailand several times, but it was about 20 years ago…
There’s a new system in place now, it seems.
TDAC – Thailand Digital Arrival Card.
Before arriving, I apply for a TDAC, okay. If during my stay I cross the border to spend a few days in Malaysia and then re-enter Thailand, do I need to submit a new TDAC application? Do I use the same TDAC as when I first entered the country?
Or do I initially have to pay for a Thai multi-entry visa?
Thanks in advance for your insights—I can’t find the answer online.
Pierre
I’ve been to Thailand several times, but it was about 20 years ago…
There’s a new system in place now, it seems.
TDAC – Thailand Digital Arrival Card.
Before arriving, I apply for a TDAC, okay. If during my stay I cross the border to spend a few days in Malaysia and then re-enter Thailand, do I need to submit a new TDAC application? Do I use the same TDAC as when I first entered the country?
Or do I initially have to pay for a Thai multi-entry visa?
Thanks in advance for your insights—I can’t find the answer online.
Pierre
My partner (Mexican) entered France on January 21st as a tourist. She was therefore entitled to stay for 90 days in the Schengen Area. She’ll be leaving for Mexico on April 16th, so she’ll have “used up” 86 days.
She plans to return to France on July 18th. According to the European Commission’s Schengen calculator, this new stay “may be authorized for a maximum of 90 days.” That’s not very clear ("may be," "for a maximum of").
The text of Article 6 of the European regulation (2016/399) states that for a stay planned in the territory of the Member States, not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, one must examine "the 180-day period preceding each day of the stay." That’s not very clear either.
My partner wants to return to France for a 90-day period starting on July 18th. Is this possible?
There are two ways to look at it:
1) The first day she spent in the Schengen Area was January 21st. That day will drop out of the calculation 180 days later, on July 20th.
From July 20th, she’ll get back 1 day of possible stay; on July 22nd, 2 days; and so on. All the days from her previous stay (January 21st–April 16th) need to be outside the 180-day rolling window. The last day of her stay was April 16th. Looking 180 days ahead, that brings us to October 13th. From that date, she’ll be able to return for a full 90 days. 2) The number of allowed days is calculated for each day of the new stay. In other words: the 180-day window is recalculated every day, not fixed at the entry date. If she re-enters France on July 18th, she’ll only have a “credit” of 4 days. But with each day of her new stay, one day from the previous stay (January–April) will drop out of the calculation. The rolling window allows her to “replace” days from the previous stay with those of the new stay, without ever exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. In this case, my partner could stay in France for 90 days starting on July 18th. The Prefecture doesn’t provide any information, nor does Air France, and in the forums I’ve checked, opinions are divided. Thanks for any insights you can share!
She plans to return to France on July 18th. According to the European Commission’s Schengen calculator, this new stay “may be authorized for a maximum of 90 days.” That’s not very clear ("may be," "for a maximum of").
The text of Article 6 of the European regulation (2016/399) states that for a stay planned in the territory of the Member States, not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, one must examine "the 180-day period preceding each day of the stay." That’s not very clear either.
My partner wants to return to France for a 90-day period starting on July 18th. Is this possible?
There are two ways to look at it:
1) The first day she spent in the Schengen Area was January 21st. That day will drop out of the calculation 180 days later, on July 20th.
From July 20th, she’ll get back 1 day of possible stay; on July 22nd, 2 days; and so on. All the days from her previous stay (January 21st–April 16th) need to be outside the 180-day rolling window. The last day of her stay was April 16th. Looking 180 days ahead, that brings us to October 13th. From that date, she’ll be able to return for a full 90 days. 2) The number of allowed days is calculated for each day of the new stay. In other words: the 180-day window is recalculated every day, not fixed at the entry date. If she re-enters France on July 18th, she’ll only have a “credit” of 4 days. But with each day of her new stay, one day from the previous stay (January–April) will drop out of the calculation. The rolling window allows her to “replace” days from the previous stay with those of the new stay, without ever exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. In this case, my partner could stay in France for 90 days starting on July 18th. The Prefecture doesn’t provide any information, nor does Air France, and in the forums I’ve checked, opinions are divided. Thanks for any insights you can share!
Hello,
We’re planning to travel to Indonesia (Sulawesi with family) next July and August for a stay longer than a month (about 6 weeks).
I’ve seen that it’s possible to get a 60-day visa before departure, but I’ve also read about people having a lot of trouble getting it (some even didn’t manage and had to leave without it).
We absolutely need to have these 4 visas BEFORE leaving because once we’re in Sulawesi, I’m not sure we’ll be able to go to an embassy to request a visa extension after 30 days.
In short, how can we **100% guarantee** that we’ll get our 4 60-day visas before our trip this summer?
Thanks for your valuable tips!
Elodie
In short, how can we **100% guarantee** that we’ll get our 4 60-day visas before our trip this summer?
Thanks for your valuable tips!
Elodie