Visa pour le Kenya
by Sysy1111
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour!Ma fille et moi partons en Février pour un circuit safari Kenya-Tanzanie avec l`agence voyage absolu.Nous avons notre visa pour la Tanzanie, pour celui du Kenya, nous avions l`intention de se le faire délivrer à notre arrivée a l`aéroport de Nairobi.Est ce compliqué de le faire sur place ou serions nous mieux de l`avoir en main a notre arrivée?Nous arriverons avec air France depuis le Québec.merci.
tout petit la planète...
Bonjour!Tu as fait beaucoup de safaris dis donc!Oui un super voyage.Ce sera un circuit de 12 jours qui commence au Kenya par le lac Nakuru.On fait ensuite le lac Naivasha pour visiter la maison de Joy et George Adamson.Ensuite vers le masai Mara pour 2 jours.Nous traversons en Tanzanie pour le lac Victoria.Nous ferons ensuite un safari dans le Serengeti et dans le Ngorongoro.Nous passerons du temps dans un village massai avant d`arriver a Arusha!Voila a peu près le parcours prévu.Les nuits seront sous la tente.Bye!
tout petit la planète...
Bonjour,
c'est plus simple de le faire à l'arrivée ( 50 usd ).
cordialement
c'est plus simple de le faire à l'arrivée ( 50 usd ).
cordialement
(guerlais)
bonjour Patrice!Merci de vous informer de notre safari.Nous avons faits un super voyage chez nos amis les animaux qui ont bien voulus nous recevoir et se pavaner sans scrupule devant nos yeux, un merci spécial au couple de lion qui se sont donné en spectacle a quelques mètres de notre véhicule dans le masaï mara, et ce a plusieurs reprises, cela doit être pour cela qu`on appele le lion le roi de la jungle!Je crois par contre que c`est l`éléphant qui m`a le plus impressionné par son imposante puissance.Le courage du gnou, courrant a gauche et a droite en ayant l`air de ne pas savoir trop ou il va, parmi plein d`ennemi qui n`attendent que de le retrouver comme repas, m`a touché.
Mes point forts du voyage:la visite a l`orphelinat de Benson et son épouse, au camp du lac Élémentaita, quel bonté se dégage de cet homme!Aussi la nuit en tente dans le Sérengeti, au milieu de rien, parmi les rires mélodieux mais effrayants des hyènes.Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi minuscule que cela, un sentiment d`être au bon endroit mais de ne pas être le bienvenue.
Les paysages de la Tanzanie nous ont séduits, une des plus belles nuits ayant été au lac Victoria, avec sa multitude d`espèces d`oiseaux.
Nairobi nous a fait peur, avec sa circulation de malade.Nous étions dans un car qui était conduit par Tammy, une jeune femme d`Afrique du Sud, qui nous servait de véhicule, de cuisine, de garage pour toutes nos tentes et lits.Je lève mon chapeau a Tammy pour conduire dans des conditions incroyables parfois, surtout quand nous passions dans les villes. J`ai adoré mon expérience, le seul irritant pour ma part a été la langue, étant un vieux québecois baragouinant un peu l`anglais.Une chance que ma fille était là et me traduisait quand je ne comprenais pas bien, ce qui veut dire presque la moitié du temps.Dans notre groupe il y avait de la polyvalence, deux belges, quatre allemands, un Italien, une japonaise et nous deux.
Enfin nous sommes revenus avec des images plein la tête et prêt a affronter une nouvelle destination qui n`est pas encore connue.
bonne journée
Mes point forts du voyage:la visite a l`orphelinat de Benson et son épouse, au camp du lac Élémentaita, quel bonté se dégage de cet homme!Aussi la nuit en tente dans le Sérengeti, au milieu de rien, parmi les rires mélodieux mais effrayants des hyènes.Je ne me suis jamais senti aussi minuscule que cela, un sentiment d`être au bon endroit mais de ne pas être le bienvenue.
Les paysages de la Tanzanie nous ont séduits, une des plus belles nuits ayant été au lac Victoria, avec sa multitude d`espèces d`oiseaux.
Nairobi nous a fait peur, avec sa circulation de malade.Nous étions dans un car qui était conduit par Tammy, une jeune femme d`Afrique du Sud, qui nous servait de véhicule, de cuisine, de garage pour toutes nos tentes et lits.Je lève mon chapeau a Tammy pour conduire dans des conditions incroyables parfois, surtout quand nous passions dans les villes. J`ai adoré mon expérience, le seul irritant pour ma part a été la langue, étant un vieux québecois baragouinant un peu l`anglais.Une chance que ma fille était là et me traduisait quand je ne comprenais pas bien, ce qui veut dire presque la moitié du temps.Dans notre groupe il y avait de la polyvalence, deux belges, quatre allemands, un Italien, une japonaise et nous deux.
Enfin nous sommes revenus avec des images plein la tête et prêt a affronter une nouvelle destination qui n`est pas encore connue.
bonne journée
tout petit la planète...
Et du coup pour le visa? Comment ça se déroule à l'aéroport et en combien de temps?
Hakuna Matata!
à partir du 1sept fini le visa à l aéroport, il faut arriver avec le faire sur internet ou ambassade du kenya à paris
Bonjour,
Je vois sur le site de l'ambassade du Kenya que l'on peut faire son visa à l'aéroport. Comme je pars en fin d'année, je voudrais savoir si c'est bien encore possible car je suis incapable de le faire par internet. Merci de votre réponse
Je vois sur le site de l'ambassade du Kenya que l'on peut faire son visa à l'aéroport. Comme je pars en fin d'année, je voudrais savoir si c'est bien encore possible car je suis incapable de le faire par internet. Merci de votre réponse
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Bonjour,
Nous revenons du Kenya où nous avons fait notre visa sans problème à l'aéroport de Nairobi. Pas d'attente, on remplit un imprimé, on présente son passeport, prise d'empreinte, photo, on donne les 20 € et c'est fait. Bon voyage à tous
Nous revenons du Kenya où nous avons fait notre visa sans problème à l'aéroport de Nairobi. Pas d'attente, on remplit un imprimé, on présente son passeport, prise d'empreinte, photo, on donne les 20 € et c'est fait. Bon voyage à tous
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https://voyageforum.com/voyage/compte_rendu_croisiere_rivages_iberiques_louis_majesty_13_au_21_fevrier_2010_D3236742/
Bonjour,
tu confirme que le prix du visa est de nouveau à 20 euros.
cordialement
(guerlais)
Oh là là fausse joie c'est 40 € par personne. Désolé de mon erreur.
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oui 40 euros, mais prépare la somme exacte car ils n'ont pas la monnaie.
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oui 40 euros, mais prépare la somme exacte car ils n'ont pas la monnaie.
il me semble que l'on ne peux plus faire de visa en arrivant seulement des e visas et depuis janvier 2016 les enfants de moins de 16 ans n'en ont pas besoin.
A vérifier quand même.
il me semble que l'on ne peux plus faire de visa en arrivant seulement des e visas et depuis janvier 2016 les enfants de moins de 16 ans n'en ont pas besoin.
A vérifier quand même.
Bonjour,
il faut éviter d'écrire n'importe quoi: je suis allé à Nairobi en février 2016 et j'ai fait mon visa à l'arrivée à l'aéroport.Il suffit de lire les infos du consulat sur kenya embassy à paris pour voir quelles sont les possibilités d'obtention du visa pour le kenya : à l'embassade du kenya, e-visa,
à l'arrivée aux aéroports .
cordialement
(guerlais)
Ne vous en déplaise voici ce que l'on peut lire sur le site de l'ambassade du kenya en France.
Sans doute ne sont ils pas au courant ...... ?
Alors je suis d'accord avec vous avant d’écrire n'importe quoi !!!..........
Depuis le 1er septembre 2015, il convient d’obtenir, préalablement à l’arrivée au Kenya, un visa électronique, délivré en ligne, dans un délai d’une semaine, à partir du site https://account.ecitizen.go.ke/visitor-registration (site en anglais). Exemption de visa pour les enfants de moins de 16 ans Depuis le 1er février 2016, le Kenya a décidé de dispenser de visa les enfants de moins de 16 ans accompagnant leurs parents pour une visite touristique au Kenya. Les autorités de l’Immigration se contentent d’apposer un tampon d’entrée sur leur passeport.
Depuis le 1er septembre 2015, il convient d’obtenir, préalablement à l’arrivée au Kenya, un visa électronique, délivré en ligne, dans un délai d’une semaine, à partir du site https://account.ecitizen.go.ke/visitor-registration (site en anglais). Exemption de visa pour les enfants de moins de 16 ans Depuis le 1er février 2016, le Kenya a décidé de dispenser de visa les enfants de moins de 16 ans accompagnant leurs parents pour une visite touristique au Kenya. Les autorités de l’Immigration se contentent d’apposer un tampon d’entrée sur leur passeport.
bonsoir,
le visa à l'arrivée reste disponible pour le moment pour le kenya mais aussi pour l'ouganda; le système de visa en ligne est une autre possibilité; je doute que pour le moment ils suppriment la possibilité de visa on arrival en parallèle pas besoin d'écrire en gras, on sait lire
le visa à l'arrivée reste disponible pour le moment pour le kenya mais aussi pour l'ouganda; le système de visa en ligne est une autre possibilité; je doute que pour le moment ils suppriment la possibilité de visa on arrival en parallèle pas besoin d'écrire en gras, on sait lire
Lorsque tu ne sais pas où tu vas, regarde d'où tu viens (proverbe Africain)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
bonsoir,
le visa à l'arrivée reste disponible pour le moment pour le kenya mais aussi pour l'ouganda; le système de visa en ligne est une autre possibilité; je doute que pour le moment ils suppriment la possibilité de visa on arrival en parallèle pas besoin d'écrire en gras, on sait lire
Désolé, L'écriture en gras c'est un copié collé du site ambassade Kenya en France je n'avais pas fait attention que le texte était en gras !
le visa à l'arrivée reste disponible pour le moment pour le kenya mais aussi pour l'ouganda; le système de visa en ligne est une autre possibilité; je doute que pour le moment ils suppriment la possibilité de visa on arrival en parallèle pas besoin d'écrire en gras, on sait lire
Désolé, L'écriture en gras c'est un copié collé du site ambassade Kenya en France je n'avais pas fait attention que le texte était en gras !
Bonjour,
Oui on peut régler en euros
Bon voyage
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Merci pour votre réponse. Donc je suis passée par Nairobi. Pour le visa du Kenya c'est 40 euros payables en euros ou en dollars. Pour le visa east africain tourist visa qui permet de multiples entrées en Ouganda Kenya et Rwanda le tarif est de 80 euros mais allez savoir pourquoi pour celui ci ils ne prennent que les dollars. Pas de panique il y a un distributeur dans la salle donc aucun soucis. Ah si le distributeur prend 4 dollars de frais mais bon...
A ma connaissance les euros ne sont pas acceptes a moins que ca n'ai change recemment. On doit payer en pounds ou en US. Il arrive rarement mais cela m'est arrive ainsi qu'a d'autres que des officiers d'immigration raquetent les touristes avec des raisons qui n'en sont pas. Il ne faut pas accepter de payer autres frais que le visa lui meme, rester calme. ils finissent par ceder. Et faire un rapport sur le site du ministere de l'immigration et copue a la Commision Ethique et Anti Corruption. Je l'ai fait en 2010 et je n'ai plus jamais revu les 2 officiers qui voulaient me ranconner alors que je passe par JKIA plusieurs fois par an.
Attention aussi quand on te rend la monnaie du visa
Bon voyage
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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! 😊