Je vous expose mon actuel problème;
Je pars pour une durée de 9 mois à Jeffrey's Bay dans le cadre de cours d'Anglais ( Gap Year ) et du volontariat.
J'ai actuellement tous les papiers nécessaires, sauf le Visa ..
En effet depuis quelques semaines, je ne fais que appeller le Consulat et l'Ambassade d'Afrique du Sud, mais pas un seul ne sait correctement me répondre dans la nécessité de mon Visa.
Actuellement nous sommes le 20 septembre et je pars le 28 septembre DONC dans 8 jours !
Pourriez vous m'aider dans mes démarches après tant de recherche je me penche vers vous !
( Pour info j'ai essayé Visa étudiant etc.. Mais sans réponse etc .. )
Donc je me suis dit, que je pouvais prendre un Visa touristique de 90jours, mais du fais que je rentre le 3 mai, ne vont t'il pas me poser des problèmes si je n'ai pas de Visa ??
Il est étonnant que le consulat à Paris ne t'oriente pas vers le temporary residence permit, qui est différent d'un visa (dont, en tant que français, nous n'avons pas besoin) et est le document requis pour une présence supérieure à 90 jours.
Voici le site officiel:
www.home-affairs.gov.za/
Le validité de ton passeport actuel coure-t-elle au moins jusqu'en mai 2014?
L'organisme qui te reçoit ne t'est d'aucun secours sur cette question?
(Il y a pire endroit que J-bay pour apprendre l'anglais: tu ne serais pas un peu surfeur?😎)
Bien le bonjour à vous Voyajou, et merci de votre réponse rapide !
Dans un premier temps, pour avoir l'Ambassade a Paris, je les ai eu qu'une seule fois , et ils n'ont pas réussi a me répondre.
Le consulat m'a dit de faire un permis de travail, j'ai persister à répondre que je n'avais aucun contrat de travail ni aucune rémunération .. et ils ont donc penché sur un visa touristique alors que c'est d'une durée de 3 mois .. et après ils m'ont a moitié raccroché .. Bref.
Donc le residence permit pourrait me correspondre ?
Mais sachant que je pars dans 8 jours cela ne fait pas trop tard pour le faire ?
( En passant je ne suis pas Surfeur mais Rugbyman lol, mais je pense m'y mettre au surf ! , JB est une bonne ville pour apprendre l'Anglais ? )
Il est plus qu'improbable qu'on te délivre ce permit en une semaine. As-tu regardé la liste des pièces à fournir sur le lien?
Comment se présente la suite, si tu es déterminé?
- tu pars dans le cadre d'une autorisation de séjour de 90 jours (sans rien faire donc) mais on risque de te demander de justifier ton retour avant le 29 décembre par la présentation d'un billet d'avion. (achète un billet open pour le retour, soit il te sert le 28/12 si tu dois revenir, soit il te servira en mai si tu obtiens le permit)
- sur place, tu demanderas le permit (il n'aiment pas beaucoup ces demandes une fois dans la place)
- si tu ne l'obtiens pas, tu reviens en France pour Noël et tu repars en janvier, ce qui te conduiras presque à la fin de ta formation.
- tu auras une amende pour overstaying (env. 250€) mais si le dépassement n'est que de quelques semaines et non de plusieurs mois, il risque moins de compromettre un éventuel retour.
(sous toutes réserves, bien sûr)
Si je puis me permettre, tu as été un peu léger... pour un rugbyman!😏
NB Pour l'anglais, comme pour le rugby, rien ne vaut... Oxford.😉
Bonjour a toi, et encore merci pour tes réponses !
Donc si j'opterai par exemple pour l'option que j'y vais sans rien ( alors que mon billet d'avion et jusqu'au 3 mai ) . Lorsque jarrive sur le territoire, je vais leurs montrer mon billet d'avion, ils ne vont pas me renvoyer en France ?.
Car sinon j'avais l'idée de faire mon Permit temporaire en France, et lorsque je le reçois en France, une personne de ma famille me l'envoi par courrier en Afrique du Sud, pensez vous que cette option est faisable ?
En revenant sur l'endroit de destination, a Oxford il n'y avait pas de bénévolat :/ Donc l'Afrique du sud était une bonne destination pour moi, et de plus j'ai mon meilleur ami qui viens travailler en tant que guide de chasse en Afrique du Sud, donc on va dire qu'il m'a influencé dans ce choix aussi ! :)
Donc si j'opterai par exemple pour l'option que j'y vais sans rien ( alors que
mon billet d'avion et jusqu'au 3 mai ) . Lorsque jarrive sur le territoire, je
vais leurs montrer mon billet d'avion, ils ne vont pas me renvoyer en France ?.
Tu risques d'être intercepté, au décollage, par la compagnie (qu'elle est-elle?) qui porte la responsabilité d'acheminer des passagers en règle mais comme tu as un billet AR, je ne pense pas qu'ils te demandent le permis t'autorisant à un séjour supérieur à 90 jours.
Si ça passe, en arrivant sur place, on devrait te laisser entrer dans le cadre de l'autorisation générale de 90 jours.
Regarde aussi les conditions de modifications de ton billet actuel: tu le changerais en date de retour au 28/12 quitte à le modifier à nouveau ultérieurement. Dans cette configuration, ni la compagnie ni l'immigration ne t'inquièteront... à l'aller.
Car sinon j'avais l'idée de faire mon Permit temporaire en France, et lorsque
je le reçois en France, une personne de ma famille me l'envoi par courrier en
Afrique du Sud, pensez vous que cette option est faisable ?
Je ne sais pas. Sommes-nous certains que le consulat, à Paris, ne souhaitera pas un entretien? Je rapporte ici les conditions requises pour déposer un dossier:
Study Permits
If you are a foreign student and wish to study in South Africa you can apply for a Student Permit by completingForm BI-1738. Study permits must be applied for at any regional office of the Department of Home Affairs near the educational institution you will be studying at or at the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad.
Study permits are valid for the duration of the course for which they are issued, alternatively 36 months for school and 24 months for other institutions.
The following documents must be submitted with the BI-1738 application form: A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit Payment of the prescribed fee A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses during the sojourn in the Republic and to also pay for the tuition fees. This should be in the form of: bank statements cash available, or travellers’ cheques Proof of medical cover A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket. In the case of African students, an undertaking from the relevant government to take full responsibility of the student and to pay all costs, should it become necessary to deport the student Medical and radiology reports In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such person confirming guardianship Consent from both parents for your stay in South Africa, or from the parent who has sole custody, along with proof of sole custody An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course. If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years is required. This should be submitted with the application or within three months of submissionTu es en mesure de rassembler tout ça dans la semaine?
A introduire une demande à Paris, puis une autre sur place, ne risque-t-on pas des complications?
(tout ceci sous toutes réserves)
Ton ami guide de chasse t'as bien conseillé: mieux vaut apprendre un anglais rugueux en RSA qu'un anglais académique à Oxford (au moins pour ce qui est des conditions d'apprentissage🤪)
Tu as la solution de sortir du pays avant la fin des 3 mois et rentrer à nouveau en Afrique du sud où tu pourras à nouveau
y rester 3 mois sans visa, tu fais ça deux fois et le tour est joué, si tu as un billet retour qui prouve que tu vas rester 9 mois
sans visa on ne te laissera pas embarquer.
Alors selon vous, lorsque j'arrive a l'aéroport ( Paris CdG en occurrence ), si je n'ai pas de Visa, et que mon billet retour est dans 9 mois, ils ne me laisseront pas embarqué ?
Si ils ne me laissent pas embarqué je devrais donc modifier mon billet de retour pour le 28/12 ( 3 mois après mon arrivé ) ?
Quand mon fils est parti en Afrique du sud cet hiver il ne savait pas trop combien de temps il voulait rester ( son père vit sur place) il a pris un billet avec retour pour 3 mois plus tard, la compagnie aérienne Emirates lui a demandé, pas mal de renseignement, ceux ci sont demandés pas l'immigration à Johannesbourg donc méfiance !!!
Tu peux contacter ta compagnie aérienne qui te donneras des renseignements à ce sujet.
Donc dans ce cas je vais aller me renseigner plus du côté de de l'aéroport, je vous remercie encore pour vos réponses très rapide, qui me permette de ne pas faire n'importe quoi !
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?
hi everyone,
I need to apply for a new eTA for Canada.
do I need the number from my old eTA or not?
because I can’t find my old eTA number anymore.
thanks for your replies, have a great weekend
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
Hello everyone,
Could a resident of Benin (Cotonou) kindly let me know which is the best mobile phone and internet service provider?
Thank you very much,
Best regards,
Juan
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!
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?...
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?
