Les visas à l’arrivée ne seront bientôt plus possibles à neuf points de contrôles avec la Thaïlande et le Viêtnam.
Le Laos annonce de prochaines restrictions portant sur les «Visa on arrival». En effet, neuf postes frontières vers la Thaïlande et le Viêtnam ne délivreront plus de tels visa dès l’an prochain. C’est ce qu’indique le ministère allemand des affaires étrangères sur son site web.
Les visa à l’arrivée seront émis jusqu’au 31 décembre 2019 à Pang Hok et Nam Soy (frontière avec le Viêtnam), ainsi qu’à Nam Ngeun (frontière avec la Thaïlande). Les postes de Nam Kanh (frontière avec le Viêtnam), de l’aéroport international de Savannakhet et de Nam Heugang (frontière avec la Thaïlande) fourniront le visa à l’arrivée jusqu’au 31 mars 2020. Enfin les postes de Nam Phao, Na Pao et Phoukeua (frontière avec le Viêtnam) établiront des visas à l’arrivée jusqu’au 30 juin 2020.
Les conditions pour obtenir un visa à l’arrivée sont d’avoir un passeport valable au moins encore six mois, 30 dollars et deux photos. Les voyageurs doivent en outre disposer de fonds suffisants. Il peut être obtenu pour un séjour allant jusqu’à 30 jours.
Les autres options pour obtenir un visa restent celle d’une demande avant le voyage auprès de l’ambassade à Berne ou la demande du visa électronique (e-visa). (TI)
Bonjour , je viens d'aller voir et vous avez raison , mais ceci ne concernerait-t-il que la population allemande , car quand je regarde sur france diplomatie/ Laos , je ne vois rien de tout ça . Belgique , non plus
Cela mérite éclaircissement , et ce serait vraiment intéressant d'en savoir plus.
Bien à vous , Ch
La vie , ce n'est pas seulement respirer, c'est aussi avoir le souffle coupé
Les ressortissants de pays concernés par le Visa on Arrival, sont clairement identifiés sur le site du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères thailandais.
Je crois comprendre qu'il s'agit des VOA délivrés par le Laos, et non ceux délivré par la Thailande. Mais je me trompe peut être. Par ailleurs, Nong Khai ne semble pas concerné.
"Le touriste apparait comme le principal agent de diffusion du mépris anti touristique. Plus le touriste se voit en miroir de l'autre, plus il le déteste".
According to a notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday, nine of Laos’s border checkpoints will discontinue providing visa on arrival services to tourists.
The notice orders the closure of visa on arrival units at nine border checkpoints:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with coordinating the closure of the visa units and is to ensure that no disruptions are caused at border checkpoints.
Laos launched an e-visa service earlier this year, but so far this is only available for use at three checkpoints; Wattay International Airport, The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, and Luang Prabang International Airport.
la raison est simple , suite a l'introduction du systeme de e-visa en juillet 2019 , le LAos va par etape forcer les entrants a utiliser le systeme de visa electronique
et vu que la plupart des petits poste frontière ne sont pas ou peu equippés pour le e-visa, il est comprehensible qu'ils en restreignent l'acces dans une première phase puisqu'ils ne peuvent alors a l'entree verifier la validité ou l'authenticité des e-visa des entrants
et donc ils ont clairement annoncé qu'apres la première phase de 2019, ils vont restreindre les acces a compter du 31 dec
c'est un peu la meme chose qu'on avait observé lors de la mise en place du systeme de e-visa en Birmanie - et un peu aussi en Thailande sur les nouveaux points de passages ouverts ces dernières années
On eu le siècle des Lumières,
puis un con a dû éteindre
Qu'en est il pour le poste frontière de Vang Tao / Chong Mek, entre Ubon Rat. et Pakse ?
Existera t il une certaine souplesse en janvier prochain ? car les autres postes frontières sont éloignés, et par les temps qui courent ( grèves) pas trop envie de faire balader mon passeport par la poste . . .
J'ai un pote français qui habite pakse et qui fait le voyage tous les mois sans problème. Chong Mek n'est pas un petit poste frontière, il y a beaucoup de passage
bonjour sur le site officiel pour obtenir le "evisa" au laos: https://laoevisa.gov.la/application
il est indiqué que seulement 5 lieux de passage sont possibles avec ce e visa
pour les autres il semblerait que l'ancienne méthode d'obtention soit toujours d'actualité
twinastir
Enfin les postes de Nam Phao, Na Pao et Phoukeua (frontière avec le Viêtnam) établiront des visas à l’arrivée jusqu’au 30 juin 2020.
Les conditions pour obtenir un visa à l’arrivée sont d’avoir un passeport valable au moins encore six mois, 30 dollars et deux photos. Les voyageurs doivent en outre disposer de fonds suffisants. Il peut être obtenu pour un séjour allant jusqu’à 30 jours.
Voilà qui est fâcheux! Je vais entrer au Laos à partir du Vietnam par le poste frontière Ngoc Hoi/ Bo Y de Kon Tum à Attapeu entre le 22 et le 25 janvier 2020.Ce poste est (enfin était) ouvert aux étrangers et le visa laotien y était délivré...
Par ailleurs j'ai lu quelque part que lorsque le e- visa sera d'actualité ils ne sera pas valable à tous les postes frontières... mais seulement aux aéroports Vientiane Pakse Louang Prabang + le frienship bridge entre Thaïlande et Laos
Donc un vrai casse -tête!
Quelle solution me préconisez- vous?
Bonjour,
Voici une info du journal du Laos, malheureusement je ne parle pas anglais , mon post était juste une info pour les voyageurs qui peuvent être intéressés par cette destination
D'après l'auteur de l'article 9 points d'entrées seront fermés pour les VOA, mais seulement 3 points d'entrées sont equipés pour les E visas, ce qui supposerait que les voyageurs voulant entrer par ces check points soient détenteurs de visas classiques, ou bien qu'il y aurait une "certaine " souplesse dans l'application des textes juqu'à ce qu'ils soient équipés pour les E visas .
Enfin les postes de Nam Phao, Na Pao et Phoukeua (frontière avec le Viêtnam) établiront des visas à l’arrivée jusqu’au 30 juin 2020.
Les conditions pour obtenir un visa à l’arrivée sont d’avoir un passeport valable au moins encore six mois, 30 dollars et deux photos. Les voyageurs doivent en outre disposer de fonds suffisants. Il peut être obtenu pour un séjour allant jusqu’à 30 jours.
Voilà qui est fâcheux! Je vais entrer au Laos à partir du Vietnam par le poste frontière Ngoc Hoi/ Bo Y de Kon Tum à Attapeu entre le 22 et le 25 janvier 2020.Ce poste est (enfin était) ouvert aux étrangers et le visa laotien y était délivré...
Par ailleurs j'ai lu quelque part que lorsque le e- visa sera d'actualité ils ne sera pas valable à tous les postes frontières... mais seulement aux aéroports Vientiane Pakse Louang Prabang + le frienship bridge entre Thaïlande et Laos
Donc un vrai casse -tête!
Quelle solution me préconisez- vous?
Bonjour
Moi aussi je dois passer la frontière terrestre à Bo Y pour entrer au Laos et je n’ai pas de visa. On m’avait dit qu’à ce poste frontière on pouvait s’en procurer un sans souci. Est-ce toujours le cas?
Merciiii
Bonjour, Si vous avez un doute ou souhaitez être rassurée n'hésitez pas à tel. au consulat du Laos à Paris, ce que j'ai fait ce matin, ils m'ont répondu sans hésitation qu'il n'y a aucun pb dans les postes autres que ceux énoncés dans le texte et qui sont déja équipés pour les E visas.
Les visiteurs étrangers sont 1 source de revenus et de devises pour le pays, donc pas de souci .
Si vous avez passé (ou acheté...) le permis de conduire philippin, vous devez vous assurer que vous disposez des restrictions appropriées sur le recto.…
Je visite bientot Hanoi, j'aurais voulu connaitre les restrictions au niveau de la douane côté vietnamien, côté francais surtout pour le retour. Merci.
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!
