Je suis en train de préparer une traversée de l'Afrique de Dakar à Djibouti en moto. J'ai un soucis concernant le Soudan. En gros, je ne pense pas pouvoir rentrer au niveau des Darfours. Donc j'ai deux solution : soit passer par le nord, mais ca m'oblige à remonter le nord du Tchad, en plein Sahara, et je ne suis pas Stephane Peterhensel... Soit un petit détour par la Centrafrique, et entrée au Soudan par le sud du pays. Problème : je ne sais absolument pas si le sud est accessible, et l'ambassade a une pratique très étudiée de la langue de bois. Est-ce que quelqu'un sait si les visiteurs étrangers ont une chance d'acceder au sud du pays?
Tous les renseignements, conseils, encouragement et lettres d'insulte seront vraiment les bienvenus
Merci d'avance!
"Les vrais voyages se font en apnée." (J.-C. Guillebaud)
va pas faire le foufou je croi que tu minimise la situation du soudan perso je voyage beaucoup mais la je trouve ca vraiment fou si tu y aller pour aider la population je te dirai fonce mon gars mais la en touriste tu va te faire lincher j eviterai a ta place je te conseil de te choisir un autre itineraire
sur ce bon voyage et a plus
Les frontieres sont les limites de vos propres envies
j etais au soudan il y a quelques mois, et les gens sont hyper sympas.
la route qui va de la frontiere egyptienne a la frontiere ethiopienne nord est sure et sans dangers.
rentrer par le sud, je crains que ca soit impossible, officiellement cette partie est fermee aux etrangers.
je suis d accord on en entend partout mais sache qu en ce moment je part en afghanistan pakistan iran syrie et inde sans problême
mais je ne me risquerai pas au soudan on a qu' une vie et pas encore la reponse de savoir ce qu il ya apres donc je suis assez temeraire mais aussi raisonnable apres si tu juge possible de le faire fais le il est vrai que un voyage ne doit pas rester a l etat de projet ( sinon ca craint) mais le tout c'est de s'organiser bien s'organiser je te le repete fait attention a toi quand même je trouve ca vraiment risqué
bye
Les frontieres sont les limites de vos propres envies
Je viens de voir ton projet de voyage au travers de l'Afrique.
L'as tu réalisé, et si oui, suivant quel itinéraire ?
Je compte partir de l'Ethiopie pour rejoindre le Cameroun. La route serait donc le sud Soudan, puis la traversé de la Centrafrique de long en large, et enfin le Cameroun. Tu connais le meilleur endroit pour passer la frontière Soudanaise au Sud ? combien de temps pour la traversé de part en part ? Je voudrais faire le tout en bus ou taxi brousse.
Merci de tes conseils, a +, Thib Man
ils ont besoin de limites, nous on fait sans.
Don Choa
désolé de te répondre si tard, j'ai été un peu pris ces derniers temps...
Je n'ai pas pu réaliser ce voyage, pour des raisons professionnelles. Je prépare maintenant un autre projet, la traversée de l'afrique du caire au cap, en 4x4...
Je ne sais honnetement pas s'il est possible de traverser le sud soudan pour relier l'Ethiopie à la Centrafrique. Ca doit être faisable, mais sans doute assez galère. La situation est loin d'être apaisée la-bas. D'apres mes information, tout est assez confus. Le conflit au Darfour continue, et la zone est a priori interdite aux étrangers. D'autant plus que des récents combats ont eu lieu entre l'armée gouvernementale soudanaise et des tchadien (que certains ont dit déserteur de l'armée tchadienne). Donc, même au Tchad, la sitaution n'est pas claire.
Passer par le sud semble compliqué, cette zone étant aussi, en théorie, interdite aux étrangers. Avec le processus de paix, la situation peut changer rapidement, mais rien n'est moins sur. Le conflit au Darfour déteind sur les "états" plus au sud, et la zone est sans doute assez risquée...
Tout ca ne veut pas dire qu'il est impossible de passer. Des journalistes et des humanitaires se rendent la-bas, donc il y a une possibilité. Je pense qu'il existe une situation de guerre "tiede" : c'est un peu quitte ou double. Soit ca se passe tres bien, et tu te demandes meme pourquoi tu t'es posé tant de question avant de partir, soit ca se passe tres mal, et tu te demandes pourquoi tu es parti...
Je ne peux malheureusment rien te dire de plus. Mais tiens-moi au courant si tu fait ce voyage, ca m'intéresse!
"Les vrais voyages se font en apnée." (J.-C. Guillebaud)
Quand souhaites tu effectuer ton voayge du Caire au Cap? Je vais pour ma part faire le trajet inverse (en fait Maputo/Cape Town/Cairo/Tunis/Nice, départ avril 2006, arrivée décembre 2006.
1) Il y a sur le parcours les points "chauds" suivants: frontière Nord du Kenya/Ethiopie. La route est réputée très dangeureuse. Comment comptes-tu t'y prendre? Idem pour le passage Ethiopie/Soudan. La traversée est gébéralement déconseillée. Qu'en penses-tu? Entrée au Soudan avec une voiture??? Traversée du Soudan en général? (axe Ethiopie/Soudan/Egypte). Il y éventuellement une boucle par Djibouti pour aller au Yémen qui pose aussie qlq problèmes mais disons que ca n'est pas l'itineraire principal donc on peut toujours improviser ou renoncer.
Je suis curieux de savoir si tu as des tuyaux sur les points chauds. J'envisage pour l'instant de mettre la voiture en container à Mombasa et de la récupérer en Egypte, au pire.
2) Quand pars-tu? FYI je vjais revendre la voiture en arrivant à Nice. C'est un Mitsubishi Pajero 3litres, 3 portes, modèle 1991. Il a le volant à droite et est immatriculé au Mozambique. Je le vendrai donc pas cher en France, idéalement à quelqu'un qui repart dans l'autre sens. Ca peut t'intéresser.
Pour la frontière Kenya/Ethiopie, a priori pas de probleme. Meme si la frontiere est un peu dangeureuse, il y a regulierement des convois auxquels on peut se joindre pour traverser en sécurité. Naps en avait parlé ici : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=337246;search_string=kenya%20ethiopie;#337246
Pour la frontière entre l'Ethiopie et le soudan, il n'y a a priori pas trop de probleme. Le Nord du Soudan est assez sûre, apparament. Et beaucoup de gens font ce trajet sans probleme. Tu peux aller voir sur Landmania.com, il y a pas mal de témoignages.
Donc j'ai l'impression qu'il n'y a pas de probleme sécuritaire majeur. Mon seul point d'interrrogation concerne le nord du Kenya, qui m'a l'air assez instable. Mais les convois qui passent la frontière doivent bien passer par cette région, il est donc peut etre possible de rester avec eux.
Je n'ai pas encore décidé dans quel sens je vais faire mon voyage. Pour le moment, je m'oriente plutot vers un Le Cap-Le Caire, mais ce n'est pas encore définitif. Je pense partir vers le mois de septembre 2006. Donc a priori, nos calendriers ne collent pas. Mais je garde ta proposition en tete au cas ou mon programme viendrait à changer. Merci en tout cas
et bon voyage
Adrien
"Les vrais voyages se font en apnée." (J.-C. Guillebaud)
pour le nord du kenya tu attends a la frontiere ethiopienne qu il y ait un convoi et basta!!!
pour le sud soudan apparemment c est reouvert aux etrangers(mais faut un permis special delivre a karthoum), par contre pour la frontiere avec le tchad ca a l air a la grace de dieu.
certains arrivent a la passer, d autres pas, elle semble ouvrir quand ca lui chante....
I have two questions about applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa at the Thai embassy in France for someone over 50:
- - Do I need to provide the address(es) of stay in Thailand (hotels, staying with a Thai friend)?
- - Financial proof: Is a retirement statement showing over 2,000 € per month sufficient, or are bank statements also required?
I know there’s already a lot of information about the visa requirements on the embassy’s website, but from my experience—having dealt with embassies in other countries in previous years—I know that the information is sometimes (!) incomplete or inconsistent. So, I’d rather hear from people who’ve recently gone through this process to avoid any surprises after submitting my application, which could cause unpleasant delays.
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,
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,
I’m planning a trip to Laos from France with a transit through Thailand involving 2 entries. I might spend up to 7 days max in Thailand (round trip).
The flight I’ve spotted: arrival at BKK and return to France 31 days later.
With the new regulations/visa:
"Starting September 15, 2026, French nationals holding an ordinary passport will be able to stay in Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism purposes only, down from the previous 60 days."
How do you think the counting is done?
- Number of days spent in Thai territory?
- Entry and exit dates: number of days between the two?
I’m leaning toward the first option, but to avoid any administrative hassles with Thailand (fines, etc.) and before booking my ticket, your input would really help.
Hi there,
I’m explaining our situation—my daughter and her young family have just moved to Polynesia, specifically to the island of Raiatea. That’s great, of course, and my wife and I are planning to visit them. However, flights that go through the United States are causing us a problem because we’ve been to Cuba. I think we’ll need a visa because of that.
Has anyone else dealt with this situation before? Any advice on flights and visas would be really helpful.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi there,
we’re planning our trip to the North Cape this summer. We bought a new vehicle for it. Unfortunately, the registration document is still being processed, and the delay seems long—I don’t think I’ll have it in time for our departure...
I have the transfer documents, insurance in my name, and all the supporting paperwork, but not the registration document. So my question is: does the ferry company require the registration document *mandatorily* when boarding in Denmark or not?
Thanks for any insights...
Hi everyone,
I bought a new apartment in Pattaya that will be finished at the end of 2013, and I’d like to buy more later...
I think it’s a good investment idea, but I’d love to hear from those of you with experience—what do you think? I’d also like to know how to handle rentals... Should I go through agencies, or are they usually rented out directly by the building management companies?
Thanks in advance for your replies! 🙂
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
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 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, 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?
