tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920153916548580500.post3937433587511957036..comments2024-01-06T11:12:29.401+01:00Comments on French for a While: A Passport IssueFrench for a Whilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01690746716880472354noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920153916548580500.post-75381431083117480132009-02-19T16:21:00.000+01:002009-02-19T16:21:00.000+01:00I think I have a memory of a co-worker not getting...I think I have a memory of a co-worker not getting into Ireland because he simply forgot his passport but had his French ID card...not sure on the details, though. Can't the consulate issue an emergency passport and speed up the process?deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278468497564430383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920153916548580500.post-79657016505659502642009-02-19T10:29:00.000+01:002009-02-19T10:29:00.000+01:00I think it's going to depend on the Ryanair worker...I think it's going to depend on the Ryanair workers at the airport and if they let you use your CDS as ID. I've heard of other foreigners living legally in a country (Spain, for example) who were not allowed on flights with just their Spanish equivalent of a CDS. They had to have their passport to prove their nationality, which is a big thing with Ryanair since they discriminate against non EU-citizens by charging them to check in at the damn airport.<BR/><BR/>Also, when you get to Ireland, the customs officials might have a problem with your passport expiring before you are set to leave the country. Usually your passport needs to be valid for the duration of your stay (and sometimes even 6 months after your stay but I don't know if Ireland enforces that).<BR/><BR/>And when you re-enter France, it also depends on who's checking your documents. If they see you have a valid CDS, but not a valid passport, they could stop you because a lot of officials won't just take the CDS alone. It must be accompanied by the valid passport. But of course, who knows what the actual rules are for all this stuff!<BR/><BR/>I think I'm being overly pessimistic, but after dealing with French and European bureaucracy on numerous trips and how unfair and random it is, I'd try to be prepared for anything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920153916548580500.post-62985649799113308572009-02-19T09:29:00.000+01:002009-02-19T09:29:00.000+01:00No idea about the passport - sorry, but I do hope ...No idea about the passport - sorry, but I do hope you have a wonderful time in Ireland. I plan on taking my kids back there when they are a bit bigger.<BR/><BR/>As for Annecy in the summer, it is beautiful and there are lots of festivals and fun for the kids. The lake is lovely but I still find it a little cool so you may miss the ocean! And of course, you can go for lots of randonnées nearby. <BR/><BR/>I've got a great link for finding a holiday apartment on my computer at home (I'm on holidays and I cant seem to find it now) so I'll send it to you on the weekend. Its got lots of apartments in the centre of town - not sure if you'd be looking for a house, and there are some lovely areas out further along the lake, althought the traffic is a killer in summer. There is a big vacation rental market in Annecy but it pays to book early! Especially as everything books out in the week of the Animation Festival (oh I forgot to mention that - fun for the parents as well!)<BR/><BR/>Penny :)Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167391793277099881noreply@blogger.com