I have my Angola Visa... WHOOP WHOOP!!!
Unbelievable... The internet is full of people being turned down, but somehow Dominik sweet talked the guys into giving us a visa. It is only a 5 day transit visa, 5 days for 2000km, but it's all we need.
Yesterday we still thought it would take days, because the Consular wasn't back from holidays, and who comes back on a Friday. I wouldn't. This morning we where told that he was at work and our application for permission to apply for a visa was granted and we could come fill in the forms. This afternoon the embassy called asking us to come pay for the Visa. Done. Just like that.
There is still the possibility of being turned away at both the DRC and Angolan borders, but I think it's pretty remote. If all goes well we should be in Namibia within two weeks.
Here is one off the threads on the Angolan Visa : Visa woes
Unbelievable... The internet is full of people being turned down, but somehow Dominik sweet talked the guys into giving us a visa. It is only a 5 day transit visa, 5 days for 2000km, but it's all we need.
Yesterday we still thought it would take days, because the Consular wasn't back from holidays, and who comes back on a Friday. I wouldn't. This morning we where told that he was at work and our application for permission to apply for a visa was granted and we could come fill in the forms. This afternoon the embassy called asking us to come pay for the Visa. Done. Just like that.
There is still the possibility of being turned away at both the DRC and Angolan borders, but I think it's pretty remote. If all goes well we should be in Namibia within two weeks.
Here is one off the threads on the Angolan Visa : Visa woes
Whow! Dis goeie nuus. Probeer bel op daai nommer ma werk nie. Pa
ReplyDeleteHenri... glad you're making it through. When's the next update??
ReplyDeleteConradie!! Happy New Year!! Loving the Blog, the adventures, the photos, and the continual stories of 'people charming' that you seem to be up to. It's definitely livening up my commute to work.....puts my Transport for London problems to shame! Simply amazing stories of the bike....was on the edge of my seat when reading about you going up that steep narrow mountain (can't remember the name)...but yes credit to the female teacher who traverses that path twice daily and the boys that got you and the bike safely to the top. Actually all your stories about the locals are awe inspiring...it is touching when strangers go out of their way for you. And an extra high five to you for the fun you've been having! Looking forward to hearing the next installments, Natasha
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