Renewing Tourist Visa

[Johnny]

Not any more, read DNU 70/2017.

Dag nab it.

 

[steveinbsas]

If you leave with time still on your tourist visa when you return to Buenos Aire, they have the option to not renew your visa. I would go to migraciones and do the process of renewal since it looks more like you are trying to be on the up and up. I think it might be cheaper that way anyhow though I'm not sure of the renewal fee these days.

Given the fact that going to Uruguay does not guarantee that you will be given a new 90 day visa, I agree with RichardP that getting the prorroga de permenencia (extension of stay) for 90 days is the best thing to do.

That being said, I don't remember anyone posting that they were not given a new stamp if they returned before their 90 day tourist visa expired, but those who left and returned before their 90 day prorroga expired were only given ten days (to leave the country) as the border officials cannot override a prorroga issued by migraciones.

It's been a while since anyone posted that they made the "visa run" to Uruguay. Perhaps it's still being tolerated, but I wouldn't want to take the chance of getting a ten day notice to leave the country.

 

[zensailor]

I came here in July with the intent to remain in South America for 9 months.....this was evidenced by my airline ticket return flight.

In October, we went to Montevideo...when I returned to BA my passport was stamped....no problem.

In January, before my time elapsed, I went to migration to extend my visa for 90 additional days....payed 900 pesos and got my stamp and extension for 90 days ( 90 says from the day of expiration, not the day I was there ).....no problem.....no hassle.

In every instance, they were polite, accommodating, and tolerant of my lack of understanding of both the procedures and language.

In all honesty, I have found the Argentine people ( government and private) incredibly accommodating, and pleasant to deal with....as is the case in the US, I am sure a lot has to do with the person you end dealing with and their perception of your attitude....I am more interested in following their lead than in determining how I think it should be done.....my only legitimate complaint is with the banks..but....that is a different story.

I will be leaving in April, but I look forward to returning.......if they will let me.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

Again, read DNU 70/2017.

 

[mc kenna]

I got your DNU right here lol

 

[steveinbsas]

Again, read DNU 70/2017.

I can't say for sure how many pseudo-tourists can read Spanish well enough to understand what it says.

What they need to know is how strict the enforcement has become.

Are individuals who make the visa run either being denied reentry or are being taken into custody and deported when they return or are they still getting new 90 day stamps?

and..

Has migraciones started hunting down those who have overstayed their 90 day visas?

 

[Bajo_cero2]

You are missing the point.

Now the immigration agents can arrest you for 60 days while they deport you.

They can do whatever they want. The lack of control is the best background for corruption.

They do not even need to give you the 30 days warning, the last entry stamp or anything else.

Right now a foreigner has the same rights than a cow with the lonely difference that he is not going to finish as asado for the sunday.

So, it is an awkful idea to insist with the Colonia run. You apply for residency or citizenship.

The only good news is they do not send you to a jail with criminals. You are going to be in one with other honest immigrants.

 

[camel]

The only good news is they do not send you to a jail with criminals. You are going to be in one with other honest immigrants.

As long as we can get on baexpats, we'll post a group expat photo

 

[CDawg]

I've been in the Mendoza area for almost 90 days and was just looking on here for information on the cost of getting a 90-day extension for my tourist visa, which appears to be $900. I noticed some comments here that make it seem that getting the 90-day extension is a bad thing with regard to the type of stamp issued...the "ultimo prorroga".

So, I have couple questions that hopefully someone can help with quickly, as I need to decide on this in the next few hours, to either go to Migraciones and pay $900 for the extension or hop on a quick flight to Santiago and then come back in a few days.

-If I pay for the 90-day extension, can I then leave and re-enter Argentina during the 90-day extension period?

-If I do leave during the 90-day extension period, and then return during the 90-day extension period, is a new 90-day period then initiated, or do they deny re-entry (same as 1st question above) or do I simply continue on with the existing 90-day extension period?

I'm a bit confused on if this 90-day extension period is virtually the same as first 90 days...or since it is considered an "ultima prorroga" it has restrictions and can limit me in the future due to the "ultima prorroga" stamp. I don't come to Argentina often, so that may not matter anyhow. I just wanted to make the best decision today and tomorrow, before the 90 days expires.

thank you

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