ultima proroga

[Julia2]

Hi to all of you!
I read some threads here about the new laws regarding tourist visas. I went to migraciones this year in June to extend my tourist visa for more 90 days. The number of stamps in my passport was just 3, as I stay in Argentina now for almost 1 year. The girl at migraciones went somewhere upstairs with my passport and I had to wait a quite long time. Then she came back, gave me my passport without saying anything about an ultima proroga. Back home I took a look at my new stamp and saw the words ultima proroga. That was my first extension at migraciones so my interpretation was: That is normal, they always write this.
Now after reading the threads here, I think it is not. Fortunately I did not leave the country until now and I am afraid to do so. My plan is now to overstay my visa until I leave Argentina (minimum 1/2 year).
So can anybody confirm that the ultima proroga stamp really means I will not get a new visa by leaving the country and coming back (the Uruguay trip e.g.)
For me this would really mean that I can not travel while leaving all my personal stuff in my apartment in Buenos Aires
What happens when I pass the border to another country and want to reenter the country? Do they give me some more days to take my stuff from my apartment? I hope anybody has some experiences to share!
Thanks a lot,
kind regards, Julia
(by the way, I am from Europe)

 

[steveinbsas]

So can anybody confirm that the ultima proroga stamp really means I will not get a new visa by leaving the country and coming back (the Uruguay trip e.g.)

That is exactly what it means.

What happens when I pass the border to another country and want to reenter the country? Do they give me some more days to take my stuff from my apartment? I hope anybody has some experiences to share!

If you go to another country during the 90 days of your ultima prorrroga you will be able to reenter before those 90 days expire, but you will not get additional time.

(by the way, I am from Europe)

That doesn't make any difference.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

If you go to another country during the 90 days of your ultima prorrroga you will be able to reenter before those 90 days expire, but you will not get additional time..

It is up to the immigration inspector, there are no rules. Regards

 

[steveinbsas]

It is up to the immigration inspector, there are no rules. Regards

That (if nothing else) should put an end to perma-tourism.

 

[Johnny]

Hi Julia2. I have had an "ultima proroga" written in by immigration in Retiro TWICE. So, it is not a death notice. I left the country, came back and without problems. That's not to say you won't have a problem, but it wasn't the case with me. I would advise taking a quick trip to Colonia and see what happens upon your return. As long as you have 90 days they are not going to refuse entry.

By the way, don't always listen to the so called experts on this topic, who for whatever reason clearly enjoy lecturing folks about the evils of the "permament tourist". They have some sort of weird agenda.

 

[Julia2]

Thanks a lot!

If you go to another country during the 90 days of your ultima prorrroga you will be able to reenter before those 90 days expire, but you will not get additional time.

Unfortunately I am not in the 90 days anymore.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

That (if nothing else) should put an end to perma-tourism.

Perma-tourist are over, no doubt about it.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

Thanks a lot!

Unfortunately I am not in the 90 days anymore.

Just stay away from DGM and do not go to the border.
If you stay 2 years then apply for citizenship.
Otherwise, you pay the fine. Regards

 

[citygirl]

Perma-tourist are over, no doubt about it.

And yet, no one I know who is a "perma-tourist" has had any problems.
Again, I'm not advocating it, obviously the best case scenario is for people to get a visa that allows them to stay in the country for as long as they want. But I am sharing that despite the myriad of first-time posters saying they're having problems, I haven't heard that from any of my friends who have been here and are still crossing the border.

Granted, I don't think any of them have done the migraciones route to get their visa extended and most people are going to other places than Colonia which may help. But I don't think the sky is falling just yet...