Visa Run And Passport Expiration

[hillbilly]

Has anyone done a visa run to Colonia with less than 6 months validity on their passport? I'm leaving Argentina definitively in March and I would like to take care of my overstay fee beforehand. My passport expires in June, and sometimes countries ask for 6-month passport validity upon entry. Does anyone have any insight on this?

 

[Rich One]

Depends on the immigration officer that day....!!

 

[sesamosinsal]

If you are going to overstay your visa, you can request your habilitación salida 15 days prior to your trip.

 

[hillbilly]

If I pay the fine and get the permission to exit form at the airport, is it good for 10 days? My situation is that I'm flying out on standby, so I won't know if I'm getting on the flight until an hour before. I wouldn't want to have to pay the fine again the next day if I don't get a flight out the first day.

 

[sesamosinsal]

If you go to the airport on the day of your flight, the habilitación de salida is valid for 10 days.

On the form it says: "AUTORIZARSE AL TITULAR DEL PRESENTE DOCUMENTO PERMANECER Y HACER ABANDONO DEL PAIS HASTA EL DIA ____(+10 days from the date the form was requested)_____ PUDIENDO ADQUIRIR EL PASAJE CORRESPONDIENTE PARA TAL FIN."

I incorrectly stated it was 15--Sorry about that. If you think you'll be on standby for more than 10 days, then the trip to Colonia might be a good idea.

As far as the 6-month validity of your passport, that is completely dependent upon the immigration agent. Some will care; most will not.

Are you a U.S. citizen? If so, you might want to consider renewing your passport, if you have time. Passports can be renewed in ~15 days from the time the Consulate receives them. You'd have to make an appointment for that. http://argentina.use.../passports.html

 

[hillbilly]

Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I won't be on standby for more than 10 days, so I won't bother with Colonia.