My partner is Peruvian. We are planning to marry but the paperwork is so complicated and taking a long time. If I over stay and then leave and come back (pay the fine etc.) will this affect how much time I can come back for?
- This commment is unpublished.@Nancy Hello Nancy,
Not sure why you feel that the paperwork for getting married in Peru is complicated. It’s usually a straightforward though time-consuming process as many side steps have to be done before you finally can tie the knot. Probably have a look at our article Marrying in Peru which hopefully makes things easier for you.
Anyway, the problem is that you can only stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period as a tourist in Peru. So, you are allowed a max of 3 months in Peru and then have to be out of Peru for at least 3 months. If you return to Peru before your 180-day period is over (and probably even have overstayed before), you most probably won’t get the full 90 days, but anything between 3 and 30 days. If you, however, don’t overstay, be outside Peru for three months and then return, you should get another full 90 days without a problem.
The only recommendation I can give you is to get organized and stay on the ball. As long as you are in Peru, prepare as much as possible. Try to get at least already a date for your marriage before leaving. And if you plan to apply for a family visa after your marriage, prepare your documents for this already now (or if you are outside Peru; don't forget to get your Antecendentes) and probably even get your Interpol appointment for the Ficha de Canje before leaving Peru.
When you return to Peru before your 180-day period is over, talk to the immigration officer, tell him you are getting married on this date and, if applicable, have your Interpol appointment on that date and want to apply for a family visa. Pray that he has a heart and gives you the full 90 days. You will need it to get everything done.
All the best
Greetings
Eva