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Tourist Visa extension in Peru

Tourist Visa extension in Peru

How to extend your tourist stay in Peru (and who actually can)

For years, extending a tourist stay in Peru was possible, then impossible, then possible again - but ultimately only for a very small group of nationalities. Over the past two decades, regulations changed repeatedly, leaving many foreign visitors confused about whether - and for whom - extending a tourist stay in Peru is actually an option.

Since August 2021, Peru has generally not allowed tourist stay extensions anymore. This blanket “no” was softened in October 2023 with the implementation of new Migraciones administrative regulations (TUPA), which reopened the extension door but exclusively for nationals of Andean Community member states; and only these.

Shortly after, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published on November 14, 2023, confirming the general legal framework for tourist stays while making it clear that, in practice, extensions remain limited to just a handful of nationalities.

The modification of the Foreigner Law states that foreign tourists can stay a maximum of 183 accumulated days within a 365-day period. It further describes that if a tourist does not receive the full 183 days upon entry, an extension may be granted until the maximum is reached, unless international agreements specify otherwise or prohibit extensions.

At present, according to the current Migraciones administrative regulations (TUPA), only citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia can extend their stay as tourists. All other foreign nationals cannot extend their tourist stay in Peru. 

 

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To understand the current situation, it might help or be interesting to look at how tourist stay extensions evolved over time - from a relatively straightforward process to today’s highly restricted system.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, May 2018 to March 2020

From May 15, 2018 until March 2020, when Covid-19 reached Peru, foreign tourists who received less than the by the 2017 foreigner law allowed maximum 183 days in a 365-day period upon entry could extend their stay. The procedure was and still is officially called "Prórroga de Permanencia" and could be completed online.

However, only South American nationals covered by bilateral or multilateral agreements were supposed to have access to the online extension system. So, Migraciones seemed surprised to discover that all nationalities could suddenly extend online.

This led to frequent technical issues, including endless error messages such as “no data record found”, “information of the bank receipt not found”, or “requested extension days invalid”. Whether these problems were caused by poor programming or because the system was never intended for all nationalities remains unclear. Notably, the Banco de la Nación payment code for the procedure explicitly stated that it applied only to South American nationals.

A key change in June 2019

Anyway, in June 2019, it got a bit more complicated - welcome to Peru. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE) quietly published an updated list showing:

  • which nationals need a tourist visa issued by a Peruvian consulate before coming to Peru, and
  • which nationalities may enter Peru visa-free - and for how long.

With this publication, the long-standing rule of 183 days per year became outdated for most nationalities. Suddenly and mostly unnoticed, next to Schengen State nationals, many other nationalities including, US Americans and Canadians  were limited to 90 days in a 180-day period.

Immigration officers increasingly applied these new rules, granting only a max of 90 days upon entry and significantly increasing the number of tourists seeking extensions. A challenge for the already technically struggling extension system.

If you want to check the maximum length of stay allowed for your nationality, please refer to our PDF “Visas for Peru by Country and Allowed Length of Stay” at the end of this article. It is an English translation of the original publication by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which can be found on the government website.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, March 2020 to August 2021

In March 2020, Peru closed its borders and airports with virtually no notice due to Covid-19 and declared a State of Emergency. Thousands of tourists were stranded in the country for months.

The Peruvian government assured visitors that:

  • overstaying would not be penalized,
  • tourist stay extensions were unnecessary during the State of Emergency, and
  • a 45-day grace period would be granted once the emergency ended.

In mid-2020, back then all offices were still closed, Migraciones launched a new online platform: the Agencia Digital allowing foreigners to manage various immigration procedures online, including a change the immigration status (so, the application for a residence visa), the extension of a residence visa, the application for different permits (such as the permit to sign contracts). One menu option on the Agencia Digital was labeled “Prórroga de Permanencia”, so the extension of a temporary stay, which technically includes the stay as a tourist.

However, in 2021, two important legal texts were introduced:

Both documents excluded any provisions for tourist stay extensions, regulating only extensions for real temporary visas (such as temporary student or temporary work visas).

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru, August 2021 to October 2023

Despite still being in a State of Emergency, but air travel being open for months already, in mid-August 202, Migraciones announced that the grace period for overstaying tourists had ended. From August 20, 2021, anyone overstaying beyond that day had to pay the usual fine when leaving Peru.

At the same time, Migraciones made it clear that:

  • tourist stays would no longer be extended, and
  • visitors must either leave Peru or apply for a temporary or resident visa.

Since then, tourists only receive up to 90 days upon entry, and extensions are no longer granted, regardless of nationality.

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru for nationals of the Andean Community since October 22, 2023

As already explained above, since August 2021, foreign nationals - those who can travel to Peru visa-free and those who have a real tourist visa in their passport - cannot extend their stay as a tourist in Peru anymore. Additionally, upon entry all foreign visitors generally only receive up to 90 days. 

On October 22, 2023, however, a new TUPA, which establishes the Migraciones administrative regulations and procedures. was published - and with it, a significant but very limited exception.

Foreign tourists whose nationality belongs to the Andean Community - Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador - can once again extend their stay as tourists for up to an additional 90 days, provided they do not exceed the maximum of 183 days in a 365-day period.

Eligible travelers can apply easily via the Agencia Digital under “Prórroga de Permanencia”.

Please note: This option applies only to Bolivians, Colombians, and Ecuadorians. No other nationalities are currently eligible!

 

Tourist visa extension in Peru since November 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published. It confirms that foreign tourists may stay in Peru for 183 accumulated days within a 365-day period.

It also states that if a tourist does not receive the full 183 days upon entry, an extension may be granted, unless international agreements or conventions specify a shorter stay or prohibit extensions.

Since the current TUPA, which establishes the Migraciones administrative regulations and procedures, still limits extensions to nationals of the Andean Community, tourist stay extensions remain unavailable for most foreign nationals.

 

Overstaying as a tourist in Peru

Once your allowed time as a tourist is up, you must either:

  • leave Peru, or
  • apply for a temporary or resident visa.

If you overstay, a fine of S/ 5.50 per overstayed day (0.1% of an UIT) applies in 2026 (S/ 5.35 in 2025) and must be paid when leaving the country.

See our article “Peruvian Overstay Fine for Tourists” for detailed explanations, legal background, and payment instructions.

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

Peruvian Overstay Fine for tourists

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Please note: LimaEasy is not a Peruvian government agency, public authority, or law firm. The information provided is based on our best knowledge and is intended as general guidance to help you understand Peruvian immigration regulations and procedures. Regulations, requirements, and administrative practices may change at any time and without prior notice, so we recommend verifying current details with the relevant authorities before acting on this information.

And last but not least: If you notice any inaccuracies or outdated information on this page, please help us keep this guide up to date by leaving a comment below or contacting us via our contact form. Thank you for your support!

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    Aude
    Aude · 09/03/2022
    Hello! 
    I’m writing to you hoping you could help me with my case. 
    I’m French married with a Peruvian in feb 22. 
    We are still waiting for our “acta de matrimonio”delivered by reniec to change my status : Cambio de calidad migratoria résidente por la de familiar residente.
    The pb is that my tourist visa will expire soon and I have a flight ticket to France in April 4th ( for personal reason I have to go back to my Country but I don’t want to wait another 3monts to come back to Peru) . 
    Can I apply while I’m in Peru and go to France waiting for the answer ? 
    Thank you for your help. Have a good day 

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/03/2022
      @Aude Hello Aude,

      You have two options:

      If you get your marriage certificate at least a week before you leave Peru, you can apply for your residency. However, be aware that for doing so you need among others the background check from your home country (with Apostille and certified translation; if you don’t have this document, you can’t apply and have to get it when you are in France) and the Interpol check (Ficha de canje) in Peru (if you don’t have it yet, try to get an appointment as soon as possible; in case you can’t get it before you leave, make it for the time when you are back).

      So, in case you have all documents together a week or so before leaving, apply for your family visa, correct make the Cambio de calidad migratoria résidente por la de familiar residente on the Agencia Digital. Once you have the confirmation mail, your visa application is in process.

      To leave the country during the application process, you have to apply for a travel permit (Autorización de Estadía fuera del País) which allows you to exit and re-enter Peru within 30 days. If you plan to stay longer outside the country, then it doesn’t make sense to apply for your residency before you leave, as your application will be canceled and you have to start from scratch once you are back in Peru.

      And you don’t really wait in France for the approval. Officially, your visa application process is supposed to be on hold while you are outside the country. Once you re-enter with the travel permit the process continues. But as processing times at the moment are anything between one and three months anyway, you won’t notice a difference.

      Your other option is to leave Peru without starting the visa application process and return whenever you have planned to do so. If it’s before the 90 days you have to be outside Peru are over, be nice to the immigration officer, tell him that you just married and couldn’t apply for your residency because time was running out, show him your Acta de Celebración de Matrimonio which you have gotten from the municipality or any other proof and hope that he or she will give you a month or so which gives you enough time to apply for your residency (prepare all documents needed / make the Interpol appointment already now, so you are not running out of time again). Once you filled in the application on the Agencia Digital and you received the confirmation date of your application, you are fine and don’t have to worry if your tourist visa expires during the time it takes until your residency is approved.

      Greetings
      Eva


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    Charles
    Charles · 01/03/2022
    Comment 1 so sorry I'm super confused is the change of status on pagalo.pe where I pay my overstay fee.

    Comment 2: Hola sunflower, I would really appreciate your help I would like to pay my overstay fee, but I'm having trouble finding the correct form or links seem to be broken.
    Also if at this stage or after making a payment I can apply for a carnet? and what are the options I have?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/03/2022
      @Charles
      Hello Charles,

      first of all, I put both of your comments here.

      Then, you can pay the overstay fee at any Banco de la Nacion branch (as well the one in the airport) or on pagalo.pe. If you pay online at the top of the page under "Que tramite deseas pagar" select Migraciones and then in the drop-down menu "00675-Multa Extranjeros - Exceso Permanencia (Por Día)"; under concepto choose the year. If you need more help, check out our article "Paying" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/legal-stuff/paying-administration-charges-and-processing-fees-in-peru">Paying administration charges and processing fees in Peru" where we explain the system in detail.

      The overstay fee has to be paid before leaving the country. It's a fine for staying in Peru longer than allowed and makes it possible for you to exit the country without further consequences.

      Paying the fine doesn't "renew" your tourist visa. But to apply for a resident visa (change your immigration status)/ carné you have to be in Peru on a valid (tourist) visa which you do not achieve by paying the overstay fee.

      So, if you are right now in Peru on an expired tourist visa, you have to leave the country and re-enter in a few months to get a new tourist visa. Only then can you apply for a resident visa (change your immigration status)/ carné (the only exception from this would be if you can arrange a regulation of your immigration status with Migraciones)

      Greetings
      Eva


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    BURT
    BURT · 27/02/2022
    Hi Sunflower,
    I'm Australian and similarly have only been allowed 90days which is due to expire in a few day. I was planning to get married before this time period however unforeseen circumstances such as covid infection,  as well as my partner still being in hospital prevent this happening. My question is, now that I will be 'illegal' I assume I  will not be allowed to either marry nor get a extension of the 90 days entry? Is there a way to extend so I can get married? If I do stay longer is it still possible to get married or as an illegal is that not possible? Information is extremely hard to obtain digitally. Regards Burt
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 27/02/2022
      @BURT Hello Burt,

      First of all, I hope you are doing good, and your partner is getting better soon.

      Yes, Australians as many other nationalities are only allowed to stay as tourists 90 days in a 183-day period.

      Once your “tourist visa” expires, you are illegal in Peru. From that day on, your options are extremely limited. Most municipalities won’t allow you to marry, or even if, they might ask for a “permit to sign contracts” so you can sign your marriage certificate which you can’t get on an expired “tourist visa”. And even if you manage to get married, you can’t apply for a residence visa (change your status from tourist to family resident) when you are in the country on an expired visa.

      And as far as I know, no matter the circumstances Migraciones won’t do extensions at the moment. However, you could always try to get in contact with them (try to call or use the chat on the Agencia Digital), explain your case and ask what options you have. Personally, I fear they can’t and won’t do anything.

      So, the point is to find a tolerable solution for you and your partner. So, have you already started to prepare for your marriage (see our article “Marrying in Peru")?  Have you already talked to the municipality you plan to marry? Do you already have all necessary documents? Do you already have the medical certificate? Or ideally, do you already have a date?

      Personally, I think your only option is to leave Peru (best as long as your “tourist visa” is still valid; if not, so be it) and then return after a few days. Yes, you will return before your 183-day period is over and it’s uncertain how many days the immigration officer you have to face will give you when re-entering (other travelers reported they got anything between only 7 and 30 days). So be prepared that you might get scolded by the immigration officer, might have to explain your case, might have to beg for every single day. So, anything proving that you planned to marry when you first entered, that you and your partner got sick, that you already have done some preparation work for your marriage, etc. might be helpful, so you get as many days as possible. If it works? I don’t know, but it’s the only chance I see.

      Before you leave Peru make sure that you can get married in the time frame you may get when re-entering. So, prepare as much as somehow possible, best have a date and then cross your fingers that the immigration officers has a heard.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Burt
      Burt · 27/02/2022
      @Sunflower Thankyou for your well wishes, speedy and honest reply. As I imagined this would be the case. I have been coming here for 12 years now and have found that in the land of Adidas anything is possible, however, this is become more and more like a bad Adidas copy from Gamara. Cheers and best regards Burt
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 27/02/2022
      @Burt Sorry. I wish you all the best and hope that everything somehow works out for you.
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      Abram
      Abram · 27/02/2022
      @Burt @Burt Yes anything is possible here in Peru as long as you have money. This is Peru not United States of America. I’ve been overstay here in Peru until I get married, they allowed in municipality as long your documents are apostille and translated in Spanish 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 28/02/2022
      @Abram Hello Abram,

      Having money? Is this a nice paraphrase for bribing someone or paying an immigration lawyer enough money that he is handing out the bills at the right place?

      Yes, as everyone who is familiar with Peru knows, unfortunately bribing someone at the right place can work until it doesn’t and you are in real trouble. We from LimaEasy and I personally do not support corruption and give advice based on current Peruvian laws / regulations and my personal experience.

      As mentioned above, there are municipalities that might allow you to marry on an expired tourist visa (no need to bribe someone), but what comes after that? At the latest, when you try to apply for your residency - one requirement is to be on a valid visa / be legal in Peru - you hit yet another wall. While bribing someone at a municipality in my opinion is already bad enough, when buying off someone at Migraciones (as well through an immigration lawyer) to forget about this little requirement, you enter dangerous territory.

      However, everyone must decide for themselves if greasing someone’s palm is the right way to go, start a marriage and a life in a new country.

      Greetings
      Eva

      P.S. I only published one of your two comments as both were the same.
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    dylon
    dylon · 26/02/2022
    Hi I am Canadian and I have overstayed my stay of 90 days when can I return to peru 
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 27/02/2022
      @dylon Hello Dylon,

      As Canadian you can stay up to 90 days in a 180-day period. So, this means max. 3 months in Peru and at least 3 months out of Peru.

      Unfortunately, neither the Foreigner Law Decreto Legislativo 1350 nor its update Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN mention how many days someone who overstayed (and paid the fine for) must stay outside Peru before he or she is allowed to return.

      Depending on how long you overstayed, I personally would only return to Peru after 3 to 6 months. Otherwise, you might end up getting only a few days up to 30 days when re-entering.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Cora
    Cora · 21/02/2022
    Hi, I' from Germany and in Peru with the 90 days tourist visa. I want to stay longer and trying t consider my options right now. 

    1. If I overstay, will this have any effect on future entries for me? (I'm ok with paying a fine).
    2. If I leave Peru before the 90 day period is over and come back after 2 weeks, is it possible to get another 90 days?
    3. What other visa options are there? I heard about a work visa. Is it possible to get a visa like this within a month?

    Thank you so much for your help!

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 22/02/2022
      @Cora Hello Cora,

      Answer to point 1:

      As things stand today (this might change tomorrow, in a month, half a year or never), you usually don’t have any problems returning to Peru as tourist, if you haven’t overstayed your welcome before excessively and weren’t sanctioned with an entry ban. However, you might or might not get the full 90 days again.

      Answer to point 2:

      According to the law, as German, you are allowed to stay in Peru as a tourist for 90 days in a 180-day period. These 90 days can be consecutive or split up.

      If you leave Peru and try to re-enter the country before your 180-day period is over, two things can happen:
      - either the immigration officer you have to face doesn't bother and just let you in giving you another 90 days
      - or he/she is doing his/her job by the book and, if you haven't used your 90 days completely only gives you the remaining days or, if you already were in Peru for 90 days might give you a hard time (so be prepared for some discussion) and only allows you to return to Peru for a few days (I heard anything between 7 and 30 days; I never heard of anyone who was refused to enter).

      Be aware that you are not entitled to the full 90 days and as everywhere around the globe it’s up to the immigration officer, if you are allowed to enter at all and how many days, he/she allows you to stay.

      Answer to point 3:

      No, not a chance to get a work visa in one month if you aren’t on it already.

      The common, established and most successful way to get a work visa is being employed by a Peruvian company that sponsors the visa. So, you have to find a company offering you a contract which always was more than challenging, but today is even more difficult.

      Option 2 is to set up a company, then employ yourself as the general manager, get your contract approved by the Labor Ministry and apply for a work visa. Invest in a good notary who knows what he/she is doing, especially when foreigners are involved that want to use the company to get a visa.

      Third option is the "independent work visa" (trabajador independiente). This visa gives independent professionals (for example, freelancers) the right to work legally in Peru without being employed by a Peruvian company; however, a "service contract" with a Peruvian company has to be presented. So, here as well I can only recommend getting help, in this case, from of a knowledgeable immigration lawyer.

      To get an overview about finding a job in Peru, including the legal background and implications as well as applying for a work visa, have a look at our articles “Finding a job and working legally in Peru” and “Peruvian Work Visa”.

      Then there are of course other resident visa options such as for example a family visa (you have to be for example married to a Peruvian), a student visa (you have to be inscribed in a recognized university), retirement visa (you have to have a state or private pension or other benefits of at least US$ 1000 per month), visas for missionaries, artists, journalists, investors, …..

      You find all available resident visa options in the update of the foreigner law, starting with Article 71, page 29 of the pdf document) including requirements.

      Greetings
      Eva
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    Soumya
    Soumya · 15/02/2022
    Hi,
    Me and my wife are Indian and entered Peru on Nov 2021. I came for work purpose. I have a visa validity of 180 days. The Peru embassy in India said that as my wife has a valid B2 American visa, she can enter Peru as a tourist and doesn't require any visa stamp and stay for 180 days. On arrival to Peru she got  90 days visa only which is about to expire in Feb 2022. We plan to stay  till May 2022 but I could not find any website to extend my wife's tourist visa.
    By going through the below threads I understood that extension is not possible for tourist visa and you have to pay fine of S/4.40 per day when you leave Peru.  But will there be any legal consequence/police criminal case if you overstay your visa validity?

    Also I applied for a Peru residency card for my work permit 2 months back (don't know when I will get it). Can I also apply for my wife's residency ?

    Thanks in advance.
    Soumya

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 15/02/2022
      @Soumya Hello Soumya,

      Indian passport holders have to apply for a visa, even for tourism purposes, before coming to Peru except those Indian nationals such as your wife who have a residency or another visa with a validity of at least 6 months in the US, Canada, Schengen area, UK and Australia. They can come to Peru visa-free and are allowed to stay up to 180 days - at least that is what the corresponding Supreme Decree 006-2017-RE and the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

      However, since Peru shortened the allowed time to stay as tourist for most nationalities, even those that are still allowed to stay 180 days (which are only passport holders of Mexico, Brazil and Chile as well as some Chinese and Indian nationals according to Supreme Decrees from 2016 and 2017) are only given the 90 days when entering. It seems that this is the new standard for everyone. Unfortunately, nothing can be done about it as it’s as everywhere around the globe at the discretion of the immigration officer if you are allowed to enter the country at all and how many days you can stay.

      And as far as I’m aware, even those nationals that are still allowed to stay the 180 days and only got 90 cannot extend their tourist visa anymore. However, in your case you might have a slight chance to somehow extend your wife’s stay as you already applied for a residency. So, it might be worth to check with Migraciones if anything can be done.

      Usually, your wife can only apply for her own residency, correctly change her immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria, in your case to a family visa), when you got your resident card and when she is on a valid visa (for example tourist visa) in the country. On the other hand, if you are already leaving in May, it doesn’t make sense to go through the process of applying for a residency for your wife.

      So, as I fear Migraciones won’t offer any way for your wife to stay longer than the 90 days she got, the only option would be for her to overstay her tourist visa. While you should be aware that she is illegally in Peru as soon as her tourist visa expires, as things stand today (this might or most probably might not change) she doesn’t have to fear any consequences. She only has to pay S/ 4.60 (amount for 2022; S/ 4.40 for 2021) for each day she overstayed. Once the payment is done, she can leave Peru with no further bother.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Luca
      Luca · 15/02/2022
      @Sunflower Fantastic and detailed answer by Sunflower. I left 5 days ago with 60 days overstay and paid 60x4.60 276 soles fine. No further issues. I'm Italian. In your case from 🌻 response you should be able to extend your wife visa in theory but in practice they won't probably allow it.. the usual Peru. If you are only staying until May 2022 I wouldn't bother too much with anything else (although your wife will be illegal for 3 months)
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      Soumya
      Soumya · 17/02/2022
      @Luca Thanks
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      Soumya
      Soumya · 17/02/2022
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva for the clarification
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    Steve
    Steve · 01/02/2022
    Hi Eva. Thank you so much for your thorough information.
    I'm a Chinese citizen with US visa so I was granted entrance without Peruvian visa. I entered the country on 17/nov/2021. The migration officer in the airport told me that I had 90 days and the andean card says the same. The question is, according to your country list, Chinese citizens with visa exemption can have up to 180 days in 365 days and the D. S. Nº 069-2016-RE even says we have up to 180 days within 6 months. How can I get my 180 days if the visa extension is not available at the moment?
    Thanks in advance.
    Steve
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 01/02/2022
      @Steve Hello Steve,

      Generally Chinese passport holder have to apply for a tourist visa at a Peruvian consulate before coming to Peru and can get up to 180 days in a 365-day period. Since 2016 however, those Chinese citizens, who have a permanent residency or a visa with a validity of at least 6 months for the USA, Canada, any country belonging to the Schengen area, UK or Australia, can travel visa-free to Peru for touristic purposes. According to the supreme decree from 2016, these Chinese citizens as well can get up to 180 days upon entry in a 365-day period.

      Back in 2016, many other nationalities including US or European passport holders as well could get this number of days in Peru as a tourist and till today this wasn’t changed in the foreigner law, but in 2019 to just up to 90 days in a 180-day period in the list of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (RREE); the only exception are passport holders of Mexico, Brazil and Chile as well as Chinese and Indian nationals as described above who, according to the list, still can get up to 180 days.

      So, why didn’t you get the full 180 days?

      Option 1: The list on the official government wasn’t updated for a couple of years, so it might be outdated and/or they just forgot to change the number of allowed days for Chinese and Indian passport holders.

      Option 2: As nearly all nationalities are only allowed a max of 90 days including nationals from the US, whose resident you are (the reason you didn’t have to apply for a tourist visa before coming to Peru), I assume that immigration just gave you 90 days as appropriate for US nationals.

      Option 3: The foreigner law, the above-mentioned decree and the RREE list quite clearly state that tourists are allowed “up to” 90 or 180 days. So, you should be aware that you are not entitled to get the full 90 days or 180 days when entering. As everywhere around the globe. it’s at the discretion of the immigration officer if you are allowed to enter the country at all and how many days you can stay. He/she can give you 5 days, 6 weeks or 3 months, and there is nothing you can do about it.

      And sorry, as mentioned above, there is no “my 180 days”. As there are no extensions of tourist visas / authorizations to enter as a tourist any more, your only options are to either leave when you 3 months are up (so latest February, 15, 2022) or overstay your welcome and pay a fine of S/ 4.60 per day you overstayed when leaving.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Steve
      Steve · 02/02/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you so much Eva!
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    Bobbi
    Bobbi · 25/01/2022
    Hi there. I am here with my granddaughter and I was over 2 years on my visa the december prior to covid, so dec 2017, and yes we are still here, but planning to leave in the next few months. I am being told that my 9 year old granddaughter is no obligated to pay, but I am; and this could be negotiated or request a decrease in the amount owed. Can you tell me more about how to proceed with this. I know that I need to wait until I actually have a return ticket before doing anything. Will still be banned from returning for a period of time if I find a way to pay the fees, as I am if I don't pay the fees. 
    Thanks in advance for your response.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/01/2022
      @Bobbi
      Hello Bobbi,

      You are in Peru since December 2017? Assuming you got 183 days when entering, you could have stayed until June 2018 and since then have to pay overstay fees:

      - June 2018 - December 2018: S/ 4.15 per day
      - January 2019 - December 2019: S/ 4.20 per day
      - January 2020 - March 16, 2020 when all borders were closed and all international travel was suspended: S/ 4.30 per day
      - March 17, 2020 - August 19, 2021: nothing as overstay fees were waved due to the state of emergency and travel restrictions
      - August 20, 2021 - December 2021: S/ 4.40 per day
      - January 2022 - day you leave (2022): S/. 4.60 per day

      So, now using the exact date you entered, the days you got and the date you will leave, you can calculate yourself how much you have to pay. Not knowing your exact dates, you are now at an estimated S/ 3300 - S/ 3500. The good news: your granddaughter doesn't have to pay (see attached screenshot from the Decreto Legislativo 1350, page 16, article 66; as far as I know, this wasn't changed in the updated version Decreto Supremo 002-2021-IN).

      Usually, the overstay fee is paid when leaving the country at the airport (or border). By the way, you can NOT leave Peru without having paid! After check-in and security check you proceed as everyone else to immigrations. There your overstay fee is calculated and you get a piece of paper with the amount you have to pay. With this, you pay at the Banco de la Nacion branch at the airport, return to immigrations and are free to leave. As this might take a while in your case and the immigration officer you have to deal with knows that you have to catch your flight, it might be wise to be there more than early, giving you enough time to negotiate a reduction of the fees.

      To avoid having to discuss at the airport you can (at least before Covid could) pay a Migraciones office a visit a week or two before your planned departure, present your case and a flight ticket out of the country, negotiate a "discount" and even discuss if a ban to re-enter the country is really necessary. After having paid at a Banco de la Nacion branch or on pagalo.pe under the Migraciones administrative procedure 00675-Multa Extranjeros - Exceso Permanencia (Por Día) and the concepto Multa Ext.- Exceso Permanencia (por día) UIT 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 you would get a permit to leave.

      However, you can't show up at Migraciones anymore and nearly everything is done through the Agencia Digital. I'm not sure which tramite is the right one in your case, but assume (!!!!!) it's the "Solicitud de reconsideracion del procedimiento sancionador" under "Solicitudes en general" in the Mesa de Partes virtual. This tramite might be wrong as it's usually used when you already got a fine and request Migraciones to reconsider. But I couldn't find anything that would fit better to your case. Sorry.

      Anyway, personally, I would try to call Migraciones or use their chat function on the Agencia Digital (bottom right corner) and ask how you best proceed.

      Greetings
      Eva

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      Bobbi
      Bobbi · 25/01/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you immensely for all of this information.

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 25/01/2022
      @Bobbi
      Your are more than welcome. And if you left Peru would you please share your experience. This might be helpful for others.

      All the best for you and your granddaugter.

      Eva

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      Bobbi
      Bobbi · 25/01/2022
      @Sunflower Gladly Eva!
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      Steven
      Steven · 17/02/2022
      @Bobbi I think I depends who the immigration officer is, even after paying your fine, one may allow you back into Peru and another could give you a year ban. 
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    Delta
    Delta · 14/01/2022
    Hi.  I am in Los Organos n have a house here.  I was only given a 90 day visa when I arrived in November 2021.  Is there a way I can renew my visa online?  Or do I need to go to Piura to renew it?  I really don't want to travel to Piura n what if they refuse to extend my visa?  
    Are they allowing residency visas online?  Thx for any help to sort through this!  
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/01/2022
      @Delta
      Hello Delta,

      Not sure where you are from, but you were given the maximum allowed days on a tourist visa for most nationalities which is 90 days in a 180-day period. At the moment tourist visa extensions aren't possible, so trying is a waste of time.

      And yes, you can apply for a residence visa online through the Agencia Digital. Have a look at our visa overview page under "Peruvian resident visas". By clicking on the links of the different visas (work, family, retirement, religious, student) you get a page with detailed information including requirements and a walk-through through the process for each resident visa type.

      But be aware that you will need the Ficha de Canje (for that you have to get to the Interpol office in Piura) and a police clearance certificate, criminal record and judicial matters check issued in your home country for the application of every resident visa.

      So, it might not be that easy to extend your stay in Peru. Sorry.

      Other option is to overstay your welcome and pay the fine when leaving, which I can't and won't recommend; or, after your allowed 90 days in Peru leave and immediately return. As you haven't stayed the necessary 90 days outside Peru to end your 180-day period, the immigration officer you have to face might only give you a few days (I heard anything between 7 and 30 days but if you are lucky even a full 90 days). Be aware that he or she has the right to deny entry, but I never heard of that happening.

      Greetings
      Eva

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      Delta
      Delta · 14/01/2022
      @Sunflower Hello Eva.  Thanks for the quick response.   I am a Canadian.  They're not giving out 180-day visas any longer, nor extending visas for another 90days, that's too bad, for me.  Have you ever heard of anyone being refused entry into Peru after overstaying on their visas n paying the fine upon exit?
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      Delta
      Delta · 14/01/2022
      @Sunflower Also, do you know what are the requirements for Peru once you get a resident visa? ie driver's licences? taxes? Thanks!
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/01/2022
      @Delta
      No, I don't. As things stand today, you don't have to fear any consequences. However, be aware that you are illegal in the country as soon as your tourist visa expires and that rules and regulations might change without notice.

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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 14/01/2022
      @Delta
      For the requirements and a walk-through through the process of obtaining a Peruvian driver's license have a look at our article "Driver's license in Peru".

      Taxes is a wide field and one of the few areas I only have basic knowledge about. For accurate information you should contact someone who knows exactly what he or she is talking about, especially as there are many variables. The responsible authority is SUNAT.
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    Nick
    Nick · 11/01/2022
    Hello, I'm trying to figure out how many days they gave me when I arrived. I've filled out the form on the Agencia digital about 30 times and it keeps doing the same thing. It says "welcome" and my name and then I click OK and nothing happens. I had the same experience when I tried to preregister before arriving and I just gave up. I'm in Mancora right now, do you know if I can go to the migraciones in Tumbes or Piura and ask them in person?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/01/2022
      @Nick
      Hello Nick,

      yes, checking your TAM virtual which should give you info on how long you can stay, on the Agencia Digital doesn't seem to work properly.

      And yes, you should be able to visit a Migraciones office and ask in person. However, be prepared that the "security" guy at the entrance might try getting rid of you and won't let you enter. So, you might have to be insistent and tell him that checking online doesn't work.

      Other option, before going there in vain, is entering the Agencia Digital, filling in the necessary data on the first page and, when I remember correctly, somewhere on the bottom or top - sorry, the Agencia website doesn't load at the moment -  there is an option to send a mail. Or just call and see, if you can get an answer.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Nick
      Nick · 11/01/2022
      @Sunflower Thank you for your swift reply, I had another question, if I have already overstayed do I pay the fine at the airport or do I need to go to a bank or something? The reason I am asking is I'm trying to figure out how early I should show up if I need to leave the airport find the bank and come back.
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 11/01/2022
      @Nick
      If you overstayed and are flying out of Peru, just proceed to the immigration counters at the airport. There they will tell you how much you have to pay, usually give you a piece of paper and send you to the counter of the Banco de la Nacion at the airport where you pay your fine (just recently someone told me that he could pay at immigrations which sounds strange as all fees and fines in Peru must be paid at the Banco de la Nacion.

      If you are crossing a land border you first have to see immigrations, get the exact amount and then have to go to a nearby Banco de la Nacion which is only open during normal banking hours.

      Eva
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    daniel d.
    daniel d. · 02/01/2022
    greetins..hola..and a question if can answer as soon as possible.

    on a passport/US entered peru on July 7th, 2021 (with 90 day document). exited on January 1st, 2022 (177 days). migration officer stated to go "caja". 

    Paid 190 soles ($48). brought back to migration officer. the migration officer (I did ask/by a letter). I asked if I could exit and come back again. I said "next week". he said "tomorrow, if you want". (english was rather good). 

    do not want to waste a fight ticket...sounds appropriate/valid?

    daniel


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 02/01/2022
      @daniel d.
      Hello Daniel,

      no, this doesn't sound valid, but we are in Peru ....

      The law clearly states that most nationalities, including US passport holders, can stay in Peru as tourists 90 days in a 180-day period; so, 3 months in Peru, 3 months out of Peru.

      When you entered in July Peru still had an exceptional regulation in place intended for tourists who were stuck in Peru during the lockdown and in times when there were no or only limited flights. This was lifted on August, 20.  So your 90 days started in August and you should have left by November 18. You however overstayed and paid the fee for staying 43 days longer than allowed. Your 180-day period, calculated from August 20 only ends on February 16; so by law that's the earliest you can re-enter Peru.

      However, if you return earlier, there are two options: the immigration officer you have to face doesn't bother and just gives you another 90 days; or he/she does his/her job by the book and either denies you to enter Peru (never heard of this happening) or only gives you a few days. From people getting in contact with me here and who are in the same situation as you, I heard that they were given between 7 and 30 days when re-entering Peru before their 180-days period was over.

      So, its a bit of a gamble.

      Greetings
      Eva



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    daniel
    daniel · 27/12/2021
    good afternoon,

    on nov.11th i arrived peru (german passport) 
    at the immigration i was asked how many days iam appr.planning to stay in peru!
    i told them that my return flight will be 81days after! so i was sure they ll gonna give me the 90days (since that is the rule)

    some minutes later i found out,that there is no stamp and even later i found out that its all digitial (TAM VIRTUAL) 
    iam actually qu
    but just recently i found out about the migraciones/tam virtual webpage via your webpage

    iam just about to fill it out,but iam wondering what i need to insert here:

    "ultimo movimiento migratorio" 
    do i need to insert the date of my arrival in peru?

    or is it maybe the wrong link?

    i just wanna find out if i got the 90days,thats all!


    so its a 100% thing that iam not able to extend my 90days here in peru?
    i dont wanna do the overstay,thats for sure!


    greetings,
    Daniel 


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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 27/12/2021
      @daniel
      Hello Daniel,

      Yes, for over a year now passports aren't stamped anymore and unfortunately you won't get anything in writing on how long you can stay. And yes, you are right that you have to check your TAM virtual to find out if you really got the 90 days. This is done on the Agencia Digital. The "ultimo movimiento migratorio" on the first page there is - as you assumed correctly - the date of your arrival in Peru. You can find more info on the TAM and the TAM virtual and how to check it in our Glossary.

      And yes, right now there seems to be no way to extend your stay in Peru.

      Have a nice stay in Peru.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      daniel
      daniel · 27/12/2021
      @Sunflower thx for the infos!
      i just inserted everything correctly and iam not able to see anything regarding my 90days...when i click on "finalizar" nothing happens!

      seems a bit complicated ! ;)
      or maybe iam just in the wrong category
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 28/12/2021
      @daniel
      If you entered the Agencia Digital, clicked on "Consultas en linea" and then chose "TAM virtual" and "personal" you are exactly where the system should show you a page with your personal data, the date you entered Peru and the time you are allowed to stay. Nothing you can do wrong. So, probably the system once again doesn't work correctly.

      Personally I wouldn't worry to much if I got the 90 days. If you haven't stayed excessive periods of time in Peru before, haven't overstayed your welcome before and didn't re-enter before a previous 180-day period was over, then you should have gotten your 90 days. However, be aware that when you come to Peru you have no right to the full 90 days (there is no rule that you are entitled to 90 days; the law actually says the max is 90 days in a 180-day period). It's always up to the immigration officer how many days he or she allows you to stay.

      If you want to make sure you got your 90 days, you can try and call Migraciones or send them a mail which is possible somewhere through the Agencia Digital (the page doesn't load at the moment, so I can't tell you where the button is, but when I remember correctly it should be somewhere on the bottom right corner of the page or at the top.

      Have a nice day
      Eva
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      daniel
      daniel · 28/12/2021
      @Sunflower hi eva,
      thx again for the detailed infos! i will try it one more time!
      actually i sent them an email before,but i dont think i will ever get any respond ;)


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      daniel
      daniel · 28/12/2021
      @Sunflower seems to not work for me...once i ll push
      "finalizar"button nothings gonna show up ;)
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    Jul
    Jul · 19/12/2021
    Hi everyone,
    I wanted to share my experience. I arrived early August, left last week of November, paid a fee and came back early December. Clearly they told me I already did 110 days and gave me 1 month more. I really don't know what to do, but I can't leave that's for sure. I don't mind paying the fee at all I just fear other consequences. Anyone in my case? Thank you all, have a beautiful sunday :-)
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 20/12/2021
      @Jul
      Unfortunately there is not a lot you can do. Most nationalities can stay in Peru for up to 90 days in a 180-day period as tourists. So, you are allowed to stay for 3 months within half a year, which you already did. In my opinion you can be happy that they let you enter and gave you another month.

      There is no tourist visa extension at the moment and even if the extension was possible, you already used your days. So, now your only option is to overstay your welcome; something I can't and won't recommend for numerous reasons.

      As things stand today (that might change any time) you don't have to fear any consequences, just pay the overstay fee when you finally leave. However, Migraciones is now able to see all your entry, exits and overstays and might give you trouble when trying to re-enter again before your 180-day period is completely over (honestly I don't know how they calculate this now, as you entered during your first one).

      Anyway if you plan to stay longer in Peru you should consider applying for a residency.

      Happy holidays
      Eva
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      Jul
      Jul · 20/12/2021
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva, as you say i better stay in peru and not leave until i am sure :-)

      Happy holidays to you too!!!
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      Jul
      Jul · 15/02/2022
      @Sunflower Hi Eva, Hope you are well! I tried TAM virtual but once i reached step 2 'resumen' and click on 'finalizar' nothing happen - does it work ?  also what are the prerequisites to apply for a residency - where can i find easily this info ? Thanks :-)
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 15/02/2022
      @Jul
      Hi Jul,

      As with so many other things in Peru, for some people checking the TAM on the Migraciones website works, for others on the Agencia Digital and for others nothing works. Check out our article "How" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/legal-stuff/how-many-days-did-i-get-when-entering-peru">How many days did I get when entering Peru?" and work through Option 1 to 4. Hopefully, one will work.

      Then the requirements for a residency depend on which resident visa you want to apply for. So, if you apply for a family visa you will need other documents than if you apply for a work, investment or retirement visa. So, you might want to check out our Visa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.limaeasy.com/peru-guide/peruvian-visa-types">Visa Guide where we described the 5 most common resident visas in Peru including exact requirements and how to apply.

      Be however aware that you can only apply for a resident visa - correctly change your immigration status (cambio de calidad migratoria) - when you are in Peru on a valid visa (for example a tourist visa / authorization to enter as tourist). Be aware as well that no matter which resident visa you apply for since mid last year, you always need a criminal background check from your country of origin.

      Greetings
      Eva

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    Suzy
    Suzy · 15/12/2021
    Hello, 
    I arrived to Peru 30/07/2021. As it was impossible to extent my tourist visa I left 19/11/2021.I had to pay 8 soles when leaving Peru. They calculated my stay from 20/08/2021.I am in Argentina now. I would like to return to Peru 30/12/2021. My immigration lawyer says it is possible. But I am not sure, because of the 90/180-day regulation. what do you think?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 15/12/2021
      @Suzy
      Hello Suzy,

      I can't answer your question. Not sure how your immigration lawyer comes to the conclusion that you can return to Peru. The law clearly states that most foreigners are allowed to stay 90 days in a 180 day period. As immigrations in Peru calculated from August 20 your 180 day period would end on February 16 or if you calculate from your actual entry in July, it would end on January 26.

      However, most probably you won't have any problems returning to Peru at the end of December; but no-one can guarantee that. You might face an immigration official you works strictly by the law and who might give you a hard time.

      Personally I think that the chances are high that you are allowed entry, but, just be be prepared, expect to explain yourself or to do same soft-soaping.

      Greetings
      Eva
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      Suzy
      Suzy · 21/12/2021
      @Sunflower Thanks Eva. Happy Holidays!:-)
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 22/12/2021
      @Suzy
      Hi Suzy,

      just check out the comment from Jul above this one. She tried to enter before her 180-day-period was over. And she was allowed to enter but only got 1 month.

      Happy holidays and all the best

      Eva
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    Richard
    Richard · 09/12/2021
    Hello

    I arrived in Peru from the UK in mid October, meaning my tourist allowance will expire in the middle of January. However, I'm also married to a Peruvian national and my wife is expecting to give birth here in the next few weeks, so I would ideally like to stay until March. As I understand it to apply for a family visa I would need a police clearance certificate but wasn't aware of that before I travelled out here. Is there still no way of extending the tourist visa or is it possible the authorities would show any flexibility given the circumstances? 

    My other question is what might be the consequences the next time I return to Peru if I stay beyond the 90 day period and simply pay the fine when I leave? Am I likely to encounter any problems the next time I come to Peru?
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      Sunflower
      Sunflower
      • LimaEasy
       · 09/12/2021
      @Richard
      Hello Richard,

      As far as I'm aware the extension of tourist visas is not possible at the moment. And there seems to be no way to get Migraciones to extend tourist visas no matter the circumstances. The online extension form on the website and on the Agencia Digital doesn't work, however you can always try visiting the Migraciones office, but I fear they just send you away and suggest to apply for a family visa.

      So, the only option is to overstay, something I never recommend. As things stand today you just have to pay the overstay fee when leaving, don't have to fear any other consequences and don't have problems when returning. If this practice will change in the next months I don't know.

      Greetings
      Eva


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