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I am so glad you posted this video. I'm currently in the states and plan on moving to Argentina, however I was concerned on how to stay past the 90 days, and this video definitely cleared that up.
This video was so helpful. Showing video of how to find the office and the bank, etc was perfect! I plan to do this very thing in about 2 months and hopefully it goes smoothly. For those considering doing an extension through Immigration in Retiro... DON'T! I tried that before and it's a nightmare, thereby resulting in me just waiting to pay the fee when I exit.
I frequently visit my boyfriend in Buenos Aires (he's born and raised there), and I think your videos have taught me more than he has hahahah! seriously, I have watched so many of your vids and you are so thorough! so glad I found your YT!!!!
Awwww Sierra, thank you so much. I love hearing that! Thanks for watching so many videos! :) That's funny that your boyfriend doesn't tell you as much, but it doesn't surprise me! As a citizen, he probably doesn't recognize those small things that really stand out, or are confusing, to foreigners. Buen viaje for next time you go to BA! :)
This video literally came at a perfect time. I also plan on moving to BA after visiting for a few weeks in JAN. MY whole family keeps thinking some bad things will happen. This video has been a huge relief. Thanks! I stayed in Belgrano :) I will come back in 2024 with a lot more money saved up to stay 6 months minimum.
Oh good, I'm so happy it was helpful. You really shouldn't have a hard time. Belgrano is a great neighborhood- nice and quiet! :) Good luck with your move back!
Hello Nicky! Hope you are fine. Really useful video! I’m living here for 80 days. I need to leave the country in 10 days. If I go to Uruguay (even overstayed in Argentinia) just for several days, I will meet any issues coming back to Argentina? Maybe this 90 days cannot be prolonged, or 90 days expired and you need to wait some months? It doesn’t matter what nationality you are? Tnx ☺️
The prices in Uruguay are so much higher more than double maybe triple because of the currency conversion. By the way the Argentina peso is at 376 to the US dollar.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuffLet’s have a look at that fish meal with drink in Uruguay 785 pesos exactly $US 20 that’s kind of what you’d pay in Australia, well in a not so touristy part of Buenos Aires you’d pay no more than $4-5 under b dollar rate? Would that be about right?
Hi is it ok to leave country and come back the same day to extend my visa? For example to go to brazilian site of iguazu falls in the morning and come back to argentina in the evening and get new visa. Thx for any info
Heading to BA very soon and was just speaking with a fellow traveler that had just come from there. Apparently, Visa and Mastercard are now giving the Blue rate for transactions in Argentina. The traveler I was speaking with tried it on his card, checking with online banking and it was the case. Apparently, it's just for Visa and Mastercard (not Amex...yet). Have you tried this?
Yup I heard this recently too! I left in mid-December to visit family in the US, and it only happened after I left so I never had the chance to try it!
Hi Edward, thanks so much. I heard that they finally got that working, although unfortunately it was still not available before I left Argentina, so I needed to pay in cash.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff I see! Sorry about the tough time with the lady at immigration, although it matches up with what I've heard the exit process is like with an overstayed visa.
@@GipsyDean Hey Dean, I heard that with some people, it takes a few weeks to get the refund of the difference back to your card. Check your statement in a couple weeks to see if there are any changes! :)
I can relate so much to your trouble with credit cards in Colonia... Me and a buddy tried renting a golf cart, and the one thing we were missing was a VISA credit card (according to Thrifty). I had a MASTERCARD credit card, and that was just not good enough :(( The more you know, I guess haha
Wow, that really surprises me! Only a visa? hahahah I guess they really don't want our money! I got really excited by the idea of renting a golf cart, and then womp womp!
Hi Nicki just came across your channel , My husband and I are interested in a long stay in Argentina..Is it true that the streets of Buenos Aires is filled with dog poo ? Or is that just some areas? We are really interested in Mendoza ! Love your channel very informative 👍
The black car that you showed at the end was manufactured in Brazil in the sixties when they moved the factory from Europe and they used to be abundant.
Hey! Do you know if leaving the country and coming back within 90 days "resets" the 90 days as for a Norwegian person? I have been here for around 80 days now and I am a bit worried haha! I am staying until July/August. As a Norwegian you don´t have to have a visa for entering the country if you are staying for under 90 days. I have tried to look it up, but there is limited information in Norwegian and most articles online only describes this "problem" as an American with a visa! Thanks x
Hello! Americans don’t technically have a visa either. We can enter and stay up to 90 days as well. Then if you overstay, you pay the fee. I’m pretty certain that ALL nationalities need to pay the fee if they overstay. A French friend paid this a couple months ago. But if you leave and come back, the days do reset. Last year I left on day 89 and went to Peru for a month. Then when I came back, the days started over. I can’t be positive for Norwegian citizens, but I would guess you’re in the same situation. Just go to the Jorge Newberry airport within 10 days before you leave in July/August to pay the overstay fee. Good luck!
Hi Nicki, I would like to know if the immigration officer made a chop on your passport when you entered through the custom? I wonder if there's any risks that overstaying might bring some bad impact on the passport which results in future Visa application to other countries
Thanks for the video. My adventure was a little different from yours….. I took the Buquebus Ferry earlier this month from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. I had no intention whatsoever of overstaying or any of such things. However I had NO CLUE that immigration formalities for BOTH countries need to be completed at the point of origin (Montevideo in this case). I went through Uruguay clearance, and boarded the ferry assuming there’s passport control in Buenos Aires. But here I was in Buenos Aires, and the system did not even have an entry of my arrival!! I went to the Migraciones counter at the Buquebus terminal itself and explained my situation to an officer there. He took my passport and the Buquebus boarding document to (seemingly) his boss, and I saw them entering some details into their system. He came back after a few minutes with my documents and said that they tried entering my details into the system but were unable to do so at this time, but would get this done soon. This didn’t sound good, but he advised me that I’d be fine (todo tranqui) if I preserve my Buquebus boarding documents and present them if required. I had no trouble inside the country whatsoever and had a GREAT time. Then 6 days later I was flying out to Chile from Aeroparque. I explained to the immigration officer at the departure point that I received no stamp on the Argentine side for my arrival. Initially she said that Argentina has stopped issuing stamps, but offered to check for me in the system. She did and was surprised to see that there was STILL no record of my arrival! She took my passport and the Buquebus boarding documents to another Migraciones room to show it to her boss (so it seemed). He looked quite chilled out, as she was explaining it to him. Then she came back in just a few minutes and said to me that she’d manually enter comments in the system for me. I had all the proofs and the receipts, including the exit stamp from Uruguay on my passport, so it seemed like a watertight case. She manually entered comments in the system indicating that I entered on XX date through Buquebus Ferry Francisco 0067 with XXXX Buquebus boarding document. Then she smiled at me and said that it was all good now. I also asked her explicitly if it’s “todo tranqui” in the future whenever I return to the country. She smiled and answered in the affirmative. I thanked her and moved on to board my flight. But I do find it surprising that passport control is so chaotic in this part of the world. If anyone else had similar experiences, I’d love to hear about these as well. Thanks for the video.
I wonder if it makes any difference when you come back to the country if you had a previous overstay. I wouldn’t want to jeopardize my chance of returning if they suddenly decide that they are going to change the rules. Like in Mexico where they started cracking down on long stay tourists and not giving out 6 mos. automatically any more.
Yeah I totally get that. Obviously I don't want to offer any legal immigration advice to anyone, but I do know that people have been overstaying for several years. I used to live in BA back in 2005 and I overstayed on purpose then too. I just paid the fine at the Paraguayan border when I left. You can no longer do that as you need to pay before you leave, but I don't see them changing the rules any time soon. I would do a search in the BA Expats Hub Facebook group as these kinds of questions get asked a lot!
Thanks for the video! My partner and I have been in Buenos Aires for a few weeks and are trying to research the best way to stay for 2-3 years. We just came from China, where they have incredibly strict immigration, so the idea of intentionally (and repeatedly) overstaying visas makes us a little anxious - especially if we’re going to sign long term rental agreements (I remember you mentioning in another video that the minimum rental term is 3 years?). We’ve been doing some research into the digital nomad visa, but it’d be really helpful to be able to get a DNI and local bank account which (to our knowledge) that specific visa type wouldn’t provide. Do you have any recommendations as to the best way to stay long term? It also sounded like the immigration officer was a touch harsh. Do you think there would be any additional consequences if you overstayed by this length again? Thanks!
the 3 years rental term means the landlord can't send you off for no reason and you can cancel the contract anytime you want (before the 3 years) by paying a compensation (usually equal to 2 or 3 months rent, depends the contract).
Don't worry about overstaying, argentinian immigration laws are very light, almost a joke, all you have to do is to pay a small fee and that is all, but to do the things in the right way and thus avoid problems, you can ask in an immigration office (oficina de migraciones ) about living here and /or in a civil register (Registro Civil) about your DNI, don't be afraid, just ask, they are not gonna bite you, this is not U.S.A. or China, they don`t pursuit ilegal immigrants in argentina....by the way i'm argentinian born and raised.
The immigration officer wasn't harsh, she was just trying to be understood since she noticed that Nicky wasn't a spanish speaker, and as always happens, people who talks to other person who speaks a different language, always yell, they don't realize they are not deaf, they just speak a different language.
Hi Steve! I totally get that fear of immigration especially coming from somewhere so strict. Argentina is definitely not as strict as most other places when it comes to immigration which is nice. I think the digital nomad visa is mostly a joke. I don't see the point since you can just overstay anyways. But I do think that if you want to stay 2-3 years, getting a bank account and a DNI is ideal. I was about to start my DNI process, but then ultimately decided to leave Argentina for the time being, so I didn't end up doing it. But if you know you'll be there for some years, I would suggest getting it. You should ask in the FB groups about the process because many other expats have done it. The immigration officer was a bit harsh, but I think mainly because I mentioned I had been doing some freelance work and she didn't like that. But even if she was harsh, it is probably just her job to say those kinds of things! I still paid the fee and left the country, and re-entered two days later with absolutely zero issues. When I re-entered a few days later, nobody asked me anything. Just let me back in. You should do a search in the Expat Hub FB group because people discuss this topic a lot. You can get a good idea of other people's experiences doing it. Buena suerte! :)
Hi Nicki, thanks for the info. about buquebus, Colonia, etc. Just wondering, who is filming you when you are walking far away from your phone? Just wondering..
Hi Sergio! I'm glad the info was helpful. I'm filming myself! :) If I have my tripod with me, I use that. If not, I just lean my phone against something.
Hi Nicki, you are right that the best way it just doing nothing and eventually pay a fee if that even happens. The inmigration officer is obligue to tell you that as a formality . The inmigration laws are so blend that someone can stay as a tourist, leave for trips to others countries return and in 2 years even ask for a citizenship before a judge
Hey Nicolas- totally agree. I think it was just a formality. I didn't take it personally. It didn't affect me negatively in any way. I was able to leave the country and come back with no issue.
Would I need to pay these 12,500 Pesos multiple times? I will loverstay in the next days and then probably visit chile in the next weeks. If I overstay my next stay in ARG, will I have to pay double? Thanks :)
Hey Super! You need to pay it every time you overstay. So if you overstay in the next couple days, you'll need to pay it before you leave. But if you go to Chile, you won't have any issues coming back into Argentina. If you leave within the following 90 days (after entering the second time) you won't need to pay it again. But if you overstay for a second time, you will need to pay it for the second time. Does that make sense?
I have a question I need to pay my overstay too. I am leaving the country on April 1. This office you went to was at Newberry. Will they allow you to pay the overstay with a credit card? If not, where do you go in the airport to this bank to pay the fee? I've overstayed 3 years because my wife and son are here but have to return to the states due to a family issue.
Ha, I'm in the same situation. I actually think I might have have seen you post a question in an expat group about returning to Buenos Aires from Mendoza with an expired visa. I'm going to need to try to renew my passport, which expires in 5 months and I'm hoping the embassy renews it even though I've overstayed my visa here.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff you can actually do it all online and it takes up to 3 weeks. I was just concerned that because I've overstayed if they would still renew my passport, but from what I've heard it's called an "irregular visa," and you still have all the same rights.
HI there, this video is great help. Do you know if at t he moment with the new government, the law is still the same as in 2023? I did not read about any chance but was wondering if you know to double check? Thanks!
Hi , I am visiting Argentina and I plan to visit Santiago Chile on my 88 day . We would like to return in a week , could I do this and stay for 2 more weeks in Argentina? Thank you for your videos about traveling in Argentina , extremely helpful . I did used your link for Western Union.
Thanks so much for using the WU link! :) The answer is YES! You can absolutely leave and come back a week later. Your 90 days will reset once you come back! Have a great trip! :)
I really like it that happened, i have been in Saudi arabia jeddah im going to see the big fountain like in Switzerland but unfortunately didnt work when i visited hopefully next time i dont know
Hello again, why did you chose to leave the country at this time , since the fine is the same no mater how long you overstay? Also where there any difficulties coming back into the country? Also I'm curious on how often your could overstay, and if you do it 2 or 3 times or more that immigration would refuse to let you come back in? Thanks for the video, my wife and I have been grappling with this subject.
Hi DM. I left because I knew I was flying back to the US to visit my family for the holidays. So I would have to pay the fee regardless. So I just decided to combine it with a trip to Uruguay. I had absolutely no difficulties coming back. Not a single one. From what I've heard/read on FB groups, immigration actually prefers it if you overstay rather than coming/going every 90 days. They see that constant coming/going as 'gaming the system.' But I certainly don't want to necessarily give immigration or legal advice. This is just what I did.I think if you're planning to stay longterm, you should definitely look into getting residency and getting a DNI. That should allow you to come and go without worrying about the overstay part. I would definitely have a look through the FB groups to see what others are saying about it as well to have a full perspective! :)
Nicki, dedicated fan of your channel and thank you for all your content. I have a question about the 90 day allowance. Can I do my 90 days, take the Buquebus to Uruguay for a week or so and come back to Buenos Aires and get an additonal 90 days? This way I wouldn't have to do the extension which only is allowed one time and not on a yearly basis but basically one time only. Thank you...
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Perfect thank you so much. No I don't intend to do it many times in a row however I think that 90 days will not be enough for me to really enjoy Argentina like I want to and get the whole enchilada as they say. Thank you for your insight.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff ....also on another note I am also planning on traveling to Mexico which I believe is where you are these days. My initial thoughts are San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas.
loved your video. I have been in BA for a little over 90 days and although I've taken buses throughout the country I was curious if I could fly within Argentina without paying the 12,500 peso or if I have to do that before getting on a plane whether domestic or international thank you .
Yep, you should have absolutely no problem flying within the country even if you've passed the 90 days. I flew from BA - Mendoza - Bariloche- back to BA, all with an expired "visa." Before an international flight, you'll def need to pay the fee before you go. Enjoy Argentina! :)
@@ethanmccarty3293 You're so welcome! I'm glad you can feel more relaxed now. I recommend a lot in Bariloche! haha I loved renting a car and seeing the 7 lakes up to San Martin de los Andes. Also, the hike to Refugio Frey was great, as was going around the Circuito Chico and doing the hike up to Cerro Llao Llao. I have a couple videos about Bariloche and Ruta de los 7 Lagos you should check out for some more ideas! :)
Hey Nicki! Do you have any recommendations for renting a car in Argentina? Is it easy? Any tips? I am thinking of flying to Bariloche next month and want to be able to drive around (I am currently living in Palermo).
Hi Dr Gonzo! I rented a car in Bariloche from a place called Rucaco. It's right in the center of town. They are so nice. I spoke with them in Spanish, but I think they do speak English too, in case you don't speak Spanish (though I assume you do since you live in Palermo). Their whatsapp is: +54 9 2944 89 8934. I found it to be super easy. You need to show your driver's license and credit card (though as I mentioned in the video, a photo of each was fine), but I was able to pay in cash. They rented by periods of 24 hours. I think it was around 24k pesos/day. So if you meet friends to share the cost with, even better! :) Have a great trip! I have a couple other videos about Bariloche and driving the 7 Lakes in case you haven't seen them yet. They could be helpful! :)
Be aware that 1) all the cars are stick shift 2) everything in Bariloche is on a hill I had a dickens of a time not stalling the car at the stop signs when driving up the hills. I learned on a manual but have driven automatic for so long it was tough.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff a manual transmission is a stick shift. Do you mean they only had an automatic transmission? Hertz told me they didn't have one! I need to write down the name of your rental company so I can use them in Argentina. I much prefer an automatic.
@@jennifershappyplace6938 Op yes haha I meant automatic. They only had automatic available on the day I wanted to rent, but I wanted stick. All the stick shifts were already rented out.
Could someone drop me a note about cheap Spanish language classes. In a video, someone said some city run schools offer very cheap language courses for visitors to Argentina, and once you are registered into these classes, then you could stay for six more months or so. It is legal and done by the innnigration office. Is this true???? If so, how much is the school's charge??? Appreciate your comments and experiences with immigrating to Argentina from Canada. ❤❤❤
After you paid at inmigración, does your visa get reset? Let’s say you hadn’t gone to Uruguay where it gets reset I’m assuming, would you have needed to leave Argentina within 10 days or does it also reset the 90 days once you pay the fine? Thanks!
Hi Natasha, it does not reset. Once you pay at immigration, you have just 10 days before you leave the country. That's why it's best to wait until just before you leave the country to pay the fee at immigration. You can do an extension at immigration that will give you another 90 days, but it is just another 90 days. Whereas overstaying you just stay as long as you want basically, and then pay right before you leave. But when I left Argentina and then came back, the 90 days were reset.
@Nicki Posts Travel Stuff yes it did but I lived in Buenos Aires for 10 years and I have taken that ferry before but I have a question if it is not too personal how much did your ticket cost because of the blue rate I plan on paying with Argentina pesos after I exchange US dollars with the blue rate and I heard there was a 20% discount also.
Hey nikki, do you have any idea how can i pay my outstanding debt of overstaying in my student visa for argentina, actually i had to overstay due to some reasons and while leaving i didnt have any idea on the procedures when i had my flight i was in aeroparque airport immigration stopped me and handed me one alert stating that i cant return back to argentina until i have paid the debt, now i am in my country but i dont know how to pay that debt i checked migraciones website it doesn't display anything against me i am afraid to apply for tourist visa until i have paid and i want to go back again. Please help me out in this🙏🏼
Two quick questions one is what was the actual cost of the round trip ticket on the boat and the second is did Argentina require you to have an onward ticket?
I can't remember exactly, but I think the Buquebus each way was around 10k pesos. But I believe the prices change depending on how far in advance you book. Buquebus is more expensive. You can also try Colonia Express, which is cheaper. I did not have to show onward travel upon my re-entry.
That's right. HOWEVER, in December they started to allow paying with credit cards (Visa and Mastercard only) to be charged with the MEP rate rather than the official rate. The MEP rate is almost at the blue dollar rate. So paying with a credit card is no longer as bad as it used to be fortunately. But I made this video before that change came in to effect.
hahaha nope! Stays the same. Two days over, ten days over, or ten years, Same same. I think it's possible the price in pesos will change in the future along with inflation, but I don't think it will change for different amounts of days. It was the same thing when I overstayed in 2005. The lecture was fine. It was what it was. She had to do it for her job. There were zero repercussions for me. I left Argentina that same day, and returned two days later with no issues.
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I'm wanting to move to Buenos Aires and it looks like I don't need a visa coming from the USA. However, it looks like I need an Argentine ID to rent, which requires a visa. Anyone know the answers to this for me?
Hey there, blr! The "visa" is really just allowing you to enter 90 days in the country. Coming from the US, it's not something you have to apply for beforehand. Once you arrive to Argentina, and plan to spend a lot of time there, you can apply for something called the DNI. I haven't done that process so unfortunately I can't help out with specifics of it. But the BA Expat Hub FB group is a great resource for that. Some places don't require a DNI to rent if you are willing to pay several months in advance, or if you work with companies who often work with foreigners.
It's disrespectful to do this, even if you only pay a small fee, hence the lecture you were given. You can simply go to the national immigration office and extend your tourist visa another 90 days, and also show that you respect the country and it's rules as a visitor.
Being an American, it’s beyond infuriating to see this type of “abuse the system privilege” that you advocated here. Saying things like “it’s not actually illegal to stay behind 90 days…” is an absolute lie. It is against the law. Period. You’re advocating and advising breaking the law, the local laws, which is highly disrespectful. You are a guest in someone else’s country… but try that in America as a foreigner and see how you’re treated.
Thanks for your comment. It's not illegal to overstay the 90 days in Argentina. That is why other options exist for that exact purpose. Feel free to have a look through all of the FB groups, as this is constantly a topic of discussion. I wouldn't advocate for anything illegal. Just informing folks of the options. Argentina and the US do not have the same immigration lawas.
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I'm so jealous of those gorgeous blue eyes!
I am so glad you posted this video. I'm currently in the states and plan on moving to Argentina, however I was concerned on how to stay past the 90 days, and this video definitely cleared that up.
Oh yay I’m so glad it was helpful! Enjoy Argentina! 💕
This video was so helpful. Showing video of how to find the office and the bank, etc was perfect! I plan to do this very thing in about 2 months and hopefully it goes smoothly. For those considering doing an extension through Immigration in Retiro... DON'T! I tried that before and it's a nightmare, thereby resulting in me just waiting to pay the fee when I exit.
That’s great to hear, good advice! I’m really happy this video is able to help you out!! :) Suerte with your exit fee experience.
I frequently visit my boyfriend in Buenos Aires (he's born and raised there), and I think your videos have taught me more than he has hahahah! seriously, I have watched so many of your vids and you are so thorough! so glad I found your YT!!!!
Awwww Sierra, thank you so much. I love hearing that! Thanks for watching so many videos! :) That's funny that your boyfriend doesn't tell you as much, but it doesn't surprise me! As a citizen, he probably doesn't recognize those small things that really stand out, or are confusing, to foreigners. Buen viaje for next time you go to BA! :)
helpful and organized video as all your videos, keep going 👍
Thank you so much, Mohamed! :)
This video literally came at a perfect time. I also plan on moving to BA after visiting for a few weeks in JAN. MY whole family keeps thinking some bad things will happen. This video has been a huge relief. Thanks! I stayed in Belgrano :)
I will come back in 2024 with a lot more money saved up to stay 6 months minimum.
Oh good, I'm so happy it was helpful. You really shouldn't have a hard time. Belgrano is a great neighborhood- nice and quiet! :) Good luck with your move back!
Hello Nicky! Hope you are fine. Really useful video! I’m living here for 80 days. I need to leave the country in 10 days. If I go to Uruguay (even overstayed in Argentinia) just for several days, I will meet any issues coming back to Argentina? Maybe this 90 days cannot be prolonged, or 90 days expired and you need to wait some months? It doesn’t matter what nationality you are? Tnx ☺️
can't stop watching your Argentina videos
Aww thank you so much 💕
The prices in Uruguay are so much higher more than double maybe triple because of the currency conversion. By the way the Argentina peso is at 376 to the US dollar.
Wow that's wild that the Argentine peso is now up to 376. But yes, prices in Uruguay were WAY high. I was happy to go back to Argentina after! haha
@@NickiPostsTravelStuffLet’s have a look at that fish meal with drink in Uruguay 785 pesos exactly $US 20 that’s kind of what you’d pay in Australia, well in a not so touristy part of Buenos Aires you’d pay no more than $4-5 under b dollar rate? Would that be about right?
@@TheManuel012009 It might be closer to $6-$8. Maybe even up to $10 depending on where. But easily half what it costs in Uruguay. Or more than half.
I got 365 to 1 here in Mendoza.
That’s a good rate!
Hi is it ok to leave country and come back the same day to extend my visa? For example to go to brazilian site of iguazu falls in the morning and come back to argentina in the evening and get new visa. Thx for any info
According to locals yes as long as you leave the country..your 90 days are renewed
Heading to BA very soon and was just speaking with a fellow traveler that had just come from there. Apparently, Visa and Mastercard are now giving the Blue rate for transactions in Argentina. The traveler I was speaking with tried it on his card, checking with online banking and it was the case. Apparently, it's just for Visa and Mastercard (not Amex...yet). Have you tried this?
Yup I heard this recently too! I left in mid-December to visit family in the US, and it only happened after I left so I never had the chance to try it!
They changed it so cards now get you the blue rate in Argentina. It's actually slightly higher than the WU rate even
Hi Edward, thanks so much. I heard that they finally got that working, although unfortunately it was still not available before I left Argentina, so I needed to pay in cash.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff I see! Sorry about the tough time with the lady at immigration, although it matches up with what I've heard the exit process is like with an overstayed visa.
@@edwardhill3410 Thanks! I’ve was just a small lecture, but ultimately not an issue! I’m sure she has to say those things for the job!! :)
Big lie, I was CHARGED 180 pesos three days ago!
@@GipsyDean Hey Dean, I heard that with some people, it takes a few weeks to get the refund of the difference back to your card. Check your statement in a couple weeks to see if there are any changes! :)
This is interesting! Thank you for your input
I can relate so much to your trouble with credit cards in Colonia... Me and a buddy tried renting a golf cart, and the one thing we were missing was a VISA credit card (according to Thrifty). I had a MASTERCARD credit card, and that was just not good enough :(( The more you know, I guess haha
Wow, that really surprises me! Only a visa? hahahah I guess they really don't want our money! I got really excited by the idea of renting a golf cart, and then womp womp!
Nice you got things squared away
Did not know of options of sea travel.
Thanks Hong! :)
Amazing episode, greetings
Thanks Axel! :)
Hi Nicki just came across your channel , My husband and I are interested in a long stay in Argentina..Is it true that the streets of Buenos Aires is filled with dog poo ? Or is that just some areas? We are really interested in Mendoza ! Love your channel very informative 👍
hahahhaha it is definitely true that there is dog poop in the streets. But it's not *everywhere* - You just need to keep an eye out! :)
The black car that you showed at the end was manufactured in Brazil in the sixties when they moved the factory from Europe and they used to be abundant.
Oh cool. It was just a decoration outside of the Que Tupe restaurant.
Hey! Do you know if leaving the country and coming back within 90 days "resets" the 90 days as for a Norwegian person? I have been here for around 80 days now and I am a bit worried haha! I am staying until July/August. As a Norwegian you don´t have to have a visa for entering the country if you are staying for under 90 days. I have tried to look it up, but there is limited information in Norwegian and most articles online only describes this "problem" as an American with a visa! Thanks x
Hello! Americans don’t technically have a visa either. We can enter and stay up to 90 days as well. Then if you overstay, you pay the fee. I’m pretty certain that ALL nationalities need to pay the fee if they overstay. A French friend paid this a couple months ago. But if you leave and come back, the days do reset. Last year I left on day 89 and went to Peru for a month. Then when I came back, the days started over. I can’t be positive for Norwegian citizens, but I would guess you’re in the same situation. Just go to the Jorge Newberry airport within 10 days before you leave in July/August to pay the overstay fee. Good luck!
Hi Nicki, I would like to know if the immigration officer made a chop on your passport when you entered through the custom? I wonder if there's any risks that overstaying might bring some bad impact on the passport which results in future Visa application to other countries
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Did you need to be away for a whole month to reset the clock (so to speak)?
Thanks for the video. My adventure was a little different from yours…..
I took the Buquebus Ferry earlier this month from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. I had no intention whatsoever of overstaying or any of such things. However I had NO CLUE that immigration formalities for BOTH countries need to be completed at the point of origin (Montevideo in this case). I went through Uruguay clearance, and boarded the ferry assuming there’s passport control in Buenos Aires.
But here I was in Buenos Aires, and the system did not even have an entry of my arrival!!
I went to the Migraciones counter at the Buquebus terminal itself and explained my situation to an officer there.
He took my passport and the Buquebus boarding document to (seemingly) his boss, and I saw them entering some details into their system. He came back after a few minutes with my documents and said that they tried entering my details into the system but were unable to do so at this time, but would get this done soon. This didn’t sound good, but he advised me that I’d be fine (todo tranqui) if I preserve my Buquebus boarding documents and present them if required.
I had no trouble inside the country whatsoever and had a GREAT time.
Then 6 days later I was flying out to Chile from Aeroparque. I explained to the immigration officer at the departure point that I received no stamp on the Argentine side for my arrival. Initially she said that Argentina has stopped issuing stamps, but offered to check for me in the system. She did and was surprised to see that there was STILL no record of my arrival! She took my passport and the Buquebus boarding documents to another Migraciones room to show it to her boss (so it seemed). He looked quite chilled out, as she was explaining it to him. Then she came back in just a few minutes and said to me that she’d manually enter comments in the system for me. I had all the proofs and the receipts, including the exit stamp from Uruguay on my passport, so it seemed like a watertight case.
She manually entered comments in the system indicating that I entered on XX date through Buquebus Ferry Francisco 0067 with XXXX Buquebus boarding document.
Then she smiled at me and said that it was all good now. I also asked her explicitly if it’s “todo tranqui” in the future whenever I return to the country. She smiled and answered in the affirmative.
I thanked her and moved on to board my flight.
But I do find it surprising that passport control is so chaotic in this part of the world.
If anyone else had similar experiences, I’d love to hear about these as well.
Thanks for the video.
Yikes! I"m so sorry that happened and was so chaotic. As much as I love Argentina, it's so frustrating that everything feels so difficult to do.
I wonder if it makes any difference when you come back to the country if you had a previous overstay. I wouldn’t want to jeopardize my chance of returning if they suddenly decide that they are going to change the rules. Like in Mexico where they started cracking down on long stay tourists and not giving out 6 mos. automatically any more.
Yeah I totally get that. Obviously I don't want to offer any legal immigration advice to anyone, but I do know that people have been overstaying for several years. I used to live in BA back in 2005 and I overstayed on purpose then too. I just paid the fine at the Paraguayan border when I left. You can no longer do that as you need to pay before you leave, but I don't see them changing the rules any time soon. I would do a search in the BA Expats Hub Facebook group as these kinds of questions get asked a lot!
Thanks for the video! My partner and I have been in Buenos Aires for a few weeks and are trying to research the best way to stay for 2-3 years. We just came from China, where they have incredibly strict immigration, so the idea of intentionally (and repeatedly) overstaying visas makes us a little anxious - especially if we’re going to sign long term rental agreements (I remember you mentioning in another video that the minimum rental term is 3 years?). We’ve been doing some research into the digital nomad visa, but it’d be really helpful to be able to get a DNI and local bank account which (to our knowledge) that specific visa type wouldn’t provide. Do you have any recommendations as to the best way to stay long term? It also sounded like the immigration officer was a touch harsh. Do you think there would be any additional consequences if you overstayed by this length again?
Thanks!
the 3 years rental term means the landlord can't send you off for no reason and you can cancel the contract anytime you want (before the 3 years) by paying a compensation (usually equal to 2 or 3 months rent, depends the contract).
Don't worry about overstaying, argentinian immigration laws are very light, almost a joke, all you have to do is to pay a small fee and that is all, but to do the things in the right way and thus avoid problems, you can ask in an immigration office (oficina de migraciones ) about living here and /or in a civil register (Registro Civil) about your DNI, don't be afraid, just ask, they are not gonna bite you, this is not U.S.A. or China, they don`t pursuit ilegal immigrants in argentina....by the way i'm argentinian born and raised.
The immigration officer wasn't harsh, she was just trying to be understood since she noticed that Nicky wasn't a spanish speaker, and as always happens, people who talks to other person who speaks a different language, always yell, they don't realize they are not deaf, they just speak a different language.
Hi Steve! I totally get that fear of immigration especially coming from somewhere so strict. Argentina is definitely not as strict as most other places when it comes to immigration which is nice. I think the digital nomad visa is mostly a joke. I don't see the point since you can just overstay anyways. But I do think that if you want to stay 2-3 years, getting a bank account and a DNI is ideal. I was about to start my DNI process, but then ultimately decided to leave Argentina for the time being, so I didn't end up doing it. But if you know you'll be there for some years, I would suggest getting it. You should ask in the FB groups about the process because many other expats have done it. The immigration officer was a bit harsh, but I think mainly because I mentioned I had been doing some freelance work and she didn't like that. But even if she was harsh, it is probably just her job to say those kinds of things! I still paid the fee and left the country, and re-entered two days later with absolutely zero issues. When I re-entered a few days later, nobody asked me anything. Just let me back in. You should do a search in the Expat Hub FB group because people discuss this topic a lot. You can get a good idea of other people's experiences doing it. Buena suerte! :)
Hi Nicki, thanks for the info. about buquebus, Colonia, etc. Just wondering, who is filming you when you are walking far away from your phone? Just wondering..
Hi Sergio! I'm glad the info was helpful. I'm filming myself! :) If I have my tripod with me, I use that. If not, I just lean my phone against something.
oops, I meant: argento...
Hi Nicki, you are right that the best way it just doing nothing and eventually pay a fee if that even happens. The inmigration officer is obligue to tell you that as a formality . The inmigration laws are so blend that someone can stay as a tourist, leave for trips to others countries return and in 2 years even ask for a citizenship before a judge
Hey Nicolas- totally agree. I think it was just a formality. I didn't take it personally. It didn't affect me negatively in any way. I was able to leave the country and come back with no issue.
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. Can we change our visa status while in Argentina, from tourist to temporary or permanent resident.
Would I need to pay these 12,500 Pesos multiple times? I will loverstay in the next days and then probably visit chile in the next weeks. If I overstay my next stay in ARG, will I have to pay double? Thanks :)
Hey Super! You need to pay it every time you overstay. So if you overstay in the next couple days, you'll need to pay it before you leave. But if you go to Chile, you won't have any issues coming back into Argentina. If you leave within the following 90 days (after entering the second time) you won't need to pay it again. But if you overstay for a second time, you will need to pay it for the second time. Does that make sense?
I have a question I need to pay my overstay too. I am leaving the country on April 1. This office you went to was at Newberry. Will they allow you to pay the overstay with a credit card? If not, where do you go in the airport to this bank to pay the fee? I've overstayed 3 years because my wife and son are here but have to return to the states due to a family issue.
Ha, I'm in the same situation. I actually think I might have have seen you post a question in an expat group about returning to Buenos Aires from Mendoza with an expired visa. I'm going to need to try to renew my passport, which expires in 5 months and I'm hoping the embassy renews it even though I've overstayed my visa here.
Hey I’m really not sure about that! I would definitely go to the US embassy to see if they can help you with a new passport!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff you can actually do it all online and it takes up to 3 weeks. I was just concerned that because I've overstayed if they would still renew my passport, but from what I've heard it's called an "irregular visa," and you still have all the same rights.
@@Sofi361-s5i I didn't know that. Fantastic. I hope it will all work out then! :)
HI there, this video is great help. Do you know if at t he moment with the new government, the law is still the same as in 2023? I did not read about any chance but was wondering if you know to double check? Thanks!
Hi , I am visiting Argentina and I plan to visit Santiago Chile on my 88 day . We would like to return in a week , could I do this and stay for 2 more weeks in Argentina? Thank you for your videos about traveling in Argentina , extremely helpful . I did used your link for Western Union.
Thanks so much for using the WU link! :) The answer is YES! You can absolutely leave and come back a week later. Your 90 days will reset once you come back! Have a great trip! :)
I really like it that happened, i have been in Saudi arabia jeddah im going to see the big fountain like in Switzerland
but unfortunately didnt work when i visited hopefully next time i dont know
Hello again, why did you chose to leave the country at this time , since the fine is the same no mater how long you overstay? Also where there any difficulties coming back into the country? Also I'm curious on how often your could overstay, and if you do it 2 or 3 times or more that immigration would refuse to let you come back in? Thanks for the video, my wife and I have been grappling with this subject.
Hi DM. I left because I knew I was flying back to the US to visit my family for the holidays. So I would have to pay the fee regardless. So I just decided to combine it with a trip to Uruguay. I had absolutely no difficulties coming back. Not a single one. From what I've heard/read on FB groups, immigration actually prefers it if you overstay rather than coming/going every 90 days. They see that constant coming/going as 'gaming the system.' But I certainly don't want to necessarily give immigration or legal advice. This is just what I did.I think if you're planning to stay longterm, you should definitely look into getting residency and getting a DNI. That should allow you to come and go without worrying about the overstay part. I would definitely have a look through the FB groups to see what others are saying about it as well to have a full perspective! :)
Nicki, dedicated fan of your channel and thank you for all your content. I have a question about the 90 day allowance. Can I do my 90 days, take the Buquebus to Uruguay for a week or so and come back to Buenos Aires and get an additonal 90 days? This way I wouldn't have to do the extension which only is allowed one time and not on a yearly basis but basically one time only. Thank you...
Yes you can do that. I’ve heard immigration officials don’t like it if you do it many times in a row though.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Perfect thank you so much. No I don't intend to do it many times in a row however I think that 90 days will not be enough for me to really enjoy Argentina like I want to and get the whole enchilada as they say. Thank you for your insight.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff ....also on another note I am also planning on traveling to Mexico which I believe is where you are these days. My initial thoughts are San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas.
Is the fee stil 12.500 pesos or does this change? And if so: where can we find the current fee.
I'm not sure the exact fee now, but I imagine it is whatever is equivalent to about $30-$35 USD.
loved your video. I have been in BA for a little over 90 days and although I've taken buses throughout the country I was curious if I could fly within Argentina without paying the 12,500 peso or if I have to do that before getting on a plane whether domestic or international thank you .
Yep, you should have absolutely no problem flying within the country even if you've passed the 90 days. I flew from BA - Mendoza - Bariloche- back to BA, all with an expired "visa." Before an international flight, you'll def need to pay the fee before you go. Enjoy Argentina! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff thank you so much. I was kinda worried. But you have put my mind at ease. Anything you absolutely recommend in Bariloche.
@@ethanmccarty3293 You're so welcome! I'm glad you can feel more relaxed now. I recommend a lot in Bariloche! haha I loved renting a car and seeing the 7 lakes up to San Martin de los Andes. Also, the hike to Refugio Frey was great, as was going around the Circuito Chico and doing the hike up to Cerro Llao Llao. I have a couple videos about Bariloche and Ruta de los 7 Lagos you should check out for some more ideas! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff I definitely will thank you
Hi!! Such a great video. Anyone know if this is all still the same case now?
If you overstay your visa for 2 years, can you apply for the residency/citizenship?
Hey Nicki! Do you have any recommendations for renting a car in Argentina? Is it easy? Any tips? I am thinking of flying to Bariloche next month and want to be able to drive around (I am currently living in Palermo).
Hi Dr Gonzo! I rented a car in Bariloche from a place called Rucaco. It's right in the center of town. They are so nice. I spoke with them in Spanish, but I think they do speak English too, in case you don't speak Spanish (though I assume you do since you live in Palermo). Their whatsapp is: +54 9 2944 89 8934. I found it to be super easy. You need to show your driver's license and credit card (though as I mentioned in the video, a photo of each was fine), but I was able to pay in cash. They rented by periods of 24 hours. I think it was around 24k pesos/day. So if you meet friends to share the cost with, even better! :) Have a great trip! I have a couple other videos about Bariloche and driving the 7 Lakes in case you haven't seen them yet. They could be helpful! :)
Be aware that
1) all the cars are stick shift
2) everything in Bariloche is on a hill
I had a dickens of a time not stalling the car at the stop signs when driving up the hills. I learned on a manual but have driven automatic for so long it was tough.
@@jennifershappyplace6938 How interesting. I wanted a stick shift but they only had manual available!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff a manual transmission is a stick shift. Do you mean they only had an automatic transmission? Hertz told me they didn't have one! I need to write down the name of your rental company so I can use them in Argentina. I much prefer an automatic.
@@jennifershappyplace6938 Op yes haha I meant automatic. They only had automatic available on the day I wanted to rent, but I wanted stick. All the stick shifts were already rented out.
Could someone drop me a note about cheap Spanish language classes. In a video, someone said some city run schools offer very cheap language courses for visitors to Argentina, and once you are registered into these classes, then you could stay for six more months or so. It is legal and done by the innnigration office. Is this true???? If so, how much is the school's charge??? Appreciate your comments and experiences with immigrating to Argentina from Canada.
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After you paid at inmigración, does your visa get reset? Let’s say you hadn’t gone to Uruguay where it gets reset I’m assuming, would you have needed to leave Argentina within 10 days or does it also reset the 90 days once you pay the fine? Thanks!
Hi Natasha, it does not reset. Once you pay at immigration, you have just 10 days before you leave the country. That's why it's best to wait until just before you leave the country to pay the fee at immigration. You can do an extension at immigration that will give you another 90 days, but it is just another 90 days. Whereas overstaying you just stay as long as you want basically, and then pay right before you leave. But when I left Argentina and then came back, the 90 days were reset.
i don't understand you Nicky, you have been here in argentina for a long time, why don't you get youe permanent residency ?
I wasn't sure how long I would stay or what my long term plans were.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff el virus de Argentina pega fuerte, no Nicki? Jajaja, ojalá te quedes mucho tiempo!!
@@osvaldoduarte5373 jajajjajaja si
Am in Buenos Aires now and am going to Uruguay on February 3rd 2023.
Great! Have a fantastic trip. I hope this video helped you with your trip to Uruguay! :)
@Nicki Posts Travel Stuff yes it did but I lived in Buenos Aires for 10 years and I have taken that ferry before but I have a question if it is not too personal how much did your ticket cost because of the blue rate I plan on paying with Argentina pesos after I exchange US dollars with the blue rate and I heard there was a 20% discount also.
@@markrush2319 I think the price was around 10k pesos each way, but the prices are constantly changing. Not sure any a 20% for cash though.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff thank you for the information it was greatly appreciated.
Have you ever come back to Argentina? Do you know if you would be allowed to re-enter the country?
I came back with absolutely zero problems! :)
Since you posted thus video, hasn't it changed in Argentina on the credit cards? 🤔 I've heard they changed to the blue dollar on cards now right?
Yes, it has changed since.
Hi! Do you recommend a medical travel insurance for Argentina?
I do! I usually use SafetyWing! :)
Hey nikki, do you have any idea how can i pay my outstanding debt of overstaying in my student visa for argentina, actually i had to overstay due to some reasons and while leaving i didnt have any idea on the procedures when i had my flight i was in aeroparque airport immigration stopped me and handed me one alert stating that i cant return back to argentina until i have paid the debt, now i am in my country but i dont know how to pay that debt i checked migraciones website it doesn't display anything against me i am afraid to apply for tourist visa until i have paid and i want to go back again. Please help me out in this🙏🏼
Two quick questions one is what was the actual cost of the round trip ticket on the boat and the second is did Argentina require you to have an onward ticket?
I can't remember exactly, but I think the Buquebus each way was around 10k pesos. But I believe the prices change depending on how far in advance you book. Buquebus is more expensive. You can also try Colonia Express, which is cheaper. I did not have to show onward travel upon my re-entry.
Will you be barred from re-entry after overstaying?
No. I re-entered without issue.
you can still pay with a cc in argentina but the thing is that paying cash is a lot cheaper right?
That's right. HOWEVER, in December they started to allow paying with credit cards (Visa and Mastercard only) to be charged with the MEP rate rather than the official rate. The MEP rate is almost at the blue dollar rate. So paying with a credit card is no longer as bad as it used to be fortunately. But I made this video before that change came in to effect.
That was good
Haha thank you!!
Whaaa??! the fee stays the same? cmooon hahaha!!!😛😛😛😛
Do you think that will change that in the future, maybe?
But the lecutre didnt really seem fun, though. So are there repurceussiona when u come there the next time?
hahaha nope! Stays the same. Two days over, ten days over, or ten years, Same same. I think it's possible the price in pesos will change in the future along with inflation, but I don't think it will change for different amounts of days. It was the same thing when I overstayed in 2005. The lecture was fine. It was what it was. She had to do it for her job. There were zero repercussions for me. I left Argentina that same day, and returned two days later with no issues.
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I'm wanting to move to Buenos Aires and it looks like I don't need a visa coming from the USA. However, it looks like I need an Argentine ID to rent, which requires a visa. Anyone know the answers to this for me?
Hey there, blr! The "visa" is really just allowing you to enter 90 days in the country. Coming from the US, it's not something you have to apply for beforehand. Once you arrive to Argentina, and plan to spend a lot of time there, you can apply for something called the DNI. I haven't done that process so unfortunately I can't help out with specifics of it. But the BA Expat Hub FB group is a great resource for that.
Some places don't require a DNI to rent if you are willing to pay several months in advance, or if you work with companies who often work with foreigners.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff you are very kind for taking the time to reply to so many people. I really appreciate it. thank you for all you do.
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Oh no you didn't share the showers time with us LOL nice video enjoy it
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@@NickiPostsTravelStuff You have good information on your video nice to see you enjoying yourself. Kudos for you
@@1987whitez Thank you so much, JP! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Have you ever visited Comodoro Rivadavia Argentina if not you should check it out.
@@1987whitez I haven't, thanks for the suggestion! :)
Honestly, judging by the lecture you got, Id rather pay for the extension in advance than go through a lecture XD.
hahahaha it wasn't so bad. I just nodded and said "dale," and then it was all over!
If nothing happens to illegal immigrants from neighbour countries, even less do you have to worry about an overstayed visa..
Yes, fortunately Argentina can be a safe place for many people who need it.
It's disrespectful to do this, even if you only pay a small fee, hence the lecture you were given. You can simply go to the national immigration office and extend your tourist visa another 90 days, and also show that you respect the country and it's rules as a visitor.
Being an American, it’s beyond infuriating to see this type of “abuse the system privilege” that you advocated here.
Saying things like “it’s not actually illegal to stay behind 90 days…” is an absolute lie. It is against the law. Period.
You’re advocating and advising breaking the law, the local laws, which is highly disrespectful.
You are a guest in someone else’s country… but try that in America as a foreigner and see how you’re treated.
Thanks for your comment. It's not illegal to overstay the 90 days in Argentina. That is why other options exist for that exact purpose. Feel free to have a look through all of the FB groups, as this is constantly a topic of discussion. I wouldn't advocate for anything illegal. Just informing folks of the options. Argentina and the US do not have the same immigration lawas.
so its basically 35 us dollars currently for that fee? 12500 Argentina pesos is $35 in us dollars hahah. Definitely worth staying
Driving without physical driver license ???? LOL !!!!!😂😂😂😂😂 in which country this is possibly?????