180 day wonders (tourist stamp)

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Lpdiver Serial expat

Member since 08 August 2018

LpdiverSerial expat08 June 2023 02:12:26

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So with the on going drama over visas and the common advice to just stay 180 days on a tourist stamp, I have a question. Is there any problems getting the tourist stamp extensions approved? I have not read this anywhere and am just wondering. I mean there is no guarantee that they must do so and with the attitude that is being expressed over the visas it would not surprise me.

lpd

Mr. Barley Serial expat

Member since 12 May 2023

Mr. BarleySerial expat08 June 2023 13:45:49

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@Lpdiver

I doubt you will have any problem extending a tourist stamp. In the government's mind, tourists don't create gentrification problems if you are only in the country 180 days.

Lpdiver Serial expat

Member since 08 August 2018

LpdiverSerial expat09 June 2023 00:34:52

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@Mr. Barley I don't really anticipate it either and it would have probably bubbled up in the forum if it was an issue. However; it is not a given. I have requested 90 days before when entering and given 30... so had to make an unnecessary request for an extension. I make it a habit to ALWAYS request 90 days upon entry.

lpd

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