Wednesday, August 1, 2018
New Tourist Visa Regulations for Peru and Border Hopping
New Tourist Visa Regulations for Peru and Border Hopping
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People love Peru so much that they dont want to leave! Unfortunately, some of them overstay their visa.
The Rumours
There were rumors that the $1 a day fine was going to increase to $5 a day. Heres info about the proposal.
"If passed, the new law will allow you up to 183 days in a 365 day period and the fine for overstaying is $5 a day. You can read all 18 pages of the law at El Peruano."
What Happened
The good news is that the law did NOT go into effect, but it did increase a bit. On Expatriates in Peru, Craig Ess asked about the fine on 16 September 2016. Its $1.25 (yes, thats US dollars that they use since the sol historically isnt stable). Not only that, but there are no other penalties for overstaying, and you can pay, leave, and then come back 10 minutes later.
Visa changes happened in 2008. As a tourist, you are allowed up to 183 days at a time and then you can either border hop or pay the $1.25 a day fine once you leave. Some people have been known to bargain especially those who overstay their visa by years. Yes, years. Ive known people to overstay by 1, 2 and even 7 years. While its not ideal, its still done.
If youre going to stay in Peru for years and year, make sure you see all the sites worth seeing!
NB: Ill be taking a break from blogging at The Ultimate Peru List in March. While Im gone you can take a look at my other blogs. New posts will be published starting in April.
