What happens if I exceed the 90 day per year limit on a Bolivia tourist visa?

by Nick
(Florida)

I traveled to Bolivia on a tourist Visa in January 2012 for 26 days (I entered on Dec. 11 2011) and again in May-Aug for 90 days. When I left in August I paid 20 Bolivianos per day for the 26 days I was over my 90 day limit for 2012. I have plans to return to Bolivia in December. Will I not be able to enter the country since I am over my 90 day limit, or can I just pay 20 Bolivianos per day that I am there when I leave?

Thanks.

Nick

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What happens if I exceed the 90 day per year limit on a Bolivia tourist visa?

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Sep 23, 2012
 Change the dates of your flight
by: Anonymous

Another option would be to change your flight dates. It would certainly cost less than what you'll pay to lose a round trip ticket altogether if you attempt to enter now.
Sep 23, 2012
 No can do.
by: Anonymous

The specific purpose visa is for people who plan to request residency in Bolivia either because you have a job here, will start a business here, or plan to marry here. In either case, in order to obtain the specific purpose visa, the Bolivian consulate in your country will request several things from you including a letter of intent (in which you detail your plan as a resident in Bolivia - where you will live, who you will live with, where you will work, who you plan to marry, or anything else that explains the reason for which you want to live in Bolivia long-term). You will also be asked to show several past months of bank statements, and you'll be signing a sworn statement along with your application for the visa, which basically states that what you are saying is true.

If you enter Bolivia on a specific purpose visa, you cannot later change that to a tourist visa.
Sep 23, 2012
 Absolutely true.
by: BoliviaBella.com

The comment below is absolutely true. The latest case of a tourist being detained (that we have personal knowledge of) occurred just three weeks ago in Santa Cruz. He was detained, not allowed outside the customs area, put on the next flight back to the U.S., and lost all the money he spent on his round trip ticket.

If you entered the country prior to using up your 90 days and then overstay, you pay a fine. But authorities will not even allow you to enter the country if you have already exceeded the 90 days per year maximum.

What you are basically proposing is to attempt to enter by offering to pay Bs.20/day in advance, to purchase more days. If that were allowed, everyone would do it. It isn't. Wait until January.
Sep 23, 2012
 Other Options
by: Nick

Wow. Thanks for the info. Do I have any other options? I already bought my ticket for Dec. 3- Jan. 30.

Could I get a Special Purpose Visa for 30 days (for December) and then switch over to my Tourist Visa on Jan. 1 since I'll still be there through January?
Sep 23, 2012
 Do not take the risk!
by: Anonymous

If you have already spent 90 days in Bolivia in 2012 (more, since you already exceeded that and paid a fine), you will not be allowed into the country. Worse yet, you will be detained at the airport and sent home on the next available flight. You will not even be given a chance to see or communicate with anyone who may be waiting for you in the arrival area. This has already happened to several people this year.

As of January 1, 2013 you will be eligible for another 90 days so why take the risk.

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