What will happen if I stay in Bolivia without a visa?

by Julia
(Ixiamas)

I'm planning on staying in Bolivia for 6 months and I've already been here for 3. I don't know what to do next? I've asked some people and they say the only way I can stay here for 3 more months is if I open up a temporary carnet (greencard) for 1 year, but that will cost me at least 500 US dollars and it takes up to 3 months. I was wondering if I just stay here and pay the fine when I go to the airport will anything happen? I mean I know people do this but I'm guessing they do it for a week or two and I'm wondering if there will be any serious consequences? I've heard I can get kicked out of the country and not be allowed back in for 5 years or I can get put in jail. If I just pay at the airport then it will be about 300 dollars but that's still cheaper then 1000 dollars plus traveling back and forth to La Paz and Ixiamas. PlEASE HELP ME????

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What will happen if I stay in Bolivia without a visa?

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Jan 31, 2012
 Consequences of Being in Bolivia Without a Visa
by: Altiplano Bolivia

Overstaying your initial Visa incurs a multa (fine) of 20Bs per day. You may also find that they are not happy to welcome you back in the near future, but is not likely.

To stay legally, and that is what you should do, you need to apply for a Visa Objeto Determinado at a Bolivian consulate outside the country, then once you enter legally again on this Visa, apply for a 1-Year Temporary Residents Visa.

You can change your tourist Visa to a Visa Objeto Determinado within Bolivia by applying at the immigration office, but this costs 2500Bs.

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