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pato23

From: El Salvador

8/31/2013 00:07 EST

Some Not-So-Good News on Tourist Visa Extensions and Tourist Visa in General

As reported in the last issue of Nica Nuggets, a person in Granada was refused an extension on their tourist visa until they provided more documentation on why they were in Nicaragua. In that case, they produced a marriage document to a Nicaraguan and then received the extension. We have now heard of three more cases where people are being refused the 90 day extension without more documentation on why they are in Nicaragua. Such as proof working at an NGO, etc.

It appears that even leaving the country for three days then returning may require documentation to receive a new tourist visa. Authorities are stating that this has always been the case and that the purpose of a tourist visa is only for tourists or for the time to apply for residency. They may be viewing the three days of leaving the country as simply another tourist visa extension so may not automatically be allowed.

So do not wait until the last day to apply for the extension and if you leave for the three days, you may need to keep your documentation with you to prove you can re-enter Nicaragua.

Again, we are trying to determine why suddenly the rules are being enforced. Perhaps it is only a few overzealous immigration people in certain areas. As soon as we learn what is going on we will report on it. The majority of expats in Nicaragua are not residents. If someone knows more than this, please post it. Nicaragua Expat Network.

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spiritsage

8/31/2013 13:52 EST

This has always been the law although very rarely enforced... they legally have the right to refuse entry and to refuse extensions as does every country in the world.. what are possible current reasons for the officials to exercise their legal right? Is it just an over jealous official? Is it Nica's political relationship with other countries such as Russia, Cuba, China and the US?? What is the current and past relationship with these countries? How pleased is the Nica government with the Middle East situation? Are the political relationships with other countries something the expat should keep in mind as it could one day concern the expat? Does the political, current and past world affairs of any nation influence their choices in expat, immigrants and visa matters? What happens to your belongings, pets if you are denied re-entry after doing a visa run? Is working with a NGO a sure way to get permission to re-enter? No..Is this something other expats have had to face in other countries? Yes. When a country starts to do this is there a message being sent which should not be ignored? Yes... do not leave behind that which you hold dear as there is a good chance you may not get back to get your belongings... have a back up plan in case you are denied entry or extensions for yourself, your belongs and your pets...

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8/31/2013 16:15 EST

Just spoke with a 7 year expat friend here in the SJdS area.. Told me for the first time that the paperwork and money was denied for the 90 day visa at immigration office

The next try will be the CR border run..I'll update when I hear more.

Next week I get my cedilla, I will be a legal resident....

Can anyone tell e, fater I get my cedilla, am I allowed to drive my car across the border to CR? What do I have to do or have or the car?

It has insurance, mechinal cert (MTI) all stickers, fire extinguisher, triangles yadda yadda yadda....

Any insight or advise on ow I get get my wheels and me to another country or a long weekend vacation.....

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8/31/2013 16:17 EST

I know it is cedula, but autocorrect is terrorizing me!

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cjamesgo

9/1/2013 16:37 EST

how long--will he have to stay out-before he can re enter...thanks

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