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Questions tagged [visa-runs]

Leaving a country for a short time in order to renew your visa or obtain a new one.

Visa run.

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Taiwan maximum stay rules with reentry

I've heard about US expats temporarily leaving Taiwan for a weekend so that they can stay an additional 90 days under visa exempt entry. I have two questions about this practice: Is there a minimum time visitors are required to leave before…
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Is it possible to stay in Laos for one year with tourist visas only?

My girlfriend and I will go to Laos for one year. She will have work there. We are not married and, anyway, the situation doesn't allow anything but a tourist visa for me because I will continue to work for a French business, telecommuting. I will…
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Can I do a visa run by going through immigration at the airport and then immediately going back?

I have a 10-year China visa that has a 2-month limit on each stay. I usually take the opportunity to do a quick trip somewhere and see some friends around Asia, but sometimes I don't have the time to do this. Today I am making a quick 1-day trip to…
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Can I extend my stay in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) beyond 90 days by doing a visa run?

I am US citizen. We are allowed to stay in Malaysia for 90 days. Can I extend my 90 days if I cross over to Singapore and return to Kuala Lumpur the following day, hence getting another 90 days "extension" for my stay in Malaysia? Can I…
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Can I leave South Korea to reset the 90 days visa counter?

My friend tells me that I can leave South Korea for 1 night and re-enter, to reset my 90 days. For example, an American could enter Korea and stay for 90 days and then go to Japan or China (any place outside of Korea), and return to Korea and have…
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Can I leave South Africa before my 90 days expire, and return after a few days to stay for another 90 days?

How many times can an Australian leave and re-enter South Africa (90 days at a time without a visa) in a year, and do they need to be out of the country for a certain period of time before they re-enter? I want to be in South Africa for as long as I…
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What is Taiwan's stance on visa runs?

I am planning on going to Taiwan for close to 90 days, a period I am eligible for visa-free entry for. Would it be OK (or possible), for me to temporarily fly out of Taiwan just to get another 90 days, as necessary, e.g. do a visa run? If it makes…
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Can I enter China several times from Hong Kong and benefit multiple 15 day visa-free?

I own an Italian passport and I'm planning a trip to China and Hong Kong. Being entitled to a 15 day visa-free in China and 90 day visa-free in Hong Kong, could I land in China, after 15 days move to Hong Kong and then again re-enter China and be…
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How to stay in Brazil for 5 months with a (tourist) visa?

I am planning to go to Brazil from 20 Aug - 02 Feb under a tourist visa (three months). My idea was to cross the border to Argentina before the three months are finished, and re-enter Brazil after a short stay there. Now I read on the internet…
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How long am I supposed to stay out of Israel after 3 months tourist visa has expired

I am EU citizen (Greece). I was in Israel 2 weeks ago and I stayed around 3 months. I left 3 days before my tourist visa expired. How long am I supposed to stay out of Israel after 3 months tourist visa has expired in order to get another tourist…
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Israel tourist visa renewal

How long are you supposed to stay out of Israel after your 3 month tourist visa has expired in order to get another tourist visa? I'm a U.S. citizen, if it matters.
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Cheapest trip from Canada to anywhere for visa purposes

I'll be looking to base myself in Vancouver soon. In the past, you've always had to prove at the border that you'll be leaving again, one way or another. Last time they didn't take the "I'm planning on winging it" comment well, so fortunately I…
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Can I stay in China long-term on Q2 visa

My wife is a Hong Kong citizen with the return-home permit, so she can stay in China indefinitely. She rented an apartment in China. However, I am an American citizen (of Chinese descent) with Q2 120-day visa with 10 year validity. Can I do visa…
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US visa run by entering Mexico?

I'm in the US visiting family (from Ireland). My 90 days comes to an end in about a week. Can I cross the border (Tijuana), have lunch and return - getting my passport stamped, letting me stay for another 90 days?
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Can I get a new full visa-free period in South Africa by border hopping the day before it expires?

I'm a UK citizen visiting South Africa on a 90-day visa-free visit. I understand that due to rule changes you must now leave the African continent before returning (don't necessarily need to return to your home country) in order to receive another…
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