Bs As to Colonia... Visa Reqd?
Oct 14, 2008 | 10:33 pm
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Bs As to Colonia... Visa Reqd?
Anybody know if a visa for Uruguay would be required if somebdoy was to take the fast ferry to Uruguay for the day?
Assuming the passport holder has a US Green Card and Indian passport, and has a visa for Argentina?
I know the Iguazu area isnt usually checked for anybdoy going in, but was wondering about Uruguay before going to avoid any potential problems.
Thanks
Assuming the passport holder has a US Green Card and Indian passport, and has a visa for Argentina?
I know the Iguazu area isnt usually checked for anybdoy going in, but was wondering about Uruguay before going to avoid any potential problems.
Thanks
Oct 14, 2008 | 11:17 pm
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According to Timatic (which is what the airlines use), you do need a visa:
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...t_information/
John
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...t_information/
John
Oct 15, 2008 | 6:51 am
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Anybody know if a visa for Uruguay would be required if somebdoy was to take the fast ferry to Uruguay for the day?
Assuming the passport holder has a US Green Card and Indian passport, and has a visa for Argentina?
I know the Iguazu area isnt usually checked for anybdoy going in, but was wondering about Uruguay before going to avoid any potential problems.
Thanks
Assuming the passport holder has a US Green Card and Indian passport, and has a visa for Argentina?
I know the Iguazu area isnt usually checked for anybdoy going in, but was wondering about Uruguay before going to avoid any potential problems.
Thanks
Oct 15, 2008 | 8:35 am
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Agree with britenbsas.
Never been on the ferry but certainly going from AEP-MVD I as a Brit was scrutinised before getting the passport stamped on arrival and it was certainly more official than the Brazil/Argentina border at Iguacu.
Never been on the ferry but certainly going from AEP-MVD I as a Brit was scrutinised before getting the passport stamped on arrival and it was certainly more official than the Brazil/Argentina border at Iguacu.
Oct 22, 2008 | 11:48 am
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I did the day trip to Colonia from BA as a US Citizen. You definitely have to go through immigration for both countries to/from. The lines seemed long but everyone got on the boat. I didn't require a visa for either country as a US citizen a few years ago.
Oct 22, 2008 | 9:00 pm
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I did the ferry boat ride from BA to/from Colonia as a US citizen.
Very easy and painless, and I had no visa.
The only hassle was having to reserve the boat ride at one window, then having to do the ticketing at another window, then having to pay at still another window, then picking up the ticket at the second window. And speaking minimal Spanish was of no help. But the friendly staff was cool.
The back-to-back immigrations counters are a hoot though.
Very easy and painless, and I had no visa.
The only hassle was having to reserve the boat ride at one window, then having to do the ticketing at another window, then having to pay at still another window, then picking up the ticket at the second window. And speaking minimal Spanish was of no help. But the friendly staff was cool.
The back-to-back immigrations counters are a hoot though.
Nov 25, 2008 | 7:47 pm
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It's a pain but none of the south american countries seem to use residency for visa requirements and instead use the nationality of the passport.
Nov 26, 2008 | 7:06 am
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Unless the rules have changed since I last checked, your US Green Card will not exempt you from Visa requirements in Argentina and Uruguay. Regarding your Argentine Visa... I suggest you check to see it allows multiple entries, as your side trip will include leaving and re-entering the country.
Nov 26, 2008 | 7:08 am
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You should be able to get a visa quickly without paying very much at the Uruguayan Embassy in Buenos Aires. I expect it's cheap, as an Uruguayan getting a visa to India cost $15 and was done same day. Much cheaper than what they charge US passport holders.
It's a pain but none of the south american countries seem to use residency for visa requirements and instead use the nationality of the passport.
It's a pain but none of the south american countries seem to use residency for visa requirements and instead use the nationality of the passport.