Argentinan Entry fee for US citizens as of 12/20/09
Dec 15th, 2009, 10:22 PM
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Scarlett (respectfully truly),
I think you have more money than the average person in Argentina or the U.S. It must be nice knowing that you have the means to be accepted as an immigrant and the means to leave at your own will.
(I myself would have chosen Rio.)
I think you have more money than the average person in Argentina or the U.S. It must be nice knowing that you have the means to be accepted as an immigrant and the means to leave at your own will.
(I myself would have chosen Rio.)
Dec 16th, 2009, 01:40 AM
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islebethere: I'll ask my daughter, who is not here at this time, but, as far as I can remember, no specific reason was given for not giving my daughter a visa. The immigration officers are particularly wary of young people, because they feel they are the ones most likely to try to remain in the US illegally.
Instead of just denying the visa without any chance of appeal, they could have told her to bring further info, or whatever they needed. If you wish to apply again, you have to pay the $131 again.
I understand the American embassy is mostly staffed with Americans.
Instead of just denying the visa without any chance of appeal, they could have told her to bring further info, or whatever they needed. If you wish to apply again, you have to pay the $131 again.
I understand the American embassy is mostly staffed with Americans.
Dec 16th, 2009, 04:19 AM
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The interviews are always done by US personnel. I don't need a visa for the USA but work with people who have applied. None of them have ever received specific information about the denial. None of them have ever applied again, so I don't know if it helps or just sends good money after bad. I believe you can ask for an interview with the head of the Consular department though. Maybe they would specify in that interview.
Dec 16th, 2009, 04:27 AM
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AV, if she was refused under section 221 (g) she can reapply without another payment for up to a year.
http://argentina.usembassy.gov/why_a..._refused2.html
http://argentina.usembassy.gov/why_a..._refused2.html
Dec 16th, 2009, 05:32 AM
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Thank you very much, Huentetu, but this happened more than a year ago.
My daughter recently graduated as a doctor and chose to go to a very good place in Navarra (Spain), to further her studies, instead of to the US, where I would have wanted her to go, after watching ER so much! LOL!!!
My daughter recently graduated as a doctor and chose to go to a very good place in Navarra (Spain), to further her studies, instead of to the US, where I would have wanted her to go, after watching ER so much! LOL!!!
Dec 16th, 2009, 06:45 AM
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islebethere ...
We have more money than some and not even close to as much money as others.( in Argentina & the US)
Doing some research will show you that people come here for all sorts of reasons with all sorts of incomes.
We just did the work that takes months to do and lots of paperwork to come here to live .. we are not working here, so we contribute to the economy without taking away from it.
There are outrageously rich people living in this country/city and we are not even close to their catagory. Argentines, not foreigners.
We have more money than some and not even close to as much money as others.( in Argentina & the US)
Doing some research will show you that people come here for all sorts of reasons with all sorts of incomes.
We just did the work that takes months to do and lots of paperwork to come here to live .. we are not working here, so we contribute to the economy without taking away from it.
There are outrageously rich people living in this country/city and we are not even close to their catagory. Argentines, not foreigners.
Dec 16th, 2009, 07:24 AM
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I looked up "outrageously", to see if I was right about the meaning of the word. I was. I got "Grossly offensive to decency or morality" and "Being well beyond the bounds of good taste."
I would simply say someone is "extremely" rich and would only say he/she is "outrageously rich" if I could prove he/she became that rich in some less than proper way.
I would simply say someone is "extremely" rich and would only say he/she is "outrageously rich" if I could prove he/she became that rich in some less than proper way.
Dec 16th, 2009, 08:32 AM
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Many people who aren't rich still make travel a priority. I think the world would be a better place if more people travelled. Goverments do what goverments do with little regard for how it affects the population. I dont hold it against Argentina - but I cant help be be dissapointed that it is being implimented days before I leave. All these reciprocity fees are a big surprise to those of us who normally travel in Europe.
Dec 16th, 2009, 10:59 AM
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Not_enuf_vaca:
With 1 USD to 3.80951 ARS, I can't imagine the Europe would be cheaper with 1 EUR = 5.52542 ARS! The cost of this new fee is the cost for only one good meal out in Europe.
Scarlett:
Many of us use "outrageous" words to exaggerate a point. Much like some people use endless exclamation points!!!!!! LOL!
Keep using your excessive descriptors. I love the color they give your posts.
~condu
With 1 USD to 3.80951 ARS, I can't imagine the Europe would be cheaper with 1 EUR = 5.52542 ARS! The cost of this new fee is the cost for only one good meal out in Europe.
Scarlett:
Many of us use "outrageous" words to exaggerate a point. Much like some people use endless exclamation points!!!!!! LOL!
Keep using your excessive descriptors. I love the color they give your posts.
~condu
Dec 16th, 2009, 12:31 PM
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avrooster
If, I could speak Spanish like you speak English, I would be delighted. If, I could speak some Spanish, I wouldn't have to look up every word I write or say in the dictionary....(for
Scarlett)
If, I could speak Spanish like you speak English, I would be delighted. If, I could speak some Spanish, I wouldn't have to look up every word I write or say in the dictionary....(for
Scarlett)
Dec 19th, 2009, 01:54 AM
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as a Norwegian citizen going to Argentina in january I am not affected but my partner (US citizen ) is. well, we went to Chile and he had to pay 130 dollars . but there are ways of avoiding this. are you going to Buenos Aires? fly to Montevideo instead! then catch the ferry over to BA. you only have to pay if you enter the country by AIR! another way, go to Brazil and fly to foz de iguassu then cross the border and fly from PUerto Iguazu! (but you need a visa to Brazil). going to Chile? fly to Mendoza , Argentina, then catch the bus to Santiago, or fly to Salta, Argentina and cross into Atacama. you are only paying the fee if you fly into Chile.
Dec 21st, 2009, 10:43 AM
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The latest news are the following: http://www.clarin.com/suplementos/vi...v-02104311.htm
This local newspaper says the reciprocity fee will be charged as from Jan. 1.
This probably means that tourism-related businesses have been raising hell and maybe, just maybe, it will never be actually implemented, as happened last year.
This local newspaper says the reciprocity fee will be charged as from Jan. 1.
This probably means that tourism-related businesses have been raising hell and maybe, just maybe, it will never be actually implemented, as happened last year.
Dec 26th, 2009, 02:17 AM
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Unfortunately, our so-called government's website says this will start next Monday, Dec. 28: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/
Of course, as per our government's "style", should the president's husband change his mind, it will be dropped right away.
If I interpreted correctly the bureaucratic lingo, Canadians and Australians will be charged each time they enter Argentina. For US citizens it is good for ten years and multiple entries.
Initially, it will be charged only if entering Argentina via our Ezeiza international airport.
Our "government" gladly takes plastic.
Of course, as per our government's "style", should the president's husband change his mind, it will be dropped right away.
If I interpreted correctly the bureaucratic lingo, Canadians and Australians will be charged each time they enter Argentina. For US citizens it is good for ten years and multiple entries.
Initially, it will be charged only if entering Argentina via our Ezeiza international airport.
Our "government" gladly takes plastic.
Dec 26th, 2009, 08:20 AM
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It will be interesting to see which happens first--the reopening of Teatro Colon or collection of the reciprocity fee. Both have been postponed more times than I can count.
The fee was supposed to go into effect last March but was delayed without explanation. Then the fee was supposed to be in effect beginning December 20. The most recent launch date is December 28. Stay tuned...
The fee was supposed to go into effect last March but was delayed without explanation. Then the fee was supposed to be in effect beginning December 20. The most recent launch date is December 28. Stay tuned...
