Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Chile are all closing the tourist-stay loophole at once. The residency route that now replaces the visa run in each country.
Latin America · Immigration
Key Facts
The shift. Five popular hubs are closing the tourist-stay loophole at the same time.
Argentina. Insurance and purpose are checked at entry; a “false tourist” can be refused.
Brazil. The 90-day extension is reportedly refused more often; the fix is the nomad visa.
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