Jim and Judi Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm on a tourist visa and need to go to Medellin for a day. Does anyone know if the 72 hour rule and associated rigamarole applies to air travel? I travel often but have never been gone such a short time. Of course I can extend my trip if need be but would prefer not to this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Why would the rules -- referring here to the matter of border runs for the resetting of passports, etc. -- for crossing borders via air be different from other modes of travel? I'm not dissing your inquiry, but just missing the point totally. What is your concern? It seems to me that flying to another country for any length of time would "reset" a passport entry date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The person should check with Immigration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim and Judi Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Bud said: Why would the rules -- referring here to the matter of border runs for the resetting of passports, etc. -- for crossing borders via air be different from other modes of travel? I'm not dissing your inquiry, but just missing the point totally. What is your concern? It seems to me that flying to another country for any length of time would "reset" a passport entry date. I've only been in Panama for two weeks after being in the States for 3 weeks so I don't need to reset my visa. What I'm wondering is, if I travel to Medellin on Monday and return on Tuesday will they tell me I have to remain out another day even though, by then, I will have only been in Panama for 3 weeks? And if I can be out of Panama for a day after 2 weeks, can I be out a day after 2 months? At what timeframe does the 72 hour rule kick in? I'll be having these trips on an ongoing basis now. I'll check with immigration if I don't get an answer but was hoping to call on the knowledge base here at CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantah Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I know this doesn't help much, but my past experience is not all border checkpoints are administered the same, as are the migracion offices. I have crossed 5 different ones! Also the law, which I have read isn't followed to the letter. So good luck. I am going to MDE soon, but staying longer. Interested to know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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