Visa's at boarders in South America...British/EU passport
 

Hey guys, I have done some research researching on the forum however I con find anything to confirm what I am looking for.
I have a British EU passport, Are there any land boarders where I need to get a visa in advance in South America? Or can I juts turn up, pay some $ and go in?

Thanks in Advance.

Haven't heard of any borders where you require advance visa for your passport. No dollars to pay for any visa in South America either but a couple of places in Central America where they might charge for "fumigating" your vehicle or other such ancillary fees. Darien Gap is costly, as is any port of first entry. Mexico is one country that charges for visitor entry and TIP (refundable when you leave) and Galapagos is another where you pay US20 and then US$100 park fees.

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We went to Central and South America last year and didn`t need visas but didn't go to Brazil or Venezuela.

Those from US, Canada, Australia and perhaps NZ should ignore this post as we definitely do not get a free ride. Brazil from $35 (Oz) to $150 (US) and need to get visa before border, Argentina $100 on-line payment before you get there, Fly into Santiago $100 when you arrive at airport, Paraguay $140 and must get prior except if fly in to capital, Bolivia up to $140 at border for US citizens. Tit for Tat.

The Australian citizen equivalent to this page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_r...itish_citizens is pretty accurate so I'd assume this one is too.

There is one exception to the rule here, you have to have a visa for Venezuela in advance if you're arriving at a land border. You can't get that on the road either as you have to apply in your own country.

The rules for VZ have changed fairly recently though and people are reporting different things. Some people have got in without a visa at all and others have been turned away. I wouldn't risk it personally and The VZ consulate in London has my passport at the moment, hopefully I'll get it back with a visa in it soon..... fingers crossed anyway.

Another exception: Suriname. AFAIK, UK passport requires a visa, which is easily purchased at neighboring countries.

The variety of answers above, plus the even wider variety of answers you'll get from Google, highlight the need to do some careful research on your own rather than accept what people tell you uncritically.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark

Another possible exception regarding Visa cost is Bolivia ... who now charge certain nationals a fee, around $100 to $120 USD (mas o menus?). I'm not sure if Brits must pay this but USA folk do.

There is also some question whether you pay or not at land borders or only when flying in. I've heard variations of both in the last year, so more info needed.

For Bolivia its a reciprocity thing ... we charge them ... so they charge us. (many visitors to USA pay very high Visa fees) Not sure about the UK however)
bier

Mollydog. Haven't you heard the Brits and Europeans giving a quiet schadenfreudean chuckle whenever the topic of entry fees comes up.

Patrick, are you determined to prove me right? It's been years since US citizens paid as little as $120 to enter Bolivia, but British passport holders continue to pay nothing. Idle speculation and misplaced confidence contributes nothing to this discussion.

Mark

You prove yourself right in every post you write! So welcoming of new HUBB members :rofl:

Always encouraging new members to contribute something, trying to save this failing forum by suggesting they do their own research to find answers to their Noob questions.

Right, lets "moderate" another one right off HUBB. Hope this has been helpful.
:welcome:

Beyond that, I have NO idea what you're talking about!

"Idle speculation"? "mis placed confidence" WTF doh
keepcalm

Actually, I gave a piece of hard information which had been missing (Suriname visa necessary) related to the OP's question. I corrected your misinformation (Bolivia fees) related to the OP and everyone else. And I suggested both that the OP double check all information offered here and that you refrain from giving advice when you clearly have no idea what you're on about.

You don't have to follow my advice, and neither does the OP. Failing to understand the limits of your own knowledge is not an offense under forum rules. That's ok with me.

best,

Mark

Seems to me some of this would be better confined to private messaging rather than in public.

In public is more fun!!! :D

Come on!!! The SuperMod Mark (my favourite) arguing with the SuperKnowAll (the best if he doesn’t extend too much) it’s fun, or therefore you could be reclaiming one of the titles? :oops2:

For the OP nothing better to check that every consulate website to see if you need visas despite of what US Gringos have to says about none Brits Gringo experience… hehehe
Are you Ozzie no? Where are all that experienced pommies that can enlighten him regards Visas???

For Argentina (what I sure know) you don’t need it if comes on UK /EU passport, and no reciprocity fees neither.

Hoorah!! My visa for VZ arrived back this morning after three weeks at the consulate.

Like I said in my earlier post you have to apply in advance for it in the UK, however the good news is that the default is a Multiple Entry Visa which is valid for a year, which means you don't run the risk of being tied down to entry/exit dates etc