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I'm here on a tourist visa, and so far I've never stayed longer than a year without leaving the country. My next…

Jaime MartinOct 29
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I'm here on a tourist visa, and so far I've never stayed longer than a year without leaving the country. My next planned departure is around the end of next year, so I'd end up staying almost 2 years without leaving. In that case, is there any other document or ID besides the tourist visa that I'd need to keep my stay legal?

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Needed after 6 monthsWhen ECC is needed3-year stay extension
Needed after 6 months
Daniel L McIntyre1

How long into your stay do you have to apply for the ECC? I'm leaving in March, and I'll be at 7 months by then.

When ECC is needed
Al Schwartz2

Book your outbound flight first. Then go to Immigration 3 weeks before your flight to get your ECC (Emigration Clearance Certificate).

3-year stay extension
Tim Aurich1

You mean you entered visa-free, right? You can keep extending for up to 3 years total. After that you have to leave the country. No extra documents needed. You just need exit clearance before you leave. You probably already know that, though.

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