What applies when you have applied for a residence permit?

[Jonas A]

What applies when you have applied for a residence permit, but it is not finished yet.
For example, does my European driver's license apply?
According to the rules I have read, it applies as long as I do not stay illegally in the country and have a visa.
Visa with extension, visa max. 30 + 60 days.
During the application process I do not have a visa but am not illegal either.
Is there anyone who can answer me what applies.

Thanks
Jonas

 

[CG]

Carry proof of your application that shows where you are in the process and you're fine, do what you want (within reason).
I've never heard of anyone having to extend a tourist visa while a residence application is in process.

 

[daisypolanco]

What applies when you have applied for a residence permit, but it is not finished yet.
For example, does my European driver's license apply?
According to the rules I have read, it applies as long as I do not stay illegally in the country and have a visa.
Visa with extension, visa max. 30 + 60 days.
During the application process I do not have a visa but am not illegal either.
Is there anyone who can answer me what applies.

Thanks
Jonas

What kind of residency did you apply for?

 

[Farmer]

Carry proof of your application that shows where you are in the process and you're fine, do what you want (within reason).
I've never heard of anyone having to extend a tourist visa while a residence application is in process.

Not sure about that CG. I just posted about our completion of the residency process. However, during the process we had to return to the states for a funeral. Had our paperwork but they ignored it and charged us several thousand pesos to board. Whether its a written policy or whatever they know they've got you by the short hairs when your in the boarding process. Farmer