entering country by private boat n visa?

[KillerJupe]

Hello i have some issues with my Philippines visa and happen to have two passports and access to a private boat....

Instead of paying the $200 or more to pay for an 8h visa extension, before my flight outa the country, i want to simple present my other passport and say i was "dropped off" by the private boat.

I'll ask the immigration office here in the Pi, but was wondering if anyone had specific experience w/ entering a country by boat and what was required?

THANKS!

 

[Rogersea]

OK you have to be joking right? It is best not to solicit advice on this forum on how to break the law.

 

[captndale]

You can't just be "dropped off" by a boat in a foreign country. The boat and everyone on it must clear customs and immigration. Most countries take a dim view of immigration violations. Saving a $200 charge is hardly worth the chance of a prison sentence.

 

[Doc]

When one "enters by boat", the boat must fly a specific ensign (flag) upon entry. Might be a Yellow Q, don't recall. Once appropriate contact is made and satisfied with the Harbormaster (and usually the acting Passport Control agent), a different ensign is hoisted, prolly a courtesy flag.

I would be careful about any subterfuge, but your post is very unclear about what country in which you were attempting to pull this off.

Here are the Philippines rules: http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/meetings/egm/migrationegm06/DOC 18 Philippines.pdf

 

[diversteve]

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