Tourist visas permit travelers to explore foreign countries for the sole purposes of entertainment and discovery. Tourist visas do not allow foreign travelers to work, study or operate businesses while on foreign soil. Since these visas are issued for enjoyment purposes, tourist visas always include an expiration date that must be strictly adhered to in order to avoid penalties and deportation. If you intend to extend your tourist visa, you must do so before your tourist visa expires, and the visa extension application must be submitted according to the country’s specific guidelines.
