Argentina Visa Policy

To visit Argentina, the applicants will need to apply for an Argentina visa – unless the applicants are from a visa-exempt country.

Argentina is the southernmost country of South America, and one of the largest countries in the world, encompassing over one million square miles. 

What are the Types of Argentina Visas?

The visas for Argentina are divided into short-term visas (also known as an Argentina Tourist Visa) and long-term visas (Residency Visas).

Argentina Visit Visa (Short-term visas)

The visit visa for Argentina is issued to foreign nationals who enter the country for short-term purposes. It is valid for up to three months, and can be further divided into the following subcategories:

1. Argentina Tourist Visa

•  Issued to foreigners entering the country for tourism or other recreational purposes.

2. Argentina Business Visa

• Issued to foreigners who need to enter the country for reasons related to their work.

3. Argentina Medical Treatment Visa 

• Issued to foreigners who need to enter Argentina to receive medical treatment in an Argentinian health institution.

4. Argentina Media/Journalist Visa

•  Issued to members of the media who are traveling to Argentina for their work.

5. Argentina Religious Visa 

• For foreigners who are members of an officially recognized religious order in Argentina and are traveling for reasons related to religion.

Nationals of several countries are exempt from visa requirements for short-term stays, as detailed above.

Argentina Residency Visas (Long-term visas)

The long-term (Residence) visas for Argentina, as the name suggests, are issued to foreigners who want to set up residence in Argentina. The most common types of residence visas for Argentina are:

1. Argentina Work Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who have found a job in Argentina and obtained a work permit. Your employer arranges your work permit on your behalf.

2. Argentina Student Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who want to pursue their studies in an Argentinian educational institution.

3. Argentina Family Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who want to join a close family member who is a citizen or permanent resident of Argentina.

4. Argentina Investment Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who invest a substantial amount of money into an activity, trade, or service in Argentina (about 1.5 million Argentine Pesos).

5. Argentina Retirement Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who want to retire in Argentina and can sustain themselves financially without the need to work. They must have a monthly income of at least 30,000 Argentine Pesos from pensions.

In addition to the visa, all foreign nationals who want to stay in Argentina for longer than three months need to register with the authorities in Argentina upon arrival and get a residence permit/National ID Card.

Argentina Short-term Visa

You can apply for short-term visas for realizing your temporary travel to Azerbaijan. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, short-term education, exchange programs, short-term work, and many other non-permanent nuances. You can check all the required documents for each type of visa application, visa fees, processing time, and where to apply for a visa below.

The visit visa for Argentina is issued to foreign nationals who enter the country for short-term purposes. It is valid for up to three months, and can be further divided into the following subcategories:

1. Argentina Tourist Visa 

• Issued to foreigners entering the country for tourism or other recreational purposes.

2. Argentina Business Visa

•  Issued to foreigners who need to enter the country for reasons related to their work.

Argentina Tourist Visa

If you apply for a Tourist Visa for Argentina, you can find the necessary information below.

Required Documents for Argentina Tourist Visa

1. Application Form

• Completed and signed.
• You can download the application form from the embassy/consulate website and complete it by hand or complete it online and then simply download it. It depends on the specific embassy/consulate.

2. Your Passport

• The passport must be valid for at least another six months, starting from the date you intend to depart Argentina.
• It must have at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopies of Your Passport

• Showing the personal details and any previous and current visas (and if required, previous passports) 

4. Pictures of Yourself

• Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm
• White background
• Colored
• Taken recently
• Neutral facial expression

5. Return Flight Tickets or Travel Itinerary

6. Proof You Have Accommodation in Argentina

• Proof of hotel reservation.
  • If you are staying with a family member or friends, include a letter of invitation from your host. The letter must be certified by a Notary and legalized and accompanied by the ID of the host.

7. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• To cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements

8. Proof of Paid Argentina Visa Fee

9. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Travel authorization from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), legalized by an Apostille or the Argentina consulate or embassy.

10. Documents Regarding Your Employment Status:

• If you are employed:
  • A letter from your employer confirming your employment, and stating your position in the company, how long you will be absent, and your salary.
• If you are a student:
  • A letter from your school confirming your enrollment, details of your course, and how long you will be absent
• If you are self-employed:
  • Your business’ official registration or proof of tax returns

Argentina Visa Fees

Before you submit your visa application, you have to pay an Argentina visa fee. Fees for an Argentina visa may change depending on the type of visa you apply for and the consulate handling your application. However, you will likely be expected to pay the following:

• Argentina Visa Fee: 150 EUR – 200 EUR

Additionally, citizens of the US, Australia, and Canada were required to pay a Reciprocity Fee when traveling to Argentina, despite not needing to apply for a visa. However, as of 2018, citizens of the US and Australia are no longer required to pay this fee, at least for the time being.

Citizens of Canada still have to pay the Argentina Reciprocity Fee (about 160 US Dollars).

The processing time for an Argentina visa depends largely on the specific embassy or consulate in which you apply. Some consulates promise to process the visa in as little as one week’s time, while others will take longer. However, it is advisable that you apply for your Argentina visa at least 45 days before you intend to travel.

Procedure to Apply for an Argentina Visa

You have to apply for an Argentina visa at a diplomatic mission of Argentina in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:

1. Set up an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate
2. Collect the required documents and pay the visa fee
3. Submit the documents and attend the visa interview

1. Setting Up An Appointment

• Before you submit the documents, you have to contact the Argentinian embassy or consulate in your country, which is in charge of handling visa applications.
• Sometimes, if there is no Argentinian diplomatic representation in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country to apply.

2. Collect the Required Documents and Pay the Fee

• Once you have a visa appointment, you have to complete the Argentina visa application form, which you can find online. Then, you must collect all the required documents for an Argentina visa application. The requirements change depending on the type of visa you apply for.
• Additionally, you also have to pay a non-refundable Argentina visa application processing fee. The embassy/consulate will likely inform you of the payment method, or they may have the required information on their website.

3. Submit the Documents and Attend the Interview

• Once you have collected the required documents and paid the Argentina visa fee, you have to submit them in person on the date of your appointment.
• This is also where you have to attend the visa interview if the embassy or consulate officials require it.

Once you have applied, you have to wait for the visa to be processed. If the application is approved, you will receive the Argentina visa sticker on your passport, and you may enter Argentina for the time that the visa is issued.

Argentina Business Visa

If you want to travel to Argentina for business, you can find the necessary information below.

Required Documents for Argentina Business Visa

1. Application Form 

• Completed and signed.
• You can download the application form from the embassy/consulate website and complete it by hand or complete it online and then simply download it. It depends on the specific embassy/consulate.

2. Your Passport 

• The passport must be valid for at least another six months, starting from the date you intend to depart Argentina.
• It must have at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopies of Your Passport

• Showing the personal details and any previous and current visas (and if required, previous passports) 

4. Pictures of Yourself

• Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm
• White background
• Colored
• Taken recently
• Neutral facial expression

5. Return Flight Tickets or Travel Itinerary

6. Proof You Have Accommodation in Argentina

7. Letter of Invitation from the Company in Argentina, in Original and Copy

8. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• To cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements

9. Proof of Paid Argentina Visa Fee

10. Letter from Your Employer, Stating That You are Taking the Trip for Business, as well as Details of Your Work in the Company

Argentina Visa Fees

Before you submit your visa application, you have to pay an Argentina visa fee. Fees for an Argentina visa may change depending on the type of visa you apply for and the consulate handling your application. However, you will likely be expected to pay the following:

• Argentina Visa Fee: 150 EUR – 200 EUR

Additionally, citizens of the US, Australia, and Canada were required to pay a Reciprocity Fee when traveling to Argentina, despite not needing to apply for a visa. However, as of 2018, citizens of the US and Australia are no longer required to pay this fee, at least for the time being.

Citizens of Canada still have to pay the Argentina Reciprocity Fee (about 160 US Dollars).

The processing time for an Argentina visa depends largely on the specific embassy or consulate in which you apply. Some consulates promise to process the visa in as little as one week’s time, while others will take longer. However, it is advisable that you apply for your Argentina visa at least 45 days before you intend to travel.

Procedure  to Apply for an Argentina Visa

You have to apply for an Argentina visa at a diplomatic mission of Argentina in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:

1. Set up an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate
2. Collect the required documents and pay the visa fee
3. Submit the documents and attend the visa interview

1. Setting Up An Appointment

• Before you submit the documents, you have to contact the Argentinian embassy or consulate in your country, which is in charge of handling visa applications.
• Sometimes, if there is no Argentinian diplomatic representation in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country to apply.

2. Collect the Required Documents and Pay the Fee

• Once you have a visa appointment, you have to complete the Argentina visa application form, which you can find online. Then, you must collect all the required documents for an Argentina visa application. The requirements change depending on the type of visa you apply for.
• Additionally, you also have to pay a non-refundable Argentina visa application processing fee. The embassy/consulate will likely inform you of the payment method, or they may have the required information on their website.

3. Submit the Documents and Attend the Interview

• Once you have collected the required documents and paid the Argentina visa fee, you have to submit them in person on the date of your appointment.
• This is also where you have to attend the visa interview if the embassy or consulate officials require it.

Once you have applied, you have to wait for the visa to be processed. If the application is approved, you will receive the Argentina visa sticker on your passport, and you may enter Argentina for the time that the visa is issued.

The Transit Visa for Argentina is issued to foreign nationals who will enter the territory of Argentina in order to make their way to a third country. The Transit visa for Argentina is valid for 10 days. In exceptional circumstances, the visa can be extended at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.

Travelers who will change planes in an Argentinian airport but will not leave the transit area and their stay is shorter than 12 hours do not require a transit visa.

Visa Fee:

• Argentina Transit Visa Fee: 40 EUR

Argentina Long-term Visa

The long-term (Residence) visas for Argentina, as the name suggests, are issued to foreigners who want to set up residence in Argentina. The most common types of residence visas for Argentina are:

1. Argentina Work Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who have found a job in Argentina and obtained a work permit. Your employer arranges your work permit on your behalf.

2. Argentina Student Visa

• Which is issued to foreigners who want to pursue their studies in an Argentinian educational institution.

3. Argentina Family Visa 

• Which is issued to foreigners who want to join a close family member who is a citizen or permanent resident of Argentina.

Argentina Work (Long-term) Visa

If you’re traveling to Argentina because you have found long-term employment, you can find the necessary information below.

Required Documents for Argentina Work (Long-term) Visa

 1. Application Form 

• Completed and signed.
• You can download the application form from the embassy/consulate website and complete it by hand or complete it online and then simply download it. It depends on the specific embassy/consulate.

2. Your Passport 

• The passport must be valid for at least another six months, starting from the date you intend to depart Argentina.
• It must have at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopies of Your Passport

• Showing the personal details and any previous and current visas (and if required, previous passports) 

4. Pictures of Yourself

• Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm
• White background
• Colored
• Taken recently
• Neutral facial expression

5. Return Flight Tickets or Travel Itinerary

6. Proof You Have Accommodation In Argentina

7. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• To cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements

8. Proof of Paid Argentina Visa Fee

9. Employment Contract, which is Signed by the Argentinian Employer, Containing the Hiring Company’s Registration Number. The Contract Must Be Legalized and Notarized.

10. A Certificate of Criminal Records, Issued by Police Authorities in Your Country.

11. Copies of Your Diploma/Certifications.

Argentina Visa Fees

Before you submit your visa application, you have to pay an Argentina visa fee. Fees for an Argentina visa may change depending on the type of visa you apply for and the consulate handling your application. However, you will likely be expected to pay the following:

• Argentina Visa Fee: 150 EUR – 200 EUR

Additionally, citizens of the US, Australia, and Canada were required to pay a Reciprocity Fee when traveling to Argentina, despite not needing to apply for a visa. However, as of 2018, citizens of the US and Australia are no longer required to pay this fee, at least for the time being.

Citizens of Canada still have to pay the Argentina Reciprocity Fee (about 160 US Dollars).

The processing time for an Argentina visa depends largely on the specific embassy or consulate in which you apply. Some consulates promise to process the visa in as little as one week’s time, while others will take longer. However, it is advisable that you apply for your Argentina visa at least 45 days before you intend to travel.

Procedure  to Apply for an Argentina Visa

You have to apply for an Argentina visa at a diplomatic mission of Argentina in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:

1. Set up an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate
2. Collect the required documents and pay the visa fee
3. Submit the documents and attend the visa interview

1. Setting Up an Appointment

• Before you submit the documents, you have to contact the Argentinian embassy or consulate in your country, which is in charge of handling visa applications.
• Sometimes, if there is no Argentinian diplomatic representation in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country to apply.

2. Collect the Required Documents and Pay the Fee

• Once you have a visa appointment, you have to complete the Argentina visa application form, which you can find online. Then, you must collect all the required documents for an Argentina visa application. The requirements change depending on the type of visa you apply for
• Additionally, you also have to pay a non-refundable Argentina visa application processing fee. The embassy/consulate will likely inform you of the payment method, or they may have the required information on their website.

3. Submit the Documents and Attend the Interview

• Once you have collected the required documents and paid the Argentina visa fee, you have to submit them in person on the date of your appointment.
• This is also where you have to attend the visa interview if the embassy or consulate officials require it.

Once you have applied, you have to wait for the visa to be processed. If the application is approved, you will receive the Argentina visa sticker on your passport, and you may enter Argentina for the time that the visa is issued.

Argentina Study (Long-term) Visa

If you’re traveling to Argentina to pursue further studies, you can find the necessary information below.

Required Documents for Argentina Study (Long-term) Visa

1. Application Form

• Completed and signed
• You can download the application form from the embassy/consulate website and complete it by hand or complete it online and then simply download it. It depends on the specific embassy/consulate

2. Passport

• The passport must be valid for at least another six months, starting from the date you intend to depart Argentina.
• It must have at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopies of your Passport

• Showing the personal details and any previous and current visas (and if required, previous passports) 

4. Pictures of Yourself

• Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm
• White background
• Colored
• Taken recently
• Neutral facial expression

5. Flight Tickets or Travel Itinerary

6. Proof You Have Accommodation in Argentina

7. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• To cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover for stay and studies

8. Proof of Paid Argentina Visa Fee

9. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Travel authorization from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), legalized by an Apostille or the Argentina consulate or embassy.

10. Proof of Enrollment in Your Educational Institution

11. A Certificate of Criminal Records, Issued by Police Authorities in Your Country.

Argentina Visa Fees

Before you submit your visa application, you have to pay an Argentina visa fee. Fees for an Argentina visa may change depending on the type of visa you apply for and the consulate handling your application. However, you will likely be expected to pay the following:

• Argentina Visa Fee: 150 EUR – 200 EUR

Additionally, citizens of the US, Australia, and Canada were required to pay a Reciprocity Fee when traveling to Argentina, despite not needing to apply for a visa. However, as of 2018, citizens of the US and Australia are no longer required to pay this fee, at least for the time being.

Citizens of Canada still have to pay the Argentina Reciprocity Fee (about 160 US Dollars).

The processing time for an Argentina visa depends largely on the specific embassy or consulate in which you apply. Some consulates promise to process the visa in as little as one week’s time, while others will take longer. However, it is advisable that you apply for your Argentina visa at least 45 days before you intend to travel.

Procedure  to Apply for an Argentina Visa

You have to apply for an Argentina visa at a diplomatic mission of Argentina in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:

1. Set up an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate
2. Collect the required documents and pay the visa fee
3. Submit the documents and attend the visa interview

1. Setting Up an Appointment

• Before you submit the documents, you have to contact the Argentinian embassy or consulate in your country, which is in charge of handling visa applications.
• Sometimes, if there is no Argentinian diplomatic representation in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country to apply.

2. Collect the Required Documents and Pay the Fee

• Once you have a visa appointment, you have to complete the Argentina visa application form, which you can find online. Then, you must collect all the required documents for an Argentina visa application. The requirements change depending on the type of visa you apply for.
• Additionally, you also have to pay a non-refundable Argentina visa application processing fee. The embassy/consulate will likely inform you of the payment method, or they may have the required information on their website.

3. Submit the Documents and Attend the Interview

• Once you have collected the required documents and paid the Argentina visa fee, you have to submit them in person on the date of your appointment.
• This is also where you have to attend the visa interview if the embassy or consulate officials require it.

Once you have applied, you have to wait for the visa to be processed. If the application is approved, you will receive the Argentina visa sticker on your passport, and you may enter Argentina for the time that the visa is issued

Argentina Family Visa

If you are applying for an Argentina Family visa, you can find detailed information below.

Required Documents for Argentina Family Visa

1. Application Form

• Completed and Signed.
• You can download the application form from the embassy/consulate website and complete it by hand or complete it online and then simply download it. It depends on the specific embassy/consulate.

2. Your Passport

• The passport must be valid for at least another six months, starting from the date you intend to depart Argentina.
• It must have at least two blank pages.

3. Photocopies of Your Passport

• Showing the personal details and any previous and current visas (and if required, previous passports) 

4. Pictures of Yourself

• Dimensions: 4cm x 4cm
• White background
• Colored
• Taken recently
• Neutral facial expression

5. Flight Tickets or Travel Itinerary

6. Proof You Have Accommodation in Argentina

7. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

• To cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements

8. Proof Of Paid Argentina Visa Fee

9. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Travel authorization from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), legalized by an Apostille or the Argentina consulate or embassy.

10. A Certificate of Criminal Records, Issued by Police Authorities in Your Country.

11. Proof of Family Relationship, Such as A Marriage or Birth Certificate as Applicable

12. A Certified Copy of the National Identity Document (DNI) of Your Family Member in Argentina

Keep in Mind:

This is not an exhaustive list of the required documents. The embassy or consulate you apply may ask for additional (or fewer) documents as they see fit.

Several of the documents you submit (such as academic records, civil status certificates, or police clearance) have to be legalized either through an Apostille stamp or by the Argentina embassy/consulate.

You will likely have to translate your documents into Spanish if they are not already. Include both variations of the documents when you submit them.

Argentina Visa Fees

Before you submit your visa application, you have to pay an Argentina visa fee. Fees for an Argentina visa may change depending on the type of visa you apply for and the consulate handling your application. However, you will likely be expected to pay the following:

• Argentina Visa Fee: 150 EUR – 200 EUR

Additionally, citizens of the US, Australia, and Canada were required to pay a Reciprocity Fee when traveling to Argentina, despite not needing to apply for a visa. However, as of 2018, citizens of the US and Australia are no longer required to pay this fee, at least for the time being.

Citizens of Canada still have to pay the Argentina Reciprocity Fee (about 160 US Dollars).

The processing time for an Argentina visa depends largely on the specific embassy or consulate in which you apply. Some consulates promise to process the visa in as little as one week’s time, while others will take longer. However, it is advisable that you apply for your Argentina visa at least 45 days before you intend to travel.

Procedure to Apply for an Argentina Visa

You have to apply for an Argentina visa at a diplomatic mission of Argentina in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:

1. Set up an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate
2. Collect the required documents and pay the visa fee
3. Submit the documents and attend the visa interview

1. Setting Up An Appointment

• Before you submit the documents, you have to contact the Argentinian embassy or consulate in your country, which is in charge of handling visa applications.
• Sometimes, if there is no Argentinian diplomatic representation in your country, you may have to travel to a neighboring country to apply.

2. Collect the Required Documents and Pay the Fee

• Once you have a visa appointment, you have to complete the Argentina visa application form, which you can find online. Then, you must collect all the required documents for an Argentina visa application. The requirements change depending on the type of visa you apply for.
• Additionally, you also have to pay a non-refundable Argentina visa application processing fee. The embassy/consulate will likely inform you of the payment method, or they may have the required information on their website.

3. Submit the Documents and Attend the Interview

• Once you have collected the required documents and paid the Argentina visa fee, you have to submit them in person on your appointment date.
• This is also where you have to attend the visa interview if the embassy or consulate officials require it.

Once you have applied, you have to wait for the visa to be processed. If the application is approved, you will receive the Argentina visa sticker on your passport, and you may enter Argentina for the time that the visa is issued.

Note:

The application process changes slightly depending on the country in which you live – in other words, the Argentinian embassy or consulate in which you apply. This is why the first step is to contact the relevant diplomatic mission or visit their website to learn about the specific application submission rules.

Some diplomatic mission offices may allow you to submit the documents through the post.

You can find a list of the Argentina representative offices in each country here

You are Eligible to Get an Argentina Visa Online (Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA) if you:

• Are from one of the countries listed on the table below; and
• You have a valid B2 visa issued by the USA or a valid Schengen Visa; and
• Your current visa is valid for at least three more months

You must attach electronic files of the scanned pages of your passport and pay the ETA visa fee online. If approved, you will receive an electronic visa, which you must print and bring it with you when you travel to Argentina. The ETA is valid for three months and allows multiple entries into the country.

The countries whose nationals are eligible for the Argentina Electronic Travel Authorization are: