Traveling to Argentina
Argentina is South America’s second largest country that attracts millions of tourists each year for its arctic and tropical climates and landscapes, ancient culture and history, and vibrant cities and tourist attractions. Almost 100 countries can travel to Argentina visa-free and stay for up to 90 days in Argentina.
Who Needs an Argentina Visa?
Foreign nationals, not eligible to travel to Argentina visa-free, must apply for an Argentina tourism visa before traveling to Argentina. Citizens of the following countries must apply for an Argentina tourist visa:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Argentina Tourist Visa Validity
The Argentina tourist visa allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Argentina.
Argentina Tourist Visa Requirements
Argentina tourist visa
If you are a foreign national applying for the Argentina tourist visa, you should meet the following requirements:
Passport
You should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Argentina, with at least two blank pages for official use.
Application form
You should fill out and sign an Argentina visa application form.
Personal photos
You should submit 2 recent photos, frontal facing, on a white background, size 4x4cm.
Airline ticket
You should provide an airline ticket to another destination
Accommodation or invitation
You should provide hotel reservations or proof of lodging during your stay in Argentina, or an invitation letter from an Argentinian host.
Financial proof
You should provide financial proof during your stay in Argentina, in the form of bank statements, salary slips, or credit card statements.
Consular fee
You should pay the consular fee, as per the conditions of the particular Argentina embassy or foreign mission where you are applying.
Argentina electronic travel authorization (AVE)
If you are a foreign national, eligible to apply online for the Argentina travel authorization (AVE), you should meet the following requirements:
Passport
You should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Argentina.
Valid visa
You should have a valid US visa or residency permit.
Email address
You should have a valid email address for communication purposes.
Credit/debit card
You should have a valid credit or debit card for online payment purposes.
Argentina Visa Application Steps
Argentina tourist visa
Foreign nationals applying for an Argentina tourist visa should follow these steps:
- Complete visa application form
Fill out an Argentina visa application form, complete with your personal details and other requested information.
- Submit visa application form
• Set an appointment at your nearest Argentina embassy, consulate or representation office.
• Submit the Argentina visa application form and all required documents at your nearest Argentina embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
• Pay the Argentina visa application fees.
• Attend a personal interview, if required. - Await visa decision
• Collect approved Argentina visa from the Argentina embassy, consulate, or representation office where you applied.
• Make sure all information on the visa is correct and matches your passport.
Argentina electronic travel authorization (AVE)
Foreign nationals applying for the Argentina AVE should follow these steps:
- Pay Argentina AVE fee
• Use a valid credit or debit card to pay the Argentina AVE application fee securely online.
• Keep the payment receipt with Transaction ID for visa application completion. - Complete Argentina AVE application
• Make sure you have your passport number and Transaction ID at hand, in order to complete the application
• Fill out an Argentina AVE application with your personal data and requrested info. - Wait for Argentina AVE decision
• Receive your approved Argentina AVE to your email and check that the information is correct and matches your passport.
• Print out the Argentina AVE receipt for use during travel.
Argentina Tourist Visa Fees
Depending on your nationality and where you are applying from, the Argentina tourist visa application and consular fees can vary. It is best to check with your nearest Argentina embassy or foreign office where you will be applying for their specific visa application conditions.
Where to Apply
Foreign nationals applying for an Argentina tourist visa should visit their nearest Argentina embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad. Foreign nationals eligible for an Argentina travel authorization (AVE) can apply at the Argentina National Directorate of Migrations portal.
Argentina Tourist Visa Processing Time
Processing times for Argentina visas may vary depending on the embassy/consulate where you are applying. You are advised to apply well ahead of your intended trip to Argentina.
Approved Visa Applications
Approved Argentina tourist visas can be collected from the Argentina embassy, consulate, or foreign office where you applied. You should verify that the Argentina visa information is correct and matches your passport. Approved Argentina AVEs will be sent to the email you provided. You must print out the Argentina AVE receipt, as officials at Argentina ports of entry will require a hard copy before allowing entry into Argentina.
Argentina Visa Extension
The Argentina tourist visas can be extended, by applying to the Delegations of the National Directorate of Migrations of the Argentina Republic. You are advised that overstays in Argentina may lead to fines, penalties, or bans from Argentina.
