Visa policy of Argentina

Visitors to Argentina must obtain a visa from one of the Argentine diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors must hold a passport (or identity card if Mercosur or associated) valid for the period of intended stay, while Argentine citizens can enter with a valid or expired passport or identity card.
Holders of ordinary passports of the following countries and territories may enter Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted).
Extension of the period of stay is possible up to twice (30 or 90 days) the initially granted period of stay. Students can extend their stay up to 2 years each time.
ID - May also enter with an ID card if arriving from a Mercosur country. 1 - Not applicable to holders of British subject or British Protected Person passports. 2 - 30 days 3 - 30 days within any 1 calendar year. 4 - 30 days for tourist trips, 90 days for business trips. 5 - 90 days within any 180-day period. 6 - 90 days within any 1 calendar year. 7 - May enter with an expired passport
Holders of diplomatic or service category passports of countries whose ordinary passport holders are already visa-exempt (listed above) also do not require a valid visa, except for Australia, Canada, United States and Venezuela.
The visa waiver for diplomatic and service passports of Venezuela was suspended for an indefinite period from 10 January 2019.
In addition, holders of diplomatic or service category passports of Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Belize, Botswana, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan, Philippines, Tunisia and Vietnam do not require a visa.
Individuals holding the following travel documents are not required to obtain a visa for visits of 90 days or less when entering Argentina:
Visas for tourism can be processed at any Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic. The authorized period of stay for this type of visa is up to 90 days.
This is not applicable to citizens of the People's Republic of China, as distinct requirements are enforced based on an existing international agreement pertaining to this matter.
Business visas can be processed at any Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic. The authorized period of stay for this type of visa is up to 60 days.
Visas for attending conferences and fairs, or conducting technical, scientific, artistic, or professional activities can be processed at any Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic. The authorized period of stay for this type of visa is up to 30 days.
These visas are intended for studying in the Argentine Republic for a period exceeding 365 consecutive days. Visas for educational purposes must be exclusively processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic corresponding to the foreigner's residence.
These visas are designed for studying in the Argentine Republic for a period of fewer than 365 days. Visas for studies - 365 can be processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic located in the foreigner's place of residence.
Nationals of the following countries between the ages of 18 and 30 or 35 years may apply for a working holiday visa for 12 months in Argentina.
Visas for members of the Catholic clergy involving the temporary residence of the foreigner in the country can only be processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic corresponding to the foreigner's residence.
Visas for non-Catholic religious practitioners that involve the temporary residence of the foreigner in the country can only be processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic corresponding to the foreigner's residence.
Visas based on nationality can only be processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic corresponding to the foreigner's residence. This type of visa is available for nationals of Member or Associate States of MERCOSUR and allows for the temporary residence of the foreigner in the Argentine Republic for a period of 2 years.
Visa for individuals residing within the Argentine jurisdiction who seek entry into the Argentine Republic due to relocation by their employer.
Visas for family reunification can exclusively be processed at the Consular Representation of the Argentine Republic corresponding to the foreigner's residence. This type of visa is available for the spouse, child, or parent of a native, naturalized, or optioned Argentine citizen. Additionally, this visa can be obtained by the foreigner who is the spouse, parent, or child under 18 years of age (or older with a disability) of a foreigner with permanent residence.
More than a conventional visa, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an electronic authorization designed for individuals already holding a visa from the United States or the Schengen Area.
The ETA applies to foreign nationals with valid and current regular passports traveling for tourism purposes to the Argentine Republic. They may apply for an ETA provided they can demonstrate, and it is verifiable, at least ONE (1) entry into the mentioned country in the TWO (2) years preceding the application. Alternatively, they should possess a valid permit issued by the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or visas B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B issued by the United States of America.
The Disposición 1520/2024 clarifies that ETA is a "Previous visa".
For further information, see Electronic Travel Authorization.
The Crew Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE Tripulante) is governed by Argentine immigration regulations under Article 24(b) of Law No. 25.871 and Article 24(b)(3) of Regulatory Decree No. 616/10. The AVE Tripulante applies to foreign nationals from the Philippines and India who intend to enter Argentina to serve as crew members on Argentine or foreign vessels. Applications must be submitted by maritime agencies registered in the Registry of Maritime Agency Representatives.
To qualify, applicants must possess a valid travel document and an up-to-date Seaman’s Book as proof of their crew member status. The AVE Tripulante remains conditional and is only finalized upon the traveler’s arrival at an authorized border checkpoint, where entry is subject to the discretion of Argentine immigration officials.
The National Directorate of Migrations has formed an interagency Working Group to facilitate the implementation activities of the Syria Program, a special humanitarian visas program. Coordinated by the Directorate of International and Social Affairs of the National Directorate of Migrations (DNM), this Working Group aims to monitor the execution of the Syria Program. One of its objectives is to assist in the integration process of program beneficiaries through various measures. The Working Group also engages in meetings with interested communities and organized groups associated with evangelical and Catholic churches that are willing to collaborate with the situation of Syrians in the country.
The Electronic Entry Processing (TIE 24 H) system allows nationals from visa-exempt countries to apply online for authorization to engage in professional, artistic, business, or academic activities.
This system has replaced the previous requirement of completing white entry forms on aircraft before entering the country. To begin the application process, applicants must access the relevant online platform and subsequently contact their chosen consular representation for further steps.
This visa allows individuals to study in Argentina at the secondary, tertiary, university, or postgraduate level in public or private institutions within the official education system. The authorized stay in the country is up to two years. Applications for study visas must be submitted exclusively at the Argentine Consular Representation corresponding to the applicant's place of residence.
The application process is personal, requiring the applicant to contact the appropriate Consular Representation to schedule an appointment and coordinate the submission of required documents.
This visa is intended for individuals studying in non-official education institutions, participating in international mobility programs, cultural exchange or volunteer programs, student exchange programs, or working as interns or scholars in Argentina. The authorized stay for this visa is up to one year.
The application process is personal, requiring the applicant to contact the appropriate Consular Representation to schedule an appointment and coordinate the submission of required documents.
Citizens of most countries and territories that are not visa-exempt may apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (or AVE) when travelling for tourism purposes. These countries must pay a fee of $400 to obtain the eVisa online.
For this, they exclusively need to be holders of a valid category B2/ J / B1 / O / P (P1-P2-P3) / E / H-1B visa issued by the US.
Regarding foreigners originating from countries that are visa-exempt for entry to the US, holders of valid and current ordinary, diplomatic, official or service passports, may process their AVE provided they demonstrate and are verifiable at least 1 entry to the aforementioned country, in the 2 years prior to the application or who have a valid permit issued by the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or B2 visas /J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B issued by the United States.
When approved, they are issued a printed confirmation of their eTA which they use to travel for 90 days without having to obtain a traditional visa.
This is not applicable to citizens of the following countries and territories:
As of November 2019, citizens of countries that do not require a visa for Schengen Area or the United States but who require a visa for Argentina may also apply for AVE if they had travelled to one of those two zones at least once in the past two years or if they hold and electronic authorization to travel issued by their authorities.
Foreign nationals entering Argentina as "transitory residents" may be admitted under the subcategories outlined in Article 24 of Law No. 25.871. The provisions for each subcategory are as follows:
This subcategory applies to individuals entering Argentina with the sole purpose of traveling through the country en route to another state. These are the requirements:
Extensions:
These are individuals entering Argentina to continue their journey to another destination, provided they exit the country within, 12 hours of arrival. These are the requirements:
This subcategory applies to individuals entering Argentina to join the crew or staff of a transport vessel (either Argentine or foreign-flagged). These are the requirements:
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories must use a Travel Certificate issued by Argentina instead of a visa when travelling: