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 may enter with a valid passport or identity card (or salvocoducto, laissez-passer for Argentines).
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Argentina without a visa for the following period:
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.
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30 days 5 43 9 5 ID - May enter with an ID card if arriving from a Mercosur country. 1 - 90 days within any 180-day period. 2 - 90 days within a calendar year. 3 - 30 days 4 - 30 days within a calendar year. 5 - 30 days for tourist purposes, 90 days for business purposes. 6 - May enter with an expired passport or ID card. 7 - Holders of British National (Overseas) passports granted 90 days visa-free access, visa-free access not applicable to holders of British subject or British Protected Person passports. 8 - Residents of Hong Kong travelling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports. 9 - Residents of Macau travelling on Macau Special Administrative Region passports.
Date of visa changesUnknown: Australia, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Israel, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Sovereign Military Order of Malta, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela 15 July 1958: Netherlands 1 August 1958: Germany, Switzerland 29 September 1958: Liechtenstein 1 July 1959: Belgium 1 August 1960: Austria 1 January 1962: Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Sweden 10 June 1965: Ireland 12 November 1965: Spain 21 May 1968: Italy 27 March 1969: Colombia 1972-1973: Mexico 31 January 1975: Greece 15 November 1979: Portugal 28 September 1984: Barbados 23 March 1988: El Salvador November 1989: Yugoslavia (applies today to North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) 8 June 1990: United Kingdom (resumed) 11 June 1990: Vatican City 21 November 1990: Poland 15 December 1990: Hungary 4 July 1991: Malta 25 March 1992: Nicaragua 8 August 1992: Turkey 23 February 1993: Hong Kong (as British dependent territory) 20 August 1993: San Marino 3 May 1994: Slovenia (resumed) 7 October 1994: Malaysia 24 December 1994: France (resumed) 1 March 1995: Croatia (resumed) 7 May 1996: Honduras 9 July 1996: Panama 15 August 1997: Jamaica 10 September 1997: Andorra 22 July 1998: South Africa 5 August 1999: Singapore 2 January 2000: Czech Republic 21 April 2000: Trinidad and Tobago 22 April 2000: Brazil 24 May 2001: Saint Lucia 25 July 2001: Grenada 28 September 2001: Iceland 15 October 2001: Slovakia 30 December 2003: Lithuania 7 January 2004: Estonia 14 January 2004: Hong Kong 3 February 2004: Latvia 17 June 2004: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 19 June 2004: Guyana 19 April 2005: Saint Kitts and Nevis 30 December 2005: Romania 29 August 2006: Bulgaria 13 October 2006: Thailand 29 June 2009: Russia 2 October 2011: Ukraine 19 January 2012: Armenia 8 May 2012: Suriname 31 October 2014: Kazakhstan 5 September 2015: Georgia 16 May 2017: United Arab Emirates 19 May 2017: Belarus 10 January 2018: Fiji 19 February 2018: Mongolia 4 November 2018: Qatar 13 November 2019: MacauMacao SAR and Argentine Republic today signed visa waiver agreement, Government of Macau, 14 October 2019. 19 September 2023: Bosnia and HerzegovinaArgentina Grants Visa-Free Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina Citizens, Government of Argentina, 05 September 2023.
Cancelled: United Kingdom: 2 April 1982Was applied from 17 February 1967 (was resumed in 1990) France: 1 November 1982Was applied from 16 August 1962 (was resumed from 21 January 1985); 16 September 1986 (was resumed in 1994) Algeria: 21 January 1995Was applied under visa exemption agreement from 9 May 1989 Dominican Republic: 1 August 2012 Haiti: 22 August 2018
Reciprocity fee:Argentina starts charging fees from foreigners from countries that require a visa, Biobío Chile, 28 December 2009. Reciprocity fee, Consulate-General of Argentina in Santiago. United States: imposed 28 December 2009, removed 24 March 2016 Australia: imposed 28 December 2009, removed 1 July 2017 Canada: imposed 28 December 2009, removed 1 January 2018 Other visa exemption Special Regime Native citizens of Venezuela who are outside Argentina may enter without a visa for up to 90 days as of 20 September 2024. They may enter using a valid or expired passport or ID card (expired for no more than 10 years). Those wishing to apply for temporary or permanent residency under the Special Regime may complete the formalities upon arrival by paying ARS 50000 for the migration fee and ARS 6000 for the Argentine Identity Card (DNI).
Isla Apipé status Due to the special enclave of Isla Apipé of Corrientes, a Special permit is required for foreign citizens, crossing to the island.
Fee-exempt - Citizens of Morocco are exempt of paying the Visa fee (USD 150).
Visa-exempt with US Green Card or Visa
Citizens of China, Dominican Republic and India may enter Argentina with a valid U.S. visa issued in the categories of B1/B2, B2, J, B1, O, P (P1, P2 Y P3), E and H-1B or a valid permanent residency card (U.S. green card). Other categories of U.S. visas are not eligible. Under this measure, eligible travellers can enter for up to 90 days.
Entry with driver's license in lieu of a passport
- Citizens of in Puerto Iguazú land border post allows tourists with driving license, in lieu of passport who will stay less than 24 hours, but ID card is required to enter other cities.
Electronic Travel Authorization 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 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. Schengen visa holders were previously eligible to apply for an ETA; however, pursuant to Provision 538/2020 dated 27 January 2020, this eligibility has been temporarily suspended, and the suspension remains in effect as of June 2025.
Eligible international organizations Individuals holding the following travel documents are not required to obtain a visa for visits of 90 days or less when entering Argentina: United Nations Passport Holders Interpol Passport Holders
Visa types Argentine immigration law classifies foreign nationals admitted to Argentina as permanent residents, temporary residents or transitory residents. A person may be granted a visa corresponding to one of these categories when a visa is required for entry; however, not all foreign nationals require a visa, and the applicable requirements depend on nationality and the purpose of the stay. Transitory visas Transitory visas are intended for short-term stays and activities. Under Article 24 of Law 25.871, transitory residents include tourists, passengers in tránsito, persons travelling under the border-neighbouring transit regime, international transport crew members, seasonal migrant workers, academics, persons entering for medical treatment, and persons admitted for special reasons. A tourist may be authorized to remain in Argentina for up to 90 days, with a possible extension for another period of the same length. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists tourism, business, and participation in congresses and technical, scientific, artistic or professional activities among the visa purposes available to foreign nationals, with the applicable period of stay depending on the category. Temporary visas Temporary visas and residence permits are intended for foreign nationals who are admitted for a longer, specified period. Law 25.871 establishes temporary-resident subcategories including migrant workers, rentiers, pensioners, investors, scientists and specialists, athletes and artists, religious workers, persons undergoing medical treatment, academics, students, refugees and asylum seekers, nationals of MERCOSUR and certain associated states, persons admitted for humanitarian reasons, and other persons whose admission is considered to be in the national interest. The maximum period of a temporary residence varies according to its subcategory. For example, a migrant worker may be granted residence for up to three years, renewable, with multiple entries and exits and authorization to work under an employment relationship. Students are subject to specific visa categories. Students enrolled in the official education system may receive a visa for a stay of up to two years, while students in non-official educational programmes, international mobility programmes, exchanges, internships and scholarships may receive a visa for up to one year. Permanent residence Permanent residence is granted to foreign nationals who are admitted with the purpose of establishing themselves permanently in Argentina. Among the grounds for permanent residence are certain family relationships with Argentine citizens or permanent residents and, subject to the applicable requirements, established residence in Argentina. Argentine consular authorities may issue visas and entry permits for persons admitted as permanent or temporary residents, while transitory visas may also be issued by consular authorities. Applications for residence made within Argentina are generally handled by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, whereas applications made abroad may involve Argentine consular authorities. Other visa categories The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lists specific visa categories for particular activities or circumstances, including business, employment, transferred personnel, family reunification, religious activities, and working-holiday programmes. The precise visa requirement depends on the applicant’s nationality, the purpose of the journey, and applicable bilateral or regional agreements.
Tourist visa
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 Visa 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.
Visa for attending conferences and fairs, or conducting technical, scientific, artistic, or professional activities