South America

Argentina visa requirements

Travellers from 90 of 198 countries can visit Argentina easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Argentina

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed86 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work4 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed108 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Argentina visa

Tourist visa and visa-free visits7 optionsMany travellers can visit without a visa for 90 or 30 days. Others may qualify for an online travel permit or need a tourist visa.
Transit visa2 optionsA transit visa allows up to 10 consecutive days. A separate route allows qualifying passengers to continue their journey within 12 hours without a consular visa.
Business and professional activity visas3 optionsA business visa allows up to 60 days. A separate visa covers conferences, fairs and certain professional activities for up to 30 days.
Student visas4 optionsStudy options depend on the programme and its length. Official education can allow up to two years, while non-official programmes, exchanges and internships can allow up to one year.
Work and crew visas4 optionsArgentina has employment visas, permits for employer transfers and routes for transport crew. A temporary migrant worker may receive renewable residence for up to three years.
Family reunification and permanent residence2 optionsQualifying relatives of Argentine citizens and permanent residents can apply for family reunification. Certain family relationships can also support permanent residence.
Medical treatment entry and residence2 optionsMedical treatment is covered by both short-term admission and temporary residence categories.
Online travel permits2 optionsAVE, also called ETA, is an online travel permit for eligible tourists. A separate online permit covers certain vessel crew members.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 46 countries
Americas28 of 34 countries
Asia15 of 50 countries
Oceania3 of 14 countries
Africa1 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Argentina without a visa?

90 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Argentina?

Visa needed: it applies to 108 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Argentina?

108 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 103 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Free to visit, live and work.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Argentina?

Europe: 43 of 46 passports enter without applying first.

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