Embassy
Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines
104 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village
Argentina visa requirements for Filipino citizens
Filipino citizens need a visa for Argentina, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
PHL
Philippines
Going to
ARG
Argentina
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a tourist visit.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- 150 USD or 150 EUR; office sets currency
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Filipino citizens in Argentina
Filipino ship crew can apply for AVE Tripulante
- A registered maritime agency must apply for you.
- Bring a valid travel document and an up-to-date Seaman’s Book.
- Approval is only finalized on arrival at an authorized border checkpoint.
- Immigration officials decide whether you can enter.
- Entry rules for ordinary Filipino visitors are not given here.
What to do
Find Argentina's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Argentina
Your passport and US travel papers may allow visa-free visits.
eTA required For your passportTourist online approvalEligible tourists with accepted US visas can apply online before travel.
- Fee
- US$400
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your passport, nationality and US visa qualify.
- Pay through the official portal.
- Fill in the online form.
- Wait for approval and print it before boarding.
Documents required
- Valid ordinary passport
- Accepted US visa
- Printed travel approval
- Medical insurance
- Stay: 3 calendar months from entry; approval: 3 calendar months from issue.
- Processing takes 20 working days and may take longer.
eTA requiredAlternative tourist online approvalSome people who need no US visa can use other accepted US travel proof.
- Fee
- US$400
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your passport and home country qualify.
- Prepare accepted US travel or approval proof.
- Pay and submit the online form.
- Wait for approval and print it.
Documents required
- Valid accepted passport
- Accepted US entry or travel approval
- Printed travel approval
- Medical insurance
- Stay: 3 calendar months from entry; approval: 3 calendar months from issue.
- Processing takes 20 working days and may take longer.
Visa requiredTourist visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a tourist visit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- 150 USD or 150 EUR; office sets currency
How to apply
- Contact an Argentine consulate for an appointment.
- Prepare your form, originals and copies.
- Pay the fee unless you are exempt.
- Attend the interview.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport valid 180 days
- Signed visa form
- 2 colour photos, 4 × 4 cm
- Income proof
- Return travel booking
- Hotel booking or invitation
- Trip plan and medical insurance
- Interview
- Indian nationals do not pay the tourist visa fee.
- You can apply at any Argentine consulate; extra papers may be requested.
Other routeOnline business entryPeople exempt from tourist visas can apply online for invited business visits.
- Fee
- 2 payment stages; total not given
How to apply
- Get your registered host's certified request and business proof.
- Start online from outside Argentina and make the first payment.
- Upload your papers and complete the next payment stage.
- Wait for approval before entering Argentina.
Documents required
- Host's RENURE registration
- Certified host request
- Passport identity page image
- Current face photo, white background
- Business ownership or representation proof
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Stay: up to 2 months; first use: within 3 months.
- Processing takes 10 working days; TIE 24H does not mean 24-hour approval.
Other routeOther online entryApply online for listed study, exchange, sport, professional and other activities.
How to apply
- Choose your exact activity on the official entry page.
- Gather the papers and host details it asks for.
- Complete both online stages and payments from outside Argentina.
- Wait for approval before entering Argentina.
Documents required
- Travel document
- Papers for your chosen activity
- Host registration where required
- Medical insurance
- Stay length depends on your activity; first use must be within 3 months.
- Processing takes 10 working days.
Sources (41)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Directorate of Migration — visa regime
- Immigration — tourists and extensions
- Foreign ministry — English visa directory
- Foreign ministry — current Spanish visa directory
- Foreign ministry — tourist visa
- Toronto consulate — tourist exemptions and stay limits
- Los Angeles consulate — tourist entry
- Hong Kong consulate — visas and passport types
- India embassy — tourist visa and US-document exemption
- Resolution 353/2025 — Indian tourist exemption
- Resolution 316/2025 — Chinese and Dominican exemptions
- New York consulate — visas and Green Card exemption
- London consulate — how to apply
- London consulate — tourist visa
- New Zealand embassy — airport transit
- Serbia embassy — transit and ship-crew visas
- Foreign ministry — business visa
- Germany embassy — business visa and exemptions
- Finland embassy — nationality and activity exemptions
- Foreign ministry — official education student visa
- Foreign ministry — other education, exchanges and internships
- Foreign ministry — working visa
- US embassy — work visa
- Foreign ministry — transferred staff visa
- Foreign ministry — family reunification
- Immigration — medical treatment residence
- Official electronic travel authorization portal
- Electronic travel authorization — Spanish terms
- Electronic travel authorization — English terms
- Hong Kong consulate — electronic authorization fee and procedure
- Immigration — electronic entry processing
- Official electronic entry application portal and instructions
- Immigration — electronic business entry
- Foreign ministry — nationality visa
- Immigration Provision 758/2022 — digital nomads
- Sweden embassy — working holiday
- Foreign ministry — congresses and professional activities
- Foreign ministry — Catholic clergy
- Foreign ministry — non-Catholic clergy
- Beijing consular section — mandatory medical insurance
- Sweden embassy — entry declaration implementation
Embassies for this trip
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Coming from Philippines
- Plugs C IAdapter for some
- MoneyARS $
- Time−11h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageGuarani
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Argentina trip
- Cerro AconcaguaAt 6,960 m, it is the tallest mountain in the Americas.
- Laguna del CarbónThis place in Santa Cruz Province lies 105 m below sea level, making it South America's lowest point.
- PatagoniaThe region has wide open landscapes, forests in its wetter western areas and strong, persistent winds.
- San Ignacio MiníIt is one of the World Heritage-listed Jesuit missions in northern Argentina.
Scams to watch for in Argentina
- PickpocketingSomeone takes your wallet or other valuables from a pocket or bag. You may not notice until much later.
- Distraction theftSomeone distracts you while another person takes your belongings. Several people may work together.
- Mustard or cream distractionOne person sprays mustard, hand cream or another substance on you. An accomplice offers to help clean it off while the group steals your belongings.
About Argentina
Argentina is a federal republic across southern South America, from the Andes to the Atlantic.
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Money
- Argentine peso ($)
- Languages
- Guarani, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +54
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Questions
Is entry to Argentina restricted for Filipino citizens?
Filipino crew members joining vessels in Argentina can apply for a Crew Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE Tripulante). The source does not state entry rules for ordinary visitors. The AVE Tripulante applies to Filipino nationals entering Argentina to serve as crew on Argentine or foreign vessels. The authorization is conditional and is only finalized on arrival at an authorized border checkpoint.
Do filipino citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Filipino citizens need a visa for Argentina, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Argentina visa?
At Argentina's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help filipino citizens enter Argentina?
We have no record of Argentina relaxing its rules for filipino citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do argentine citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Argentine citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Argentina?
Armenia, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Argentina are easier for filipino citizens?
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay Peru, and 3 more let filipino citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Argentina?
Find Argentina's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Argentina?
Argentine peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Argentina?
Guarani and Spanish.
How strong is the Philippines passport?
It ranks #72 and reaches 60 destinations without applying ahead.
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