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Argentina tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa for 90 or 30 days. Others may qualify for an online travel permit or need a tourist visa.

Ways to get a Argentina tourist visa

Visa-free visit for 90 days
No visa needed
Citizens of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories qualify. Hong Kong residents must use a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport. British National (Overseas) passport holders qualify, but British subject and British Protected Person passport holders do not.
Stay
90 days, subject to any applicable passport-specific limits.
Passports that qualify (58)
Visa-free visit for 30 days
No visa needed
Citizens of Grenada, Jamaica, Kazakhstan and Malaysia qualify, along with Macau residents travelling on a Macau Special Administrative Region passport.
Stay
30 days.
Passports that qualify (5)
Visa-free entry with a US visa or permanent resident card
No visa needed
Citizens of China, the Dominican Republic and India qualify with a valid US permanent resident card or a valid US visa in an accepted category.
Stay
Up to 90 days.
Passports that qualify (3)
Visa-free visit with an international organisation passport
No visa needed
Holders of United Nations or Interpol passports qualify.
Stay
Up to 90 days.
Tourist visa from a consulate
Visa needed
Travellers who need a visa for tourism can apply. Separate requirements apply to citizens of China.
Stay
Up to 90 days.
1. Contact an Argentine consulate.
2. Apply there for a tourist visa.
AVE (an online travel permit) for tourism
eTA needed
Citizens of most countries that need a visa may qualify with an accepted valid US visa. A separate route covers eligible travellers from countries whose citizens do not need a US visa.
Stay
90 days.
Fee
$400.
1. Check the nationality exclusions and US travel document requirements.
2. Apply online and pay the fee.
3. Print the approval confirmation to use when travelling.
Short border visit with a Brazilian driving licence
No visa needed
Brazilian citizens entering as tourists through the Puerto Iguazú land border post qualify for this document concession.
Stay
Less than 24 hours.
Passports that qualify (1)
- Brazil

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit need a tourist visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories can visit for 90 or 30 days. Some travellers also qualify through a valid US visa, US permanent resident card or an eligible international organisation travel document.

How to apply

Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit.
If you need a tourist visa, apply at an Argentine consulate.

Good to know

Keep within the stay allowed for your entry permission.
A tourist stay of up to 90 days may be extended for another period of the same length.
Different tourist visa requirements apply to citizens of China under an international agreement.
Citizens of Morocco do not pay the visa fee of USD 150.
At designated border crossings, immigration collects a facial image and fingerprints. Fingerprints generally apply from age five, with limited exemptions.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Argentina?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit need a tourist visa. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories can visit for 90 or 30 days. Some travellers also qualify through a valid US visa, US permanent resident card or an eligible international organisation travel document.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Argentina?

There are 7 options: Visa-free visit for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a US visa or permanent resident card (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with an international organisation passport (no visa at all); Tourist visa from a consulate (a visa from an embassy); AVE (an online travel permit) for tourism (an online travel permit); Short border visit with a Brazilian driving licence (no visa at all).

Who can go to Argentina without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories qualify. Hong Kong residents must use a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport. British National (Overseas) passport holders qualify, but British subject and British Protected Person passport holders do not. Citizens of Grenada, Jamaica, Kazakhstan and Malaysia qualify, along with Macau residents travelling on a Macau Special Administrative Region passport. Citizens of China, the Dominican Republic and India qualify with a valid US permanent resident card or a valid US visa in an accepted category. Holders of United Nations or Interpol passports qualify. Brazilian citizens entering as tourists through the Puerto Iguazú land border post qualify for this document concession.

Can I apply online for Argentina?

Yes: AVE (an online travel permit) for tourism. Citizens of most countries that need a visa may qualify with an accepted valid US visa. A separate route covers eligible travellers from countries whose citizens do not need a US visa.

How long can I stay on a Argentina tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for a tourist visa. Visa-free stays are generally 90 or 30 days, depending on nationality.

How do I apply for a Argentina tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit. 2. 2. If you need a tourist visa, apply at an Argentine consulate.

What rules do I have to follow on a Argentina tourist visa?

Keep within the stay allowed for your entry permission.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Argentina?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Argentina visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Argentina be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Argentina tourist visa rules?

On Argentina's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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