Argentina work visa

1. Employment visa and temporary migrant-worker residence

   Visa needed

   People coming to Argentina for employment can apply.

   Stay

   Temporary migrant-worker residence may be granted for up to three years, renewable.

   Entries

   Multiple entries and exits for temporary migrant-worker residence.

   1. Contact an Argentine consulate.
   2. Apply in person for an employment visa.

2. Transferred personnel visa

   Visa needed

   Employees relocating to Argentina through their employer can apply, subject to the consulate's jurisdiction.

3. Visa to join a transport crew

   Visa needed

   People entering Argentina to join the crew or staff of an Argentine or foreign transport vessel use this route.

   Stay

   Up to 10 days.

   1. Contact the relevant Argentine consulate.
   2. Obtain the required crew-joining visa before entry.

4. AVE Tripulante (an online crew travel permit)

   eTA needed

   Nationals of the Philippines and India entering to serve as crew on Argentine or foreign vessels can qualify.

   Passports that qualify (2)

   • Philippines
   • India

   1. Have a maritime agency registered in the Registry of Maritime Agency Representatives submit the application.
   2. Present yourself at an authorised border checkpoint for the final entry decision.

1. Contact an Argentine consulate about the employment category that fits your work.
2. Apply in person for an employment visa.

• Temporary migrant-worker residence allows work under an employment relationship.
• Seasonal migrant workers are also included among short-term admission categories.
• Temporary residence categories also cover scientists, specialists, athletes and artists.

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