Argentina Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Many tourists and business visitors do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Visitors who wish to live in Argentina and work remotely for an overseas employer can apply for the Digital Nomad E-visa for up to 6 months. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Argentina visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $200 embassy fee per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 10–15 business days (embassy/consulate ETA)
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 180 days
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Argentina?
Check the Argentina visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the exemption list, you may need a visa.
Argentina visa types
- Visa-free entry
- Tourism, business, family visits — Up to 90 days
- Digital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker)
- Live in Argentina and work remotely for an overseas employer — Up to 6 months
- Argentina ETA
- Tourism for eligible visitors — Multiple-entry, valid per issuance
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Argentina depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Argentina visa-free for short stays — typically up to 90 days.
Digital Nomad E-visa applicants must meet the remote-work eligibility criteria and provide supporting documentation.
Other visa-required nationalities need the appropriate visa type for their visit purpose.
Documents required for a Argentina visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportVisa-free entry · typically 6+ months validity beyond your intended departure date.
- Proof of onward travel, such as a return ticket, if requestedVisa-free entry · Proof of onward travel, such as a return ticket, if requested.
- Valid passport copyDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · information page of your valid, signed passport.
- Passport-type photographDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · digital photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Application noteDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · signed, indicating personal data and independent work activities.
- Curriculum VitaeDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · brief CV showing experience and level of studies or training.
- Supporting documentsDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · contract, company endorsement, proof of income, certifications or receipts, and at least one reference related to your occupation.
- Proof of EmploymentDigital Nomad E-visa (Remote worker) · current contract, note from the company, or proof of income, including at least one work reference.
Argentina visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $200 embassy fee per entry — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Single entry · up to 180 days
- Official processing
- 10–15 business days (embassy/consulate ETA)
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Argentina visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry or the Digital Nomad E-visa.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Argentina for your country
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Argentina for your country.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for an Argentina visa above.
Submit your application
online for the e-visa where available, or in person at the embassy or consulate. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
official ETA is 10–15 business days. Apply at least 15 days before travel.
Receive your visa when a decision is made
Receive your visa when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Argentina's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Argentina is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or visa-exemption documentation.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no local employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Argentina visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Argentina visa questions, answered.
More for your Argentina trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.