Visit World - US Citizens Traveling to Argentina: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

You should take out an insurance policy for the entire period of your stay in the country.
A travel insurance policy must meet the following requirements:
- minimum coverage of $50,000
Visa requirements
If you do not need a visa to enter Argentina, then the maximum period of stay should not exceed 90 days. To enter, you will need to present a passport valid for at least six months before the expiration date and a return ticket for travel from Argentina.
To find out if you need a visa to Argentina, go to the following link:
https://cnyor.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/countries-list-do-not-require-tourist-visa-when-visiting-argentina

If you are not exempt from the visa regime, you will need to apply for an Argentine visa.
Visas to Argentina are divided into short-term visas (also known as Argentine tourist visas) and long-term visas (residence visas).

Short-term visa
A short-term visa to Argentina is issued to foreigners entering the country for a short-term purpose.
The visa is valid for three months and can be further divided into the following subcategories:
- Argentine tourist visa issued to foreigners entering the country for tourism or other recreational purposes
- Business visa of Argentina, issued to foreigners who need to enter the country for reasons related to their work.
- Medical visa to Argentina, issued to foreigners who need to enter Argentina to receive medical treatment in an Argentine medical facility.
- Argentine media/journalist visa, issued to media representatives traveling to Argentina for their work.
- Argentine religious visa for foreigners who are members of an officially recognized religious order in Argentina and are traveling for religious reasons.
Tourist visa
What documents are required to obtain a tourist visa to Argentina?
- Application form. You can download the form from the embassy/consulate website and fill it manually or fill it online and then just download it.
- Your passport: The passport must be valid for at least another 6 months from the date you intend to leave Argentina. It must have at least two blank pages.
- Photocopies of your passport: Pages with personal details and any previous and current visas (and, if required, previous passports).
- Photos are 4 cm x 4 cm in size
- Return flights or travel itinerary
- Proof of housing in Argentina:
* Hotel reservation confirmation.
* If you are staying with a family member or friends, include an invitation letter from the host. The letter must be notarized, legalized and accompanied by the owner's identity card.
- Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds: To cover the duration of your stay, for example through bank statements.
- Confirmation of the paid fee for a visa to Argentina.
For minors:
- Copy of birth certificate/adoption certificate/custody decision if parents are divorced/death certificate of one of the parents
- Travel permit from parent(s) or legal guardian(s), legalized by apostille or at an Argentine consulate or embassy.
Business visa
If you plan to go to Argentina on business, you need to apply for a business visa.

What documents must be submitted to obtain a business visa?
- Application form
- Passport: The passport must be valid for at least another six months from the date you intend to leave Argentina. It must have at least two blank pages.
- Photocopies of your passport: Showing personal details and any previous and current visas (and previous passports if required)
- Photo
- Return flights or travel itinerary
- Confirmation of housing in Argentina
- Invitation letter from the company in Argentina, in original and copy
- Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds: To cover the duration of your stay, for example through bank statements
- Confirmation of the paid fee for a visa to Argentina
- A letter from your employer stating that you are going on a business trip, as well as the details of your work at the company.
How much does a visa to Argentina cost?
Before applying for a visa, you must pay a visa fee to Argentina of 150-200 euros.

How long does visa processing take?
The duration of the Argentine visa process largely depends on the specific embassy or consulate to which you apply. Some consulates issue a visa in a week, while others take longer. However, it is advisable to apply for a visa to Argentina at least 45 days before your trip.

What is the process for applying for an Argentine visa?
You must apply for an Argentine tourist visa at an Argentine diplomatic mission in your country, such as an embassy or consulate. The application process is as follows:
- Make an appointment at the Argentine embassy or consulate
- Collect the necessary documents and pay the visa fee
- Submit the documents and pass the visa interview.
Once you have submitted your application, you will have to wait for your visa to be processed. When your application is approved, you will receive an Argentine visa sticker in your passport and will be able to enter Argentina for the duration of the visa.

For more information on how to apply for an Argentine visa, go to:
https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/services/visa/tourist-visa.

A transit visa to Argentina is issued to foreigners who enter the territory of Argentina to enter a third country. A transit visa to Argentina is valid for 10 days. In exceptional cases, the visa can be extended at the Migration Center of Argentina. Travelers who transfer at an Argentine airport but do not leave the transit area, and their stay is less than 12 hours, do not need a transit visa.

The visa fee for a transit visa is 40 euros.

If you want to bring a cat or dog to Argentina, they must be vaccinated against rabies between 30 days and 12 months before arrival. An accredited veterinarian from your country must also complete the Certificado Veterinario de la Argentina (Veterinary Certificate of Argentina) and attach a copy of the rabies vaccine certificate.
In case the animal is imported for commercial purposes, these certificates must also be submitted to the Argentine consulate in your country of residence for legalization (personal pets do not require such approval).
Airlines must notify airport authorities in Argentina of the animal's arrival at least 24 hours in advance to ensure a veterinarian is present when the animal arrives.
Other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals such as rodents and rabbits) do not need rabies certificates, but must meet other requirements and have a health certificate.

For a complete list of requirements for entering Argentina with a pet from your country, go to: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/perros-gatos-y-mascotas-no-tradicionales-traslados.

Emergency contacts: dial 101 for the police, 100 for the fire department and 107 for an ambulance.

For information and advice on Argentina's customs regulations, please visit: https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/services/tax-exemption/import-or-export-personal-belongings-civil-servants-other-tax- exemptions.

To drive in Argentina, you will need a valid driver's license from your country. It is not necessary to obtain an international driver's license. You will also need to have a vehicle registration document and proof of insurance.

A minimum driving experience of at least 12 months is required to rent a car. The minimum age is 21 years (for some types of cars – 25 years).

Аll the representations of Argentina in the countries of the world: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/representaciones.

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