Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Argentina?
The official link goes to argentina.gob.ar. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Argentina entry rules for Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Consular visa |
| Stay | As granted on the visa |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead at an Argentine consulate |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Argentina entry requirements.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Visa required: Visit Argentina, the official tourism portal (INPROTUR), lists Nigeria among nationalities that need a tourist visa from an Argentine consulate (interview, valid passport, bank or income statement, round-trip booking; up to 90 days, extendable once). Nigeria is not on the AVE (US-visa shortcut) list.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid on entry and for the proposed stay; no minimum extra validity published. Mercosur/associated nationals (BR, BO, UY, PY, CL, PE, VE, EC, CO) may use a national ID card.
Recent changes in Argentina.
- 2025-05-29 — DNU 366/2025 migration reform: sworn declaration incl. health insurance (pending regulation); non-residents charged for non-emergency public health care.
- 2025-07-22 — Chinese, Indian and Dominican nationals with a valid US visa may enter for tourism without a visa or AVE (Resolution 353/2025).
- 2026-01-14 — Migraciones accepts a US Green Card as an alternative to a visa for tourist/business entry.
The short answers.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Argentina.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Argentina?
As granted on the visa. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
Apply well ahead at an Argentine consulate.
Where do Nigerian citizens apply?
On the official site, argentina.gob.ar. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Argentina visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.