Argentina entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Argentina depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
33 of 33 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa needed before you fly | Visa: as granted | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visaOfficial fee: AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page)Apply: AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead | Official page | Verified |
| India | Visa needed before you fly | up to 3 months with a valid US visa (stay length per official AVE terms | Consular visa, or none if holding a valid US visa | Official page | Verified |
| China (mainland) | Visa needed before you fly | up to 3 months with a valid US visa (stay length per official AVE terms | Consular visa, or none if holding a valid US visa | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | Visa needed before you fly | Visa: as granted | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visaOfficial fee: AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page)Apply: AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead | Official page | Verified |
| Japan | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | Visa: as granted | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visaOfficial fee: AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page)Apply: AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead | Official page | Verified |
| Philippines | Visa needed before you fly | Visa: as granted | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visaOfficial fee: AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page)Apply: AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa needed before you fly | Visa: as granted | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visaOfficial fee: AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page)Apply: AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | As granted on the visa | Consular visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Argentine consulate | Verified | |
| South Africa | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
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. Safe standard: valid for your whole stay.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
No ETA for visa-exempt nationals. A 2025 decree (DNU 366/2025) created a sworn entry declaration including health insurance, but it only becomes enforceable once regulated (see travel_insurance).
Onward ticket
Officials may ask for a return or onward ticket.
Proof of funds
Officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds.
Travel insurance
DNU 366/2025 (29 May 2025) says foreigners must declare they hold health insurance and public hospitals may charge non-residents for non-emergency care; the sworn declaration is 'enforceable once its implementation is regulated'. As of late 2025 it was not being enforced at the border; status in 2026 unconfirmed. Carry medical insurance anyway - airlines have occasionally asked for it.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations required for entry. Yellow fever vaccine recommended for some northern areas (e.g., Misiones/Iguazu); some onward countries may ask for a certificate.
Cash to declare at customs
Declare cash and monetary instruments over USD 10,000 (USD 5,000 for under-16s) on entry and exit.
Taxes, levies and fees
No reciprocity fee (abolished 2016-2018). Airport/departure taxes are included in tickets.
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Carry prescription medicines in original packaging; firearms subject to strict permits.
Travelling with children
Children resident in Argentina (or non-residents who have stayed 1 year+) need notarised/Migraciones travel authorisation from non-travelling parent(s) to leave. Carry birth certificates (apostilled for US-born) for all minors.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Argentina. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreigners with an Argentine employment contract
Stay: Temporary residence (typically 1-3 years, renewable)
Employer registered with Migraciones; online application via RADEX
Official fee: Per Migraciones fee table (higher for non-Mercosur)
Study
Students enrolled in Argentine institutions (visa required for Canadians and most others)
Stay: Course duration
Enrolment proof; RADEX
Official fee: Per fee table
Digital nomad
Remote workers for foreign employers/clients
Stay: Reported 180 days, extendable once (unverified)
Unverified this session: proof of remote work and income; apply online via RADEX
Family
Spouses, children, parents of Argentines or residents
Stay: Temporary or permanent residence
Proof of relationship; apply via RADEX
Official fee: Per fee table
Business
Short business trips
Stay: Up to 3 months
Same visa regime as tourists; US Green Card accepted in lieu of visa since Jan 2026
Tourist
All visitors; visa or AVE for visa-required nationals
Stay: 3 months, extendable once
Valid passport; visa-required nationals need a consular visa or AVE (with valid US visa)
Official fee: Extension fee in UMSM per Migraciones fee table
Other
Nationals of Mercosur/associated states (incl. Brazil)
Stay: 2-year temporary residence, then permanent
ID/passport, criminal record
Official fee: Mercosur rate per fee table
What changed, and what is coming
- TBD · Announced Regulation of the DNU 366/2025 sworn entry declaration with mandatory health insurance for foreign visitors. Source
- 2026-01-14 · In force Migraciones accepts a US Green Card as an alternative to a visa for tourist/business entry. Source
- 2025-07-22 · In force Chinese, Indian and Dominican nationals with a valid US visa may enter for tourism without a visa or AVE (Resolution 353/2025). Source
- 2025-05-29 · In force DNU 366/2025 migration reform: sworn declaration incl. health insurance (pending regulation); non-residents charged for non-emergency public health care. Source
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.