Do you 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.
What your passport needs for Argentina.
No visa for a short visit · 25
- American citizens
- Canadian citizens
- Mexican citizens
- Brazilian citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Turkish citizens
- Israeli citizens
- Emirati citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Malaysian citizens
- Thai citizens
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
- South African citizens
What Argentina checks.
- Before you go. 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).
- Your 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.
- Onward ticket. Officials may ask for a return or onward ticket.
- Money for the stay. 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.
- At the border. All travellers are fingerprinted and photographed at immigration on entry and exit.
- Also. Passports are no longer stamped; request entry/exit proof from Migraciones if needed. Overstayers must obtain a paid exit authorisation.
The visitor visas for Argentina.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist entry (transitory residence - tourist) / tourist visa / AVE Extension fee in UMSM per Migraciones fee table | All visitors; visa or AVE for visa-required nationals | 3 months, extendable once |
| Business visitor (hombres de negocios) | Short business trips | Up to 3 months |
| Temporary residence - worker (Ley 25.871 art. 23) Per Migraciones fee table (higher for non-Mercosur) | Foreigners with an Argentine employment contract | Temporary residence (typically 1-3 years, renewable) |
| Transitory residence - digital nomad | Remote workers for foreign employers/clients | Reported 180 days, extendable once (unverified) |
| Residence for relatives of Argentines/residents Per fee table | Spouses, children, parents of Argentines or residents | Temporary or permanent residence |
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Recent and coming changes in Argentina.
- 2026-01-14 — Migraciones accepts a US Green Card as an alternative to a visa for tourist/business entry.
- 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).
- 2025-05-29 — DNU 366/2025 migration reform: sworn declaration incl. health insurance (pending regulation); non-residents charged for non-emergency public health care.
- Coming TBD — Regulation of the DNU 366/2025 sworn entry declaration with mandatory health insurance for foreign visitors.
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Argentina’s official link on this page goes to argentina.gob.ar. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Argentina?
It depends on your passport. Of the 33 passports NUM checks, 25 need no visa for a short visit and 8 need a visa before travelling. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Argentina have an eVisa?
Not for most visitors: 25 of the 33 passports NUM checks need no visa for a short visit. The rest apply for a visa before they travel, and the official site, argentina.gob.ar, says how.
How long must my passport be valid for Argentina?
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.
Does NUM issue Argentina visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Argentina entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.