British passport · Argentina · checked 2026-10-11

Do British citizens need a visa for Argentina?

The short answerNo. British citizens don’t need a visa for Argentina for stays of 90 days; extendable once by 90 days at Migraciones. Go to the official site.

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.

At a glance

Argentina entry rules for British citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days; extendable once by 90 days at Migraciones
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a British passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Argentina entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a British passport.

No visa for tourism up to 90 days. Passports are not stamped on entry.

Your passport

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.

What changed

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.
Questions

The short answers.

Do British citizens need a visa for Argentina?

No. British citizens don’t need a visa for Argentina for stays of 90 days; extendable once by 90 days at Migraciones.

How long can British citizens stay in Argentina?

90 days; extendable once by 90 days at Migraciones. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do British 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.

Sources

Where this comes from.