Do French 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 French citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None |
| Stay | 3 months (90 days), extendable once for a similar period at Migraciones |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a French passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Argentina entry requirements.
The details for a French passport.
Visa-exempt for tourism. Entry passports are no longer stamped; proof of entry is from Migraciones records. Listed as visa-exempt for tourism on Visit Argentina, the official tourism portal (INPROTUR), read 11 Oct 2026. General rule there: up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period at Migraciones.
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 French citizens need a visa for Argentina?
No. French citizens don’t need a visa for Argentina for stays of 3 months (90 days), extendable once for a similar period at Migraciones.
How long can French citizens stay in Argentina?
3 months (90 days), extendable once for a similar period at Migraciones. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do French 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.