Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Argentina?
The official link goes to migraciones.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 Saudi citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Consular visa, or AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) if holding a valid US visa |
| Fee | AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page) |
| Stay | Visa: as granted. With AVE: 3 months, extendable once |
| Validity | AVE valid 3 months from issue |
| When to apply | AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Saudi passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Argentina entry requirements.
The details for a Saudi passport.
Visa required. Shortcut: nationals on the AVE list who hold a valid US visa (B1/B2, J, O, P1-P3, E or H-1B) covering the AVE processing time and the stay can get an electronic AVE for tourism (ordinary passports only). Schengen visas are not accepted for the AVE.
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 Saudi citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Yes. Saudi citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Argentina.
How much does it cost for Saudi citizens?
AVE fee: see Migraciones (amount not shown on official page). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in Argentina?
Visa: as granted. With AVE: 3 months, extendable once. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Saudi citizens apply?
AVE decided within 20 business days - apply at least a month ahead.
Where do Saudi citizens apply?
On the official site, migraciones.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.