Argentina · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Argentina?
Entry rules for Argentina by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked .
In brief
Citizens of 90 countries and territories can visit Argentina without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 108 nationalities, needs a visa.
- Visa-free
- 90
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 108
About 5.8 bn people (72% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Argentina: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, ArgentinaReport a change
Most commonIndia
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Argentina entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 90 days | 75 | United States, Russia, Mexico, Japan | Government of Argentina, National Directorate of Migration |
| Visa-free, with conditions | 90 days | 8 | Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile | Government of Argentina, National Directorate of Migration |
| Visa-free | 60 days | 1 | Venezuela | Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto |
| Visa-free | 30 days | 5 | Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Jamaica, Macao | Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto |
| Visa-free | Not stated | 1 | South Africa | Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina |
| Visa required | Not stated | 108 | India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan | Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina |
| With another visa or permit | 90 days | 3 | India, China, Dominican Republic | Government of Argentina, National Directorate of Migration |
| With another visa or permit | 3 months, extendable once | 69 | Indonesia, Ethiopia, Philippines, DR Congo | Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina |
Visa-free for 90 days: the US, Russia, Mexico and 72 more
No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.
AndorraArmenia
Australia
Austria
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Canada
Costa Rica
CroatiaCyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
El SalvadorEstonia
FijiFinland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
GuatemalaGuyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
LiechtensteinLithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
MexicoMonaco
Mongolia
MontenegroNetherlands
New Zealand
NicaraguaNorth Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Poland
PortugalQatar
Romania
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
SerbiaSingapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
SpainSuriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican City
Source: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar), National Directorate of Migration, checked Si eres ciudadano de Bolivia, Brasil, Paraguay o Uruguay (estados parte del Mercosur) o de Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panamá, Perú o Surinam (estados asociados), puedes ingresar como turista sin visa por hasta 90 días.
In English: If you are a citizen of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay or Uruguay (Mercosur states parties) or of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru or Suriname (associated states), you may enter as a tourist without a visa for up to 90 days.
Source: Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina), checked 1. Passport holders from the following countries DO NOT need a visa to enter Argentina as TOURISTS: A) UP TO NINETY (90) DAYS:
Visa-free for 90 days with conditions: Brazil, Colombia, Peru and 5 more
May also enter with a national identity card instead of a passport.
Source: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar), National Directorate of Migration, checked Si eres ciudadano de Bolivia, Brasil, Paraguay o Uruguay (estados parte del Mercosur) o de Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panamá, Perú o Surinam (estados asociados), puedes ingresar como turista sin visa por hasta 90 días.
In English: If you are a citizen of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay or Uruguay (Mercosur states parties) or of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru or Suriname (associated states), you may enter as a tourist without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa-free for 60 days: Venezuela
May also enter with a national identity card instead of a passport.
Source: Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina), checked B) UP TO SIXTY (60) DAYS: Venezuela
Visa-free for 30 days: Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Jamaica and 2 more
No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.
Source: Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina), checked C) UP TO THIRTY (30) DAYS: Grenada; Jamaica; Kazakhstan; Malaysia; Hong Kong (with British BNO passport); Macao.
Visa-free: South Africa
No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked Regimen de Visas … Pasaporte Ordinario (Turista)
In English: Visa regime … Ordinary passport (Tourist): the cell is blank, i.e. no visa required
Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 105 more
Apply for a visa before you travel.
AfghanistanAlbania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
BelizeBenin
BhutanBotswana
BruneiBurkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican RepublicDR Congo
EgyptEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
HaitiIndia
Indonesia
IranIraq
Jordan
Kenya
Kiribati
KosovoKuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
MoldovaMorocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
OmanPakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri LankaSudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Tunisia
TurkmenistanTuvalu
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked Pasaporte Ordinario (Turista) … REQUIERE VISA
In English: Ordinary passport (Tourist) … VISA REQUIRED
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked REQUIERE VISA / CERTIFICADO VIAJE
In English: VISA REQUIRED / TRAVEL CERTIFICATE
With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days: India, China and the Dominican Republic
Visa-free only with a valid US visa or US Green Card.
Source: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar), National Directorate of Migration, checked Si tiene visa o green card vigentes de los Estados Unidos de América, puedes ingresar a la Argentina como turista por hasta 90 días sin gestionar visa.
In English: If you hold a valid visa or green card of the United States of America, you may enter Argentina as a tourist for up to 90 days without applying for a visa.
With another visa or a residence permit, 3 months: Indonesia, Ethiopia, the Philippines and 66 more
Online AVE travel authorisation instead of a consular visa, only with a valid US visa (B1, B2, J, O, P, E or H-1B).
Albania
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Bahrain
BelizeBenin
BhutanBotswana
BruneiBurkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Central African Republic
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Kenya
Kiribati
Laos
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
MoldovaMozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
OmanPalau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Taiwan
Tanzania
Togo
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked La AVE alcanza a los extranjeros titulares de pasaportes ordinarios … que viajen por turismo a la República Argentina. Para esto, necesitan de manera excluyente ser poseedores de una visa vigente categoría B2/ J / B1 / O / P (P1-P2-P3) / E / H-1B emitida por los Estados Unidos de América.
In English: The AVE covers foreigners holding valid ordinary passports who travel to Argentina for tourism. For this they must hold a valid US visa of category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B.
Where to apply
Apply only on the official site, migraciones.gob.ar. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Argentina, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- Visa regime table (Régimen de Visas), DNM
- Foreigners: entry rules for tourists, argentina.gob.ar
- AVE electronic travel authorisation (for holders of US visas), DNM
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Argentina?
It depends on your passport: 90 nationalities are visa-free and 108 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Argentina (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), Argentina, checked 1 Nov 2026). Or visa-free only with a valid US visa or US Green Card. Stay: 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Argentina?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days (Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina), checked 1 Nov 2026).
Can I apply for an Argentina visa online?
Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at migraciones.gob.ar.
Sources and changes
- Foreigners: entry rules for tourists, argentina.gob.ar
- Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina)
- Visa regime table (Régimen de Visas), DNM
- AVE electronic travel authorisation (for holders of US visas), DNM
- All groups checked against Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina. No change since.
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