Argentina Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Argentina visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Validity
- Tied to validity of the US visa/Green Card
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Indian ordinary passport holders with a valid US visa category B2/J/B1/O/P(P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B or US permanent residence (Green Card)
Do you need a visa for Argentina?
Travellers from ~90 countries 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, most of Latin America etc. Reciprocity fees abolished for all. can generally enter Argentina without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Argentina has NO classic tourist eVisa for Indians, but offers the AVE Electronic Travel Authorization. Under Resolution 353/2025, Indians holding a valid US visa (B2/J/B1/O/P/E/H-1B) or US Green Card can enter VISA-FREE for tourism (90 days) WITHOUT even needing the AVE. Without a US visa, a consular tourist visa is required. Singapore passport holders are fully visa-exempt (90 days).. Indian ordinary passport holders with a valid US visa category B2/J/B1/O/P(P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B or US permanent residence (Green Card)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ~90 countries 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, most of Latin America etc. Reciprocity fees abolished for all. do not require a visa for Argentina for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones Argentina) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Argentina visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Tied to validity of the US visa/Green Card
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Immediate at border
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Where to apply
- https://eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/01-tourist-visa
Who needs it: Indian ordinary passport holders with a valid US visa category B2/J/B1/O/P(P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B or US permanent residence (Green Card)
Visa-free: ~90 countries 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, most of Latin America etc. Reciprocity fees abolished for all.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Valid US visa (qualifying category) or US Green Card
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and funds
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: None
No reciprocity fee since 2016 (US/Canada/Australia).
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones Argentina · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
AVE (Electronic Travel Authorisation) / consular visa
Official fee: AVE US$50 (approx.; some nationalities US$200 China); consular visa ~US$150–200- Validity
- AVE 3 months to enter, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- AVE up to 20 days (usually 3–7); consular visa 2–4 weeks
- Where to apply
- AVE via TAD/RADEX platform (Migraciones); consular visa at Argentine Embassy
Who needs it: India, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, Pakistan and other visa-required nationals. AVE available to those holding a valid US B2/B1/H-1B/etc. visa or Schengen visa (used ≥1 time) — otherwise consular visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Valid US or Schengen visa (AVE route)
- Photo
- Employment/income proof
Arrival card: None
AVE processing can be slow — apply early.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones Argentina · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/ave/index.htm
Who needs it: Nationals of designated countries; a route for those holding qualifying US visas/ESTA seeking pre-clearance for tourism
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Valid US visa (qualifying category) / ESTA / proof of prior US entry
- Photo and travel details
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Consular Tourist Visa
- Validity
- Typically single/multiple entry per consular grant
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Approx 10-15 working days
- Processing time
- Approx 10-15 working days
- Where to apply
- https://eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/01-tourist-visa
Who needs it: Indian passport holders WITHOUT a qualifying US visa or Green Card
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed application form
- Recent photos
- Return ticket, accommodation, funds proof
- Travel insurance
Extra charges: VFS/service charges may apply
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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