Argentina
In general
For entering the country a valid international passport is needed except for nationals of the following countries:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, who can travel with their valid identity cards.
A visa for nationals of the following countries is not needed if they are visiting Argentina as tourists:
- EU and Switzerland nationals for a stay of no longer than three months
- Andorra, Australia, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Israel, Japan, The Republic of Yugoslavia, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, Hungary, Uruguay, the USA, Vatican City und Venezuela for no longer than three months.
Validity
Varies depending on the visa type and the applicant's nationality.
Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for Argentina, one has to submit the following documents:
- A valid international passport (validity at least six months beyond intended stay)
- One recent passport-type photograph
- Application form (it can also be downloaded online from the homepages of the Embassy and Consulate departments throughout the world)
- Visa fee - paid in cash or by postal order
- Explanation of the purpose, reasons and duration of the trip
- A return ticket or a ticket for your onward journey
Please note
Business Visa: One has to apply with a business visa application form and attach an official letter from the employer and a letter of invitation from the company in Argentina as well as a bank reference and proof of sufficient funds.
Working visa: For a working visa, one has to submit a character reference letter. A medical certificate stating that the person is not suffering from contagious or infectious diseases (for some nationalities a HIV-negative test is also required) has to be attached together with the original signed working contract.







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