US passport holders need the AVE — not a visa — to enter Argentina. To enter Argentina you need: a valid passport, Passport validity requirement, Round trip reservation, Seguro médico recomendado, Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE). We complete and submit your AVE for you.
Argentina Visa & AVE Fees & Cost
Argentina visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Argentina and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE)
$400.00
90 days
$69.00
Argentina Visa & AVE Processing Time
Argentina asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Argentina government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Argentina Visa & AVE — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.
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Specialist reviews first
We check every detail against your passport before anything is submitted.
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We submit your AVE
Filed with the Argentina authorities on your behalf.
4
AVE by email
Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Argentina Visa & AVE Requirements
Select a category below. All Argentina visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Argentina requires 5 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Argentina
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Travelers need a valid passport to enter Argentina
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Travelers who hold Argentine citizenship in addition to another nationality may
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Travelers should consider:
-Yellow Fever if traveling to Corrientes and Misiones
Optional▼
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Check with your doctor or a travel clinic to see if you need any medications for
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 2 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Argentina immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Argentina▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Argentina e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Argentina's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Argentina, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Argentina requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
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Monthly cost of living
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Coworking scene
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In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
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Avoid These Mistakes
Why Argentina Visa & AVE Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Argentina Visa & AVE: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Argentina's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Argentina
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Argentina Visa & AVE Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
It depends on your nationality: around 90 nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 90 days, about 70 more can apply online for the AVE (if they already hold a qualifying US visa), and everyone else must get a consular Tourist Visa before travel.
How long can I stay in Argentina as a tourist?
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Tourists are authorised to stay for up to three (3) months, which can be extended once for a similar period.
What is the AVE and who can use it?
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The AVE (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica) is an online travel authorization for nationals of certain countries who require a tourist visa, but it can only be used if the applicant already holds a valid US B2/J/B1/O/P/E/H-1B visa.
Can Chinese or Indian citizens enter Argentina without a visa?
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Chinese and Indian citizens holding an ordinary passport with a valid US visa do not need a visa or AVE to enter Argentina for tourism; this applies to stays of up to 30 days for China and up to 90 days for India.
Will a US Green Card let me skip the Argentine visa if I'm Chinese, Indian or Dominican?
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As of January 15, 2026, permanent residence cards issued by the United States (Green Cards) are deemed valid and sufficient to authorise entry for tourism for nationals of China, the Dominican Republic and India, without needing a consular visa.
How much does the Argentina consular Tourist Visa cost?
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The consular fee is 150 US dollars or euros, depending on the consular office processing the application, payable in the local currency.
How much does the AVE cost?
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The fee for the Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) for tourists is fixed at USD 400 under Decreto 584/2024.
Can I extend my 90-day tourist stay?
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Yes. You can request a single extension for a similar period if you present yourself at any Dirección Nacional de Migraciones office before your originally granted stay expires.
How long does the AVE take to process?
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The AVE is processed online through the National Directorate of Migrations and takes up to 20 business days.
What passport condition is required to enter Argentina as a tourist?
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The consular guidance for visa applicants requires a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entering Argentina, with at least two blank pages.
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Common themes from Argentina visa customers:
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PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Argentina Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Argentina Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
