Transient (short-term) visas include the following categories: transit, tourism, medical treatment, business, and other paid or non-paid activities (cultural, artistic, religious, technical and professional activities that have been required by persons or entities established in Argentina).
I) JAPANESE citizens
1) HOLDERS OF VALID JAPANESE PASSPORT DO NOT REQUIRE TRANSITORY VISA FOR BUSINESS, CULTURAL, TECHINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, ATTENDING CONVENTIONS, WORKSHOPS OR SEMINARS, OR TOURISM PURPOSES UP TO 90 DAYS (RENEWABLE IN ARGENTINA FOR A SIMILAR PERIOD).
HOLDERS OF A VALID JAPANESE PASSPORT ATTENDING CONVENTIONS, WORKSHOPS OR SEMINARS DO NOT REQUIRE TECHNICAL VISA.
II) OTHER FOREIGN citizens.
Since the requirements may vary depending on your passport, we strongly suggest that you apply for a visa at least 30 days prior to the date of your departure.
A) HOLDERS OF VALID PASSPORTS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES TRAVELLING, FOR TOURISM PURPOSES, DO NOT REQUIRE VISA TO ENTER ARGENTINA
A.1) FOR A PERIOD UP TO 90 (NINETY) DAYS: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Germany, Korea, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong-Kong*, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, San Marino, Saint Lucia, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serb, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kittis-Nevis, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.
*Nationals of the Popular Chinese Republic of residents in the Special Administrative Region of Hong-Kong (SARHK).
A.2) FOR A PERIOD UP TO 30 (THIRTY) DAYS: Grenada, Jamaica and Malaysia.
B) COUNTRIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE BUSINESS VISA
B.1) FOR A PERIOD UP TO 90 (NINETY) DAYS: Australia, Barbados (1), Belgium, Brazil, Bulgary, Croatia (2), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Grenada (3), Guyana, Hong Kong (Nationals of the Popular Chinese Republic of residents in the Special Administrative Region of Hong-Kong (SARHK), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Rumania, Saint Lucia, St. Kittis-Nevis, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States of America.
(1): as long as the purpose of the trip to Argentina is not related to his/her job.
(2) The applicant is not allowed to earn a salary or get paid in Argentina for this type of job, otherwise, he/she has to request a business visa.
(3): Up to 30 days
C) HOLDERS OF VALID PASSPORTS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES REQUIRE VISA IN ALL MIGRATORY CATEGORIES TO ENTER TO ARGENTINA.
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina-Faso, Burundi, Cape Green, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad; China, Republic Popular of; Comoro Islands, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Popular Democratic and Republic of Korea, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India(1), Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribaty, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Lybia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco(2), Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua-New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Saint Cristobal and Nevis, Salomon Island, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uganda, United Arabs Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
(1) for tourism and business purposes: free of charge.
(2) for tourism and business purposes: free of charge.
Note:
Passport holders of these Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaiyan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Comoro Islands, East Timor, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Lybia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri-Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tadyikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arabs Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen; must apply for this visa personally at this Embassy of Republic Argentina - Consular Section, with no less than 45 days from the scheduled date of departure to Argentina. Send the Photocopies of the documents by mail or email in advance and arrange an appointment.
China passport holders must apply for this visa personally at this Embassy of Republic Argentina - Consular Section. Send the Photocopies of the documents by mail or email in advance and arrange an appointment.
D) TRAVEL CERTIFICATE
Passport holders of Kosovo, Nauru, Saharaui Democratic Arabian Republic, Taiwan, Tonga and Tuvalu must apply for a Travel Certificate to visit Argentina in all the migratory categories (ie. tourism, business, technical, professional, etc).
III) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSIENT VISAS:
1. Valid passport with an expiration date not less than 6 months.
2. Local identification card (gaikokujin touroku shomeisho), if held.
3. Duly completed and signed visa application form (download).
4. Two photographs, 4x4 cm, white or light blue background, no glasses.
5. Certificate issued by travel agent stating round trip ticket details (Flight Schedule - Airline Reservations and hotel reservations)
6. Proof of sufficient funds, copy of a credit card and bank statement.
7. Letter of invitation from Argentina (recommended). If you are visiting family members or friends, an original invitation letter from them and a copy of their Argentine ID (DNI or Cedula de Identidad), certified by an Argentine Notary Public and then by the "Colegio de Escribanos". If you are not visiting family members or friends the applicant must accompany the reference of the Hotel/Accomodation booked by his/her credit card.
8. Certificate of employment or Letter from your employer in Japan confirming that you are currently employed by the company, position and income. The letter must be original, written in or translated into Spanish, on company letter-head paper, signed by the person in charge. The signature of the person in charge of the company must be certified by the Local Chamber of Commerce or a Notary Public (Apostille). If you own the business, please add a copy of your business' official registration.
9. If you are a student at a University, original letter from your University in Japan (or Student Certificate) confirming that you are currently a student there. The official seal of the letter or the certificate must be certificated by the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and written in or translated into Spanish.
Useful information about Argentina is available at the following tourist-related official websites:
http://www.argentina.gov.ar
http://www.turismo.gov.ar
http://www.bue.gov.ar/home/index.php?&lang=en
http://www.probairesturismo.gba.gov.ar
http://www.patagoniaturistica.org.ar
http://www.norteargentino.gov.ar
http://www.cuyoargentina.gov.ar
http://www.cordobaturismo.gov.ar
http://www.litoralargentina.gov.ar
For other inquiries, please call the Consulate between 12:00 and 1:00
p.m. or 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.