🇦🇷Argentina Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
South America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Argentina?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 90 enter Argentina visa-free and 108 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
90
nationalities
Consular visa
108
nationalities
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Transit visa for Argentina
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- 10 days
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (migraciones.gob.ar), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Argentina visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Argentina applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaVisa required
- ItalyVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- MoroccoVisa required
- BrazilVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- Côte d'IvoireVisa required
- CameroonVisa required
- HaitiVisa required
- Burkina FasoVisa required
- NigeriaVisa required
- MaliVisa required
- Democratic Republic of the CongoVisa required
- The GambiaVisa required
- LebanonVisa required
- PortugalVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- GhanaVisa required
- EthiopiaVisa required
- BelizeVisa required
- MadagascarVisa required
- MauritiusVisa required
- EgyptVisa required
Argentina visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Argentina publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 150 USD | Portal | |||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 200 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 250 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Digital Nomad visa | Work | 180 days (renewable to 1 year) | 200 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 150-250 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 3 years | 250 USD | 30 business days | Portal | |
| Rentista visa (passive income) | Retirement | 1 year (renewable) | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 10 days | 15 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
46,387,098
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS $)
Languages
Spanish, Indigenous languages
Continent
South America
Calling code
+54
Timezone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Area
2,780,400 km²
Government
Federal presidential republic
National day
May 25 - Revolution of May
Internet domain
.ar
About
Argentina is a federal republic in South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its rich culture, diverse landscapes from the Andes to the Pampas, and its economy stabilizing in 2026. The population is around 46 million people.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, follow official alerts
Transport
- Use official taxis or apps
Natural risks(Moderate risks of earthquakes and floods)
- Follow weather and seismic alerts
Health(Adequate healthcare system but overloaded in urban areas)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid
- Drink only bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Avoid protests
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Cost of living
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Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Buenos Aires · estimated in October 2026
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Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Argentina?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Argentina across 198 nationalities: 90 visa-free, 108 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Argentina visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 150 USD (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Argentina?▾
Argentina issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 10 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Argentina?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk in major cities due to crime and protests.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Argentina?▾
The official currency is Argentine peso (ARS $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Argentina?▾
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. The main spoken languages are: Spanish, Indigenous languages.
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