Visa for Argentina from Papua New Guinea: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Nationals of Papua New Guinea must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Argentina. The application must be made through the Argentine embassy or consulate responsible for the applicant’s place of residence. Arrange the visa process before making final travel arrangements.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government fee150 USD

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

A typical application file includes an application form, photographs, proof of accommodation, financial resources and insurance. Confirm the exact documents and required format with the embassy or through the official portal. The observed official visa fee is USD 150, which should be confirmed with the competent mission before submission.

Book an appointment with the competent Argentine embassy or consulate and follow the instructions issued by that mission. The process generally involves submitting an application file and may require further information. Consult the official portal or the embassy for the applicable procedure and submission arrangements.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Papua New Guinea, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Papua New Guinea but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times can vary depending on the consular mission, the time of year and the review of the application. Ask the competent embassy or consulate for current information. Do not purchase tickets before the visa has been issued, and keep copies of all documents submitted.

Do not submit an incomplete file or assume that requirements are identical at every consular mission. Check that all supporting documents match the current official instructions. Avoid booking non-changeable tickets before the visa is issued, and contact the embassy if any part of the process is unclear.