Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | Yes | No | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No/1 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for six months required by all except nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay who, for journeys that do not go beyond Argentina and these five countries, may use their national ID cards.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of the countries shown in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, St Lucia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, South Africa, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) for stays of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Grenada, Hong Kong (British Nationals Overseas), Jamaica and Malaysia for stays of up to 30 days;
(d) transit passengers holding confirmed onward or return tickets for travel provided continuing their journey within six hours and not leaving the airport.
Note: 1. Visa exemptions mentioned above are for tourist purposes only. Business travellers are advised to contact the Argentinian Consulate before departure.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £19.47; Business: £32.45. Passengers requiring visas for transit only should still apply for tourist visas. The cost of visas changes monthly with exchange rates; further details can be obtained from the Consulate or Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).
Validity: Visas are generally valid for stays of up to 90 days. Extensions for a further 90 days are possible for some nationals; contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: Tourist: (a) Passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport photo. (d) Fee; payable by cheque or postal order. (e) Return ticket. (f) Proof of financial status (eg bank statement). Business: (a)-(e), and (f) Letter of introduction from employer.
Note: Nationals of Australia, Hong Kong (British Nationals Overseas), Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, UK and USA should travel with a UK company letter. It is advisable for nationals of all countries to contact the Consulate before travelling for business purposes.
Working days required: Twenty-four to 48 hours. An express service may be available for an added fee.
Note: Minors travelling to or from Argentina, if unaccompanied by their parents, must carry their parents’ or other legal guardian’s authorisation to travel, which must be certified by an Argentine Consul if issued abroad. Fines will be levied if passengers do not comply with immigration requirements and passengers will be deported.
Temporary residence: Applicants for temporary residence, working holidays and long-stay business visits to Argentina should contact the Embassy or Consulate (see Contact Addresses section).
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