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Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Argentina Visa-Free Tourist Entry
Citizens of roughly 90 countries (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, most of Latin America, etc.) enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. The stay can be extended once for a further 90 days at the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones for a fee. Since 2025-2026 Chinese and Dominican nationals holding a valid US visa or green card may also enter without an Argentine visa or AVE.
Government fee
$0
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (3)
Valid passportPassport valid for the duration of the stay.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Return/onward ticketOptionalMay be requested by border officers.How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of funds and accommodationOptionalMay be requested at entry.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Tourist Visa
Argentina Consular Tourist Visa
Consular tourist visa for nationals of countries without a visa exemption (e.g. most of Africa, parts of Asia and the Middle East). Authorized stay is a maximum of 90 days; the consular fee is USD/EUR 150 paid in local currency. Application is in person at the Argentine consulate of residence and includes an interview; approval is discretionary.
Government fee
$150
Service fee
$160
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months at entry, with at least 2 blank pages.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa application formCompleted (preferably electronically) and signed.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of incomeLast three pay slips, credit-card statement or bank statement.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Round-trip travel reservationFlight booking in and out of Argentina.How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Accommodation proofHotel reservation and itinerary, or letter of invitation if staying with a host.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Consular interviewPersonal interview at the consulate.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Tourist Visa
Argentina Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE)
Online travel authorization for citizens of 84+ visa-required countries who hold a valid US visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, H-1B), a valid ESTA, or recent US entry. Valid 3 months from issue, allowing multiple entries and a stay of 3 months from first entry, extendable once. Processing takes up to 20 business days; Chinese citizens with a valid US visa or green card no longer need the AVE at all.
Service fee
ARS 64,000
Processing time
28 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (4)
Valid passportPassport of an AVE-eligible nationality.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Valid US visa, ESTA or US entry proofB1/B2, J, O, P, E or H-1B US visa, valid ESTA, or proof of US entry within the past 2 years.How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Online application and fee paymentApplication filed via the DNM AVE portal with fee payment.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Digital photoRecent passport-style photo uploaded with the application.How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Business Visitor Visa
Argentina Business Visa
Consular visa for visa-required nationals travelling for business meetings, fairs and exhibitions. Authorized stay is a maximum of 60 days and the consular fee is USD/EUR 200. Requires an invitation letter from the Argentine counterpart and proof of commercial activity at home; visa-exempt nationals may conduct business visits without a visa.
Government fee
$200
Service fee
$160
Max stay
60 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months at entry, with at least 2 blank pages.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa application formCompleted and signed.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Invitation letterLetter from the inviting party in Argentina.How to get this document
Ask your host, company or institution in the destination to write an invitation letter with their details, your details, and the purpose and dates of the visit. Some countries require it to be officially registered or legalised by local immigration (e.g. a notarised or authority-stamped invitation).
Issued by
Host / inviting organisation
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days–weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of commercial/work activityEmployment verification or proof of business activity in the country of residence.How to get this document
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Round-trip reservationTravel booking in and out of Argentina.How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Accommodation proofHotel reservation or other proof of accommodation.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Not yet researched
Transit Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Argentina Student Visa
Temporary residence for study at an Argentine institution registered with RENURE, which must file the student's data electronically with the DNM. The consular fee is USD/EUR 150 for courses under 365 days (USD/EUR 250 for longer programs), and the permit is renewable for the duration of studies; processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. Decree 366/2025 ended free public university tuition for temporary residents - foreign students now generally pay.
Work: Limited work permitted with student residence
Study: Enrollment in recognized institution required
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification possible
Government fee
$150
Service fee
$220
Processing time
35 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa application formCompleted and signed.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Study program / enrollmentDetails of the study program; institution must be RENURE-registered and provide its inscription number.How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of sufficient fundsEvidence of means to cover expenses during the stay.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Good conduct certificateFor applicants 16+ staying more than 6 months.How to get this document
Apply for a police clearance or good-conduct certificate from the national police or a designated portal (and from any country where you lived long-term). It typically needs an apostille and translation and must be recent — issued within the last 3–6 months.
Consular interviewIn-person appointment and interview.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Not yet researched
Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
2 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Argentina Digital Nomad Visa (TIE 24H)
Transitory-residence permit (launched 2022, art. 24(h) of Law 25.871) for remote workers from countries that can enter Argentina visa-free as tourists, who work exclusively for clients or employers abroad. Granted for 180 days, extendable once for another 180 days; no fixed minimum income is published but stable foreign-source income must be evidenced. The fully online TIE 24H route is typically resolved in 10-15 business days; the status does not itself lead to permanent residency.
Work: Remote work for foreign clients only
Service fee
$54
Processing time
13 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted application form.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Valid passportMinimum 6 months validity and one blank page; must be of a visa-exempt nationality.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Signed application notePersonal information and description of the independent remote activities to be carried out.How to get this document
Have documents translated by a sworn or certified translator and, where required, notarised. For cross-border use obtain an apostille (in Hague Convention countries) or consular legalisation from the competent authority in the country that issued the original.
Curriculum vitaeBrief CV stating experience, studies or training in the field of remote work.How to get this document
Write an up-to-date CV/résumé listing your education and work history. Some visas ask for the Europass format or a signed and dated version; you prepare this yourself.
Issued by
Self-prepared
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of remote work and incomeContracts, company endorsement, certifications or receipts of income/fees from abroad, with at least one professional reference.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Criminal background certificateFrom country of residence and/or countries recently lived in.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Health insuranceInternational health coverage for the stay.How to get this document
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Spanish translationsDocuments other than the form must be submitted in original language plus Spanish translation (consular route).How to get this document
Have documents translated by a sworn or certified translator and, where required, notarised. For cross-border use obtain an apostille (in Hague Convention countries) or consular legalisation from the competent authority in the country that issued the original.
Argentina Work Visa (Contracted Personnel, Art. 23a)
Temporary residence for foreigners with a signed employment contract with an Argentine employer registered in RENURE (the national registry of sponsors of foreign nationals). No statutory minimum salary applies, but the job must support the applicant; residence is granted for 1 year, renewable indefinitely, with permanent residence after 3 years. The consular visa fee is USD/EUR 250 plus a separate migration fee; in-country applications run through the RaDEX system.
Work: Employment under contract authorized
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification permitted
Government fee
$250
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages (consular route).How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Employment contractPre-signed contract stating personal data, tasks, duration, salary and employer CUIT, including the employer's RENURE registration number; employer signature notarized.How to get this document
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Issued by
Employer / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Employer registrationsProof of employer AFIP registration and RENURE registration with the DNM.How to get this document
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Argentine criminal record certificateFor in-country applications (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background (consular route).How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of addressAddress within the consular jurisdiction or domicile in Argentina.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentsConsular fee USD/EUR 250 plus migration fee.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Not yet researched
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
3 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment Program (Decree 524/2025)
Not available
Announced July 2025 (Decrees 524/2025 and 366/2025 amended Nationality Law 346 to allow citizenship for 'relevant investors' without residence; widely reported US$500k threshold never appeared in the official text). The APCI agency exists, but the international tender to design the program was cancelled in April 2026 and as of June 2026 no applications, routes or thresholds are open. Not operational - announced only.
Argentina Rentista Visa (Passive Income Residence)
Temporary residence for foreigners living off passive income from assets (financial instruments, real estate, company holdings); income from personal work does not qualify. The official threshold is 5x the monthly minimum wage (SMVM) - about ARS 1,839,000/month at the June 2026 SMVM of ARS 367,800 (roughly USD 1,300-1,500) - with funds entering Argentina through BCRA-authorized banks. Granted for 1 year, renewable, with permanent residence possible after 3 years; the migration fee is 100 UMSM for non-Mercosur (50 for Mercosur) nationals, applied in-country via the RaDEX system or via a consular entry permit.
Work: Work permitted on temporary residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children included
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
ARS 1,839,000
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid, current passport proving identity.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of passive income of 5x SMVMEvidence the income derives from assets in the applicant's patrimony (rentals, dividends, interest) and equals or exceeds 5 minimum wages monthly.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of funds transferFunds entering Argentina through banking/financial institutions authorized by the Central Bank (BCRA).How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Argentine criminal record certificateFrom the National Registry of Recidivism; generated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of legal entryEntry stamp or record of last legal entry to Argentina (in-country applications).How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units paid via RaDEX.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Business Investor Visa
Argentina Investor Visa (Inversionista)
Temporary residence for foreigners making a productive, commercial or service investment of interest to the country of at least ARS 1,500,000 - a statutory figure unchanged despite peso depreciation, though in practice authorities expect a substantive project (advisers cite roughly USD 30,000-60,000). The investment project is vetted by the DNM with BCRA fund-origin checks and a non-binding ministry report, and the funds must enter via authorized banks. Residence is granted for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years, with permanent residence eligibility after 3 years.
Work: Full work rights on investor temp residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification permitted
Validity
365 days
Min. investment
ARS 1,500,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid, current passport.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Investment projectDescription of the productive, commercial or service investment submitted to the DNM.How to get this document
Provide documentary proof of the qualifying investment: a bank confirmation of the deposit or transfer, share or title certificates, an escrow or blocked-account statement, or a notarised purchase contract, depending on the programme's rules.
Issued by
Bank / notary / company registry
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
1–4 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of origin and legality of fundsDocumentation of fund origin and entry into Argentina via BCRA-authorized banking/financial institutions.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Not yet researched
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
2 routes
Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Argentina Pensionado Visa (Retirement Residence)
Temporary residence for retirees receiving a regular, permanent pension from a foreign government, international organization or private employer/fund. The pension must equal or exceed 5x the monthly minimum wage (about ARS 1,839,000/month at the June 2026 SMVM of ARS 367,800, roughly USD 1,300-1,500). Granted for 1 year, renewable, with permanent residence after 3 years and naturalization possible after 2 years of residence; processed via RaDEX in-country or a consular entry permit.
Work: Work permitted on temporary residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children included
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
ARS 1,839,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid, current passport proving identity.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Pension certificateCertificate from a government, international organization or private company confirming regular, permanent receipt of a pension of at least 5 minimum wages monthly.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within the RaDEX application (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of legal entryRecord of last legal entry (in-country applications).How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units (100 UMSM non-Mercosur / 50 Mercosur).How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Working Holiday Visa
Argentina Work and Holiday Visa
Reciprocal working-holiday scheme for young people (generally 18-30; up to 35 for Ireland) from Australia (1,500/yr), New Zealand (1,000), France (1,000), Poland (400), Ireland (200), South Korea (200), Netherlands (100), Portugal (100), and unlimited quotas for Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Allows a 12-month stay with the right to work, but no more than 6 months for any single employer. Fees and exact requirements vary by nationality under reciprocity and are listed on each consulate's page.
Work: Work up to 6 months of 12-month stay
Study: Courses up to 6 months permitted
Service fee
$220
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport of a partner-country nationality, valid for the stay.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa application formCompleted and signed.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of fundsSufficient funds for initial support, per the bilateral agreement.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Return ticket or funds for oneOnward travel evidence.How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Health insuranceCoverage for the duration of the stay.How to get this document
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Criminal record certificateGood-conduct certificate from country of residence.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Consular fee paymentVaries by nationality (reciprocity).How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
3 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Argentina Family Reunification Visa
Consular visa for spouses, parents and children of Argentine citizens, and for spouses, parents or minor/disabled children of permanent residents. Since Decree 366/2025 successful applicants receive temporary residence for up to 3 years (no longer direct permanent residence), with multiple entries, before they can apply for permanent status. The consular fee is USD/EUR 250 plus a separate migration fee.
Government fee
$250
Service fee
$270
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa application formCompleted and signed.How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Vital records proving the family linkBirth or marriage certificate, apostilled/legalized if foreign-issued.How to get this document
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Sponsor's DNI copyNational identity document of the Argentine citizen or resident sponsor.How to get this document
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Issued by
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Sponsor's certificate of domicileProof of the sponsor's address in Argentina.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Good conduct certificate and sworn statementCriminal record certificate plus sworn declaration (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Apply for a police clearance or good-conduct certificate from the national police or a designated portal (and from any country where you lived long-term). It typically needs an apostille and translation and must be recent — issued within the last 3–6 months.
Fee paymentsConsular fee USD/EUR 250 plus migration fee.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Spouse / Partner Visa
Argentina In-Country Residence for Family of Argentines (Art. 23n)
In-country temporary residence under art. 23(n) of Law 25.871 (as amended by Decree 366/2025) for spouses, parents and children of Argentine citizens, and spouses, single parents or unmarried minor/disabled children of temporary or permanent residents. Granted for a maximum of 3 years with multiple entries and exits, after which permanent residence can be requested; before May 2025 this group received direct permanent residence. Applications are filed remotely through the RaDEX system while inside Argentina.
Service fee
ARS 320,000
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passport or IDValid identity document.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Legalized birth or marriage certificateProving the claimed family relationship, apostilled/legalized.How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of legal entryRecord of last legal entry to Argentina.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentMigration fee paid via RaDEX.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Ancestry / Repatriation
Argentine Citizenship by Option (Children of Native Argentines)
Children born abroad to a native-born Argentine parent may opt for Argentine citizenship; the procedure is personal and in-person at an Argentine consulate (for minors, with the parents) or before a federal court in Argentina for adults. It extends only one generation - grandchildren do not qualify - since Argentine nationality is otherwise based on birth in the territory. Appointment booking is free; the procedure itself carries a consulate-specific fee.
Document checklist (6)
Applicant's birth certificateForeign birth certificate, apostilled/legalized.How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Valid foreign identity documentCurrent passport or ID of the applicant.How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Argentine parent's birth certificateArgentine birth certificate of the native-born parent providing the option criterion.How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Argentine parent's DNIIdentity document of the Argentine parent.How to get this document
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Parental attendance for minorsMinors must appear accompanied by those exercising parental responsibility.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Consular fee paymentAmount set by each consulate.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Not yet researched
Dependent Relative Visa
2 routes
Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Argentina Mercosur Temporary Residence
Nationality-based residence for native citizens of Mercosur member and associate states (Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, etc.), or those naturalized in one for 5+ years, with no job offer or income requirement. Granted for 2 years with multiple entries, after which permanent residence can be requested; the migration fee is 50 UMSM (half the non-Mercosur rate). Applications start remotely through the RaDEX system.
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Identity documentValid passport, identity card or nationality certificate per the Mercosur travel-documents agreement.How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Birth certificate / civil status documentsOptionalAccording to the residence criterion claimed.How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Argentine criminal record certificateFrom the National Registry of Recidivism, generated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of legal entryRecord of last entry to Argentina.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee paymentMigration fee (50 UMSM) paid via RaDEX.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Permanent Residence
Argentina Permanent Residence
Open-ended residence available after 3 years of temporary residence (2 years for Mercosur nationals) and, since Decree 366/2025, also to family of Argentines after their 3-year temporary period. Applicants must now prove sufficient economic means of subsistence and a clean criminal record, and permanent status is forfeited after 12 months of absence from Argentina (down from 24). Fee is 100 UMSM for non-Mercosur and 50 UMSM for Mercosur nationals; naturalization is separately possible after 2 years of residence.
Document checklist (7)
Valid passport or IDValid identity document.How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of qualifying temporary residence3 years of temporary residence (2 for Mercosur) or qualifying family criterion.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of economic meansAccreditation of sufficient means of subsistence (Decree 366/2025).How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Foreign criminal record certificatesWhere applicable for recent residence abroad.How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Proof of addressDomicile in Argentina.How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fee payment100 UMSM non-Mercosur / 50 UMSM Mercosur, via RaDEX.How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
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