Tourist Visa

To apply for a tourist visa to Argentina, there are two primary methods: E-Visa and Consular Submission. Below are the details and requirements for each method:

E-Visa

Current Note

•           Suspension for Schengen Visa Holders: E-Visa service is suspended for applicants with a valid Schengen visa.

•           Available for US Visa Holders: Only applicants with a valid US visa (minimum validity of 6 months) can use the E-Visa service.

Eligibility Conditions

•           Travel Purpose: Applicant must be traveling for tourism.

•           Valid US Visa: Applicant holds a US B2 visa valid for at least 6 months.

•           Valid Schengen Visa: Applicant holds a Category C Schengen visa valid for at least 6 months.

E-Visa Validity

•           Validity Period: 3 months from the date of issue.

•           Entries: Multiple entries allowed.

•           Duration of Stay: Up to 3 months per visit.

Consular Submission

Personal Interview

•           Requirement: Applicants must attend a personal interview at the Embassy/Consulate as instructed.

Required Documents

1.         Passports:

•           Original passport valid for at least 6 months with 1 completely free page.

•           Photocopy of the data and amendment pages of the passport.

•           Original old passport booklets, if any.

2.         Photographs:

•           One passport-sized photograph (4 cm x 4 cm) taken within the last 6 months (scanned photos not accepted).

3.         Covering Letter:

•           Addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Argentine Republic.

•           Brief profile of the applicants and purpose of travel with travel dates.

•           On plain paper for individuals, on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.

4.         Bank Statements:

•           Original bank statements for the last six months, stamped and signed by a bank officer, showing bank contact details.

•           Statements should be from relevant and active accounts, showing proof of funds and income.

•           Statements should be recent (A4 size preferred).

•           Credit card statements (optional).

5.         Itinerary / Air Tickets:

•           Return tickets.

6.         Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:

•           Hotel vouchers or other proof of accommodation.

•           Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

•           A letter explaining the purpose and day-to-day program itinerary of the trip.

•           For family visits: Original invitation letter, passport copy, and Argentine ID (DNI) copy from the host, certified by

an Argentine Public Notary and the "Colegio de Escribanos" (the Public Notaries’ Association). The invitation letter must specify the place of accommodation and who will cover the expenses.

7.         Supporting Credentials:

•           Authority letter from the applicant on company letterhead in favor of the travel agent for submission and collection of the passport.

Additional Documents Based on Applicant's Status

•           Businessmen:

•           Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association / partnership deed / PAN card.

•           NOC from other partners or directors if it is a partnership.

•           Employees:

•           Leave sanction letter from the company or government body for public servants.

•           Last three months' salary statements (for private firms).

•           Company ID card (optional).

•           Retirees:

•           Retirement certificate or letter / Copy of pension book.

•           Pension statements for the last three months.

•           Students:

•           Leave sanction letter from the educational institution for travel during working days.

•           Bonafide certificate from the educational institution for travel during vacations.

•           School/college ID card (optional).

•           Newly Weds/Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):

•           Marriage certificate (original).

•           Wedding invitation card/photographs (if the marriage certificate is not ready).

•           Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both Parents or Either Parent:

•           NOC from both parents mentioning whether they are accompanying the child or not.

•           Passport copies of both parents, or birth certificate of the applicant and ID cards of the parents if they don't have passports.

•           Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:

•           NOC letter from the unaccompanied spouse.

•           Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse, or any government ID proof mentioning the spouse's name if the spouse does not hold a passport.

Translation and Additional Notes

•           Translations: Necessary documents must be translated into Spanish by a professional translator (translations do not need to be notarized).

•           Personal Presence: The visa officer may request the personal presence of the applicant.

This comprehensive list of requirements should help you prepare for applying for a tourist visa to Argentina through either the E-Visa or Consular Submission methods. Make sure to check the latest updates and specific instructions from the Argentine Embassy or Consulate as requirements may change.

Disclaimers

The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.

Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.

 

Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information

Embassy of the Argentine Republic      

F-3/3 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, New Delhi 110057

Tel : +91-11-4078 1900     

Email :  secon_eindi@mrecic.gov.ar, eindiconsul@hotmail.com, embargentindi@yahoo.com

Consulate General of Argentina, Mumbai 

Chander Mukhi Building, 10th Floor "A", Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

Tel : +91-22-2287 1381     

Email : consular_cgmum@mrecic.gov.ar