Apply for your Argentina visa online

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, most of the EU and Australia, can visit Argentina for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa. Travelers whose nationality does require a visa for Argentina, and who hold a valid US Category B1/B2/J/O/P/E/H-1B visa, can apply for the Argentina eTA / AVE online instead of an Argentine visa at a consulate. Start an application and iVisa will confirm which document applies to you.

No. US citizens do not need a visa for Argentina for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days, and travel on their passport, which should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. The Argentina eTA / AVE is for travelers of other nationalities who would otherwise need a visa but hold a valid US visa. Argentina entry requirements for U.S. citizens can change, so confirm the current rules with your airline before you travel.

General Argentina visa requirements are a passport valid for 6 months beyond your stay, a valid and eligible United States visa, your flight and accommodation details, and a valid email address. The exact list varies by nationality and by the document you are applying for, so iVisa confirms what your Argentina visa application needs before you submit it.

A traditional Argentina tourist visa is a paper visa issued by an Argentine consulate, and it involves an appointment and supporting documents. The Argentina eTA / AVE is an electronic authorization for travelers from eligible countries who already hold a valid US Category B1/B2/J/O/P/E/H-1B visa. It is applied for online and presented alongside your passport and the visa used for the application, so for those who qualify it replaces the consulate visit.

The Argentina eTA / AVE is applied for entirely online, and the iVisa form takes about 10 minutes. A traditional Argentine visitor visa, for nationalities that are not eligible for the AVE, is issued by an Argentine consulate and generally involves an in-person step. Tell us your nationality when you start and we will confirm which route applies to you.

If your nationality requires a visa to enter Argentina, having an eligible US visa makes you eligible to apply for the AVE (electronic authorization) instead of a much more complex paper visa at a consulate. If you don't have an accepted US or Schengen visa, you'll have to apply for a Argentina visa.

While the authorization is linked to your passport, Argentine immigration officers frequently require a physical printed copy of the AVE and the payment receipt. We recommend carrying two printed copies just in case. You can also find a copy of your eTA/AVE confirmation in your iVisa dashboard if applied through us.

The AVE is typically valid for 90 days from the date of issuance and allows for multiple entries. Each stay is generally granted for up to 90 days, but can't exceed the validity period.

If you wish to stay longer, you can visit the National Directorate of Migration in Buenos Aires or other regional offices to request a one-time extension for an additional 90 days.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have their own individual eTA/AVE. You can use iVisa's "Add another person" feature to easily manage applications for the whole family in one session, saving time and effort.

Generally, no. The AVE is primarily designed for travelers arriving by air. If you plan to enter via a land border (e.g., from Chile or Brazil), you should verify current regulations, as many land border points still require a traditional sticker visa for nationalities that are not visa-exempt.