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Kindly provide the below color scan documents to apply Argentina e-visa :
- 1. Passport copies (First & last Page data page, a clear scan copies OF PASSPORT)
- 2. Valid USA B1/B2 Visa copy
- 3. Confirmed Return air tickets.
- 4. Confirmed Hotel voucher.
- 5. Applicants contact number and email id.
- 6. Vaccination certificate copy.
- 7. Applicant occupational details such as company name + address + designation + monthly income + Mobile number & email id.
Processing Time: 7 to 10 Working days.
Please Note:
a. Immigration may ask for any additional documents.
b. Visa fees and Service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Immigration and are subject to change as per the guidelines
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Business :
1. Passport: must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months from the intended date of entry and have at least two (2) completely free pages left, for the Consular visa stamp and the Argentina’s Migration entry and leaving stamps.
2. Visa application form: Handwritten visa form should be filled in with (BLUE INK). All questions must be answered and the form must be signed by the applicant. Incomplete or incorrect forms will not be accepted.
3. Photo: Two (2) recent passport style, color photograph (4 x 4 cm). White background. Front Face.
4. Letter from the Company/Organization (please provide also a non-official translation into Spanish) addressed to the Consul requesting the transitory Business Visa, containing:
a. A brief profile of the corporation/company/business.
b. Full name, nationality and passport number of the applicant and his position/title within the Organization.
c. Confirmation of the purpose and duration of the visit; full names, addresses and telephone numbers of all businesses and persons you will contact in Argentina, and whether your employer assumes moral and financial responsibility while the applicant is in Argentina.
5. A confirmation letter from a Chamber of Commerce or Industry/Trade local Institution, attesting the membership of the Company or, a certified copy of the official “Certificate of Incorporation” of the Company with the India Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
6. Brief information on your Company’s business interest in Argentina.
7. An Invitation letter from the Argentine company certified by an Argentinean Notary Public AND then attested by the “Colegio de Escribanos”.
Note: The letter must be in original form (no photocopies or faxes will be accepted), written in or translated into Spanish, on company letter-head paper, signed by the person in charge.
8. Important: The authorized signature of the inviting/requesting organization in Argentina, must also be registered at the “Registro Nacional Unico de Requirentes de Extranjeros” (RENURE), Department of the “Direction Nacional de Migraciones” (Immigration Authority). The company Letter or agency inviting foreign citizens to Argentina, should indicate in the invitation the registration number of the company or agency at the RENURE.
Please Note: a) If the applicant is going to a Trade Fair, Congress (commercial/economic issues) or Exhibition, he must accredit the inscription of the fair or exhibition to which he ‘she is going to attend in the RENURE.
Please click this link for more info, http://mrecic.gov.ar/tramites-consulares-visas#05
b) Include the following paragraph in the invitation letter: “As I am inviting the foreigners, I have read and understood the terms established in Chapter VI of Law 25.871, articles 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 and 121.”
c) Indicate that the party inviting has informed the foreigner that he/she must leave the Argentine territory once the period of performance authorized in his / her visa has ended.
9. Proof of Hotel reservation in Argentina: either guaranteed by a credit card or paid in full.
10. Ticket Reservation: Copy of the airline flight roundtrip ticket reservation (Airline copy). One way tickets will not be accepted.
11. Evidence of funds to support your trip and stay in Argentina: copy of applicant’s bank statements for the last six months, certified or attested by the bank, and copy of an international credit card (if available).
12. Schengen and US Visa: If you possess a Schengen or U.S Visa (Valid or recently expired Visa) then, kindly attach a copy of each of them.
13. If the applicant owns the business a copy of the tax returns for the last 3 years. (Preferable)
14. Personal Interview: All visa applicants without exception are requested to be present for a personal interview with a consular officer. Appointment for this personal interviews is recommended.
15. Travel Insurance covering the duration of the stay in Argentina. (Preferable)
To avoid inconveniences, applicants are advised to submit their application at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of departure. Application for a Visa requested within 10 days of date of departure will not be accepted.
In accordance with the relevant Law of the Argentine Republic and the international practice, the Consul is entitled to refuse the visa and request for more documents apart from the above mentioned list.
Tourist/Family:
1. Passport: must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months from the intended date of entry and have at least two (2) completely free pages left, for the Consular visa stamp and Argentina’s Migration entry & exit stamps. Photo copy of passport (1st and last page) must be presented for verification and included at the time of submission.
2. Visa application form: Must be a 3-page Visa form (cannot be back-to-back) and handwritten by the applicant in (BLUE INK). All questions must be answered and the form must be signed by the applicant. Incomplete or incorrect forms shall not be accepted.
3. Photo: Two (2) recent passport style, color photograph (4 x 4 cm). White background. Front Face.
4. Cover letter by the applicant, addressed to the Visa Section of the Consulate General of Argentina in Mumbai, must include the following: purpose of visit, duration of stay in Argentina, passport details of the applicant, passport details of those accompanying the applicant, who will bear all the expenses for the trip.
[Please note that entrepreneurs must provide the cover letter on the letterhead of their company]
5. Letter from the employer sanctioning applicant’s leave for the trip.
(Must be on the letter-head of the company, signed by the person in charge, presented in original. Photocopies or faxes shall not be accepted)
OR
Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (Only applicable for entrepreneurs and their family)
6. Travel itinerary in Spanish (corresponding to the tickets provided)
7. Round trip flight tickets (Must be dummy reservations)
[Please note that internal flight or bus tickets and/or cruise booking must also be included, if applicable]
8. Hotel reservations corresponding to flight tickets and itinerary (Must be dummy reservations)
Note: If an applicant plans to stay at the residence of a family member or friend, who is an Argentine resident, then “original” invitation letter in Spanish must be presented, duly signed by the inviter, certified by an Argentinean Notary Public and then attested by the “Colegio de Escribanos”. [Kindly forward the attached draft of the invitation letter to the inviter in Argentina]
Invitation letter in Spanish can also be issued digitally through a system called ‘Trámites a Distancia – TAD’. In that case, only scanned copy of the letter needs to be submitted on email. Please forward the following link to the concerned person in Argentina to understand the process of TAD.
9. Applicant’s salary slips (3 months, latest) [If not applicable for self, please add trip sponsor’s]
10. Applicant’s personal, consolidated bank statements attested by the bank (6 months, latest)
[For dependents, please add a copy of the trip sponsor’s bank statements]
11. ITR (3 years, latest)
12. Copy of valid/latest US visa (if any)
13. Travel Insurance covering the entire duration of the stay and the expenses for COVID-19 (mandatory)
14. Aadhar card copy
15. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Personal Interview: All visa applicants without exception are requested to be present for a personal interview with a consular officer. Appointment for the personal interviews is shall be confirmed on completion of the verification process.(Please note that it is advisable to apply 3 weeks in advance to avoid any inconvenience.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Indian citizens must have a valid visa to enter Argentina. Indians cannot visit Argentina without getting a visa, even if they are visiting for short-term tourism or business purposes.
Since the visa application process involves submitting documents and a passport to the embassy, we advise you to apply well in advance to ensure you receive the visa on time for your trip.
You will need the following documents to apply for an Argentina tourist visa:
- Passport: The original and a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months at the time of entering Argentina, with at least two (2) blank pages.
- Old visas and passports: If applicable, submit a copy of old or expired visas and passports.
- Visa application form: Completed and error-free Argentina visa application form, printed on 3 pages (not back-to-back).
- Photograph: A recent 4 x 4 cm colour photograph facing the camera against a white background.
- Cover letter: A cover letter addressed to the embassy/consulate, including the purpose of the visit, duration of stay, passport details of the applicant and companions, and the trip's expense bearer.
- Proof of income: The Argentina government checks if you have funds to sustain your travel and stay in the country. To substantiate this, they would ask for important documents such as an employment letter, bank statements, and salary slips (if employed) or equivalent.
- Proof of return: A round-trip reservation and, if applicable, internal flight or bus tickets and/or cruise booking must also be included.
- Proof of stay: Hotel reservation corresponding to the flight and travel itinerary.
- Letter of invitation: If no hotel reservation has been made because you have been invited, then a letter of invitation needs to be submitted.
- Travel itinerary: To assure the visa authorities that your trip is organised and temporary, you need to submit a travel itinerary corresponding to the travel and hotel reservations.
Note: All official documents must be notarised/apostilled and duly translated into Spanish. You might also be required to submit documents confirming special circumstances in your visa application.
Indians can easily apply for an Argentina visa at the embassy/consulate or through an authorised visa channel. Here is how you can apply for an Argentine visa:
- Complete the visa application form: The first step is to fill out the Argentina visa application form and gather the required documents.
- Get an appointment date: Mail all the documents for verification by the embassy/consulate at consular_cgmum@mrecic.gov.ar. Once the officer verifies your documents, you will receive an appointment date to submit hard copies of all the documents.
- Attend the appointment: Submit the documents and visa application form and pay the applicable Argentina visa fee as instructed. If you apply through an authorised visa channel, they will schedule the appointment and submit the documents for you.
- Wait for visa processing: The visa enters its processing phase only after you pay the fee. Argentina visa processing generally takes up to a month.
- Get your visa: Upon approval, you can collect the visa-affixed passport from the embassy/consulate.
Yes, you need to submit your passport for the processing of your Argentina visa application. Apart from identification purposes, a passport is required to stamp your visa if approved. Once done, you can collect the passport from the visa application center, or it will be delivered to your doorstep if you apply through an authorised visa channel.
Once your visa application is approved, the Argentina visa will be stamped as a sticker on your passport. The visa sticker will mention important details such as your full name, passport number, nationality, date of issue, expiry date, and duration of stay permitted.
Tip: Make sure to check all these details carefully once you receive your visa sticker. If there are any discrepancies, you must report to the issuing authority immediately for correction.
Yes, minors need a visa to travel to Argentina. Each applicant, including minors, needs to submit a separate visa application form.
Additionally, the visa application process for minors involves providing additional documentation, such as birth certificates and consent letters from both parents or legal guardians. Check the specific requirements with the embassy or an authorised visa channel before applying.
No, Argentina does not provide a visa on arrival for Indian citizens. You must apply for a visa before traveling to the country.
An Argentina visa is generally processed in 25-30 days. Therefore, you are advised to apply at least 4 weeks before your planned travel date.
Here are a few points you can keep in mind to ensure that your Argentina visa application is approved:
- Error-free application: Complete the visa application form accurately and completely. The Argentinian government clearly specifies that intentionally submitting false information can even lead to permanent ineligibility to enter Argentina. Never sign the application you are submitting without reviewing it first for accuracy.
- Valid passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry into Argentina and has sufficient blank pages. If not, renew your passport before applying.
- Recent photographs: It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meet the specific requirements of the Argentinian immigration authorities. Avoid heavy filters to ensure you look the same way as seen in the photograph.
- Valid supporting documents: Provide all required supporting documents, such as financial statements, employment, and an invitation letter (if applicable). Make sure that the documents also meet the visa requirements. For example, when submitting bank statements and pay slips, ensure that they show sufficient funds to cover your stay in Argentina.
- Clear purpose of visit: Clearly state the purpose of your visit. Whether you are traveling for tourism, ensure you explain your intentions clearly and back them up with the necessary documents, such as invitation letters or travel itineraries.
If rejected, carefully review the reasons for rejection. Once you have identified the error, address it and consider reapplying.
The validity of a visa refers to the timeframe within which you can enter a country. In contrast, the stay period is the maximum number of days you are allowed to stay in the country once you enter.
Let us understand it with this example:
Suppose you receive a single-entry Argentina visa with a validity period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, and a stay period of 30 days. This means you can enter Argentina anytime between January 1 and March 31, 2024. However, once you enter, you can only stay for up to 30 days at a time.
It also means that if you choose to enter Argentina on March 29, 2024, you can still stay for 30 days from that date. You only need to ensure that, once you enter within the validity period, you stay within the duration of stay allowed.
Yes, you can extend your Argentina visa. You can do so at the National Directorate of Migration in Buenos Aires or at any immigration delegation or office in the country's interior. Please note an extension request must be made before your current visa expires.
No, Indians cannot work on an Argentina tourist visa. Engaging in any work activities on a tourist visa is against the rules and can result in penalties or deportation.
If you wish to work in Argentina, you must apply for a Temporary work visa, usually valid for one year. You can check the requirements and conditions on the Argentina Embassy’s website.
Travelers in transit to other destinations who stay at Argentina’s international airports for less than 12 hours do not need a transit visa. If their layover is longer than 12 hours, they will need a transit visa, which they can apply for at the embassy or consulate.
Here are the types of Argentina visas that Indians can apply for:
- Tourist visa: It is issued for short-term tourism purposes, generally allowing a stay of 30 days; however, working on a tourist visa is restricted.
- Business visa: Issued to foreign nationals traveling to Argentina for business activities, allowing a maximum 60-day stay.
- Working visa: The Argentina working visa is for foreign nationals who wish to live and work in Argentina for the long term.
- Student visa: The Argentina government issues two types of student visas. One is issued for a period of less than 365 days and the other for 365+ days, depending on the course you opt for.
- Religious visa: This visa is granted to individuals (usually religious leaders and members of religious organisations) traveling to Argentina for religious purposes.
Please note that each visa type has specific requirements and documentation, which you must check with the Argentina Embassy before applying.
Only Indian citizens holding a US B1/B2 visa with a minimum validity of 6 months can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Argentina. However, this option is only available for tourist visas.
If you have a valid US B1/B2 visa but are visiting Argentina for, say, business purposes, you will have to apply for a business visa at the embassy or consulate.
Passport jurisdiction refers to the specific embassy/visa application center assigned to process your visa application based on your current residence.
The states under each consulate are shared below:
- Consulate General and Promotion Center of the Argentine Republic in Mumbai: Maharashtra
- Embassy of the Argentine Republic in New Delhi: All the states (except Maharashtra)