Argentina
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Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
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Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
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Work Regular $84.00
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Argentina Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Argentinian Business Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket. A visa may be required if trip purpose is other than basic business meetings.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed round-trip or onward airline ticket.
3Special Instructions:

When entering Argentina, US citizens must pay a "reciprocity fee" of $140. This is not a visa, since a visa is not required for US business and tourist visitors. It is a fee based upon the fees that Argentinian citizens pay for a visa to the United States. This fee may vary depending on entry point and will be subject to change.

Argentinian Tourist Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed round-trip or onward airline ticket.
3Special Instructions:

When entering Argentina, US citizens must pay a "reciprocity fee" of $140. This is not a visa, since a visa is not required for US business and tourist visitors. It is a fee based upon the fees that Argentinian citizens pay for a visa to the United States. This fee may vary depending on entry point and will be subject to change.

Argentinian Transit Travel Requirements:
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A visa is not required to transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and an onward airline ticket.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).

Argentinian Student Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required for study.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Argentinian Visa Application Form:

One signed Argentina visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Argentina visa application forms may delay the processing of your Argentina visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

Approval from Immigration Offices in Argentina. (If specified in the approval, proof that applicant has knowledge of Spanish required to take classes in Argentina.)
5Official Invitation from Argentina:

Original letter of acceptance from school/university in Argentina.
6 Business Letter:

A letter from your employer in the USA confirming the purpose of your trip, 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 you are in Argentina. The letter must be written in -or translated into- Spanish, on company letter-head paper and duly signed by the person in charge.
7Proof Of Departure:

Copy of airline itinerary.
8Criminal Record:

Letter of non-records from your local police Department for those 16yrs old or older. This letter needs to state applicant's name and it needs to specify that applicant has not had any records for the LAST FIVE YEARS, signed in original by a police authority and notarized. (Please advise the Police Dpt. that you need letter to clearly state that you did not have any records in the last five years).Once it has been notarized this letter needs to be sent to the Secretary of State Office to request an "APOSTILLE". This letter needs to be translated to Spanish. (Apostille does not need to be translated). Translations must be typed and accurate and they do not need to be further certified or notarized.
9Financial Requirements:

Proof of financial means to afford room and board and general living expenses while in Argentina. If room and board are given by a third party, applicant needs to provide this information to the Immigrations Authorities after entering Argentina.
10Other Requirements:


Original Birth Certificate with Apostille affixed.

A duly signed sworn declaration (DECLARACION JURADA)of non-international police records. Must be signed by the applicant. It does not need to be notarized.
11Special Instructions:

Travisa can submit visa application for applicants living in the Chicago Consulate jurisdiction. However, the consulate does reserve the right to request a personal interview; some applicants will have to come in person to retrieve their passport and visa.

Some applicants who require a visa must apply in person at the nearest Consulate. Please review the list of consular jurisdictions below. For those applicants who must appear in person, we encourage you to contact your nearest Consulate to set up an appointment and to confirm any additional information they may require in order to process your request.
12 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Argentina Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Argentina Visa Validity:

Visas are valid based on the consulate's discretion.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Argentinian Technical Visa Requirements:
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A visa is required to travel to Argentina for paid activities including technical, professional or artistic activities. Some applicants must appear in person at the nearest Consulate to obtain this visa.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Argentinian Visa Application Form:

One signed Argentina visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Argentina visa application forms may delay the processing of your Argentina visa.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4 Business Letter:

Original letter from employer or sponsoring company, written in English and in Spanish, signed by applicant's supervisor, notarized and authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce. The letter must be on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's name, passport number, employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Argentina. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information for the company or institution to be visited.
5Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Argentina Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Argentina Visa Validity:

This visa normally allows up to 15 days stay in Argentina. For a longer stay, the traveler must apply for an extension (generally granted for up to an additional 15 days) in Argentina.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Argentina Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Argentina
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Argentina Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):

Residents of these states:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin


Send documents to:
Travisa - Chicago
120 S. State Street, Unit 3
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 332-1161
Tel: (800) 766-0608
Fax: (312) 332-1163

Residents of these states:
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia


Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112

Residents of these states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming


Send documents to:

Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate directly.

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