Citizen of countries NOT mentioned on this list, it is vital that you check your specific visa requirements before traveling to Argentina. We recommend visiting VisaHQ to stay up-to-date with all the latest visa & passport requirements. Visit VisaHQ.com
Please Note
Travelers from New Zealand, South Africa, and many other Latin American countries DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to enter Argentina. However, it is still very important you check with your local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date visa & passport requirements.
Passport Requirements
Citizens of ALL countries: To enter Argentina, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates. For example, if you are traveling to Argentina in March, your passport must be valid through September of that year.
We strongly recommend making copies of your passport. Keep your original passport locked away in the safe of your hotel and carry a photocopy of your passport with you during your travels. You might also consider purchasing a passport holder to keep all your documents safe.
Visa Requirements
Tourist visas for most countries are NOT REQUIRED for entry into Argentina. Instead, you will receive a visa stamp valid for 90 days upon arrival. However, prior to traveling, it is always a good idea to check with the nearest Embassy for the most up-to-date information.
If you would like to stay longer, you can extend your 90-day stay once for an additional 90 days by visiting Argentina’s Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (the national immigration office) before your initial stay expires, for a fee of around US$50.
Note about traveling to the Iguazu Falls:
Iguazu Falls lie on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and the border with Paraguay is very close by. If you want to enter Brazil or Paraguay to explore the area around Iguazu Falls (even just for a day trip), you will need to obtain a Brazil tourist visa, and/or a Paraguay tourist visa. For tourist visa information to enter Brazil, please see our Brazil Visa & Passport page.
Travel Health Insurance
A quick heads-up from our team, since we watch this closely: in 2025 Argentina introduced a measure (Decree 366/25) that can require foreign visitors to show proof of travel medical insurance on arrival. In practice, none of our travelers have been asked for it at the border so far — but the rule is on the books, and requirements like this can switch on with little notice. We recommend traveling with a good travel medical insurance policy regardless; it’s inexpensive peace of mind, and it means you’re covered either way.
Vaccination Recommendations
We highly recommend visiting the World Health Organization website for the most up-to-date country-specific vaccination requirements.
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Resources
General Consulate of Argentina in Houston, Texas, USA
Address: 2200 West Loop South, Suite 1025
Houston, Texas 77027, U.S.A.Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 1 pm
Phone: 713-871-8935
Emergency Phone: 832-279-5096
Consular jurisdiction: Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Email address: info@consuladoargentino.net
