GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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 below-mentioned list. Additional documentation might be required by the Consular authority.
Fulfilling the below-mentioned requirements does not guarantee the visa issuance, being this an exclusive prerogative of the Argentine State.
FEES:
Short term (less than 365 days): 150 USD
Long term (+365 days): 250 USD
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Original 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. For email submission, please scan the whole passport and all valid or recently expired Visas in previous passports.
2. Visa application form all questions must be answered and the form must be signed by the applicant. Incomplete or incorrect forms will not be accepted.
3. A cover letter explaining the purpose of trip with all the details of course/duration etc. Duly translated to Spanish language (translation can be unofficial).
4. Program of study in English and Spanish Language.
5. Electronic filing of the student data (Pre-carga de datos electronicos) by the educational institution in the National Directorate of Migration or “Permiso de Ingreso” Entry Permit issued by DNM.
The educational institution must be duly registered with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants of Argentina (RENURE) and have their inscription number. If the host is not registered with RENURE, please complete the registration.
6. If possible, a Letter of Inviatation from the inviting Institution in Argentina that mentions the terms of the agreement that leads to you spending the time of your course in Argentina, as well as that if the receiving institution will provide you lodging in Argentina.
The invitation letter must follow the guildelines stipulated in the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.
Bare in mind that the invitation can be processed in paper format OR through the TAD online system (Trámites a Distancia).
We strongly encourage reading the following guidelines:
https://eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar/es/tad-renure-carta-de-invitaci%C3%B3n
TAD: https://tramitesadistancia.gob.ar/tramitesadistancia/detalle-tipo?id=5360
LETTER OF INVITATION: https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/service/foreigners/invitation-letter
7. Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay and study expenses (consular authorities may request copies of bank account statements, credit card statements, or other). Students can present Bank statements of their parents with Income proof like salary slips for last 3 months and ITR for last 3 years along with the affidavit of support signed by the parents/guardians who will bear the expenses. (Affidavit also needs to be notarized and translated to spanish).
8. In the case of travellers aged 16 or older travelling for a period exceeding 6 (six) months, an apostilled or legalized certificate of good conduct / Police Clearance Certificate issued by the competent authority of the countries where they resided for more than one year over the previous three years (duly translated to Spanish language).
9. A letter from current University/Employer if you are going for Student Exchange or Non Formal Studies or on Scholarships, it has to be duly notarized and translated to Spanish language.
10. Flight Reservation: Copy of the round-trip flight reservation. One-way tickets will not be accepted.
11. Accommodation reservation or arrangements for the whole stay.
12. If the student is a minor, authorization by both parents in order to apply for the visa and the name and contact details of the responsible tutor in Argentina.
13. If needed, Educational documents / degrees apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs, and its translation into Spanish (by an authorized entity). The translation should be correspondingly certified.
At the appointment at the Consular Section (for hard-copies submission and interview), remember to bring the original passport as well as two (2) recent passport style, color photographs (4 x 4 cm). White background. Front Face.
For long term visas, also bring two (2) recent passport style, color photographs (4 x 4 cm). Blue background. 3/4 Right Face.