FEES:
250 USD (rate as per Consular Units).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The relative who resides in Argentina should contact the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentine Migratory Authority) in Argentina, in order to request a Migratory Entry Permit ("Permiso de Ingreso Migratorio" - PIM).
After the relative who resides in Argentina submits them all the necessary documentation required by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, and pays there the corresponding fees, they will issue a "Acta de Notificacion", which notifies the proceedings done. Applicants are requested to include a copy of this "Acta de Notificación" with the rest of the application documents.
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.
For general and contact information of the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, please visit: https://www.migraciones.gov.ar/contacto/
IMPORTANT:
In accordance with the relevant Law of the Argentine Republic and the international practice, the Consul is entitled to refuse the visa and ask for further documentation.
Fulfilling the down-mentioned requirements does not guarantee the visa issuance, being this an exclusive prerogative of the Argentine State.
Each visa application is analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
The personal interview conducted by the Consul is mandatory by law and admits no exceptions.
False information will derive in visa denyal, expulsion and/or re-entry ban.
DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE:
*Once proceedings in the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones are concluded and the Migratory Entry Permit has been issued, the applicant needs to apply for the visa at the Embassy.
*All documents must be submitted in ORIGINAL (no photocopies or emails will be accepted).
1. A complete Visa Application Form duly signed by the applicant. ALL questions must be answered. In case this requirement is not fulfilled the application would not be accepted.
2. Passport: must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the intended date of entry and have at least two free pages.
3. Three (3) recent 4x4cm color photograph, facing front and with a white background. Two additional 4x4cm color photograph, right profile and with a sky-blue background.
4. Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction. Please, note that this visa can only be applied at the place of residence of the applicant.
5. A certified copy legalized by colegio de escribano in Argentina of the Documento Nacional de Identidad - DNI (Argentine ID Card) of the Argentine relative or permanent resident.
6. An domicile/residence certificate of the Argentine relative or permanent resident; issued by the Policia Federal Argentina ( not more then 3 months old).
7. Depending on the case: Original birth certificate issued by the corresponding authority. In the case of India, the certificate must be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. In the case of Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the certificate must be duly legalized by the corresponding Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, the certificate must be translated into Spanish (by an authorized entity). The translation should be duly certified. Affidavits are NOT accepted.
Original marriage certificate issued by the corresponding authority. In the case of India, the certificate must be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. In the case of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the certificate must be duly legalized by the corresponding Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Furthermore, the certificate must be translated into Spanish (by an authorized entity). The translation should be duly certified. Affidavits are NOT accepted.
8. For applicants older than 16 years old: original police clearance certificate issued by the competent authorities of the countries where the applicant has resided for more than 1 year, during the course of the last 3 years. The police clearance certificate must be translated to Spanish. In the case of India, the certificate must be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. In the case of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the certificate must be duly legalized by the corresponding Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In India, the competent authority to issue such certificate is the Regional Passport Office.
9. For applicants older than 16 years old a sworn declaration signed in front of the Consular authority where the applicant declares that he does not have criminal records in other countries is required.
10. For applicants under 18 years old an original authorization letter from both parents to request the visa is mandatory.
11. Cover letter by the applicant, addressed to the Visa Section of the Embassy of Argentina in Delhi, must include the following: purpose of visit, duration of stay in Argentina, passport details of the applicant, passport details of those accompanying the applicant, details of the family members in Argentina, & who will bear all the expenses for the trip. The mentioned note should be translated into Spanish.
12. Flight tickets (Only reservations).
13. Copy of passport & valid/latest visas (if any).
14. A copy of the "Acta de notificación" issued by DNM.
15. Consular interview at the Embassy.