GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING TOURIST VISA:
Each visa application is analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
Fulfilling the listed requirements does not guarantee the visa issuance, being this an exclusive prerogative of the Argentine State.
In accordance with the relevant Law of the Argentine Republic and the international practice, the Consul is entitled to refuse the visa and/or request for more documents apart from the mentioned down below.
It is advisable to apply 4 weeks in advance to avoid any inconveniences.
Tourist visa applications may be submitted to any Consular Office of the Argentine Republic.
PERIOD OF STAY IN ARGENTINA:
Maximum, 90 days.
FEES - INDIAN NATIONALS:
Under bilateral agreement, tourist visas for Indian nationals are free of cost:
FEES- OTHER NATIONALS:
150 USD
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
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, must be presented at the time of submission.
2. Visa application form: Must be a 3-page Visa form (cannot be back-to-back). All questions must be answered and the form must be signed by the applicant. Incomplete or incorrect forms shall not be accepted.
3. Photo: 3 (three) 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 Embassy of Argentina in Delhi, must be 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. The mentioned note should be notarized and translated into Spanish.
[Please note that entrepreneurs must provide the cover letter on the letterhead of their company]
5. A letter from your employer confirming that you are currently employed and for how long (in case you are on leave, it should also be stated in the letter). This letter must be written on company/ institution letter-head, signed by the person in charge, notarized and duly translated to Spanish. (The translation does not need to be notarized). It should also be accompanied by the last 3 months' salary/pay-slip and last 3 year's Income Tax Return -ITR-.
If you are the owner of the business, please add a copy of your business’ official registration notarized and duly translated into Spanish and last 3 year's Income Tax Return -ITR-.
If you are self-employed or a student, you need to present all documents/certificates related to your current occupation. All such documents must be notarized/ apostilled and duly translated into Spanish (the translation does not need to be notarized).
6. Travel itinerary (corresponding to the tickets provided)
7. Round trip flight tickets (Only reservations)
[Please note that internal flight or bus tickets and/or cruise booking must also be included with the payment details]
8. Hotel reservations corresponding to flight tickets and itinerary (Must be reservations)
In case a hotel reservation is not made and if there is an invitation from a person in Argentina, an ORIGINAL invitation letter is required. The letter must be certified by an Argentine Public Notary and also by the "Colegio de Escribanos" (the Public Notaries’ Association). Along with the original letter of invitation submit a copy of the Argentine ID Card from the person inviting (DNI). The invitation letter can follow the general guidelines of the model letter available in the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/service/foreigners/invitation-letter
Invitation letter in Spanish can also be issued digitally through a system called 'Trámites a Distancia - TAD'. In that case. Please forward the following link to the concerned person in Argentina to understand the process of TAD.
https://tramitesadistancia.gob.ar/tramitesadistancia/detalle-tipo?id=5360
9. Applicant’s salary slips (3 months, latest) along with last 3 year's Income Tax Return -ITR [If not applicable for self, please add trip sponsor’s].
10. Applicant’s personal, consolidated bank statements duly stamped by the bank (Last 6 months). [For dependents, please add a copy of the trip sponsor’s bank statements]
11. Copy of passport & valid Visas (Valid or recently expired Visas), kindly attach a copy of each of them.
Personal Interview: All visa applicants without exception need to have a personal interview with a consular officer. Dates for the personal interview is shall be confirmed on completion of the verification process.