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Argentina visa checklist for Indian applicants

Indian citizens need a consular tourist visa for Argentina unless they hold a qualifying valid United States visa or Green Card, which has allowed visa-free tourist entry since 28 August 2025. Everyone else applies to the Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi. The embassy asks for a full file including itinerary, flight and hotel reservations, with several documents translated into Spanish.

Visa
Consular tourist visa
Visa fee
Free for Indian nationals under a bilateral agreement, according to the embassy (USD 150 for other nationalities).
Processing time
Check the official page
Stay allowed
Up to 90 days

Documents to prepare

Where to apply: Apply to the Visa Section of the Embassy of Argentina, F-3/3 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, attending with your original passport. The consul decides the application.

  1. 1

    Passport

    Valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry, with at least two blank pages.

  2. 2

    Visa application form

    Fully completed and signed.

  3. 3

    Photographs

    Two recent 4 x 4 cm colour photos, white background, facing forward.

  4. 4

    Cover letter

    Addressed to the Visa Section and translated into Spanish: purpose, length of stay, passport details and who pays.

  5. 5

    Employment proof

    Employer letter on letterhead, signed, notarised and translated into Spanish; business owners add registration and 3 years of ITR.

  6. 6

    Travel itinerary

    Day-by-day plan including internal flights, bus or cruise bookings.

  7. 7

    Round-trip flight reservation

    A reservation only, not a purchased ticket.

  8. 8

    Hotel reservations

    Matching the flights and itinerary, or a notarised invitation from a host in Argentina.

  9. 9

    Proof of funds

    Bank statements for six months and balance certificates, attested by the bank; copy of an international credit card if held.

  10. 10

    Tax and income papers

    Personal income tax returns for the last 3 years and payslips for 3 months.

  11. 11

    Appointment

    Attend with the original passport; the consul may ask for further documents.

Travel medical insurance: Not listed in the embassy's tourist visa requirements.

Flight reservation

On the official checklist

The embassy checklist asks for round-trip flight reservations and specifies reservations rather than purchased tickets. It also asks for a travel itinerary that includes any internal flights, bus or cruise bookings.

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Hotel booking

On the official checklist

Hotel reservations that match the flights and the itinerary are required. If a resident of Argentina is hosting you instead, a notarised invitation letter with a copy of the host's DNI is needed.

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Questions

Argentina visa FAQ

Does Argentina ask for a flight reservation for a tourist visa?

Yes. The Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi lists round-trip flight reservations as a required document and says they should be reservations rather than purchased tickets.

Do I need a hotel booking for an Argentina tourist visa?

Yes. Hotel reservations consistent with your flights and itinerary are required, unless a resident of Argentina provides a notarised invitation letter.

When should I book flights to Argentina?

Buy the ticket after the visa is issued. For the application the embassy wants a reservation, so there is no need to pay the fare first.

Can Indians enter Argentina with a US visa?

Since 28 August 2025, Indian citizens holding a valid qualifying US visa or Green Card may enter for tourism for up to 90 days without an Argentine visa. The embassy says the US document should have at least 90 days of validity on entry; confirm which visa classes qualify.

Sources and accuracy

Embassy of Argentina in India tourist visa page, read November 2026. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.

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