Argentina

Recent Policy Change (2025)

New Exemption: From August 28, 2025, under Resolution 353/2025, Indian citizens holding a valid U.S. tourist visa (B2) are exempted from needing a separate Argentine visa or ETA (AVE) for tourism. eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar+2cgmum.cancilleria.gob.ar+2
Maximum Stay: Up to 90 days for tourists under this exemption. KPMG
Extension: Possible once for another 90 days (or similar) subject to review by Argentina’s immigration authorities. Immi legal
Restriction: This entry is only for tourism. Under this visa-exemption, you cannot change your immigration status in Argentina (e.g., apply for work or student visa from within). KPMG

If You Do NOT Have a Valid U.S. Visa

Indian citizens without a valid U.S. tourist visa must still apply for a consular visa via an Argentine embassy / consulate. eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar+1
Since visa is assessed on a “case-by-case” basis, having strong documentation helps (financial proof, itinerary, purpose, return ticket). eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar

Documents Required (When Applying for Consular Visa)

Passport: Valid for at least 6 months from intended entry, and with at least 2 blank pages. eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar
Complete visa application form (signed). eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar
Passport-size photographs (as per consulate specs).
Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings / invitation).
Travel itinerary (inbound + outbound flights).
Proof of funds (bank statements, ITR, salary slips) to show you can finance the trip.
Sometimes a cover letter explaining purpose of travel helps.

Fees

For Indian nationals (when applying for consular visa): No visa fee under the bilateral agreement. eindi.cancilleria.gob.ar
Note: check with the specific consulate you apply to for any service or processing charges.

Risks / Important Points

Though there’s a visa-exemption route (with US visa), immigration may verify your U.S. visa at the border, so ensure it’s valid. KPMG
Since this is a relatively recent change, some travelers report ambiguous experiences (especially regarding which U.S. visa categories qualify). > For example: “This only applies to B2 … H-1B needs AVE,” according to some posts. Reddit
Airlines may have different interpretations — check with your airline about boarding requirements in advance.