Visa to Argentina for Russians in 2020
Great news: for Russian citizens planning to visit the country for tourism purposes, a visa to Argentina is NOT required.
Russian citizens who are holders of valid passports can enter, exit, transit and stay in the country without visas for up to 90 days during each period of 180 days from the date of their first entry .
Choose a tour or an individual route around Argentina and other Latin American countries and freely enter the country if you have Russian citizenship!
The agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Argentine Republic on visa-free travel for citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of the Argentine Republic came into force in June 2009 and is still in effect.
Duration of stay of citizens of the Russian Federation in the country
Without a visa, a tourist can stay in the country for 90 days; you can go to Argentina again after 180 days. For a stay of more than 90 days, the visa can be extended for a fee or you need to apply for it in advance. If you exceed the required visa-free period upon departure, you will have to pay a fine of $40 at customs. However, re-entry into Argentina may be denied.
Is it possible to extend the period of visa-free stay in Argentina?
To extend a visa after 3 months of stay, the traveler must contact the migration service with this request. The application must be made 10-30 days before the end of the visa-free period. You can add a maximum of 90 more days to your vacation in “free” mode. The next visit to the country (after 180 days) will be reduced by as many days as the current vacation will be extended. Tourists wishing to extend their vacation fill out an application and pay a fee of $32.
For those wishing to visit Latin American countries far from Russia, there are simplified options for crossing the border. Without a visa, a Russian can stay in the country according to the 90/180 rule, where 90 days is the maximum period of stay in the country without a visa, 180 days is the minimum period during which re-entry into the country without a visa is prohibited.
Entry rules to Argentina for Russian citizens
When entering visa-free, Russian citizens usually only have their foreign passport checked. But the border guard may also ask you for other papers, so it’s worth preparing a complete package of documents in advance:
- Foreign passport (validity of the passport is at least 6 months at the end of the trip, with at least 1 blank page)
- Return air ticket or 3rd destination country
- Travel voucher/hotel reservation
- Cash, plastic card or bank statement from the traveler confirming sufficient funds for his stay in Argentina (minimum $50 per day)
- Medical insurance
Filling out a migration card and customs declaration:
The migration card and customs declaration form will be given to you by the flight attendants shortly before the plane lands.
your completed migration card (forms are available in English and Spanish) along with your passport to the passport control officer and will be stamped with the number of days available for your stay in Argentina.
The stamped migration card must be kept until you leave the country.
The completed customs declaration form will also need to be presented to customs.
Note:
You can import foreign currency into Argentina unlimitedly, but export no more than $10,000 (you must declare the amount if it exceeds the limit).
No more than 2 liters of alcohol and 200 cigarettes can be brought into the country duty-free.
The import of all types of meat and meat products, fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy products and plants is prohibited in Argentina.
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Visa-free entry
Entry to Argentina without a visa is possible in the following cases:
- to get to know the country, relax;
- a personal trip to meet with family or friends;
- transit through this country to visit another.
Visa-free travel to Argentina is carried out for a period of 90 days according to the following rules:
- every six months, that is, 180 days, Russians have the right to enter the country of Argentina without a visa and stay there for no more than 90 days;
- after the expiration of the permitted period, the citizen is obliged to leave the country, otherwise his stay in it is considered illegal;
- if there are compelling reasons for staying in the country for a longer period, then you should contact the Argentine migration office and apply for an extension of stay in the state, but this service may be refused without explanation;
- after six months the person again receives the right to stay in the country without a visa for 3 months;
- if in the last six months a citizen extended his stay, then in this period the period will be reduced;
- if the visitor is in the country illegally, the visitor faces a fine of up to $40 and the next time they may be denied visa-free entry into the territory of the state.
Required documents
To obtain an entry permit, you must collect the following package of documents:
- a foreign passport, which will be valid for another six months after the trip;
- return ticket indicating the departure date;
- if a trip to Argentina is for transit purposes, the final country of visit must be indicated on the ticket;
- tourist package with hotel room reservation;
- when traveling by train to friends or relatives, an invitation and their residential address are required;
- a bank statement that shows the financial situation of the tourist.
Documents for children
When traveling to the country with children, you will need to prove your relationship with the parents. The main document in this case is the minor’s birth certificate. In addition, the child’s information must be indicated in the civil passport of the mother and father.
If a child travels to the country alone, then you need to obtain permission to travel abroad and have it certified by a notary. This document needs to be translated into Spanish.
Visa to Argentina for Belarusians and Ukrainians
For citizens of Ukraine and Belarus entering the country for the purpose of tourism for up to 90 days, a visa to Argentina is NOT required!
Citizens of Ukraine and Belarus who are holders of general passports can enter, transit and stay in Argentina for up to 90 days a year without a visa.
At the border with Argentina, you will need a foreign passport, which expires no earlier than 6 months from the date of arrival, and a return air ticket. We also recommend that you have a hotel reservation, medical insurance and proof of your solvency (cash, plastic cards or bank statement at the rate of $50 per day).
The visa you receive at the border is a single-entry visa and will allow you to stay in Argentina for 90 days from the date of entry.
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Please note: if you plan to stay in the country for more than 90 days or the purpose of your trip is a non-tourist visit to the country (business visit, study, etc.), a visa must be issued in advance at the Argentine Consulate in your country.
General package of documents for an Argentine visa
A visa to Argentina of any type requires careful preparation of the overall package of documents. The Argentine Embassy in Moscow must provide:
- international passport, valid for at least 6 months;
- a visa application completed in Spanish or English and signed by the applicant in person;
- a photocopy of the first page of the international passport with personal data;
- a photocopy of all completed pages of the internal passport;
- a photocopy of your old passport, if it contains a Schengen, American, Canadian or Australian visa;
- two color photographs 3x4 or 3x3 cm;
- certificate from the place of work;
- pensioner's ID;
- sponsorship letter for unemployed citizens;
- health insurance;
- round trip tickets;
- receipt of payment of the consular fee;
- bank account statement;
- invitation from the receiving party.
To obtain a work permit in Argentina, you need to carefully approach the collection of documents. If you make a mistake and provide false information, your visa may be denied. Provide the embassy with a current photograph taken within the last six months in accordance with all the rules. There is no need to submit a photo where your hair color is different, or you are significantly fuller or thinner than you are now. Please fill out your employment certificate on company letterhead. The certificate must fully indicate the position and salary amount. Pensioners who cannot pay for the trip on their own must provide a letter of sponsorship from relatives. A return ticket with an open date is not suitable for obtaining a work visa.
When you go through passport control, your passport will be stamped with an entry stamp.
Visa to Argentina for Kazakhstanis
A visa to Argentina for citizens of Kazakhstan from November 1, 2014 is not required if the period of stay in the country does not exceed 30 days during the year.
If you stay in the country for a longer period of time, you will need to come to Russia to obtain a visa, since there is no diplomatic representation of Argentina in Kazakhstan.
What are the differences for children?
Migration concessions also apply to a child, unless it is a work visa - similar photographs are submitted for it, and the whole family will sit for an interview. In other cases, children under 14 years of age can be included in the parent’s passport, and at the border they will be asked to show:
- Original birth certificate (no legalization required);
- Permission to leave from the second parent if he stayed at home (already with legalization - translation into English or Spanish and a notary stamp).
Do citizens of other countries need a visa to Argentina?
Citizens of countries from this list do NOT need a visa to Argentina when traveling as a tourist.
Stay up to 90 days per year:
Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Chile, Ecuador, Estonia, Estado Ciudad del Vaticano, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (with RAEHK passport), Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Santa Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic , Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Suriname, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay.
Stay up to 60 days per year:
Venezuela.
Stay up to 30 days per year:
Grenada; Hong Kong (with British passport BNO); Jamaica; Republic of Kazakhstan and Malaysia.
Other countries require a visa to Argentina.
