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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Argentina. Fee: USD 150 (~USD 150). Processing: 4-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required (Bangladesh not visa-free). Apply at Argentine Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 200 (single entry) / USD 300 (multiple). Allow 4-6 weeks processing. Diplomatic/Official passports exempt.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker, embassy only); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa (Temporary Resident); Family Reunification; Transit; Investor; MERCOSUR special category. Apply at Argentine Embassy New Delhi.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days, extendable for 90 more.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + deportation; possible MERCOSUR-wide entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Visa application form; Recent photo; Birth certificate (apostilled); Police clearance certificate (apostilled); Bank statement (last 3 months); Employment letter; Hotel booking; Return ticket; Yellow Fever certificate. Note: Argentina's AVE electronic travel authorization (in lieu of a consular visa) is available only to applicants holding a valid US visa (B1/B2/J/O/P/E/H-1B etc.), a valid ESTA, or documented US entry within the last 2 years — it is NOT tied to Schengen visas as previously recorded. Bangladeshi applicants without qualifying US travel history must apply for a standard consular visa at the Embassy in Dhaka, including an in-person interview.
Visa types (3)
Visa required (Bangladesh not visa-free). Apply at Argentine Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 200 (single entry) / USD 300 (multiple). Allow 4-6 weeks processing. Diplomatic/Official passports exempt.
Business visa for Argentina — meetings, conferences, MERCOSUR-trade related. Argentina has visa-free arrangement for several countries but Bangladesh is not included.
Student visa for Argentine universities. UBA (University of Buenos Aires) and several public universities free for international students — popular destination for Spanish-language and STEM studies.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Weak ties to Bangladesh (Argentina is a known asylum-shopping destination); (2) Lack of travel history; (3) Insufficient apostilled birth certificate / police clearance; (4) Yellow Fever certificate missing if from endemic area; (5) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny.
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