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India passport holders: Single entry for Argentina. Fee: USD 200 (~USD 200). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
AVE (Electronic Travel Authorization) AVAILABLE for Indians since 2024 with valid US visa — USD 200. Otherwise full tourist visa via Argentine Embassy New Delhi. Fee: USD 200 (~INR 19,000).
Visa types: AVE eTA (for valid US B1/B2 visa holders); Tourist Visa (90 days); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Family Reunification; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue (entry). Max Stay: 90 days, extendable once for 90 more days.
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 (Spanish/English); 2 photos; Round-trip ticket; Hotel reservations covering whole stay; Bank statement (6 months, USD 100/day); Employment letter / business registration; ITR (2 years); Aadhaar + PAN; Police clearance; For Business: Argentine company invitation legalized; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area.
Visa types (1)
AVE (Electronic Travel Authorization) AVAILABLE for Indians since 2024 with valid US visa — USD 200. Otherwise full tourist visa via Argentine Embassy New Delhi. Fee: USD 200 (~INR 19,000).
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) AVE route requires valid US visa — preferred path for Indians; (2) Very high visa fee + travel cost; (3) Spanish-language documentation issues; (4) Migration concerns (Argentina easy path to residency); (5) Weak South America itinerary justification; (6) Past US visa refusals carry over; (7) Punjab applicants face extra scrutiny.
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