How Indian passport holders get a visa for Argentina: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a qualifying US visa / Green Card
- Government fee: Free for Indian nationals under bilateral agreement (zero consular fee). Visa-free entry is also free if eligible.
- Processing time: Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days after document submission at the Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai.
- Maximum stay: 90 days per entry (whether via consular visa or US-visa exemption)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport 6+ months with blank pages
- Application form
- Recent photographs
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings / itinerary
- Bank statements (last 6 months)
- Employer NOC / business proof
- Travel insurance
How & where to apply
If you hold a valid US B1/B2, B2, J, B1, O, P, E or H-1B visa (or US Green Card) with 90+ days validity, just board your flight — no advance application. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai. Embassy of Argentina in India — Tourist visa (official)
Transit & connections
Indians need a transit visa if leaving the international airside zone in Argentina; airside connections within Ezeiza/Aeroparque do not require one.
How Argentina compares in the Americas
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Argentina requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a qualifying US visa / Green Card | Free for Indian nationals under bilateral agreement (zero consular fee). Visa-free entry is also free if eligible. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days after document submission at the Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai. |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Consular visa — or visa-free if you hold US/Canada/UK/Japan/Schengen visa | Consular tourist visa US$54 (~₹4,600). Visa-free entry is free — only the FMM/FMME tourist card (free if filed online or ~MXN 717 / ~₹3,600 at land borders) is needed. | Consular visa: 2–10 working days at the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi after appointment. Visa-free entry: instant at port of entry. |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a valid US visa / Green Card | Tourist visa US$25 (~₹2,100) consular fee for Indian nationals. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days at the Embassy of Chile in New Delhi after document submission. |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen visa | Tourist visa approx US$30 (~₹2,500) consular fee at the Embassy in New Delhi. Visa-free entry is free. | Consular visa: 7–10 working days after the in-person interview at the Embassy of Peru in New Delhi. |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Tourist visa via Embassy / VFS — eVisa for business travellers only (as of mid-2026) | Tourist visa ₹6,400 (~US$77) consular fee. Business eVisa via VFS: US$40 + US$25 service fee (~₹5,500). | Tourist visa: 10–15 working days from VFS submission. Business eVisa: 5–10 working days. |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visitor visa (TRV) — apply online + VFS biometrics | CAD 100 (~₹6,300) visitor visa fee + CAD 85 (~₹5,400) biometrics. Total ~₹11,700. | From India: about 70–90 days after biometrics (IRCC posted ~71–88 days in early-to-mid 2026). IRCC targeting 60 days global by Q4 2026. |
| 🇺🇸 United States | B1/B2 visitor visa — embassy interview (or Drop Box for renewals ≤12 months) | US$185 (~₹15,600) MRV fee per applicant (B1/B2). No refund whatever the outcome. | Interview wait times in India remain among the longest globally (as of May 2026): Mumbai ~9–10 months, New Delhi ~6–10 months, Hyderabad ~5–8 months, Kolkata ~2.5–5 months, Chennai ~3.5–4 months. Drop Box (interview waiver) renewals are processed in ~7–21 days. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Big win (Resolution 353/2025, effective 28 Aug 2025): Indians with a valid US B1/B2, B2, J, B1, O, P, E or H-1B visa or US Green Card can fly to Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. Tourism/short business only — you cannot change immigration status while there. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://cgmum.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/new-exemption-indian-nationals-who-are-holders-valid-us-tourist-visa-b-2
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Argentina?
Consular tourist visa — or visa-free if you hold a qualifying US visa / Green Card. Big win (Resolution 353/2025, effective 28 Aug 2025): Indians with a valid US B1/B2, B2, J, B1, O, P, E or H-1B visa or US Green Card can fly to Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. Tourism/short business only — you cannot change immigration status while there.
What documents do Indians need for a Argentina visa?
Passport 6+ months with blank pages; Application form; Recent photographs; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings / itinerary; Bank statements (last 6 months); Employer NOC / business proof; Travel insurance
How long does a Argentina visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Consular visa: typically 10–15 working days after document submission at the Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai.. Government fee: Free for Indian nationals under bilateral agreement (zero consular fee). Visa-free entry is also free if eligible.. Maximum stay: 90 days per entry (whether via consular visa or US-visa exemption).
How do Indians apply for a Argentina visa?
If you hold a valid US B1/B2, B2, J, B1, O, P, E or H-1B visa (or US Green Card) with 90+ days validity, just board your flight — no advance application. Otherwise apply at the Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai. Official source: https://cgmum.cancilleria.gob.ar/en/new-exemption-indian-nationals-who-are-holders-valid-us-tourist-visa-b-2
Is a Argentina visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Argentina visa online or on arrival?
Argentina requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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