Visa-free entry · South America
Argentina visa-free entry for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days with no reciprocity fee.
Short answer
Who needs the Argentina entry?
No visa required for tourism or business visits up to 90 days.
Key takeaways
- No government fee. The old reciprocity fee was abolished. Entry is free.
- Typical processing: Stamped on arrival.
- Maximum stay: 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days.
- Passport validity: Valid for the duration of your stay.
- When to apply: No advance application required.
Forms and official links
Migraciones
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Open the official formPrórroga
Apply for a 90-day extension (prórroga de permanencia)
Open the official form
Step by step
- 1
Fly in with a valid passport
No advance form is required for U.S. citizens.
- 2
Extend at Migraciones
One 90-day extension can be requested online before your stamp expires.
- 3
Keep your entry record
Hotels and domestic flights may ask for it.
What to have ready
- A valid U.S. passport
- Return or onward ticket
- Accommodation address
Watch out for
- Overstays are fined at the airport on departure and can delay your flight.