The list of countries whose nationals can enter Argentina for 90 days for tourism purposes without a visa can be found at the following link.

Canadian nationals do not need a tourist visa to enter Argentina, nor do they need to pay a reciprocity fee.

█ ██ ███ █████ REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURISM VISA

• Argentina Visa Application Form, completed (See below). The form must be completed in its entirety, in capital letters, without being signed or dated, as both must be completed in the presence of a consular officer during the interview. Please use the editable version of the form available on this web site and submit it in the same editable format, together with the required documentation.;
• Valid passport.  It must have at least two blank pages;
• 2x Passport-sized photos;
• Roundtrip Flight tickets or verifiable reservation;
• Invitation letter; If a foreign national travels to the Argentine Republic for tourism and stays at the home of a resident of Argentina, the host must write an invitation letter (Please check the information here).
• Travel itinerary; If you are travelling within Argentina, all internal flights or alternatives need to be accounted for (See below);
• Proof of accommodation for all days during the stay;
• Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the duration of your stay, such as through bank statements
• Proof of employment or academic enrollment in Canada;
• Proof of migratory status in Canada;
• For minors: Travel authorization from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), legalized by an Apostille or an argentine consulate or embassy.

* Additional information/documents may be required by the consular officer.

IMPORTANT: Please send a digital copy of all required documents to cmrea@cancilleria.gov.ar for review before requesting an appointment. Once approved, a consular interview will be scheduled, at which applicants will be required to submit all original documents and pay the visa processing fee.

Submission of the required documents do not guarantee any specific outcome for the application.

Visa applications must be submitted between 90 and 45 days before the planned date of travel.
Please note that visa processing will not begin until all required documentation has been received and the consular fee has been paid. We cannot guarantee that applications submitted with less advance time will be processed on time. We recommend that you do not purchase a plane ticket until your visa has been granted.

Travel Documents

Holders of “travel documents” require a visa, regardless of their nationality, to enter Argentina. Visa applications must be submitted by email, attaching all required documents in PDF format for verification. Once approved, an appointment will be scheduled for the consular interview, submission of original documents, and payment of the corresponding consular fees.

Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE)

Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports from these countries traveling to Argentina for tourism and holding a valid visa category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B issued by the United States of America can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE).

It is processed online through the National Directorate of Migrations (DNM) and takes up to 20 business days.

Those granted an AVE will have 3 consecutive months to enter Argentina and can stay for 3 consecutive months from their entry, with multiple entries and exits.

For more information, please send your inquiries via email to ave@migraciones.gov.ar