🇦🇷Argentina Visa for Maltese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Transitory Visa for Technicians, Professionals and Artists

For foreign technicians, professionals, and artists performing short-term skilled work or artistic activities in Argentina for up to 30 days.

Short-term work authorization for technicians, professionals, and performing artists (up to 1 month). Fee approximately USD 100 per the national consular transitory-visa fee schedule (USD 50 where the activity is religious). For longer-term work, the Temporary Work Visa (23E or 23A) applies.

Temporary Work Visa – Intra-Company Transfer (Category 23E / Personal de Traslado)

For foreign employees transferred intra-company to work in Argentina under a multinational corporate arrangement.

Category 23E under Argentine immigration law. Fee is USD 250 (USD 150 base + USD 100 supplemental). Requires PIM (Entry Permit / Permiso de Ingreso) from DNM, valid RENURE, apostilled police clearance with Spanish translation, company incorporation certificate, work authorization document. Stay duration as per Entry Permit. Multiple entry. 60-day travel insurance required.

Temporary Work Visa – Migrant Worker (Category 23A / Trabajador Migrante)

For foreign nationals who have obtained a work contract in Argentina and wish to reside and work there on a temporary basis.

Category 23A under Argentine immigration law. Fee is USD 250 (USD 150 base + USD 100 supplemental). Requires original notarized and legalized work contract (Contrato de Trabajo), PIM from DNM, apostilled police clearance with Spanish translation, and travel insurance. Stay duration as per Entry Permit. Multiple entry.

Transitory Student Visa (Visa de Estudiante Transitoria)

For foreign students enrolled in academic programs, exchange programs, internships, scholarships, or cultural exchange activities in Argentina for up to 12 months.

Covers full-time students, international mobility students, cultural exchange volunteers, exchange program participants, interns, and scholarship holders per Directive 2802/2023. Valid up to 12 months (2 years for official education system). Requires PRECARGA / RENURE registration from Argentine educational institution, apostilled police clearance (for stays over 6 months if applicant is over 16), university acceptance letter, and proof of financial means. Application recommended at least 45 days before travel. Consular interview required after documentation approval.

Temporary Student Visa (Category 23J)

For foreign nationals pursuing long-term academic studies at Argentine universities or tertiary institutions requiring a full temporary residence classification.

Category 23J under Argentine immigration law. Fee is USD 250 (USD 150 base + USD 100 supplemental). Requires university acceptance letter with syllabus, academic certificates, PRECARGA from university, 6 months bank statements, sponsor details with income tax returns (3 years), and travel insurance covering full stay. Stay duration as per Entry Permit. Multiple entry.

Digital Nomad Transitional Residence (Residencia Transitoria como Nómada Digital)

For foreign remote workers who provide services via digital or telecommunications means to clients or companies domiciled abroad, allowing extended stays in Argentina.

Established by DNM Disposition No. 758/2022. Available to nationals of countries that do not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina. Duration: 180 days, renewable once for an additional 180 days (total up to 12 months). Requires signed application, CV, proof of remote work activity (contracts, company endorsement, income receipts), and at least one professional reference. In-person application only; not available via the RADEX online system. Includes perks such as discounts on transportation, hotels, coworking spaces, and cultural activities. Standard migration fee applies.

Seaman Visa (Visa de Marinero)

For maritime seafarers visiting Argentine ports as part of their employment aboard a vessel.

Free of charge. Maximum stay is 10 days. Stamp validity up to 3 months. Two pathways: (1) E-Visa processed entirely by Argentina's Immigration Authority without consulate involvement; (2) Sticker Visa processed at the consulate. Sticker visa requires 14 documents including Spanish invitation letter from Argentine shipping company, Permiso de Ingreso from Immigration, original employment contract, and Seaman's book (CDC). For crew members on active maritime duties only.

Transitory Religious Visa (Visa Religiosa Transitoria)

For foreign nationals invited by a religious congregation in Argentina to participate in religious activities or missions.

Requires invitation letter from Argentine congregation certified by Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maximum stay up to 30 days, multiple entry. Stamp validity up to 3 months. Fee: USD 200. Requires cover letter on congregation's letterhead, Spanish translation, round-trip flight tickets (dummy acceptable), hotel reservation (dummy acceptable), and travel insurance covering entire stay.

Temporary Religious Visa (Category 23G)

For foreign religious workers assigned to serve with a religious congregation in Argentina on a longer-term basis.

Category 23G under Argentine immigration law. Fee is USD 150. Requires apostilled police clearance with Spanish translation, congregation letterhead letter, flight reservations, and 60-day travel insurance. Stay up to 1 year, multiple entry.

AVE – Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica)

An electronic travel authorization (e-visa equivalent) that allows foreign nationals who hold a valid US visa or ESTA to enter Argentina without applying for a full consular visa.

Available to any nationality that would otherwise require an Argentine consular visa, provided they hold a valid US visa (B2, J, B1, O, P (P1-P2-P3), E, or H-1B) with at least 110 days remaining validity, or a current ESTA, or have had at least one US entry within the past 2 years. Cost: USD 400. Processed in 20 business days by National Directorate of Migrations. For tourism purposes only. Payment receipt does not guarantee entry - approval email required before travel. One 90-day extension available in-country. Indian, Chinese (PRC), and Dominican Republic nationals with qualifying US credentials may be exempt from the AVE fee entirely under 2025 resolutions.

Temporary Residence as Investor (Residencia Temporaria como Inversionista)

For foreign nationals making a qualifying productive, commercial, or service investment in Argentina, granting temporary residence leading to permanent residence.

Minimum investment of ARS 1,500,000 in a productive, commercial, or service activity (amount subject to inflation erosion; verify current threshold with official source). Temporary residence granted for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years. After 2 years of residence and maintaining investment, holders become eligible for citizenship; at year 3 eligible for permanent residency. Separate tracks for MERCOSUR and non-MERCOSUR nationals. No sector restriction.

Temporary Residence as Rentista / Pensionado (Passive Income Residence)

For foreign nationals with regular passive income from abroad (pensions, annuities, dividends, rents) who wish to reside in Argentina.

For foreign nationals with regular passive income from abroad such as pensions, annuities, dividends, or rental income. Temporary residence for up to 2 years, renewable. Specific minimum income amount not publicly confirmed on official page. Path to permanent residency after 3 years, citizenship after 2 years of residence.

Citizenship by Investment (Ciudadanía por Inversión - Decreto 524/2025)

Direct citizenship grant for foreign nationals making a 'relevant' investment in Argentina, as defined by the Ministry of Economy, with no prior residency requirement.

Established by Decreto 524/2025, signed by President Javier Milei on July 30, 2025. Amends Citizenship Law No. 346 by adding Article 2° bis. No prior residency required. Minimum investment threshold and eligible sectors deferred to Ministry of Economy regulation - not yet published as of research date. Processing: 30 business days from receipt of Agency report by the National Directorate of Migration. Security clearance required from Ministry of Security, UIF (financial intelligence unit), and SIDE (intelligence agency). Applications submitted to the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs under the Ministry of Economy.

Diplomatic / Official / Service Passport Visa Exemption

Visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports from eligible countries on official missions to Argentina.

Holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports from a broad list of countries are exempt from visa requirements for official missions. Exempt countries include Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China (up to 30 days), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, S.M.O. of Malta, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Suriname, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela, and Vietnam. China limited to 30 days. UN Laissez-Passer holders require a visa regardless of nationality.

MERCOSUR Nationality Visa (Visa por Nacionalidad MERCOSUR)

Facilitates temporary establishment in Argentina for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associate states under the MERCOSUR Residency Agreement framework.

Available to nationals of MERCOSUR member or associate states: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. Provides temporary establishment for up to 2 years. Requires valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), photographs, application form, proof of address, certificate of good conduct (age 16+), and consular fee (USD/EUR 200 equivalent). Consular interview required.

Transitory Seasonal Worker Visa (Trabajador Migrante Estacional)

For foreign nationals entering Argentina to perform work that by its nature depends on seasonal conditions and is carried out only during part of the year (e.g. harvests).

Transitory work category for seasonal activities. Duration up to 3 months. Requires an original labour agreement signed with an Argentine employer, notarized and legalized, stating the employer's valid RENURE registration number with the National Directorate of Migration. Fee approximately USD 50 per the national consular transitory-visa fee schedule.

Temporary Residence by Family Reunification (Residencia Temporaria por Reunificación Familiar)

For foreign nationals who are the spouse, parent, or child of an Argentine citizen or of a person holding permanent or temporary residence in Argentina.

Granted for up to 3 years (matching the sponsor's authorized period if the sponsor holds temporary residence), with multiple entries and exits. Applicant must be within Argentine territory and apply online through the National Directorate of Migration's RaDEX system. Requires a legalized or apostilled birth/marriage certificate proving the family bond plus the sponsoring relative's identity documents. Leads toward permanent residence.

Temporary Residence as a Patient Under Medical Treatment (Residencia por Tratamiento Médico)

For foreign nationals who must remain in Argentina to undergo medical treatment at a public or private health facility, and for an accompanying relative or guardian where required.

Granted for 1 year, renewable for the duration of the treatment. Requires a clinical history documenting the pathology and treatment plan, signed by the public hospital director or, for a private institution, with the treating professional's signature certified by the Ministry of Health. For minors, disabled, or seriously ill patients, an accompanying immediate family member, legal representative, or guardian may also be authorized. Applied online via the RaDEX system.

Work and Holiday Visa (Programa Work and Holiday)

For young citizens of partner countries to holiday in Argentina for up to about a year, with employment being incidental to the trip and short study permitted.

Bilateral Work & Holiday agreements are in force with Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, and Sweden; annual quotas vary by country and several (Denmark, Germany, Sweden) are uncapped. Generally for applicants aged 18-30 (extended to 35 for Ireland). Multiple entries permitted. Exact terms vary by agreement (e.g. Ireland: up to 9 months' stay, work up to 6 months renewable a further 3 months, study up to 3 months). Applied in person at the Argentine consulate with a compulsory interview; one-time participation only. Not available through the online RADEX system.