India visa requirements for Argentineans

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Argentineans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Argentina passport holders can travel and stay in India for a period of 90 days by applying e-visa (electronic visa).
  • Tourists are advised to have applied for the e-visa at least four days before travelling.
  • Prospective visitors are to possess a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The importation (and exportation) of the local currency of India is pegged at INR 25,000.
  • Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
  • Citizens of Argentina with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Tourists must show proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor has enough money to spend while in India will be required.
  • Argentines travelling with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Argentina.
  • Argentina citizens are not required to provide a yellow fever vaccination. They are advised nevertheless to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
  • Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Argentina. There are international airports in Ezeiza and Ushuaia.
  • Turkish Airlines, Multiple Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Argentina to India.
  • The estimated flight duration from Ezeiza to New Delhi, India is 1 day, 1 hour and from Ushuaia, it is 1 day, 8 hours.
  • Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
  • India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
  • The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
  • The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
  • The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type  C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
  • Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of Argentina.
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities. 

Frequently Asked Questions


How long does an Indian e-visa take to process?

After submitting your application online and providing the necessary documents, the visa will be issued between two to four days. According to the official website of the Indian government, visitors are to apply for an Indian e-visa at least 4 days before travelling.


When is the best time to travel to India?

The best time to visit India is from October to March when the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. During the period, tourists can easily explore the country.


What is the official language in India?

India is a country with hundreds of spoken languages. It has no national language. Hindi and English are however the official languages.


What are the dishes foreigners can try in India?

Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are murg makhani, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala and rogan josh.