How to get a Argentina visa from Nigeria
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Nigerian passport holders travelling to Argentina.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Argentina.
Business visa
Student visa
Tourist visa
Work visa
Application requirements
Documents Nigerian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport which has a validity of at least 6 months from your intended period of stay.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- Passport photographs captured in white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in Argentina.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Argentina.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This type of visa is delivered to applicants who want to visit Argentina for tourism.
- Nigerians visiting friends and family in Argentina are also eligible for this visa.
- Applicants of this visa who are in the country to visit friends and relatives are required to submit an official letter of invitation from their host in the country.
- The home address, telephone number, and the valid means of identification of the host should be included in the letter.
- You cannot take up a paid employment while on this visa.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer in Nigeria stating your job title and position at the company required.
- The letter may also include details of your earnings and salary.
- Applicants who are self-employed should present a copy of their certificate of business registration and latest tax return.
Business visa
- This type of visa is issued to businessmen, representatives or employees of foreign companies who want to visit Argentina for business purposes.
- With this visa, applicants can attend business meetings and conferences and conclude contracts.
- A letter of invitation from your business partner in Argentina stating the purpose and duration of your visit to the country is required.
- You also need to submit a letter from your employer in Nigeria confirming the duration and purpose of your trip.
- The full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all businesses and persons you will contact in Argentina should be stated in the letter.
- If you own the business, a copy of your certificate of business registration and latest tax return is required.
- If your employer is to assume the financial responsibility of your trip, it should be stated in the letter from your employer.
- Proof of previous business dealings in the company should be provided, if any.
Student visa
- The Argentinean student visa is issued to students who want to study in Argentina.
- An acceptance letter from the educational institution in Argentina is required during the application.
- The letter should be written on the institution's letterhead and signed by the head of the institution.
- You may need to provide proof that part of the total tuition fee has been paid.
- Foreign students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
- Applicants should present certificates and transcripts from the schools they previously attended.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be submitted along with a letter of consent signed by both your parents.
- The visa processing time may vary according to the type of visa and nationality of the applicant.
Work visa
- The Argentinean work visa is for foreign workers or employees of foreign companies assigned to work in Argentina.
- A letter verifying the applicant’s employment is required.
- Applicants are advised to be sure they have been offered a job in Argentina before initiating the application.
- A letter from your future employer should be submitted.
- The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the address of the company and your job description.
- Your employment contract which determines the terms of employment signed by both the employer and the employee is required.
- Your employer will need to provide proof that there was no Argentine willing and available to take up the job before you were offered the job.
- Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification which matches the job they have been offered may not be issued this visa.
- Proof from your employer that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to citizens of the country.
- If you are traveling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both the minor’s parent should also be submitted.
Where to apply
Argentina embassy & visa application centers in Nigeria.
Abuja
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Tue | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Argentina dangerous for tourists?
Argentina is safe but petty crime is common and violent crimes can be a problem in areas with large numbers of tourists.
What is the best time of year to travel to Argentina?
Whilst December to March are the months in which Patagonia in the south of Argentina is most easily accessible, the whole country can be visited year round. The weather in Buenos Aires is generally hot over these months but a visit in the cooler, crisp months of July and August can be delightful.
Is Argentina a poor country?
Argentina is a relatively rich country. Yet despite this wealth, it is also a country with a relatively high level of poverty.
What language is mostly spoken in Argentina?
The most spoken immigrant language, and the second most spoken language after Spanish, is Italian. About 1.5 million people in Argentina speak Italian as their first language. At least 25 million Argentines are said to have some Italian ancestry.
Can I work in Argentina?
Foreigners travelling to Argentina with the purpose of performing work (paid or unpaid) need a visa. Internships are also considered work so a work visa is required.