How to get a Argentina visa from Philippines
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Filipino 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 Filipino applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Argentina.
- A Philippine Identity Card.
- A duly accomplished Argentina Visa Application Form.
- A 4 cm x 4 cm passport-sized photograph (white background).
- Cover Letter with Daily Itinerary Details.
- Flight Reservation.
- Bank Certificate and Bank Statements (or Passbook).
- Determine the type of visa to apply for.
- Proof of a clean criminal track.
- You must have a good intention of traveling.
- Sufficient financial means to support travel.
- Proof of Hotel reservations/ Accommodation.
- Payment of visa fee.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Argentina for business purposes.
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Argentina.
- Payment of air ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- A bank statement showing evidence of a healthy balance amount in the account.
- Proof of income tax return.
- An invitation letter from the company. It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details, and other important documents.
- Proof of health insurance.
- Proof of hotel reservations/ accommodation.
- Holders of this visa can attend exhibitions, conferences and sign contracts.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Argentina for studies.
- A valid passport with the Argentine tourist visa stamp (your passport should be valid up to six months after your expected study completion date) and a photocopy of every page of your passport
- Two 4×4 photos on a white background
- Proof of enrollment from the university in Argentina
- A police certificate showing you have no criminal record in Argentina. This is obtained from your local police station.
- Payment for the student visa processing fee, payable in cash only
- Certified copies of your birth certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your expenses in Argentina
- Evidence of sufficient knowledge of Spanish
- A police certificate of good conduct from the country you last lived in (apostilled, officially translated and legalized by a certified translator of the Colegio de Traductores Públicos de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
- Proof of hostel/ accommodation.
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Argentina for tourism.
- Valid Passport. Your valid passport must still be good for up to 6 months from your date of arrival in Argentina.
- A completely filled tourist visa application form.
- Travel Itinerary. Have your travel plans (including when you will leave Argentina) ready to show to the immigration officers.
- Accommodation Information - The travel authorities of Argentina want to know you have a place to stay and can sustain yourself while in the country.
- Payment Method. You will need either a credit/debit card or a PayPal account to check out.
- An invitation letter from the host.
- Sufficient financial means to support your stay in Argentina.
- Two passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Holders of the visa cannot study with it.
- Flight itinerary.
- Medical insurance.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to work in an organization in Argentina.
- A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Argentina.
- A birth certificate should be provided(if applicable).
- Two passport photographs in white background.
- A completely filled work visa application form.
- A proof police clearance/criminal background check.
- Copy of corporate registration and tax document.
- Copy of employment contract.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Educational qualifications.
- Sufficient financial means to support your stay.
- Proof of accommodation.
Where to apply
Argentina embassy & visa application centers in Philippines.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a good range of hotels/accommodation in Argentina
Is it safe to drink tap water in Argentina
Yes, it is safe to drink tap water. Argentina is a modern country with good health and dental services. Sanitation and hygiene at restaurants are relatively high, and tap water is generally safe to drink throughout the country.
What is Argentina known for
Argentina is known for producing so much wheat, it is the fifth leading wheat exporting country in the world, and grows over 60% of the wheat in South America. Argentina is a country known for making and exporting wine.