How to get a Argentina visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan 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 Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Complete visa application form.
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity as at departure date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- A passport sized photograph that is not older than 6 months and meets the visa photo specifications.
- A cover letter stating the purpose and duration of trip.
- Copy of travel itinerary showing details of your trip to and from Argentina.
- Flight bookings for Argentina and return ticket to Rwanda.
- Documents showing that you can cater for yourself for the entire duration of stay.
- Proof of accommodation in Argentina.
- An invitation letter from your host in the country.
- Documentation proving status in Rwanda either as an employee, student or business owner is important. This is to show intent of leaving Argentina at the expiration of visa.
- For minors, the original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents is needed.
- Valid medical insurance.
- All visa applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the planned departure date.
Visa type details
Work visa
- Original passport which will be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entering Argentina is required. It must have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Completely filled visa application form signed by the applicant is needed. It's recommended to be done in electronic format.
- Two (2) current 4 x 4 cm photographs showing the full frontal view of the applicant, printed in colour and taken on a white background is required from the applicant.
- You'll be required to present a formal letter from the inviting company you intend to work with at the embassy. The company or individual employing you must be registered with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE) of the National Directorate of Migration.
- Proof of Argentine address you intend to live in while in the country is also needed. This could be a utility bill.
- You'll need to apply for a residence permit when applying for this visa type.
- Certificate of good conduct from Rwandan police is required. This report should span a three year period.
- A sworn affidavit stating a lack of criminal record in other countries is also important.
- This visa costs $250 and is valid for up to a year but can be extended on the discretion of the Argentine Consulate.
Tourist visa
- This visa is for applicants who intend to visit Argentina for sightseeing, relaxation and visitation purposes.
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity and two blank pages for visa requirement is to be submitted.
- Two recent passport sized photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of stay which could be hotel reservation is required.
- If you're visiting friends and family in Argentina, you are required to submit an invitation letter detailing purpose and duration of your trip.
- The invitation letter should contain relevant details about your host and must be written in Spanish.
- Proof of financial sufficiency either through bank statement or a letter from a sponsor in Argentina affirming to cater for you during your stay is needed.
- Employed applicants require a letter from their employer in Rwanda confirming details of your employment, awareness and no objection of your trip.
- Non-Rwandans must provide a copy of their resident permit.
- For children, the original birth certificate is required as well as a consent letter signed by both parents. This letter must be written in or translated to Spanish.
- Documentation that shows incentive of returning to Rwanda is important. This could be proof of employment, enrollment in a school or marriage certificate.
- You cannot take up paid employment, carry out business activities or study with the tourist visa.
- This visa is valid for 3 months but can be extended for another 3 months. The extension can be done at the National Migration Office and the request must be submitted within 60 days to the expiration of the current visa.
- Applicants are advised to submit their applications for this visa at least 30 days prior to the planned departure date.
- You'll be required to be physically present for the visa interview process.
- Yellow Fever vaccinations are recommended for those visiting the Northern forests.
- This visa costs $200 and it's processed in 15-20 days.
- This visa is valid for a period of 90 days.
- Applicants are advised to refrain from making irrevocable travel plans until the visa has been issued.
Business visa
- This visa is for Rwandans who intend to visit Argentina for business activities.
- You can attend business conferences, trade fairs and meetings while in the country.
- Applicants must possess an original passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entering Argentina. It must also contain at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Duly completed visa application form is also needed.
- Two recent 4 x 4cm photographs printed in colour and taken on a white background is also required.
- An invitation letter from the inviting company in Argentina is required. The company must be registered with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE) of the National Directorate of Migration.
- A proof of commercial activity in Rwanda is to be submitted. This could be a letter from your employer stating purpose and duration of your trip.
- Documents showing previous business dealings with inviting company is also important.
- Proof of accommodation is needed for this visa type.
- This visa is valid for 60 days and costs $200.
Student visa
- This visa is for Rwandans who have been offered admission to study in an Argentine learning institution.
- Duly completed visa application form is required. It is preferable to submit an electronic form.
- Two recent 4 x 4cm coloured photographs taken on a white background is also needed.
- An electronic details of the student data by the educational institution in the National Directorate of Migration is required.
- The school you're admitted into must be duly registered with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants of Argentina (RENURE) and have an inscription number.
- You are to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover stay and study expenses. This proof could be recent bank statements.
- For minors, a letter of authorization signed by both parents is needed. This letter should contain the name of the tutor responsible for the minor in Argentina.
- For applicants 16 years and older, a legalized certificate of good conduct issued by Rwandan police covering the past 3 years is required. They are also required to submit a sworn affidavit affirming a lack of criminal record in other countries.
- You can take up paid employment as long as it doesn't interfere with your studies.
- This visa costs $250 and is valid for the duration of the course.
- Visa applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the intended departure date.
Where to apply
Argentina embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
Nairobi
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| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
How safe is it to visit Argentina
Argentina is a very safe country to visit and it is one of the safest Latin American countries for tourist visitation. However, in the Urban areas, travellers are advised to be cautious of unlicensed taxis, pickpockets and scams.
Does Argentina have an embassy in Rwanda
What language do they speak in Argentina
Majority of the Argentine population speak its official language which is Spanish. A good number however also speak Guarani, a native language of Argentina, Paraguay and other neighbouring South American countries.