How to get a Argentina visa from Zambia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Zambian passport holders travelling to Argentina.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Argentina.
Business visa
Processing time2 days
Validity60 days
Fee (approx.)$200
Student visa
Processing time2 days
ValidityDepending on the course duration.
Fee (approx.)$250
Tourist visa
Processing time2 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$150
Work visa
Processing time2 days
Validitymore than 90 days.
Fee (approx.)$250
Application requirements
Documents Zambian applicants need to provide.
- A passport valid for 6 months beyond exit from Argentina.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- A completed visa application form to be signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Original copy of bank statements for the last 3 months.
- Travel insurance with sufficient medical coverage.
- The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in Argentina.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Business visa
- This business visa is for applicants who wish to be in Argentina for business related purposes.
- This visa allows its holders in Argentina to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners.
- You can also attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to your profession.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Argentina is required.
- The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s trip.
- The letter from the inviting company must state who will bear the cost of the applicant’s expenses in Argentina during this trip.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required.
- The letter is to state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies should be provided if there have been any.
- All the documents to be submitted must be translated into Spanish.
- A receipt which shows that the visa application fees have been paid for should be submitted.
Student visa
- Foreign students who want to travel to Argentina solely to further their education in any of the academic institutions in Zambia are the eligible candidates for this visa.
- An admission letter from the institution the applicant has been accepted into in Argentina is required.
- The letter must be printed on the institution’s letterhead and signed by the head of the institution.
- The letter of acceptance must state the course the applicant will be studying and the duration of the study program.
- Minors applying for this visa must submit the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process.
- If the applicant of this visa is above 16 years of age, a certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority in Zambia is required.
- Applicants of this visa are also required to present a sworn declaration of lack of criminal activities in other countries they have visited.
- Students are permitted to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when school is on vacation.
- This visa can be extended to cover the duration of the applicant’s education in the country.
- Proof of payment of visa application fees is required.
Tourist visa
- Applicants of the Argentine tourist visa should be those travelling to the country for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
- Foreigners who have received an invitation from their friends or relatives who hold permanent residence in the country are also eligible to apply for this visa.
- Zambians travelling to the country to visit their friends or relatives are required to present a letter of invitation from their host.
- The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the valid contact information of the host.
- During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend festivals and events of your choice.
- Applicants who are employed should provide a certificate of employment from their employer in Zambia.
- Minors applying for this visa are expected to be in possession of the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
- If they are travelling with one or none of their parents and a notarized consent signed by both their parents is also required.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to work or study while they are in the country.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to present documents that show that they have the incentive of returning to their home country at the expiry of this visa.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Work visa
- Zambians applying for this visa must have have been offered employment by an employer in Argentina.
- The employment contract signed by the employer in Argentina is to be submitted. The employment contract should show the registration number in RENURE and must be legalized by the Argentine Notary Association.
- Proof of payment of immigration tax is required.
- Curriculum Vitae and Resume of applicants are necessary documents to be submitted during the visa application process.
- Foreigners applying for this visa are required to present proof of a clean criminal record.
- Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification will not be issued this visa.
- The employer must provide proof that there was no Argentine willing and available to take up the job the applicant of this visa was offered.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Where to apply
Argentina embassy & visa application centers in Zambia.
-
AddressThere is no embassy of Argentina in Zambia, Zambians are to visit the nearest country with an Argentine embassy.
Phone-
Email-
Website-
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | — | — |
| Tue | — | — |
| Wed | — | — |
| Thu | — | — |
| Fri | — | — |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Can I drink the tap water in Argentina
Even though the water in large Argentine cities are considered as safe to drink, they contain high mineral content which causes stomach upset so it will be safer to drink bottled water.
What is the official currency in Argentina
The official currency in Argentina is the Argentine Peso and it is the only currency mostly accepted. Big hotels and restaurants might accept USD but at ridiculous rates
What is the official language in Argentina
The official language in Argentina is Spanish. Argentine Spanish sound more like Italian. Other commonly spoken languages are Italian, German, English and French.
Can I use debit cards in Argentina
All kinds of debit and credit cards are allowed in Argentina and can be used in the various ATM machines. However, it is important to notify your bank before making international travels.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Argentina visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.