Notices

Effective,  1^st August 2019
Applicants are requested to carefully check their passport expiry before submitting their application.  As per the requirements of the Embassy, passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months at the date of entry into Aregntina, and at least one blank sheet available.

Effective,  1^st February 2019
New visa application and legalization forms and requirements have been implemented with effect of 1st February, 2019. Applicants are requested to follow the new instructions below.

Effective,  1^st January 2019
From January 1^st 2019, all applicants must sign a statement guaranteeing the validity of the documentation and personal information provided in application form and during personal interview.

Effective,  19th May 2014
Gerry’s International, have been appointed by the Argentina Embassy for services pertaining to Visa Drop Box facilities and authorized to collect and submit Visa applications (without original passport) and commercial/non-commercial documents at our country wide office.

Submission at Gerry's Offices

Applications may be submitted at Gerry’s offices personally or through related authorized people only.  Applicants do not require any appointments to submit applications at Gerry’s.

Attestation of documents

The Embassy of the Argentine Republic legalizes signatures of Consular Department offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan and of all regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry duly registered with this Embassy. The Consular Section does not legalize signatures which are not registered. Please verify this with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan or Chambers of Commerce before submission.

Download Legalizations Requirements

Visa application process

The Embassy of the Argentine Republic warns all visa applicants that it is illegal to stay in Argentina beyond the validity of their visas and beyond the originally declared purpose of the trip. The Argentine Government reserves the right to act sternly if any applicant decides to overstay or present fraudulent/illegal documentation. The offenders will be then placed in the custody of immigration authorities and made to leave the country.

Step 1
Please read through the document requirements carefully.

Select the visa type, corresponding with your plans the purpose of your travel.

Gather and organize the required supporting documents according to the visa type.

Step 2
Download and fill the visa application and Legal Statement form below.

The visa application form (editable) can be filled by computer or by hand. Hotel/accommodation and flight bookings must be corresponding with travel dates mentioned on the application form.

Applicants are requested to carefully check their passport expiry before submitting their application.  As per the requirements of the Embassy, passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months at the date of entry into Aregntina, and at least one blank sheet available.

VISA APPLICATION FORM   2020

PERSONAL LEGAL STATEMENT

Please sign the Legal Statement in both English and Spanish

Step 3
Submit your documents at your nearest Gerry’s Visa Application Centre.

Step 4
Applicants will only be interviewed if all required documents are attached. You will be contacted directly by a Consular Officer through e-mail or telephone within 7 days after submission of complete documents for a personal interview.

When informed about the acceptance, the applicants must deposit the visa processing fee in the Embassy Account and bring the original deposit slip for interview. Please note that the Embassy does not accept cash.

Step 5
Appear at the Embassy for a personal interview at your scheduled time.

Please bring any original documents with you, which you have not submitted through Gerry’s.

Step 6
If your visa application has been approved, you may bring or send your passport for the issuance of your visa and it will be returned to you on the same day.
The Embassy does not keep original passports or any other original personal documents. 

Visa Application Fees

Service fees

Processing time
After personal interview, the average processing time is 29 days and could vary depending on the procedures at the Embassy. You will be notified of the result by email or phone. In case of denial, you will be informed by official letter and you may apply again after 90 days.

Disclaimer
The Visa processing fee is non-refundable, it is only for initiating the visa process. The submission of complete documentation, interview or invitation letter, does not guarantee visa issuance.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Please read the requirements so as to make sure you have everything you may need to apply for the visa type which is suitable for your travel purpose.

Visa applications (editable) can be filled by computer or by hand. Hotel/Accommodation and Flight bookings must be corresponding with the form.

If applicable, please do not forget to specify name, address, email, telephone of the Argentine Citizen or company that you wish to visit (Point Number 26: "REFERENCES IN ARGENTINA" in the Application Form)

TOURIST VISA

Requirements

Applicants must submit a Visa Request Letter containing the applicant’s detailed personal information, passport details and travel plans duly signed by the applicant.  In case you are visiting family members or friends in Argentina, you need to present an ORIGINAL TOURIST INVITATION LETTER from them and a copy of their Argentine ID (DNI).

Instructions for the invitation letter can be downloaded here in Spanish.

BUSINESS VISA

Requirements

An ORIGINAL BUSINESS INVITATION LETTER must be submitted by the company in original to the Embassy or the applicant 45 days before the trip. The signature of the signing personal must be certified by an Argentine notary public and subsequently by Colegio de Escribanos. The Company or Organization must be registered at Registro Nacional Unico de Requirentes (RENURE).  The business must provide their valid registration number in the invitation letter.
A scanned copy of the invitation letter is acceptable just to start process but Visa will not be issued without original letter.

Instructions for the invitation letter are available here in Spanish.

EXHIBITION, CONFERENCE, SPORTS & OTHER EVENTS REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

An ORIGINAL EVENT INVITATION LETTER must be submitted by the Organization in original to the Embassy or the applicant 45 days before the trip. The signature of the signing person must be certified by an Argentine notary public and subsequently by Colegio de Escribanos. The Company or Organization must be registered at Registro Nacional Unico de Requirentes (RENURE).  The business must provide their valid registration number in the invitation letter.
A scanned copy of the invitation letter is acceptable just to start process but Visa will not be issued without original letter.

Instructions for the invitation letter are available here in Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL VISA

Requirements

Professional visa is intended for applicants who will provide certain services to a person or organization based in Argentina, including branches of Pakistani companies. It covers artistic, cultural, religious, sportive, scientific and technical activities. An ORIGINAL ORGANIZATION INVITATION LETTER  must be submitted along with the application.

Instructions for the invitation letter are available here in Spanish.

STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

TRANSIT VISA REQUIREMENTS

TEMPORARY and PERMANENT RESIDENCE VISA

In case you wish to apply for a Temporary or Permanent Residence Visa please contact the Consular Section in order to schedule an interview before submission of complete documentation.
Proceedings to apply for a TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT are initiated before the Argentine Immigration Authority, the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM).

Address: Dirección de Admisión de Extranjeros, Av. Antártida Argentina 1355, Edificio 4, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires 1104, Argentina
Tel.: (54-11) 4317-0234 / Website: www.migraciones.gov.ar

Disclaimer
Anyone who promotes or facilitates the illegal permanence of foreigners in the Argentine territory is able to be convicted for 1 (one) to 6 (six) years of prison. All of the invitees are recommended to read Chapter VI of Migration Law No. 25,871.