QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Argentina with an Australian passport?
No visa needed. You can stay up to 90 days.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Argentina visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- How long you can stay: up to 90 days.
- Official information: Tourist visa requirements and how to apply (Consulate General New York)
No online application; interview in person at the consulate, appointment via [email protected].
Official sources
- 'US citizens have been exempted from paying the reciprocity fee by Presidential Decree No. 959/2016. Therefore, no visa or reciprocity fees are currently required from US tourists nor business people visiting Argentina for up to 90 days' (Embassy of Argentina in the United States (Argentine Foreign Ministry), verified October 5, 2026)
- Annex 'NACIONALIDADES EXIMIDAS DE VISACION CONSULAR' to DNM Resolution 416/2018: numbered list of nationalities exempt from Argentine consular visa; all other nationalities require a consular visa. This is the full inbound matrix. Loaded live, HTTP 200 on 2026-10-06. (InfoLEG / Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos (Argentina), verified October 6, 2026)
Argentina at a glance
| Region | South America |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 47 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/I sockets, 220/380 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Argentina is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 47 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Argentina compares to 179 countries.
On power, you are in luck: both Australian outlets and Argentina's use Type I, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Voltage differs too (220/380 V there versus 230/400 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Argentina.
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Argentina?
No. Australian passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays in Argentina of up to 90 days.
How long can an Australian passport holder stay in Argentina?
Australian passport holders can stay in Argentina for up to 90 days without a visa. Stays longer than 90 days require a different visa or immigration authorization.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Argentina's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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