Argentina•South AmericaAVE — Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica - AVE)
At a Glance
4 weeks
USD $400
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Electronic travel authorization for Chinese nationals with valid US visas, enabling 90-day tourism visits extendable once.
The Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) is Argentina's electronic travel authorization for citizens of select countries who hold valid US, Canadian, or EU Schengen visas (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B). The AVE streamlines short-term entry through an entirely online process without embassy visits.
The AVE is valid for 90 days, renewable once for an additional 90 days. Multiple entries are permitted within each validity window. The USD 400 fee covers expedited processing, typically completed within 20 business days. Applicants need a valid passport with 6+ months validity, evidence of prior required-visa use, and a credit/debit card.
This visa is ideal for professionals from China, Russia, or Venezuela engaged in short-term tourism or business consultations with one of the specified US visa categories.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Eligible Nationalities (1)
ChinaRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Hold a valid, ordinary passport with at least 6 months validity
Must hold a valid, previously used visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B) issued by the United States of America
Alternatively, must be a national of a country that is visa-exempt for the USA and have proof of at least one entry to the USA in the last 2 years
Must not have a history of visa rejection from Argentina in the last 3-6 months
Must have a valid email address for receiving the authorization
Must have a credit/debit card for payment of the processing fee
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (scanned copy of the information page)
Valid US visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B) or proof of prior US entry
Digital passport-style photograph
Proof of payment
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- 100% online application; no embassy or consulate visit required
- Fast processing: typically approved within 3 days
- Multiple entries allowed within the 90-day validity window
- One additional 90-day extension available through in-country application at Migraciones Argentina
- No job offer or employer sponsorship required
- Valid for tourism and short-term business travel flexibility
Worth Knowing
- USD 400 non-refundable application fee
- Requires valid US visa history (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, H-1B) or documented US entry within 2 years
- Stays limited to tourism and short-term business only; no work authorization granted
- Authorization is linked to the specific passport used for application
- No employment permitted; work and remote work are prohibited during stay
- Limited to Chinese, Russian, and Venezuelan nationals only
Application Process
Access the official Migraciones Argentina AVE portal
Create an account and select the appropriate category based on your US visa or travel history
Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and travel details
Upload required digital copies of your passport and US visa/entry stamps
Pay the processing fee online
Submit the application and wait for the electronic authorization (usually processed within 3 days)
Print the approved AVE/eTA and present it along with your passport upon arrival in Argentina
Application Forms
| AVE Online Application | Fill online |
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