Business Visitor Visa (Visa de Negocios)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 week – 2 months

Estimated Cost

USD $200

Stay Duration

2 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Conduct business meetings and negotiations for up to 60 days without Argentine work authorization.

The Argentine Business Visitor Visa enables short-term business activities under the National Directorate of Migrations and Law No. 25.871. It allows foreign professionals to conduct negotiations, attend conferences, and participate in commercial exchanges without residency. The visa covers activities like signing contracts and representing a company, remaining outside local employment categories.

The visa permits up to 60 days, with extensions possible before expiry. The USD 200 fee covers processing of 7–10 working days; some cases take 30–45 days. Applicants submit the Visa Application Form (FSV) with company invitation, employment confirmation, financial proof, and travel insurance. The visa does not permit work authorization or local salary.

This visa is ideal for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals conducting short-term business operations—board meetings, market research, contract finalization—without a work permit.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

2 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and two blank pages

Completed visa application form

Two recent passport-sized photographs

Official invitation letter from the company or entity in Argentina (detailing the purpose of the trip, schedule, and financial responsibility)

Letter from the applicant's home company (stating the purpose of the trip and confirming employment)

Proof of financial solvency (bank statements, company financial records)

Round-trip flight itinerary

Travel insurance covering the business trip duration

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Visa application form

Two passport photos

Invitation letter from Argentine company

Employment/sponsorship letter from home company

Proof of financial means

Flight itinerary

Travel insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Renewable stays up to 60 days allow extended business engagement without initial visa reapplication
Expedited processing available: 3 working days (USD 40) or standard 7–10 working days for most approvals
Open to all nationalities — no country-of-origin restrictions on qualification
Streamlined documentation versus full work permits; legitimate legal cover for negotiations and contracts
Extension possible through Argentina's National Directorate of Migration before expiry
Lower cost (USD 200) compared to temporary residence or work visa categories
No job offer or employer sponsorship required — self-petitioned business travel

Worth Knowing

Cannot earn Argentine salary or engage in local employment under any circumstances
Requires original corporate letters from both home company and Argentine counterpart
Processing can extend to 30–45 days in complex cases; consulate verification delays possible
Extension availability depends on National Directorate discretion; not guaranteed
No path to residency or permanent stay — strictly temporary with fixed or extended-day ceiling