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Transit Visa (Pasajero en Tránsito)
VisasArgentinaTransit Visa (Pasajero en Tránsito)
ArgentinaArgentina•South America
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Transit Visa (Pasajero en Tránsito)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days – 2 months

Estimated Cost

$40 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

10 days

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Transit visa for passengers passing through Argentina with onward travel, allowing up to 10 days stay.

Argentina's Transit Visa facilitates brief stopovers for international travelers passing through the country. Issued under Migration Law No. 25.871, it provides documented legal status for those transiting to a third country who do not intend tourism, employment, or long-term residence. The visa suits travelers with confirmed onward tickets departing within the specified timeframe.

The visa permits stays up to 10 days and is extendable once for an equal period through the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. Processing takes 5 working days for Thai passport holders and up to 60 working days for other nationalities. The application fee is USD 40, with no work authorization permitted.

This visa is ideal for travelers passing through international transit zones or connecting between terminals and transport hubs who need documented entry status for a brief, preplanned stopover.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant10 days

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be transiting through Argentina with the sole purpose of reaching a third country.

Must possess a valid visa or entry requirement for the final destination country.

Must have confirmed onward travel tickets.

Valid passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Completed visa application form.

Confirmed flight or travel itinerary showing transit through Argentina.

Visa or entry permit for the final destination country.

Passport-sized photographs.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Provides legal authorization to leave the international transit area if necessary for a connection
  • Allows for a stay of up to 10 days, which covers most transit scenarios
  • Low application fee of USD 40, cost-effective for transit needs
  • Streamlined application with minimal documentation requirements
  • Formal legal pathway prevents ambiguity during brief stopovers

Worth Knowing

  • Not intended for tourism; the primary purpose must be transit
  • Visa not required if staying in international transit area with connection within 12 hours
  • Fees and specific requirements can vary by consulate
  • No remote work or employment allowed; visa exclusively for transit purposes
  • Cannot be renewed or extended; single one-time use only

Application Process

1

Prepare transit documents: Proof of onward travel to third country

2

Complete application: Submit visa application form

3

Provide documentation: Passport, photos, onward travel proof

4

Pay fee: USD 40 transit visa fee

5

Collect visa: Receive visa from consulate

Application Forms

Transit Visa Application—

Verified Claims (6)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Official Info
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/pasajeros-en-transito
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Max Stay
Up to 10 days (extendable once for equal period by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones)
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Max Stay Estimate
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Processing Estimates
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Processing Time
5 working days (Thai passport holders); up to 60 working days (other nationalities)
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Renewable
true
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Official Information

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