Consular Visa

Eligibility

• To determine whether you require a tourist visa, please consult link

• You must be a resident of Singapore and hold a valid residency pass to apply for a visa at our Consular Office. A short-term visitor pass is not considered a valid residency pass.

• If you currently reside in another country, you may locate the corresponding Argentine embassy or consulate here 

• To check whether you qualify for an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE)—which has a separate fee—please refer to the AVE application guidelines.

Application Process:

• Tourist visas are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

• To ensure your visa remains valid for your planned travel, please submit your application up to three months before your intended travel date.

Documents Required:

• Please refer to the files below for the complete list of required documents for an Argentina consular visa.

• These requirements apply to each applicant.

1. FSV Visa Application Form:

• Please complete the editable application form. Digital completion is strongly preferred to ensure clarity.  

• Fill out all fields. If a section does not apply to you, write “N/A” (not applicable).

2. Visa Requirements for Argentina

• Tourist Category PDF

• Business, Congress, Fairs, or Other Technical or Professional Activities: PDF

Important: 

• Your visa type depends on the purpose of your trip, and you must meet the specific requirements for the relevant category.

• Consular authorities may request additional or supplementary documents if deemed necessary. This list is not exhaustive; further documents may be required during the evaluation process.

• Meeting all requirements does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the Argentine State.

Visa Interview

• Once we receive your completed application and all supporting documentation, you will receive an email inviting you to schedule an interview with the Consul. If the proposed appointment time is unsuitable, you may request a rescheduling, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

• Interviews will take place at 7 Temasek Boulevard, #15-03, Suntec Tower One and generally last up to 15 minutes.

• Passports are not retained during the visa application process. You must present your passport on the day of the interview, and it will be returned to you immediately afterward.

• Interviews are conducted in English. If you require a translator, please inform us in advance. Anyone assisting you must complete a Declaration of Translation Form and submit a copy of their Singapore Identity Card (IC) by email prior to the interview.

Please arrive with the following:

• Signed Application Form:

A printed and signed copy of the FSV Visa Application Form.

• Supporting Documents: 
• • Printed copies of all documents previously submitted by email.
  • Each document must be printed on a separate page (no double-sided printing).
  • Do not staple the documents.
  • Stamped documents (e.g., bank statements, employer letters, student letters) must show the actual physical stamp and not photocopies or scanned copies. These documents will not be returned, as they will be submitted as part of the official visa application file.
  • Original notarized documents (e.g., marriage certificates, birth certificates) must be presented in their original form so that we can certify that the copies submitted are true copies of the original.
• Travel Documents:
• • Current passport.
  • Any previous passports containing valid visas (if applicable).
  • Singapore Identity Card (IC).

• Photograph:

            One (1) recent 4 × 4 cm colour photograph on a white background, with your face centered and facing forward.

Processing Time

• After the interview, it may take up to 15 working days to receive a visa collection date.

• We strongly recommend submitting your application at least 30 days before your planned trip, and avoiding any non-refundable travel arrangements until your visa has been issued.

Visa Collection:

• Pickup Hours:

Between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

• Location:

7 Temasek Boulevard, #15-03 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987

• Important: Please bring your passport so we can affix the visa.

• If you are unable to collect it in person, you may send an authorized representative with a signed authorization form.

Visa Terms:

• Validity for First Entry:

The visa must be used for initial entry within 90 days from its date of issuance. Failure to enter within this period will render the visa void.

• Authorized Stay for Multiple Entry:

Upon first arrival and admission by immigration authorities, up to a 90-day multiple-entry period will be granted. This period also governs all subsequent entries.

AVE and Visa Waiver Information

Nationals of the Republic of Singapore

• Singaporean citizens do not require a visa to enter Argentina for tourism (up to 90 days) or for activities such as business meetings, investment-related travel, or market research.

• However, individuals performing technical work in Argentina—such as repairs, maintenance, or equipment installation aboard a vessel—must obtain a Technical Visa.

Nationals of India

Indian nationals traveling exclusively for tourism may now enter Argentina without a consular visa or an AVE, under Resolution 353/2025. The AVE application fee has also been waived by the National Directorate of Migrations (DNM).

• Resolution 353/2025 (Spanish) link

• Eligible Purpose: Tourism only (Subcategory a, Article 24 of Law No. 25.871)

• Key Condition: Travelers must hold a valid U.S. tourist or business/tourist visa (e.g., B2, B1/B2 or Green Card) for the entire duration of their stay in Argentina.

• Duration of Stay:  Up to 90 days.

• Extension: One extension for an additional 90 days, subject to DNM approval.

• Restrictions: The waiver does not apply to other U.S. migratory categories (H-1B, O-1, etc.).

• Bilateral Option: Under a bilateral agreement, Indian nationals may apply for a free, multiple-entry consular visa valid for up to 90 days.

Nationals of the People’s Republic of China

Citizens of the People’s Republic of China may enter Argentina without AVE or a consular visa when meeting the conditions of Resolution 316/2025.

• Resolution 316/2025 (Spanish) link 

• Eligible Purposes:

• • Tourism (Art. 24(a))
  • Business (Disposición N° 1171/10, item h)

• Key Requirement:

Travelers must hold a valid U.S. visa in a category equivalent to tourism or business.

• Duration of Stay: Up to 30 days.

• Extension: One extension for an additional 30 days, subject to DNM approval.

• Restrictions:

The waiver does not apply to travelers holding other U.S. migratory categories (e.g., Student Visa).

Important Notice: Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement (Arrival in Singapore)

Singapore requires all travelers who have been in a Yellow Fever-risk country — including Argentina — within the 6 days prior to arrival, to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate:

• Present the original International Certificate of Vaccination (“yellow card”) upon arrival.

• The vaccine must have been administered at least 10 days before entry into Singapore.

• The certificate is valid for life.

• Scanned copies or photocopies are not accepted.

Failure to present a valid certificate may result in up to 6-day quarantine at a designated government facility.

You may consult the list of countries with Yellow Fever transmission risk at the ICA website