Student
Visa
Citizens
of MERCOSUR States: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela,
Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia
Short-term
studies (up to 90 days): can enter and remain
in Argentina as “tourists”.
Longer-term studies (more than 90 days):
can enter as “tourists”, but must bring
their passport or valid ID and proof of clear criminal
record, to adjust their immigration status while in
Argentina. Within 30 days of enrollment, applicants
must submit to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
the following documents:
- Official
letter of admission/enrollment from recognized school/educational
institution in Argentina.
-
A completed application
form: all questions must be answered.
-
Passport or other valid ID.
-
A clear criminal record certificate from each country/city
the applicant has resided in during the last 3 years
(for applicants who are 16 years of age or older only):
must be legalized with the Hague Convention “Apostille”,
or authenticated by the Argentine consulate abroad
or by the foreign consulate in Argentina (*).
-
A clear criminal record certificate issued by the
Argentine Federal Police Department or the “Registro
Nacional de Reincidencia” (to be requested once
in Argentina).
-
Parental consent
to travel and to live as well as designating a legal
guardian in Argentina (for applicants who are minors
in their country of origin only): must be legalized
with the Hague Convention “Apostille”,
or authenticated by the Argentine consulate abroad
(*).
-
Immigration fee.
(*)
How
to get an “Apostille” certificate on a document?
The contact information of all Argentine consulates
in the world is available through the Argentine Foreign
Ministry’s website at www.cancilleria.gov.ar
(click on “Representaciones Argentinas”).
The contact information of all foreign consulates in
Argentina is also available through the Argentine Foreign
Ministry’s Website (click on “Guía
Diplomática”).
IMPORTANT:
The above-mentioned information is for orientational
purposes only. Requirements may vary according to the
applicant’s citizenship, length of studies and
nature of the course. It is the responsibility of the
Argentine host school/educational institution to provide
prospective students with detailed information regarding
the visa requirements of their specific situation and
to assist them in adjusting their status upon arrival
in Argentina. To avoid inconveniences, travelers are
strongly advised to contact the Argentine school/educational
institution well before making any travel plans.
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Citizens
of the United States and other tourist-visa exempt countries
(excluding participants in cultural exchange programs
or internships)
Short-term
studies (up to 90 days): can enter and remain
in Argentina as “tourists”.
Longer-term studies (more than 90 days):
can enter as “tourists”, but must bring
their passport and proof of clear criminal record, to
adjust their immigration status while in Argentina.
Within 30 days of enrollment, applicants must submit
to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones the
following documents:
- Official
letter of admission/enrollment from recognized school/educational
institution in Argentina.
-
Student exchange program certified by the organizing
educational institution in Argentina (if applicable)
-
A completed application
form: all questions must be answered.
-
Valid passport
-
A clear criminal record certificate from each country/city
the applicant has resided in during the last 5 years
(for applicants who are 16 years of age or older only;
other exceptions may apply): must be legalized with
the Hague Convention “Apostille”, or authenticated
by the Argentine consulate abroad (*).
-
A clear criminal record certificate issued by the
Argentine Federal Police Department or the “Registro
Nacional de Reincidencia” (to be requested once
in Argentina).
-
Parental consent
to travel and to live as well as designating a legal
guardian in Argentina (for applicants who are minors
in their country of origin only): must be legalized
with the Hague Convention “Apostille”,
or authenticated by the Argentine consulate abroad
(*).
-
Birth certificate (for applicants enrolled in a course
of studies aiming at obtaining a high school or a
university degree only): must be legalized with the
Hague Convention “Apostille”, or authenticated
by the Argentine consulate abroad (*).
-
Immigration fee (if applicable).
(*)
How
to get an “Apostille” certificate on a document?
The contact information of all Argentine consulates
in the world is available through the Argentine Foreign
Ministry’s website at www.cancilleria.gov.ar
(click on “Representaciones Argentinas”).
IMPORTANT:
The above information is for orientational purposes
only. Requirements may vary according to the applicant’s
citizenship, length of studies and nature of the course.
It is the responsibility of the Argentine host school/educational
institution to provide prospective students with detailed
information regarding the visa requirements of their
specific situation and to assist them in adjusting their
status upon arrival in Argentina. To avoid inconveniences,
travelers are strongly advised to contact the Argentine
school/educational institution well before making any
travel plans.
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Citizens
of tourist-visa non-exempt countries; as well as all
participants in cultural exchange programs or internships
regardless of their citizenship (excluding citizens
of MERCOSUR States)
Prior
to submitting the visa application to the Consulate,
the school/educational institution in Argentina must
seek approval from the Dirección Nacional de
Migraciones. Migraciones will then inform the Consulate
directly. The Consulate cannot provide assistance in
this process other than confirming whether the immigration’s
clearance has arrived. Applicants should follow up with
the school. Once entry clearance is received, in order
to obtain the visa, the applicant must produce:
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Passport: must be valid for the length of studies
and have at least one completely free page for the
visa.
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A completed application
form: all questions must be answered.
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3 recent passport style photographs.
-
A clear criminal record certificate from each country/city
the applicant has resided in during the last 5 years
(for applicants who are 16 years of age or older only)
(*).
- Parental
consent to travel and to live as well as designating
a legal guardian in Argentina (for applicants who
are minors in their country of origin only): must
be signed by both parents and notarized, and the notary
public’s signature certified by the county clerk
(*).
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Birth certificate: must include the parents names
(ask for “long form” when applying for
the birth certificate). Only certificates issued by
a governmental authority are acceptable (*).
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Evidence of funds to cover all expenses while in Argentina
(e.g. bank statement) and documentation of accommodation
arrangements.
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Evidence of sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language
to pursue the intended studies in Argentina (except
for applicants enrolled in Spanish language courses).
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Visa fee (up to US$ 100) and immigration fee (up to
US$ 200). Visa and immigration fees shall be paid
with separate money orders (make them payable to the
“Embajada Argentina”). We do not accept
cash or checks.
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All visa applicants without exception must present
themselves in person for an interview with a consular
officer. Anticipate that the visa interview will be
conducted in Spanish (except for applicants enrolled
in Spanish language courses).
(*)
Criminal record certificates, parental consent and birth
certificate must be authenticated with the Hague Legalization
Convention “Apostille”. How
to get an “Apostille” certificate on a document?
Should the country where documents originate not follow
the Hague Convention, the applicant will have to send
the documents to the Argentine consulate in that country
for authentication. The contact information of all Argentine
consulates in the world is available through the Argentine
Foreign Ministry’s website at www.cancilleria.gov.ar
(click on “Representaciones Argentinas”.
All documents must be translated into Spanish by a recognized
translator or translation agency, and be accompanied
by a “certificate of accuracy” (a signed
statement by the translator that the attached translation
into Spanish is true and correct).
IMPORTANT:
The above information is for orientational purposes
only. Requirements vary according to the applicant’s
citizenship, length of studies and nature of the course.
Travelers are strongly advised to contact the Consulate
well before making any travel plans to avoid inconveniences.
Argentine immigration rules prohibit changes of visa
status from “tourist visa” to “student
visa” while in Argentina or at an Argentine consulate
in a neighboring countries (like Uruguay or Chile).
Tourist visa visitors wishing to study in Argentina
must leave Argentina and return to their country of
habitual residence to obtain a student visa.
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Processing
information
For all visa applicants
The Visas Department is open Monday through Friday from
9:00am to 1:00pm (for submission and collection of visa
applications) and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (for telephone
assistance only). The Consulate is closed on
Argentine and U.S. holidays.
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Contact
information
The Consular Section is located at 1811 Q St, NW, Washington,
DC 20009. Map.
Metro: Red Line, Dupont Circle Station, North Exit.
For student visas information call (202) 238-6478/6460.
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