Tourist visa (consular) β or US-visa/Green Card exemption: Chinese citizen in China β Argentina
Chinese citizens holding a valid US visa or US Green Card can enter Argentina visa-free for tourism; otherwise a consular tourist visa is required (authorized stay up to 90 days, fee 150 US dollars or euros).
Argentina's consular tourist visa for short visits; Chinese nationals holding a valid US visa or US Green Card enter visa-free for tourism instead. Authorized stay up to 90 days.
- Validity
- Issued for the tourist visit; authorized stay is a maximum of 90 (ninety) days
- Entries
- As granted by the Consular Office
- Max stay per visit
- A maximum of 90 (ninety) days
When to start
Start 15β30 days before your travel date.
The DNM lists China as visa-required for tourist entry, with the AVE and Green-Card columns enabled. If you are a Chinese citizen you no longer need to apply for the AVE for tourism or business, provided you hold a valid US visa or US Green Card β you may enter without a consular visa.
As of 15 January 2026, US permanent residence cards ("Green Cards") are valid and sufficient to authorize entry for tourism and business for Chinese nationals without a consular visa; the same applies with a valid US visa on the same terms.
If you do not hold a qualifying US visa or Green Card you need a consular tourist visa. Tourist visa applications may be submitted to any Consular Office of the Argentine Republic; prepare an original and a copy of each required document.
To begin the procedure, contact the relevant Argentine Consular Office to make an appointment and submit the required documents in person.
Attend the consular interview and pay the consular fee of 150 US dollars or euros. Meeting all the requirements does not guarantee the granting of a visa, which remains at the exclusive option of the Argentine State.
What you'll need
- Valid passport β Passport valid for at least six (6) months at the time of entering Argentina, with at least two (2) blank pages. β verified
- Two passport photographs (4 Γ 4 cm) β Two (2) current 4 x 4 cm photographs, facing the camera, printed in colour, on a white background. β verified
- Visa application form β The visa application form filled out (preferably in electronic format) and signed by the applicant. β verified
- Proof of income β Proof of income β for example your last three pay slips, your last credit card statement or your last bank statement. β verified
- Round-trip reservation β A round-trip reservation. Recommendation: do not purchase tickets before obtaining the visa. β verified
- Hotel reservation and itinerary β A hotel reservation and itinerary. If no hotel reservation has been made and an individual in Argentina has extended an invitation, a letter of invitation instead. β verified
Where you'll apply
Apply in person at an Argentine consular office. Tourist visa applications may be submitted to any Consular Office of the Argentine Republic β it is not mandatory to apply in your country of residence.
Fees
| Consular tourist visa fee | USD 150 |
Gotchas to watch
- The US-visa / Green Card exemption is for tourism and business; other purposes require the corresponding consular visa.
- US Green Cards have been accepted as sufficient for visa-free tourist/business entry since 15 January 2026.
- Consular authorities may require supplementary or additional documents where deemed necessary.
- Meeting all the requirements does not guarantee the granting of a visa, which remains at the exclusive option of the Argentine State.
