For many Colombians Argentina can be fate tourist attractive. Either to taste a wine in the main wine producing country of the region, or perhaps to explore the lands that vibrate with football, barbecues, tango and literature. Also, it can be a dream destination for study, work and even settle.
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Therefore, if one of your plans is to undertake a trip to Argentina soon, here we tell you the documents and procedures that you must take into account to enter that country.
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What documents do you need?
If a Colombian citizen is going to enter Argentina for tourist purposes, short and unpaid stays, he can do so as tourist with passport or citizenship card. It should be noted, however, that the password is not accepted.
In the case of passportnote that this must have a minimum validity, before expiration, of six months. Minors must also have a valid passport and their respective identity card.
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It must also present the exit ticket from Argentina within 90 days from the start of the trip. The reason is that the maximum length of stay as a tourist in that country is only three months. Of course, this period is renewable for three more months directly in Argentina before the National Directorate of Migration, located in Buenos Aires (Av. Antártida Argentina 1355).
On the other hand, the immigration authorities point out that they must demonstrate, through an income certificate, the economic means in accordance with the activity that they intend to carry out as a tourist.
They may also ask you for proof of your hotel reservation or any other accommodation during your visit.
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Are you traveling with a minor?
If you travel with a better of age, it is important to have a exit permit for a minor from Colombia to any part of the world. It is a document that must be authenticated before a notary or consular authority.
You must also bring a photocopy of the civil registry, travel dates of the minor, document of the person with whom you are traveling, original citizenship card of both parents or only the one who grants the permit.
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Recommendations for tourists
The Argentine immigration authorities also recommend that you take into account certain points if you visit that country:
1. Clearly determine the reason for your visit
2. Plan the budget necessary for your trip
3. Buy your flight ticketsround trip, well in advance, if you are traveling as a tourist
4. Make sure you are covered with a International health insurance. This can mean a great help in case of an accident or illness.
5. Remember to check the validity of all your documents: passport, insurance and others. Having them at hand will avoid inconveniences and setbacks.
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Is a visa required?
If you plan to travel to Argentina to do activities that will last more than 90 days, such as study or any for paid purposesYes, you must apply for a visa at the Argentine consulate in Bogotá, located at Carrera 11 B No. 97-56, 4th floor, Ápice building.
For this procedure, it is an essential requirement present valid passport.
This process is personal and, in the case of Colombian citizens who are still in their country, it is done only at the consulate in Bogotá. You must contact the consulate, request a prior shift and follow the procedure indicated; Present yourself with the documentation and, in case of obtaining the visa, request the DNI (Argentine National Identity Document) of a foreigner in the National Registry of Persons in Argentina.
Now, if the Colombian citizen is already in Argentina and decides to stay, he must submit his visa application in this link. There you will have to create a user and, later, your filing application.
Once you pay the migratory fees, the Argentine judicial record and the issuance of the DNI, the system will allow you to upload the supporting documents: a document-type photograph, a copy of your identity document (Colombian ID or passport), the address certificate issued by the Argentine police and the Colombian judicial record certificate and its respective apostille.
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Types of visas
Various types of visas can be processed in Argentina. Some of them are:
– Business visas: The authorized period of stay for this type of visa is up to 60 days.
– Visa to attend congresses and fairs, or carry out technical, scientific, artistic or professional activities: period of up to 30 days.
– Visa of student +365, that is, for a period greater than 365 calendar days. and visa of student – 365for a period of less than 365 days.
– Visa for religious of the Catholic cult or non-Catholic cults.
– Visa for worked.
– Visa for transferred staff.
The requirements and costs of each one can be consulted on the page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina, at this link.
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