ETIAS for Argentines
Europe travel authorisation for Argentine citizens
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Argentine passport holders can travel to the Schengen Area member states without applying for a visa. Argentine tourists and business travellers can apply online for an ETIAS travel authorisation to visit Europe visa-free from 2026 .
ETIAS is a new Europe visa waiver for Argentine citizens and other visa-exempt travellers. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System has been designed to strengthen Schengen security and border control. It will be an entry requirement for Argentines visiting the Schengen Area.
It will be quick and easy to apply for ETIAS from Argentina. ETIAS processing does not require paying a visit to an embassy or consulate- the application process is 100% online. Argentine nationals wishing to visit one or more Schengen countries or territories will be able to apply for ETIAS and receive their travel authorisation from their smartphone, tablet or personal computer.
COUNTRIES ARGENTINE ETIAS HOLDERS CAN TRAVEL TO
ETIAS PERMITS ARGENTINES TO TRAVEL TO ALL SCHENGEN MEMBER STATES FROM [CONTENT-INJECT PATH="/DATE" /]:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
TRAVELLING TO EUROPE FROM ARGENTINA WITH ETIAS
The ETIAS visa waiver for Argentines is valid for up to 3 years, provided the associated passport remains valid. An approved ETIAS will be electronically linked to the passport used to apply. Since ETIAS is not transferable to another passport, Argentine citizens with dual nationality must travel on the passport that they used to apply for ETIAS.
This travel authorisation will become mandatory to enter Europe with a passport issued by Argentina. ETIAS will be operational from 2026 . Argentine nationals, including minors, will be required to obtain an ETIAS to travel to the Schengen member states without a visa.
Argentines visiting Europe with the ETIAS can enter the Schengen zone multiple times for up to 90 days within a 180-day period until the visa waiver runs out, or when their passport expires, whichever happens first.
The EU ETIAS will allow Argentine citizens to visit any of the European countries in the Schengen zone. Applicants will be screened by the EU Border Control and immigration authorities who will process the ETIAS application. Information will be checked against various security databases including Interpol and the ETIAS watchlist to ensure the highest level of security and safety.
ETIAS VISA WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR ARGENTINE CITIZENS
People travelling to Europe from Argentina do not need to apply for a visa to stay for up to 90 days per 180-day period. ETIAS will be available from 2026 . Argentine travellers will need to have a valid ETIAS visa waiver to enjoy visa-free travel to Europe once it becomes an entry requirement.
To get the ETIAS visa waiver for Argentina, applicants will need:
- Argentine passport valid for 3 months after intended stay
- Email address to receive the approved ETIAS
- Credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS visa waiver fee
To enter a country in the Schengen zone, Argentine nationals will need to have an approved ETIAS visa waiver authorisation as well as a valid passport and will be allowed to travel freely between Schengen countries so long as they do not exceed the allotted stay.
It will be a legal requirement for travellers from Argentina to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation for Europe by using an online registration system before travelling to the Schengen zone. This allows Schengen authorities to pre-screen visitors prior to their departure towards the member states. Any individual who may pose a risk to the internal security of Europe and its people can be prevented from entering.
COMPLETING THE ETIAS APPLICATION FORM FROM ARGENTINA
Applicants will be required to provide the following information in their application form:
- Details from valid Argentine passport, including:
- Name
- Family name
- Passport number
- Country and date of issue
- Expiration date
- Valid contact information including address and email address (which is used to receive the approved European visa waiver for Argentina)
- Basic security information regarding travel details
The ETIAS form will be simple to complete online, taking minutes to fill out. Once the form is complete, Argentine applicants are advised to carefully revise all the information provided to ensure that it corresponds exactly with the data on the biographical page of the traveller’s passport. Any errors, however minor, may result in unwanted delays in the application process, or, even in the rejection of a citizen’s ETIAS visa waiver.
Once the applicant has reviewed all the data, they may continue to pay the ETIAS fees by credit or debit card. ETIAS applications are usually processed quickly. Once approved, the applicant will rbe notified by email.
ETIAS for Argentines - FAQ
How long can Argentine citizens stay in Europe with an ETIAS visa waiver? Toggle faqs
Argentine ETIAS visa waiver holders will be allowed to enter the Schengen Area and travel between member states for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without being required to apply for a visa. The allotted 90 days are counted starting on the day the traveller first enters any Schengen member state.
Argentine travellers holding a valid ETIAS will be granted multiple visa-free entries as long as they do not exceed the maximum 90-day period in the Schengen Area.
A visa is required to stay in the Schengen Area for longer than 90 days.
What are the consequences of Argentine nationals overstaying an ETIAS visa waiver? Toggle faqs
Citizens of Argentina with a valid ETIAS visa waiver are required to exit the Schengen Area as soon as they have spent 90 consecutive days within a 180-day period in any and all of the member states. Argentine nationals must travel towards a third country they are permitted to enter once the allotted 90 days run out.
Once an Argentine traveller has stayed in Europe for 90 consecutive days, they must remain outside the Schengen Area for another 90 consecutive days, after which they will be permitted to enter the member states once again, for another 90 days.
Failure to exit the Schengen Area once the 90 days ETIAS allows run out could result in fines, deportation or revocation of the citizen’s visa waiver.
Can Argentine ETIAS work or study in Europe? Toggle faqs
The ETIAS travel authorisation allows Argentine travellers to study courses in Schengen nations for up to 90 days. To study in Europe for more than 90 days, Argentinian students must have a visa.
Argentine nationals must bear in mind that the ETIAS travel authorisation does not grant travellers permission to work in Europe.
Schengen countries offer Argentine citizens different visa options to workers. Travellers from Argentina who wish to live in Europe long-term, study or work in a Schengen member state are advised to visit the embassy or consulate for that country in order to request more information on the appropriate work visa or student visa for their case.
Can Argentine passport holders with a criminal record get an ETIAS travel authorization? Toggle faqs
Although the requirements to obtain an ETIAS are simpler than those asked of Argentine citizens applying for a European visa, whether you can or cannot get a travel authorisation with a criminal record will depend on several factors.
For instance, Argentine citizens who have committed minor offences may not be automatically denied entry into the Schengen Area. On the other hand, Argentine nationals requesting an ETIAS with a serious criminal record are likely to be perceived as a threat to the safety and public security of Schengen citizens and visitors alike.
Argentine citizens must answer all the questions on the ETIAS visa waiver application form honestly. Additionally, applicants are reminded that failure to respond honestly may raise red flags amongst authorities screening your request and therefore comprise the possibility of being granted the travel authorization.