Argentina

Embassies and consulates in Argentina

embassies in Buenos Aires

Diplomatic missions from 87 countries are based in Argentina, 219 missions in all (86 embassies, 76 consulates, 53 honorary consulates and 4 other offices). Most embassies, 85 of 86, are in the capital, Buenos Aires. Consulates are also found in Rosario, Córdoba and Mendoza.

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Argentina

Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
45,851,378
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Calling code
+54
Languages
Spanish, English, Italian
  • 219missions
  • 86embassies
  • 76consulates
  • 53honorary consulates
Visa-free: 106 destinations#45 in the world

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All missions in Argentina

Other cities in Argentina

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Outside Buenos Aires, missions are found in Rosario (17), Córdoba (12), Mendoza (12), Posadas (5), Bahía Blanca (5), Bariloche (5), Neuquén (4) and La Plata (4), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Italy 36
  2. Chile 17
  3. Spain 14
  4. Bolivia 9
  5. Germany 9
  6. Brazil 8
  7. Paraguay 8
  8. France 7
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Visa rules for Argentina

How the world’s passports enter Argentina198 in total

  • Visa-free90
  • Visa required108

Argentina visa guide · 9 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 90 can enter visa-free and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Argentina.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Argentina

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 1,04784018518.0% 31.3%
2024 (part of the year) 1,3281,06924118.1% 30.1%
2025 1,06892911811.1% 35.0%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Spain 42235512.8%
France 20517316.0%
Italy 1021020.0%
Germany 72720.0%
Switzerland 565010.7%
Greece 45434.4%
Bulgaria 412038.0%
Netherlands 373111.4%
Hungary 24234.0%
Austria 20200.0%
Portugal 1212–
Belgium 1110–

Schengen consulates in Argentina received 1,068 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 929 visas. 11.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 7.0 points from 18.1% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (1,328).

Most applications went to Spain (422), France (205), Italy (102) and Germany (72).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Argentina.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Argentina

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)273,411268,149
Student (F, M)2,1551,943
Exchange (J)7,7386,761
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)5,1574,458
Transit and crew (C, D)1,6351,453
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,1371,026
Fiancé(e) (K)15880
Other21
Total291,393283,871
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)8.9%7.5%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 283,871 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Argentina, the 6th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 94%. That is 3% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (291,393).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Argentina received 120,892, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 7.5% for citizens of Argentina in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.9%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Argentina

Argentina’s own missions abroad

Argentina’s embassies abroad (156)

Argentina itself has 156 missions abroad, in 90 countries. Its largest networks are in Brazil (11), Bolivia (8), the United States (8), Chile (7) and Uruguay (7).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Argentina

  • National Sovereignty Day

    Monday

  • Immaculate Conception Day

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 85 of 86, are in the capital, Buenos Aires. The largest foreign networks in Argentina are those of Italy (36), Chile (17), Spain (14), Bolivia (9) and Germany (9).

Travel advice for Argentina

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Argentina: the US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Argentina (updated 7 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Argentina (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Argentina?

Italy, with 36 missions, followed by Chile (17).

Do I need a visa for Argentina?

Of 198 passports, 90 can enter visa-free and 108 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Argentina; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Argentina closed?

On Argentina’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) on Monday 23 November 2026.