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Argentina visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Argentina visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (residencia transitoria – turista)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period
Fee
US$150

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All visa types for Argentina

For the tourist visa, Argentina’s official sources give a standard fee of US$150, and applications are made on migraciones.gob.ar. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Argentina

Argentina has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Argentina covers Botswana from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (264 km from Gaborone) and its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa. Measured from Gaborone, other Argentine embassies and consulates are closest in Maputo, Mozambique (687 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,214 km). Argentina sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Argentine citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Argentina

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Botswana to Argentina, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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.

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Argentina

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Argentina is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Argentina has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Argentina accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Argentina names the right place.

Argentina’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Brazil admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Argentine citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Argentina?

Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Is there an embassy of Argentina in Botswana?

No. Argentina has no embassy in Botswana. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Botswana.

How much does the Argentina tourist visa cost?

Argentina’s official sources give a standard fee of US$150 for the tourist visa.

Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Argentina visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Argentina obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.