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Argentina visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Argentina, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Argentina visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at echin.cancilleria.gob.ar
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
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.
Argentine missions in China
- Embassy of Argentina in Beijing
Nro.11 Dong Wu Jie, San Li Tun, 100600 Beijing
- Consulate General of Argentina in Shanghai
58 YanAn Road East, Golden Finance Tower, 200002 Shanghái, Shanghai
- Consulate General of Argentina in Guangzhou
Edificio Teem Tower, Calle Tianhe Nº 208 Piso 24, oficina 2405, Barrio Tianhe, 510620 Guangzhou
All missions of Argentina in China
Argentina has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Argentine citizens travelling to China
ArgentinaChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Argentina
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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Argentina can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in Argentina
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Argentina is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Argentine embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou, or to a visa centre acting for Argentina; fees, documents and processing times are published by Argentina.
Argentina’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Argentine citizens travelling to China
Argentine citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Argentina, obtained before travel.
Where is the Argentine embassy in China?
The Argentine embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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 China?
Argentine citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Argentina visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens 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.