Electronic Travel Authorization (or AVE)

Foreign nationals from certain countries wishing to enter Argentina for tourism and holding ordinary passports from specific countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) through the National Directorate of Migrations (DNM).

To request AVE for Tourism, applicants must hold a valid visa category B2 / J / B1 / O / P (P1-P2-P3) / E / H-1B issued by the United States of America.

For foreign nationals from jurisdictions exempt from a visa to enter the United States of America, holding valid ordinary, diplomatic, official, or service passports, they can process their AVE provided they demonstrate and can verify at least ONE (1) entry to the mentioned country in the TWO (2) years preceding the application. Alternatively, they must possess a valid permit issued by the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or B2 / J / B1 / O / P (P1-P2-P3) / E / H-1B visas issued by the United States of America.

Those granted an AVE have a consecutive 3-month period to enter Argentina and can stay for 3 consecutive months from their entry, with multiple entries and exits. The processing time is 20 business days.

In case of issues or delays in your AVE application, please contact ave@migraciones.gov.ar.