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At a Glance

Capital	Buenos Aires
Language	Spanish
Population	44,293,293 (July 2017 est.)
GDP Total	$920.2 billion (2017 est.)
GDP Per Capita	$20,900 (2017 est.)

Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

Whether you can travel lawfully as a business visitor or require work authorization depends on the types of activities you will be conducting during your time in Argentina. If you are not sure whether your activities constitute business or work, please seek advice from your immigration counsel.

Traveling for Business

What sorts of activities can I pursue as a business visitor?

As business visitors, travelers to Argentina may engage in the activities below. This list is not comprehensive, and other activities may qualify as business.

Attend business meetings
Attend conferences
Develop professional business contacts

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for Argentina?

Many European, MERCOSUR, United States and other select nationals are eligible for a visa waiver and do not require a visa to enter Argentina to conduct business activities for 90 days. If your nationality is not found on the list of visa-waivered nationals, you must obtain a 24H Business Visa at an Argentinean Consulate or Embassy prior to travel.

Working in Argentina

What sorts of activities require a work visa?

The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute as work under Argentinian law. This list is not comprehensive and many other professional activities are considered work in Argentina, even if conducted for a short duration.

Hands-on technical work
Repairs and maintenance
Project planning and implementation
Consulting
Auditing

If I am traveling to Argentina for work, what type of work visa do I need?

The type of work visa required depends on your qualifications, on whether your employer has an entity in Argentina, and on the nature and duration of your work. The most common Argentinian work visas are:

24H Work Visa (short-term work visa)
23A Temporary Residence Visa (direct hire work visa – local payroll)
23E Temporary Residence Visa (intra-company transfer – foreign payroll)

Are there any nationals who are exempt from work visa requirements?

All foreign nationals require a work visa in Argentina. However, citizens of MERCOSUR member countries are eligible to enter Argentina without a visa and may apply for a Temporary Residence Visa, known as a 24H Visa. MERCOSUR nationals do not require employer sponsorship and generally benefit from abbreviated processing times.

What else should I know?

Inevitably, the legal and strategic considerations impacting visa selection or visa waiver eligibility entail careful consideration of many factors. We recommend that you consult with your immigration counsel before taking any course of action.

Copyright © 2018 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Government immigration agencies often change their policies and practices without notice; please consult an immigration professional for up-to-date information. This

document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. BAL maintains comprehensive immigration information and processing specifics for our clients.

Updated Nov. 13, 2018.

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Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

Traveling for Business

What sorts of activities can I pursue as a business visitor?

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for Argentina?

Working in Argentina

What sorts of activities require a work visa?

If I am traveling to Argentina for work, what type of work visa do I need?

Are there any nationals who are exempt from work visa requirements?

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Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

Traveling for Business

What sorts of activities can I pursue as a business visitor?

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for Argentina?

Working in Argentina

What sorts of activities require a work visa?

If I am traveling to Argentina for work, what type of work visa do I need?

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