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Vietnam 
Argentina Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Argentina.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Visa de turismo (consular tourist visa) for nationalities that are not exempt
- Fee
- Not confirmed on an official page reviewed
- Processing
- Varies by consulate
At the border
- Exempt tourists normally receive up to 90 days (three months), which can be extended once for a similar period through Migraciones.
- A valid passport is required; citizens of South American Mercosur and associated states may enter with their national ID card instead.
- Check your nationality in the Migraciones visa table before travel, as some nationalities need a consular visa or an AVE.
- Decree 366/2025 requires foreigners to declare their purpose of travel and hold health insurance; embassies have said the sworn statement is not yet collected pending regulations, but travel insurance for the whole stay is strongly advised.
- Public national hospitals charge non-resident foreigners for non-emergency care.
- Tourists may not carry out paid work.
Recent changes
- May 2025: Decree 366/2025 (published 29 May 2025) amended the Migration Law to require a sworn statement and health insurance for foreigners seeking entry; implementing rules still pending per embassy notices.
- Jul 2025: Resolution 316/2025 (21 Jul 2025) lets Chinese and Dominican tourists with a valid US visa enter without a consular visa or AVE, free of charge.
- Aug 2025: the same US-visa exemption was extended to Indian nationals from 28 August 2025 (Resolution 353/2025).
- 2025: national hospitals began charging non-resident foreigners for non-urgent treatment.
Official source: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) · Not yet confirmed officially: eta.fee as of Nov 2026 (USD 400 in Decree 584/2024; the Santiago consulate page reportedly shows USD 50), Whether the Decree 366/2025 sworn statement/health insurance check is enforced at the border in late 2026, Resolution 353/2025 (India) seen only via an embassy excerpt, Minimum passport validity, onward ticket and proof-of-funds rules, consularVisa.fee
What Vietnam passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Vietnam is one of 108 passports in the “visa required” group for Argentina. See the full Argentina visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in South America for Vietnam passport holders
Argentina is one of 100 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Vietnam passport, which ranks #77 worldwide with a mobility score of 52. Of 12 destinations in South America, 2 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Vietnam passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Argentina.
Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Argentina?
No. Vietnam passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.
Do Argentina citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Argentina passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Argentina visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Argentina before you book.