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Argentine Transit Passenger

Short transit status for travellers passing through Argentina on the way to another country.

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The transit route carries a consular transit-visa fee that varies by consular post and is not published as a single official figure; the fee is described but no amount is quoted. Verify the current consular transit-visa fee with the relevant Argentine consulate.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Argentina government website before you apply.
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Official name
Pasajeros en transito
Route type
Transit / onward-travel visitor status
Transit stay
Up to 10 consecutive days (with consular transit visa), extendable once
Onward travel
Departure within 12 hours of arrival, with confirmed onward ticket
Maximum stay
Up to 10 consecutive days for transit passengers (with consular transit visa); onward-travel passengers must depart within 12 hours of arrival
Extensions
Migraciones may extend the 10-day transit period once, for an identical period, on well-founded grounds
Consular visa
Required for transit passengers; not required for onward-travel (prosecucion de viaje) passengers
Where to apply
At an Argentine consular representation abroad (for the consular transit visa)

Who it is for

  • Travellers crossing Argentina to reach a final destination in another country
  • Onward-travel passengers connecting through Argentina within a short window

Requirements

  • Valid passport or travel document
  • Argentine consular transit visa where required for the nationality
  • Confirmed onward ticket to the destination country (for onward-travel passengers)

What you can do

  • Remain in Argentina only for the transit period authorised
  • Request a single extension of the transit period where justified

How to apply

  • Transit passengers requiring a consular transit visa apply in advance at an Argentine consular representation abroad
  • Onward-travel passengers do not apply for a consular visa - the transport company declares them and is responsible for their departure within the permitted window
  • A transit passenger already admitted may ask Migraciones to extend the transit period once, where well-founded reasons exist

Documents you may need

  • Valid passport or accepted travel document
  • Argentine consular transit visa (for transit passengers whose nationality requires it)
  • Confirmed onward ticket to the destination country (for onward-travel passengers)
  • Any visa or documentation required by the onward destination country

Frequently asked questions

  • A transit passenger enters to cross Argentine territory to another State, holds an Argentine consular transit visa, and may stay up to 10 consecutive days (extendable once). An onward-travel (prosecucion de viaje) passenger connects onward and must leave within 12 hours of arrival, needs a confirmed onward ticket and is declared by the transport company, and does not require a consular visa.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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