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ARGENTINA – Visa exemption update for nationals of China and Dominican Republic.
July 24, 2025
By: Matias Celatti, Lead Immigration Consultant – Argentina
In a recent move to streamline entry for select foreign nationals, Argentina’s National Immigration Office has issued Resolution 316/2025, which was published in the country’s Official Gazette on July 23, 2025. The resolution introduces a visa exemption for ordinary passport holders from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Dominican Republic, provided they hold a valid U.S. visa aligned with the appropriate immigration category.
Travelers from both countries may now enter Argentina without needing a consular visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE), as long as they can present a qualifying U.S. visa at the border. However, the specifics of the exemption differ slightly depending on nationality and purpose of travel.
For Dominican Republic nationals, the exemption is limited to transitory visits for tourism under section a) of Article 24 of Law No. 25,871. These travelers are permitted to remain in Argentina for up to 90 days. Chinese nationals benefit from a similar arrangement but with a narrower scope. The exemption applies to those entering as tourists or under the “businessmen” subcategory established in Provision No. 1171/10. In these cases, the maximum stay permitted is 30 days.
It is important to note that travelers entering Argentina under this exemption program are not eligible to change their immigration status after arrival. This means they cannot apply in-country for a temporary residence permit or switch to a different visa type, such as for work or study. That said, eligible travelers may apply for a single extension of their stay, which will be subject to review and approval by the National Immigration Office.
This policy shift reflects Argentina’s effort to align more closely with visa facilitation practices seen in other global travel hubs, while maintaining oversight through U.S. visa vetting standards. Travelers and corporate mobility teams should ensure that the U.S. visa presented at the Argentine border is valid and corresponds clearly with the traveler’s stated purpose.
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This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
