How much does it currently cost to get a visa and passport?

He passport It is the essential document for voyage to most countries in the world or from one country to another. Except in the case of Mercosur expanded, where governments only require national identity document (DNI). These are the countries that make it up: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Some countries also require a visa in addition to a passport. In the case of Argentinathe passport occupies 18th place in the ranking of the most accepted in the world as it allows you to travel to 170 countries without the need for a visa.

Among the countries that require a visa are the United States, one of the most chosen by Argentines when it comes to tourism. Here is the values ​​that regulate from January 2024.

Visa and passport costs from this new year 2024

The passport is valid for 10 years for those over 18 and 5 years for minors. The exact expiration date appears on the first page and should be taken into account because it is impossible to enter another country with an expired passport. Highly recommended: renew six months before the expiration date.

The Argentine government issues an electronic passport, with a chip that contains our biometric data and alphanumeric identification (3 letters and 6 numbers), since 2012.

The National Register of Persons (Renaper) is the body responsible for issuing it through its Rapid Documentation Centers (CDRs). The procedure is also carried out by the Civil Registries of the City and Province of Buenos Aires. Other places to renew your passport are some shopping centers and airports.

To renew this document, those over 18 years of age must present their own DNI. In the case of minors under 18 years of age, the DNI document must be accompanied by the original of the birth certificate or certified copy, marriage or adoption certificate. If the minor participates accompanied by his parents, they will also have to bring an identity document with them. If you go alone with your mother or father, identity card and marriage certificate.

The process begins by making an appointment on the page www.argentina.gob.ar/tramitar-el-pasaporte-regular. To do this you need to register on id.argentina.gob.ar. This will allow you to choose the closest location to take out it for the first time or renew it.

Once the procedure is completed, the passport will arrive to the domicile of the interested party, via email, in about 15 days. Any member of the family can receive it, as long as they are adults. And if no one is there on the postman’s second visit, it will be kept for 90 calendar days in the nearest Correo Argentino office.

These are the options to process it and the file current rates.

1. Regular procedure. It is managed in the Renaper registry offices or Documentation Centers, and arrives at your home in 2 or 3 weeks. Value: $35,000.

2. Express procedure. It is carried out at Renaper Documentation Centers and arrives at your home within 96 working hours. Value: $70,000.

3. Instant processing. It takes place without an appointment in Ezeiza, Aeroparque and other international airports and lasts from 2 to 6 hours. Value: $125,000.

Travelers arriving in Argentina from certain countries need a Visa which must be processed in consular offices of our countrybefore the trip. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days and to process it you must present a valid passport (with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into the country); Bring two 4×4 cm photos and fill out the application.

On the other hand, they must demonstrate financial solvency, have a reserve of Round trip ticket and hotel reservation or tourist itinerary. If the traveler will be staying in the home of relatives, they must present a letter of invitation. Finally, you must be interviewed by consulate staff.

He visa cost The cost is 150 USD or 150 €, or the equivalent in local currency. Consulates also process passports for Argentines. In this case the cost amounts to US$165 or €165.