The Argentina working Holiday Visa, Explained
Looking to spend time in Argentina? Do you want to work a few months and enjoy the rest of your time traveling and discovering Argentina? The Argentina working Holiday Visa probably is the best option. This article details the application process, who is eligible, what are the necessary documents and associated costs.
What is the working holiday visa in Argentina?
The Working Holidays visa in Argentina is a type of visa that allows participants to stay in Argentina for a period of up to 12 months, which is non-extendable. During this period, visa holders can enter and exit Argentina and work incidentally. The visa application requires the submission of specific documentation, including a valid passport, completed visa application form, a 4x4 front-facing photo with a white background, a certificate of criminal records issued by the Dutch authority, a sworn declaration of absence of criminal records in other countries, and a return ticket to the Netherlands or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one. The visa application must be presented in person at the Argentine Embassy in the Netherlands. The visa also allows for incidental employment during the vacation in Argentina.
Who can apply for a working holiday visa? Is the working holiday visa in Argentina right for me?
The Working Holiday Visa in Argentina is available for foreigners who participate in the working Holiday Program. This visa allows participants to stay in Argentina for up to 12 months, during which they can enter and exit the country and work incidentally. The visa cannot be extended beyond this period.
The visa application requires the following documentation to be presented to the Argentine Embassy in the applicant's home country:
- A valid passport with at least one blank page.
- A completed visa application form.
- A 4x4 front-facing photo with a white background.
- A certificate of criminal records issued by the authority in the applicant's home country, confirming the absence of criminal records for the last three years.
- A sworn declaration of absence of criminal records in other countries.
- A return ticket to the applicant's home country, or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one.
The original documents must be sent by mail to the Argentine Embassy or Consulate where the foreigner will apply for their visa.
The visa application process also allows for a group of foreigners applying for their visas at the same Argentine representation to be included in a list in the invitation letter. This list must contain the surname and name, date of birth, nationality, type and number of travel document, and contact details (phone and email address) of the invited foreigners.
The visa application process also allows for a change of immigration category or subcategory without the need to leave Argentine territory.
The visa application process also allows for foreigners to be invited to Argentina for business, congresses, fairs, or other technical or professional activities. The person or entity inviting the foreigners must be registered in the National Registry of Requirers.
The visa application process also allows for citizens of specific countries, such as Germany and Australia, to apply for the visa under a Memorandum of Understanding between Argentina and their home country. The number of visas available under these agreements may be limited.
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Who does not qualify for a working holiday visa?
Argentina working holiday visa eligibility
Documents required to apply for a working holiday visa in Argentina
Documents required for all visas
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
- Two current 4x4cm photographs, taken from the front, in color, with a white background.
- A completed visa application form, preferably in electronic form, signed by the applicant.
- Proof of habitual residence in the jurisdiction of the Consulate (utility bill or other supporting document).
Specific documents for this visa
To apply for a working holiday visa in Argentina, you need to present the following documents, in original and photocopy, to the nearest Argentine Embassy:
- A criminal record certificate issued by the country or origin, showing no criminal records for the last three years.
- A certified copy of the National Identity Document (DNI) of the Argentine relative or permanent resident.
- A certificate of domicile of the Argentine relative or permanent resident.
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee (EUR/USD 150).
- A motivation letter stating that the purpose of the application is to vacation in Argentina, with employment being an incidental activity.
What are the fees for the working holiday visa in Argentina
The cost of a working holiday visa application is €150 Euros. This is the consular fee that must be paid as part of the visa application process.
Working holiday visa application process
Yes. The Working Holidays visa in Argentina does have a specific application process. The visa allows participants to stay in Argentina for up to 12 months, during which they can enter and exit the country, work (but not in a permanent job), and participate in training or education courses for up to 6 months.
The visa application requires the following documentation to be presented to the nearest Argentine Embassy:
- A valid passport with at least one blank page.
- A completed visa application form.
- A 4x4 front-facing photo with a white background.
- A certificate of criminal records issued by the country of origin, confirming the absence of criminal records for the last three years.
The visa application process also involves an online procedure through the Argentine government's distance procedures platform. The applicant must select the "AFIP" option and complete it with their CUIT/CUIL and personal AFIP key to validate their identity. They then need to search for "Invitation letter" and select the procedure "Invitation letter to process Foreign Visas". The system only allows for one person to be invited per procedure.
The applicant must then complete the "Procedure Data" item and indicate the Argentine consulate where the foreigner will process the visa. They must also complete the "Application Form" item with the inviter's data. As this is a tourism invitation, the Corporate Name and RENURE Number will not be completed. Instead, the relationship with the inviter and the data of the invited foreigner must be completed and specified.
Finally, the visa application process requires a receipt of payment of the consular fee (€ 150 euros) and a motivation letter stating that the purpose of the application is to vacation in Argentina, with employment being an incidental activity.
Frequent questions about the working holiday visa in Argentina
Working holiday visa application
No. There is no subcategories of this visa. Yet, there are distinct requirements and quota based on your country of origin.
You can apply for a working holiday visa outside Argentina. The visa application must be presented with the required documentation to the Argentine Consulate with jurisdiction over your usual place of residence. There is no option to apply after your arrival.
Yes. There is an age limit to apply for a working holiday visa in Argentina. The age limit depends on your citizenship. For example, por Irish and New Zealand citizens, the age limit is between 18 and 35 years inclusive. For Danish citizens, the age limit is between 18 and 30 years inclusive. See the table above for authorized countries with the are range.
No. You do not need to have a job offer in Argentina before applying for the visa. Note that while you can work during your stay, you cannot hold a permanent job.
There are no sectors/industries limitation, but remember that the work period is usually limited to 6 months. This excludes lots of the permanent position where companies want to hire a long-term employee.
To demonstrate financial capability to support yourself during your stay in Argentina, you need to show sufficient funds to cover initial expenses of your stay. The consular authority may require a bank account statement, credit cards, or other proof of financial means to support your stay and studies.
The processing time for a working holiday visa application is approximately 30 business days from the date the application file is generated. The processing period only begins once the application payment is confirmed.
No. The process to get a working holiday visa cannot be expedited. The processing time for visa applications is approximately 30 business days from the date the application is sent.
Working holiday visa conditions
No. The working holiday visa does not allow you to bring dependents or family members to Argentina. The visa is personal and does not extend to family members.
With a working Holidays visa, you can stay in Argentina for a period of up to 12 months. This visa is non-extendable. You are allowed to work for up to 6 months of your total stay, as the main objective of this visa is to encourage tourism and recreational activities. You can also participate in training or educational courses for up to 6 months during your stay.
Yes. You can travel in and out of Argentina without any restrictions on a working holiday visa. However, you can only stay in Argentina for up to 12 months.
The frequency of travel in and out of Argentina during the visa's validity is not explicitly limited. For a Work and Holiday visa, participants can stay in Argentina for a period of up to twelve months, and they can enter and exit Argentina during this period.
Yes. There is a cap on the number of working holiday visas issued each year by Argentina. The number varies depending on the country of origin of the applicant. See the limits mentioned earlier on this page.
Visa renewal / Permanent residency
Yes and No. You would have to apply for a temporary residency visa while in Argentina. This is not exactly a switch, but it would still allow you to extend your legal stay in Argentina using another visa category.
No. It is not possible to renew a working holiday visa in Argentina when it expires. The visa allows participants to stay in Argentina for a maximum period of 12 months, with no possibility of extension.
No. You cannot extend the duration of your working holiday visa once you are in Argentina. The visa allows participants to stay in Argentina for a period of up to 12 months, which is not extendable.
Yes. The only requirement is not have already participated to the working holiday program in Argentina. Yet, having held a different type of visa in Argentina does not prevent you from applying for a working holiday visa.
It depends. If you have already participated in the working holiday visa program in Argentina, you can not reapply. If you have participated to the working holiday visa program in another country, there is nothing that prohibits you to apply in Argentina. In such case, there is no minimum waiting period.
No. The working holiday visa allows you to stay in Argentina for up to 12 months, and the main objective of this visa is to encourage tourism and recreational activities. The conditions for permanent residency application are being a temporary resident for two continuous years or more if you are a national of a Mercosur or Associated State. and for three continuous years or more for citizen of non-Mercosur countries. Considering that the working holiday visa only grants you a 12-month non renewable visa, you do not qualify for permanent residency. You must first apply for a temporary residency.
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