IndiaArgentina: Visa required

IndiaArgentina

Do India passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

Yes. India passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance15,797 km, straight line (~19h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting India: e-Visa.

Argentina drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

India passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Yes. India passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

How far is Argentina from India?

About 15,797 km in a straight line, roughly ~19h 5m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

Does Argentina drive on the same side of the road as India?

Argentina drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

134 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Argentina visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can India passport holders visit without a visa instead of Argentina?

Guyana, Grenada, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.16 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

Warmest January, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.8°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.5°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.5°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	14°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.2°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	9°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.5°C	39mm	240h
August	16.6°C	9°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.7°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.6°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.3°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.3°C	49mm	402h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

October 12, 2026Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

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