PhilippinesArgentina: Visa required

PhilippinesArgentina

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

Yes. Philippines 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 of2026-10-19

Distance17,784 km, straight line (~21h 25m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting Philippines: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

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Other visa-free destinations for Philippines passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

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

How far is Argentina from Philippines?

About 17,784 km in a straight line, roughly ~21h 25m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

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 Philippines passport holders visit without a visa instead of Argentina?

Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Suriname, Guyana.

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 Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized into three main geographical divisions: from north to south, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's thirteenth-most-populous country.

CapitalManila

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population116.8M

Area342,353 km²

CurrencyPhilippine peso (1 USD ≈ 62.97 PHP)

LanguagesEnglish, Filipino

Calling code+63

Drives on theright

TimezoneManila (UTC+8)

Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 5 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.5M (2020)

Climate in Manila

Warmest May, coolest February, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Manila, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	23.6°C	35mm	330h
February	30.6°C	22.9°C	11mm	321h
March	33°C	24.8°C	10mm	368h
April	33.8°C	26.1°C	28mm	357h
May	33.4°C	27°C	248mm	349h
June	32.1°C	26.4°C	203mm	323h
July	31.4°C	25.9°C	336mm	305h
August	30°C	25.8°C	284mm	254h
September	30.6°C	25.7°C	196mm	292h
October	29.6°C	25.4°C	416mm	233h
November	29.8°C	24.7°C	332mm	268h
December	29.3°C	24.5°C	225mm	278h

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

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Baroque Churches of the Philippines
Historic City of Vigan
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Q235004
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
Tubbataha Reef

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026All Saints' Day Eve

November 1, 2026Araw ng mga Santo

November 30, 2026Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio

Full source list on About.

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	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°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

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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