South Africa passport → Argentina
Do South African citizens need a visa for Argentina?
South African passport holders can visit Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Official entry rules: argentina.gob.ar
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Argentina at a glance
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Calling code
- +54
- Region
- South America
Argentina for other passports
- South AfricaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in South America for South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Argentina?
South African passport holders can visit Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Argentina?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Argentina?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.