You need a visa for Argentina if you have a Timorese passport

These visas exist for Argentina, but they cannot be applied for online with Timorese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Timorese citizens need a visa for Argentina?

Yes. Timorese citizens need a visa for Argentina. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Argentina may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 4x4cm, white background, recent
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Round-trip flight itinerary or onward travel proof
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical emergencies

Entry requirements for Timorese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Timorese passport holders entering Argentina as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Argentina. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, a letter of invitation will be requested.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Argentina
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Argentina.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Argentina; -Foreign nationals residing in Argentina.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Argentina.
- This travel health insurance requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers who are citizens and permanent residents of Argentina.
Government of Argentina Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Argentina. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Argentina. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina Last checked 2026-07-03
May be required
Important information for dual nationals traveling to Argentina
Travelers who hold Argentine citizenship in addition to another nationality may enter and depart Argentina using a foreign passport, provided their stay does not exceed 180 days. Travelers who enter on a foreign passport will be processed as Argentine nationals and granted a stay of up to 180 days. Travelers who remain in Argentina for more than 180 days after entering on a foreign passport must present valid Argentine travel documentation to depart.
Government of Argentina Last checked 2026-08-03
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Argentina
Travelers should consider: -Yellow Fever if traveling to Corrientes and Misiones provinces (not recommended for other itineraries); -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
WHO - Yellow Fever Recommendations Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Argentina
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Argentina.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Argentina.
Last checked 2026-08-03
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Argentina if they stay in the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours and have an onward ticket. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements
Last checked 2026-08-03