🇧🇷Brazil

🇦🇷ArgentinaBR-AR

Brazil to Argentina visa requirements

Q: Can I enter Argentina with just my Brazilian ID card instead of a passport?

Yes. A valid Brazilian national/state identity card (RG or Carteira de Identidade Nacional) is accepted at Argentine entry points as a Mercosur travel document. For adults it should generally be issued within the last 10 years and be in good condition.

Q: Is travel health insurance now required to enter Argentina?

Yes. Since July 1, 2025, under Decree 366/2025, all foreign visitors must present proof of health insurance covering medical care, hospitalization and repatriation for the entire stay.

Q: How long can I stay, and can I extend?

You are granted up to 90 days on entry. You can request a prórroga (extension) of up to another 90 days at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones before your stay expires.

Q: Is Argentina part of the Schengen area or ETIAS?

No. Argentina is in South America and is not a Schengen country, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Q: Can I work or live in Argentina as a Brazilian?

Tourist entry does not permit work. However, Brazilians can apply for Mercosur temporary or permanent residency at any time, which includes work rights, without needing prior temporary status.

No visa. Brazilian ordinary passport holders can enter Argentina visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days as Mercosur citizens. A valid Brazilian national ID card (RG/Carteira de Identidade) is accepted instead of a passport. Since July 1, 2025, all visitors must also carry proof of health insurance. Brazil and Argentina are both full members of Mercosur, so Brazilian citizens enjoy broad freedom of movement. A Brazilian ordinary passport holder needs no visa for tourism, business, or transit and is granted up to 90 days of stay on arrival. Uniquely, Brazilians do not even need a passport: a valid Brazilian national/state identity card (RG / Carteira de Identidade Nacional) is accepted at all Argentine entry points as a Mercosur travel document. Entry is free of charge, and the 90-day stay can typically be extended once at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM/Migraciones) for an additional 90 days, or converted to Mercosur temporary/permanent residency, which Brazilians can apply for at any time. The one significant recent change: under Decree 366/2025, effective July 1, 2025, every foreign visitor entering Argentina (including Mercosur tourists) must present proof of valid health/medical insurance covering medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation for the full duration of the stay. Argentina is not in the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (Mercosur)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry (extendable once for +90 days)

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (ARS 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival (no advance application)

standard track

Validity

Stay begins on date of entry; ID/passport must be valid for the stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your travel document

As a Brazilian citizen you may travel with either a valid ordinary passport or a valid Brazilian national/state identity card (RG / Carteira de Identidade Nacional). For adults the ID must generally be no more than 10 years old and in good condition with a clear photo.

· No visa required· ID card accepted

/02

Buy compliant travel health insurance

Since July 1, 2025 (Decree 366/2025) all foreign visitors must hold health insurance covering medical care, hospitalization, emergency evacuation and repatriation for the entire stay. Keep a printed or digital certificate.

· Mandatory since Jul 2025

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and evidence of sufficient funds. These may be requested at immigration.

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/04

Travel and clear immigration

On arrival at the airport or land border, present your document and, if asked, your insurance certificate and travel details. Immigration grants up to 90 days as a tourist.

· 90 days granted

/05

Track your authorized stay

Note your entry date. If you wish to stay longer, request a prórroga (extension) of up to 90 additional days at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones before your initial period expires.

· Extension available

/06

Consider Mercosur residency if staying long-term

Brazilians may apply for Mercosur temporary or permanent residency at any time, with work rights, without prior temporary status.

· Optional

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Brazil -> Argentina · Visa-free entry (Mercosur)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredValid Brazilian ordinary passport OR valid national ID card (RG / CIN)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTravel health insurance certificate covering the full stay (medical, hospital, repatriation)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of onward or return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredDocument valid for the duration of stay and (for ID cards) issued within the last 10 years

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedContact details and itinerary for the immigration sworn statement

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk area

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

situational

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Argentina - Wikipedia Argentina Entry Requirements 2026 - Argentina Visa Law Visa requirements for Brazilian citizens - Wikipedia

Application link included: Visa policy of Argentina - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist entry / visa feeARS 0No visa or entry fee for Mercosur citizens

Travel health insuranceUSD 30-80 (typical)Mandatory since Jul 2025; cost depends on trip length and coverage

Stay extension (prórroga)ARS variableOptional; paid to Migraciones only if extending beyond 90 days

Total estimate0 — USD 80 (health insurance only)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

On arrival (visa-free)

Immediate at border

No advance application; entry stamp/record issued at the port of entry.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Mercosur full membership

Brazil and Argentina are both full members of Mercosur, granting reciprocal visa-free movement and right of residence.

High

/02

Tourism / short visit

Tourist, business and transit visits up to 90 days are exempt from any visa.

High

/03

Mercosur ID-card travel

Brazilian nationals may use a national/state ID card instead of a passport to enter Argentina.

Medium

/04

Long-stay or residency intent

Brazilians can apply for Mercosur temporary/permanent residency at any time, beyond the 90-day tourist window.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Brazil to Argentina route verified

Confirmed visa-free 90-day tourist entry for Brazilian passport holders under Mercosur via Argentina visa policy sources; verified that a Brazilian national ID card is accepted in lieu of a passport and that mandatory travel health insurance applies under Decree 366/2025 (effective 1 July 2025).

/09 — The questions