Up to 90 days per entry. You may extend once for another 90 days by applying at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones inside Argentina.

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South Korea to Argentina visa requirements

Q: Is there an entry or reciprocity fee?

No. Argentina does not charge South Korean tourists a visa or arrival fee. Only an in-country extension carries a fee.

Q: Do I need to provide fingerprints?

Yes. Argentina captures fingerprints and a photo of arriving travelers as part of standard immigration processing.

Q: What documents should I carry on arrival?

A valid passport, and ideally a return/onward ticket plus evidence of funds and accommodation, which officers may request.

Q: How much passport validity do I need?

Your passport should be valid for your entire stay; six months beyond entry with a blank page is recommended.

South Korean ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Argentina. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. As of 2026, South Korea (Republic of Korea) ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to Argentina for tourism and business under a long-standing reciprocal arrangement. On arrival, travelers are granted an authorized stay of up to 90 days (three months), which can be extended once for a further 90 days by applying in-country at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) and paying the prórroga de permanencia fee. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is involved for short tourist stays. Travelers must hold a passport valid for the duration of the stay (six months recommended) with a blank page, and may be asked at the border for proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Argentina collects biometric data (fingerprints and photo) on entry. There is no Argentine arrival tax for short-stay tourists from visa-exempt countries; the country's previous reciprocity fee for some nationalities was abolished and never applied to South Korea. This verdict was verified against the English Wikipedia visa-requirements table, Argentina's official tourism authority (argentina.travel), and the Sherpa/IATA-based visa tool, all of which agree no visa is required.

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 (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

No visa fee (USD 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None – entry stamp issued at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the period of stay (6 months recommended)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your South Korean ordinary passport is valid for your entire stay; six months beyond entry plus at least one blank page is recommended.

· Before departure

/02

Prepare supporting documents

Have a confirmed onward or return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation in case border officers ask.

· Before departure

/03

Book travel

No visa application is required, so simply book flights to Argentina (typically via a connecting hub such as the US, Europe, Doha, or São Paulo).

· Anytime

/04

Complete biometric entry

On arrival at Ezeiza (EZE) or another port of entry, provide fingerprints and a photo and receive a tourist entry stamp valid for up to 90 days.

· On arrival

/05

Track your 90-day limit

Note your entry date; overstaying triggers a fine payable on departure at migraciones.

· During stay

/06

Extend if needed

To stay beyond 90 days, apply for a prórroga de permanencia at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones before your stamp expires.

· Optional

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

South Korea -> Argentina · Visa-free (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RecommendedSouth Korean ordinary passport valid for stay (6 months recommended)

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

required

RecommendedAt least one blank passport page

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

recommended

RecommendedConfirmed return or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation booking or host address

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

recommended

OptionalTravel/medical insurance

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

optional

RequiredFingerprints and photo provided at the border

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RecommendedTrack 90-day stay limit to avoid overstay fine

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

recommended

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.

Official sourcesVisa requirements for South Korean citizens – Wikipedia Argentina official tourism – Argentina Visa: Who Needs to Apply Sherpa – Argentina visa requirements for South Korean citizens (IATA-based)

Application link included: Visa requirements for South Korean citizens – Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeUSD 0No visa required for South Korean passport holders

Entry/arrival taxUSD 0No reciprocity or arrival fee applies to South Korean tourists

Stay extension (prórroga de permanencia)ARS (varies)Only if extending beyond 90 days; paid in-country at DNM

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate

Entry stamp granted on arrival after biometric capture; no prior application needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

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Reciprocal visa exemption

South Korea and Argentina maintain a mutual visa-waiver arrangement for short tourist and business visits.

High

/02

Tourism and short visits

Visa-free treatment covers tourism, leisure and business meetings within 90 days.

High

/03

Transit and connecting travel

Visa-free status also allows entry when arriving via connecting international flights.

Medium

/04

Short business trips

Brief, non-remunerated business activities are permitted on visa-free entry.

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

South Korea to Argentina route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for up to 90 days against Wikipedia visa-requirements table, Argentina's official tourism authority, and the Sherpa/IATA visa tool.

/09 — The questions