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AVE — Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica - AVE)
VisasArgentinaAVE — Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica - AVE)
ArgentinaArgentina•South America
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AVE — Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica - AVE)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks

Estimated Cost

$400 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Electronic travel authorization for Chinese nationals with valid US visas, enabling 90-day tourism visits extendable once.

The Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (AVE) is Argentina's electronic travel authorization for citizens of select countries who hold valid US, Canadian, or EU Schengen visas (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B). The AVE streamlines short-term entry through an entirely online process without embassy visits.

The AVE is valid for 90 days, renewable once for an additional 90 days. Multiple entries are permitted within each validity window. The USD 400 fee covers expedited processing, typically completed within 20 business days. Applicants need a valid passport with 6+ months validity, evidence of prior required-visa use, and a credit/debit card.

This visa is ideal for professionals from China, Russia, or Venezuela engaged in short-term tourism or business consultations with one of the specified US visa categories.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Eligible Nationalities (1)

ChinaChina

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Hold a valid, ordinary passport with at least 6 months validity

Must hold a valid, previously used visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B) issued by the United States of America

Alternatively, must be a national of a country that is visa-exempt for the USA and have proof of at least one entry to the USA in the last 2 years

Must not have a history of visa rejection from Argentina in the last 3-6 months

Must have a valid email address for receiving the authorization

Must have a credit/debit card for payment of the processing fee

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (scanned copy of the information page)

Valid US visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, or H-1B) or proof of prior US entry

Digital passport-style photograph

Proof of payment

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • 100% online application; no embassy or consulate visit required
  • Fast processing: typically approved within 3 days
  • Multiple entries allowed within the 90-day validity window
  • One additional 90-day extension available through in-country application at Migraciones Argentina
  • No job offer or employer sponsorship required
  • Valid for tourism and short-term business travel flexibility

Worth Knowing

  • USD 400 non-refundable application fee
  • Requires valid US visa history (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, H-1B) or documented US entry within 2 years
  • Stays limited to tourism and short-term business only; no work authorization granted
  • Authorization is linked to the specific passport used for application
  • No employment permitted; work and remote work are prohibited during stay
  • Limited to Chinese, Russian, and Venezuelan nationals only

Application Process

1

Access the official Migraciones Argentina AVE portal

2

Create an account and select the appropriate category based on your US visa or travel history

3

Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and travel details

4

Upload required digital copies of your passport and US visa/entry stamps

5

Pay the processing fee online

6

Submit the application and wait for the electronic authorization (usually processed within 3 days)

7

Print the approved AVE/eTA and present it along with your passport upon arrival in Argentina

Application Forms

AVE Online ApplicationFill online

Verified Claims (7)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Forms · AVE Online Application · url
https://www.migraciones.gob.ar/ave/
migraciones.gob.ar
Included Nationalities
CN
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Official Info
https://www.migraciones.gob.ar/ave/
migraciones.gob.ar
Max Stay
90 days; extendable once for an additional 90 days
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Max Stay Estimate
type: days, initialDays: 90, notes: 90 consecutive days per entry; extendable once for an additional…
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Processing Estimates
{"minDays":28,"maxDays":28}
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Processing Time
20 business days (approximately 28 calendar days)
migraciones.gob.ar
Official Information

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