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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC THERE ARE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS ON STUDENT AND STAFF MOBILITY: For more information see the webpage of the Argentine Migration Authority click here to access |
The procedures for international students to enter and reside at Argentina may vary depending on the place where you do such procedures, on your nationality, on what kind of educational activity you will perform (formal and non-formal learning, workshops, exchanges and internships) and the duration of your stay in the country, according to the legislation in force (Provision 2040/2019 of the National Directorate of Migration).
From a foreign country: we suggest starting the procedure abroad, before traveling to Argentina. You can start your application for the student visa at the respective consulate in Argentina. Remember that this will allow you to stay in the country as a legal student as of the day you arrive with the corresponding visa.
From Argentina: If you have already entered the country, you should start the procedure to obtain the student residence permit through the RADEX system or at the nearest immigration office.
In any case, once the student's application has been accepted, the student must send this form. After such form is received, UNSAM will send you an electronic record (Electronic Preload of Data) and the number of the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (Registro Nacional Único de Requirentes de Extranjeros, RENURE) to be attached to the documentation requested in each consulate.
Nationality
If you are native-born or natural-born citizen of a MERCOSUR member country and its associated states (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname) you have to do a different procedure.
Inquiries for exchange students: incoming@unsam.edu.ar
Inquiries about invitation letters for researchers, international delegations or full degree students: internacionales@usam.edu.ar
Visa guidance for international students
Before traveling
1. Decide what you are going to study and in which academic institution
2. Request the admission on the academic institution
3. Start with the visa application procedure in the appropriate Argentine Consulate
4. Find out your city of destination and book your accommodation
5. Take out a medical insurance
6. Start your trip! We are waiting for you!
Introduction to get a student visa
The procedures for international students to enter and reside at Argentina may vary depending on the place where you do such procedures, on your nationality, on what kind of educational activity you will perform (formal and non-formal learning, workshops, exchanges and internships) and the duration of your stay in the country, according to the legislation in force (Provision 2040/2019 of the National Directorate of Migration - DNM, for its initials in Spanish).
1) Place to start the procedure
a. From a foreign country
We suggest starting the procedure abroad, before traveling to Argentina. You can start your application for the student visa at the respective consulate in Argentina. Remember that this will allow you to stay in the country as a legal student as of the day you arrive with the corresponding visa.
b. From Argentina
If you have already entered the country, you should start the procedure to obtain the student residence permit through the RADEX system.
2) Nationality
a. MERCOSUR member countries
If you are native-born or naturalized citizen of a MERCOSUR member country and its associated states (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname) you have to do a different procedure.
b. Extra-MERCOSUR countries
3) Period of stay
a. Between 1 and 90 days
b. Between 91 and 365 days
c. More than 365 days
Types of student visa
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1 to 90 days |
91 to 365 days |
more than 365 |
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MERCOSUR |
Student: does not need a student visa, since they could use the visa waiver for tourism for MERCOSUR countries and its associated states. |
Student: needs a temporary visa (under Section 23, subsection J, Law number 25,871). It is granted for two years, renewable at the National Directorate of Migration (DNM). Within 60 days after their arrival in the country, the student should process the National ID card (DNI, for its initials in Spanish) for foreigners. |
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EXTRA-MERCOSUR |
Student: does not need a visa for nationalities that already possess a visa waiver for tourism. For the remaining countries, a student transitory visa is required (Section 24, subsection H, Law number 25,871). |
Student: needs a transitory visa (Section 24, subsection H, Law number 25,871), except for completed formal studies, in which case a temporary student visa should be issued (Section23, subsection J, Law number 25,871). |
Student: needs a temporary visa (under Section 23, subsection J, Law number 25,871). It is granted for one year, renewable at the DNM. Within 60 days after entering the country, the student should process the DNI for foreigners. Fee amount: EUR/USD 850. If the student is in Argentine territory, they should ask the fee amount at the DNM. |
* References DNI: National ID card / CIE: Electronic Enrollment Record / DNM: National Directorate of Migration / USD: Dollar / EUR: Euro.
The procedure to apply for the visa is private and it should be done in person at the appropriate Argentine Consulate. In order to begin with the visa procedure, you should first arrange a meeting with the consulate and coordinate the submission of the documents. We recommend getting in contact with the consulate via e-mail at least 60 days before your flight.
A. You should submit the following documents:
1. A valid passport that remains effective at least until 6 months after your arrival to the country and with at least one page (two sides) in blank available.
2. Two (2) up-to-date photographs of 4x4cm taken front on and in color with white background.
3. A visa application form which should be requested at the Consulate and filled out in electronic format without being signed; you should sign it before the Consul.
4. A letter of the academic institution submitting a copy of the course syllabus (it does not need to be legalized by the Ministry of Education).
5. Electronic Enrollment Record (CIE), if applicable, issued by the academic institution registered at the National Directorate of Migration (DNM).
6. A copy of the enrollment record of the requesting academic institution at the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE, for its initials in Spanish).
7. For interns and grant holders: CIE or a letter to be certified by a Notary Public and by the Notaries Public Association, from the inviting educational institution and a copy of the agreements that regulate the internship or scholarship.
8. Proof of own sufficient financial means to pay for studies and living expenses (the Argentine consular authority may request your bank account statement, credit cards or other documents).
9. For stays of more than six (6) months, and for travelers that have reached at least the age of 16: a) an apostilled or legalized criminal record certificate issued by the competent authority of the countries where they resided for more than one year during the last three years; and b) commitment to tell the truth or sworn affidavit of their lack of a criminal record in other countries, signed before the Argentine Consul.
10. In the case of underage students, authorization from both parents in order to apply for the visa and the name of the responsible guardian in Argentina.
B. You should complete the consular interview.
Remarks:
1. This includes, but is not limited to the previous list, and the consular authority may request supplementary or additional documents according to what is deemed relevant.
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The fulfillment of the requirements does not guarantee the granting of the visa. This is an exclusive prerogative from the Argentine State.
Requirements for the academic institution:
1. Accept the student and reserve them a quota.
2. Make an Electronic Enrollment Record (CIE), whenever it is required, with the student’s data in the system of the National Directorate of Migration. Remember the CIE and all relevant immigration procedures can be made within and no more than 180 calendar days prior to the date of the beginning of the course.
3. Deliver a note with the syllabus of the course to the student.
4. Wait for the approval of the visa application by the consulate or of the residence by the National Directorate of Migration, as applicable.
5. Once the visa application is approved, the international student has formal and legal permit to enter the country and take courses at the academic institution.
Remarks:
1. This includes, but is not limited to the previous list, and the immigration authority may request supplementary or additional documents according to what is deemed relevant.
2.
The fulfillment of all the above requirements does not guarantee the granting of the entry permit. This is an exclusive prerogative from the Argentine State.