BUSINESS VISITORS
Visa Type: Business Visitor Visas are called "Business Visas" (read "Visas de Negocios").Unless provided by treaty or other reciprocity agreement, foreign nationals are required to obtain a Business Visitor Visa prior to entry. Nationals of most countries require a "Visa Transitoria de Negocios" to travel to Argentina on short-term business. Allowable Activities as a Business VisitorThe allowable activities of business visitors are typically limited to the following:a) Attend business meetings or discussions;
b) Attend sales calls to potential Argentine client provided that the employee represents a commercial entity outside of Argentina;
c) Attend seminars or "fact-finding" meetings.
Special Note regarding Technical, Short-Term Activities The "Transitoria" Business Visa does not cover any duties that are considered technical in nature. Technical duties would include short stays to implement and install machinery, computer software or repair equipment at either an Argentine affiliate or Argentine client site.Maximum Period of Stay as a Business VisitorWhile Consulates and immigration officers can exercise discretion in determining the length of stay for any visitor, the normal validity of most business visas is 90 days A business visitor visa may be extended in Argentina for an additional period of 90 days. The extension may be obtained from the Immigration authorities in Argentina, prior to the expiration of the initial visa. An extension is very discretionary and valid business reasons must be shown in order to extend a stay. The maximum validity of a business visa is 180 days within a 12-month calendar period. Basic Requirements to Apply for a Business VisaThe following general requirements for Business Visitors are subject to change or modification by the Labor and Immigration Authorities of Argentina. 1. The applicant must have a residence and an employer or business outside of Argentina and must be traveling to Argentina for a limited and pre-set time period.
2. The applicant may not receive compensation from sources within Argentina (unless for "per-diem" expenses, such as meals or car fare);
3. The applicant must evidence proof of sufficient funds (such as cash or credit cards) along with a confirmed, round-trip airline ticket;
4. The applicant must evidence that health/medical insurance will be provided by the employee's home company. Most Commonly Requested Documents and Processing TimePlease note that the Argentine immigration authorities and/or Consulate reserve the right to request an applicant's personal appearance or may require additional information, documentation, and/or processing time.The business visa is obtained at the Argentine Consulate having jurisdiction over the place of current, legal residence of the applicant.It is important to note that the Argentine Consulates require the authorization of the Dirección de Migraciones from Argentina, prior to the granting of the visa.
If the applicant is visiting a company in Argentina, the inviting company should initiate the business visa application directly with the Dirección de Migraciones (the "DNM") by submitting the following letter of invitation:Letter from the applicant's inviting company providing the following information (some Consulates may require a notarized letter):a. The purpose of the trip;
b. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of business contacts in Argentina;
c. Date of arrival and anticipated departure;
The signature of the signatory of the invitation letter will require certification by an Argentine Notary Public- The inviting company must also provide guarantee of financial and moral responsibility for the employee for the duration of the visit, along with Accreditation of the Argentine company's legal status and tax payments.Normal processing time: The business visa application (once filed with the Direccion de Migraciones) takes approximately five business days after filing at the Direccion de Migraciones.Once the approval to issue the visa is received at the appropriate Argentine consular post, the consular post may take from one to three business days to complete.The general list of required documents that will have to be submitted once the authorization reaches the respective Argentine Consulate is as follows: 1. Application form.
2. Passport (valid for a minimum of six months), containing at least two, blank visa pages.
3. If applicant is residing in a country other than his/her country of citizenship, the applicant must provide proof of legal authorization to reside in the country of residence. The applicant should also present a work or residence visa stamp valid for at least six months from the date the visa application is filed.
4. Letter of Support from the sending company;
5. Two passport-style photographs.
6. Applicable fee.
7. Round-trip ticket.FAMILY AND DEPENDENTS Spouse and ChildrenThe accompanying spouse and children should be named on the employee's work permit application, as the DNM will approve the employee and family members together. Once the work permit application is approved, the family's visa applications can be filed simultaneously with the employee's visa application. Unmarried Partners (Opposite-Sex) – Visa Argentine immigration law does not recognize long-term unmarried couples of the same sexUnmarried Partners (Same-Sex) – VisaArgentine immigration law does not recognize long-term unmarried couples of the same sex.Ability to WorkLegal spouses and legal dependents age 16 and over may be granted work authorization as a derivative status of the employee without the need to apply for a separate work permit.
Important Notice: Please Note that these regulations are changed on a regular basis by the different governments, Southtravels.com can not be liable for any information that could have been changed since we checked it. It is the responsibility of each passenger to check the different conditions of entry to the desired country. |
