Argentine passport

An Argentine passport (Spanish: Pasaporte argentino)pronounced [pˌasapˈoɾte ˌaɾxentˈino] ⓘ) are issued to citizens of Argentina by the National Registry for People (ReNaPer).

For traveling within South America (except the Guyanas, Suriname, and European depencies), Argentines do not need to use a passport, as they may use their National Identity Document (DNI).

The passport, along with the national identity card, allows for free rights of movement and residence in any of the states of the Mercosur, Andean Community and Chile.

In accordance with Presidential Decree 2015–66, in order to get an Argentine passport, a person must go to the nearest civil registry office and present his/her national identity document, birth certificate and a proof of marital status (unless single).

Since 2012, Argentine passports have had a contactless smartcard (proximity card) chip and 13.56 MHz loop antenna embedded into the front cover page,in accordance with ICAO standards.

The chip and antenna are not easily visually recognisable, but their presence is indicated using the ICAO biometric passport symbol at the bottom of the front cover.

The message is: In Spanish: In English: In Portuguese: In French: Individuals applying for an adult passport in Argentina need to adhere to specific document requirements.

It is essential that the image lacks alterations or falsifications of facial characteristics, respecting the right to identity in its aspects of gender, culture, or religion.

For religious or health treatment reasons, hair coverage may be required, as long as the main facial features are visible.

Also, in cases where, for religious reasons, the face is partially or totally covered, the holder may request that the procedure and photography be carried out in a reserved place and by agents of the same gender, maintaining the characteristics mentioned in Article 30.

The exception is for individuals holding a diplomatic, official, or special passport granted by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND WORSHIP.

These agreements are in place with various countries including Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, the United States (up to October 20, 1981), Honduras, Italy, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, and Sweden.

As of 9 January 2024, Argentine citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 174 countries and territories, according to the Henley Passport Index.

First page of a contemporary Argentine passport (2019)
Visa Pages within the Argentine Passport: Accommodating Both Citizens and Foreign Nationals, Featuring Portuguese Language Inclusion Post Biometric Enhancement
The back cover of the current version [ 10 ] of the Argentine passport
Visa requirements for holders of an Argentine passport
Argentina
ID card travel
Visa not required
Visa on arrival
eVisa
Visa available both on arrival or online
Visa required
Argentine diplomatic passport
Argentine Official Passport