How to Get an Argentina Student Visa?

Video description 

You can find all the links and extra information explained in the video here:

Argentina student visa application form 

https://cancilleria.gob.ar/userfiles/servicios/fsv_2022_ing_editable_3.pdf 

Commitment to tell the truth sample 

https://cancilleria.gob.ar/userfiles/servicios/compromiso_verdad_3.docx 

Sworn affidavit 

https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php 

Do You Need an Argentina Short-Stay visa?

First, determine whether your nationality needs an Argentina short-stay visa or not. If yes and your course takes less than 90 days, you should apply for an Argentina student visa. You could also start your course with an Argentina tourist visa. Please note that the application process for a tourist visa is faster and easier. If your course takes longer than 90 days, you have to apply for an Argentina student visa.

Please note that when you enter Argentina without a student visa and take a course longer than 90 days, you could apply for a student visa inside Argentina.

If your nationality does not need an Argentina short-stay visa and your course takes less than 90 days, you won’t need a student visa. But if your course takes longer than 90 days, then you will need an Argentina student visa.

All international students whose study course takes longer than 90 days have to apply for an Argentina student visa.

The holders of student visas in Argentina get discounts on tourist attractions as well.

Argentina Student Visa Requirements

Please remember that the requirements for an Argentina student visa are different by your nationality. The Argentinian embassy or consulate you apply to might ask for extra documents.

The required documents for an Argentina student visa are on this list:

1. Passport: The passport you submit to the Argentinian officials must be valid for at least six months over the date you will enter Argentina. It must have two blank pages for a minimum.

2. Photo: You should provide two 4 x 4 cm photographs. The must be colored with a white clear background, taken in the past three months.

3. Application form (FSV):

You should complete the application form for the Argentina student visa. You can download it from the Argentinian embassy or consulate website.

4. Study program: Electronic filing of the student data by the educational institution in the National Directorate of Migration.

5. Proof to have enough funds: You must have enough money to cover all your expenses in Argentina. The officials might ask for:

• Account statements
• Credit card statements
• Etc.

6. Police records: You have to provide a clean criminal record from the police station in your home country. You should have the certificate translated into Spanish, apostilled, and verified by a certified translator.

7. A certified copy of your birth certificate.

8. Language proficiency: You should provide a certificate stating your Spanish or English proficiency skills.

If you are from Mercosur Area, you should provide two police certificates;

• One from the country you reside in.
• Another one from the Argentina police that you can get when you arrive in the country.

9. University enrollment proof.

10. Declaración Jurada: It also gets called an affidavit or commitment.

It is a form that you will sign in the Argentina embassy or consulate. The form attests to your promise, honest in your application, and about the criminal records, you might have had in other countries and not provided. Please bear in mind not to sign this form before your visa appointment. You must sign the form before an official in the embassy or consulate.

11. Proof of accommodation: Provide the documents for the place you will be staying during your visit to Argentina.

12. Minors: If the student is a minor (under 18), a consent letter signed by both parents is required. You should also provide the name of the student’s tutor responsible in Argentina.

13. Internships and fellowships: In case you are studying for a fellowship or internship, you should provide a certified invitation letter from the university or institution. Proof of the agreements that regulate the scholarship or internship is also required.

14. Electronic filing: Electronic filing of the student data by the educational institution in the National Directorate of Migration.

Argentina Student Visa Application Process

The application process for an Argentina student visa is as follows:

1. Acceptance From Argentinian university

The first step to get an Argentina student visa is to get an acceptance letter from universities or institutions in Argentina. When you get it, the Argentinian education center should register your name with the authorities.

2. Application Form

You should download the application form for a student visa (FSV) from the Argentinian embassy or consulate. You could also get it from the law firms or an Academic Counseling Center. But verify that the form is valid. Complete it with caution. The information you fill must be the same as your documents.

The spelling of your names should be the same as your passport. Then print, date, and sign it.

3. Requirements

After application, start collecting the required documents. It would be wise to begin the procedure 1-2 months in advance. Preparing some pieces of documents could take longer. Please bear in mind that if there is a fault with your documents, the process will take longer.

4. Visa Appointment

Schedule an appointment with the Argentinian embassy or consulate. Please remember the precise date and time of the appointment. You have to attend it in person. Getting there late would be bad for your prestige. Don’t forget to bring your requirements and passport. Wearing something a little bit formal would be a wise decision. You submit all the requirements to the officials.

5. Fees

Once you submit all the requirements, you have to pay the fee for visa processing. The cost of an Argentina student visa depends on the country you apply from. Please note that the embassy or consulate might not accept cash or local currency.

Please remember that if your application gets denied, you won’t get your money back.

6. Interview

During the visa appointment, you might have to conduct an interview. The official will ask you a few questions about your background and the purpose of your visit to Argentina. Please be truthful and give accurate answers. You could find a sample of the questions in the section below.

7. Processing

When you complete all the steps in the embassy, you have to wait until your visa gets processed. The processing time depends on different factors. If everything goes well, after 7-10 working days, your visa will be ready. The officials will send the visa to your address or get it from them in person.

If your request gets denied, the officials will send you a letter explaining the reason. They will return all the original forms of your documents.

How Long is the Argentina Student Visa Valid For?

An Argentina Student Visa is often valid for six months. When the validity is about to expire, you should apply for an extension on it.

Processing Time For Argentina Student Visa

The regular processing time for an Argentina student visa is about 7-10 working days. Yet, it could take longer depending on:

• Your particular case
• The embassy workload
• The precision and order of your documents

Can You Extend an Argentina Student Visa?

Yes, the validity of an Argentina student visa is six months, and you can extend it inside the country. Please remember you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before visa expiration.

Argentina Student Visa Interview Questions

The interview is one of the parts you have to go through during your visa appointment at the embassy.

1. The place you live in your home country
2. Parents
3. Family
4. Your hobbies
5. Your children (If you have any)
6. Background
7. Marital status
8. Previous studies
9. Universities you have studied in them
10. Training or educational certificates
11. How you will cover your expenses in Argentina
12. Scholarship or sponsorship
13. The reason you have chosen Argentina for your studies.
14. The reason you have chosen this course
15. The university or institution you will attend
16. Insurance
17. The plans for further studies
18. Will you leave Argentina after your studies get finished?
19. Your plans after finishing your studies
20. Etc.

Let’s sum up…

In this blog, we explained all you should know to apply for an Argentina student visa.

We explained whether you need a student visa or not, the visa-free countries, requirements, application, validity, costs, FAQs, etc.

In case you have some experience, please write it down in the comment section. Your comments let the readers choose better and avoid mistakes. Conveying your experiences as comments is a great help for applicants.

FAQs

How long does it take to get my student visa?

It’s up to various factors but 7-10 weeks on average. 

Can i work while studying in Argentina?

Yes, you may study during the study as an international student. 

Is it beneficial to continue my studies in Argentina?

Yes, it is the eighth-largest nation in the world and the third-largest economy in Latin America

Are there courses in English?

It’s not impossible to visit, the university’s website to find out if the course is in English or not.