🇦🇷 Argentina visa requirements for Somali citizens
Yes — Somali citizens need a visa to enter Argentina, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Somalia passport holders
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Argentina. Applications generally go through a Argentina embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Argentina immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Somali passport ranks #195 worldwide, opening 33 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Argentina is not among them — it is one of the 118 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Argentine citizens traveling to Somalia face a different rule: e-visa.
Across South America as a whole, 1 of 12 destinations are open to Somali travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Argentina
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Argentine peso ($)
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Yes — Somali citizens need a visa to enter Argentina, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Argentina?
The currency in Argentina is the Argentine peso ($). The capital city is Buenos Aires.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Somali citizens traveling to Argentina. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Argentina embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.