WORK VISA
Foreigners residing within our jurisdiction holders of an employment contract issued in Argentina for a period of at least one year and personnel or staff of a foreign company being transferred from to its subsidiary (or a third Company) to Argentina, may apply for this visa at this Consulate.
How to apply
Visa documents will have to be submitted in person on the date of the interview. The Visa Department will conduct interviews, requested by appointment, on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10.00AM to 12.30 PM. The Consulate will be closed on Argentine and US holidays.
Visa inquiries and appointments MUST be requested and scheduled ONLY through the following email address:
The Consulate strongly encourages applicants to apply at least 45 days in advance of their proposed journey and to refrain from making irrevocable travel plans until the visa has been issued.
Requirements
1. ENTRY PERMIT (PIM). Issued by Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) and available at the Consulate (one per applicant).
2. PASSPORT. Submit ORIGINAL and a COPY of the 1st page. The passport or travel document must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months from the intended date of entry and have at least two (2) blank pages.
3. ONE (1) FSV FORM. Notice that it must be filled out preferably in electronic format and signed by the applicant.
4. TWO (2) CURRENT PHOTOS: full front view, in color, on a white background, 1 ½ x 1 ½ inches.
5. PROOF OF THE IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE U.S.A. Submit ORIGINAL and COPY of your immigration status in the USA. (Ex.: Alien Registration Card, Advance Parole Document, valid visa, valid forms I-20, etc).
6. EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT / INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFERS signed by the employer and including the registration number of the contracting company with the Registro Nacional Único de Requirentes de Extranjeros (RENURE). The signature of the company's representative must be certified by an "Escribano Publico" and the "Colegio de Escribanos". The visa applicant must sign the contract before the Consul
When presenting a contract of employment, there will be a fee of US$ 60 for consular certification of the employee’s signature.
In the case of Intra-company transfers: Copy of the employment contract issued by the company abroad and letter from the company including position, years of service, monthly remuneration and contact information. The letter must be written in -or translated into- Spanish, on company letter-head paper and duly signed by an authorized person of the company. This letter must be authenticated by a Notary Public and County Clerk.
7. CERTIFICATE of POLICE RECORDS (16 YEARS OLD or OVER):
If the type of visa you are applying for, requires the presentation of a criminal record certificate, said certificate must be issued by the competent authority of the countries where you have lived for more than 1 year, during the last 3 years. Keep in mind that this certificate should not exceed 3 months from its issue date.
In all cases, criminal record certificates must be apostilled (or legalized by the Argentine Consulate in the case of countries that are not part of The Hague Convention), and translated into Spanish by a professional translator.
In the United States of America, you must request this certificate to the Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks and the apostille must be requested from the Department of State:
8. SWORN STATEMENT of lacking police records and/or penalties of national or international nature to be signed at this Consulate.
9. FEE. A U$S 250 fee will be applied and shall only be paid by DEBIT card or Money Order to the “Consulate General of Argentina in New York”. We do not accept cash or checks.
If presenting a contract of employment, there will be a fee of US$ 60 for consular certification of the employee’s signature.
10. VISA INTERVIEW. All visa applicants are requested to appear in person for an interview with a consular officer.
11. Applicants may be required to provide additional information.
Requirements for dependants of a work visa applicants
If the employee is moving to Argentina with his/her spouse and/or children, each dependant must submit the following documents, completed, signed, authenticated and translated as necessary:
- Passport
- Application form FSV
- Two (2) photos.
- Proof of immigration status in the U.S.
- Birth certificate or marriage certificate (accordingly).
- Travel authorization (If applicable) Download Here.
- Police records (16 years or older).
- Sworn Declaration (16 years or older).
- Fee: US$ 250 for each applicant.
- Consular Permit
Visa Process
The regular visa process takes 7-10 working days. In some cases, it will require 30 -45 days. You will be advice in these cases.
All applicants should be aware that the times given are current averages and are subject to sharp seasonal fluctuations.
Visa Collection
Passports with the stamped visa can be picked up in person or using a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope. We ONLY accept FEDEX. It is mandatory to present proof of payment of the shipping. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to follow up on the mail delivery.
The Consulate shall not be responsible for delays or loss of documents incurred by the Post Office once the documentation was delivered or sent by the Consulate.