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title: Argentina visa for citizens of Gabon
description: Citizens of Gabon need a visa for Argentina and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Argentina visa for citizens of Gabon

Citizens of Gabon need a visa for Argentina and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · AVE (High Speed Travel) – Tourist
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain a valid US visa** — Must hold a valid US visa in categories B2, J, B1, O, P1-P3, E, or H-1B.
2. **Complete the AVE online form** — Fill out the AVE application on the official Argentina immigration website.
3. **Pay the AVE fee** — Payment is made online using a credit or debit card.
4. **Wait for approval via email** — Approval is sent electronically; no physical visit is required.
5. **Print the AVE approval** — Carry the printed approval with you for presentation upon arrival.
6. **Travel to Argentina** — Present your passport, US visa, and AVE approval at immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid ordinary passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months at time of travel.
- **Valid US visa (category B2, J, B1, O, P1-P3, E, H-1B)** (Supporting): Must be valid and current ordinary passport holder.
- **Application form (AVE)** (Supporting): Complete the AVE online form.
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): As per Argentina visa photo requirements.
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Proof of round-trip flight bookings.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservations or letter of invitation.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or credit card statements.
- **Travel medical insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.

## Good to know

- The AVE is only available to holders of a valid US visa of specific categories listed. Not all US visa holders qualify.
- The AVE must be obtained before travel; applying at the border is not possible.
- No biometric or in-person submission is required for the AVE itself, but the underlying US visa process is separate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **US visa expired or invalid category** — Ensure your US visa is valid and belongs to B2, J, B1, O, P1-P3, E, or H-1B.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying for AVE.
- **Incomplete or incorrect AVE form** — Double-check all personal details and travel information before submission.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Gabon need a visa for Argentina?

Citizens of Gabon need a visa for Argentina and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: AVE (High Speed Travel) – Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Gabon stay in Argentina?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Gabon need for Argentina?

Valid ordinary passport; Valid US visa (category B2, J, B1, O, P1-P3, E, H-1B); Application form (AVE); Passport-sized photographs; Travel itinerary; Accommodation proof; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Argentina?

At least 6 months.

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