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title: Germany visa for citizens of Argentina
description: Citizens of Argentina can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Argentina

Citizens of Argentina can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested to cover the stay and return trip; no fixed daily amount.

## How to apply

1. **Carry the qualifying passport** — Travel with a valid ordinary Argentine passport meeting Germany’s validity and issuance-age conditions.
2. **Travel without a visa** — Argentina is listed as visa-exempt for entry into Germany, subject to the stated short-stay conditions.
3. **Complete border entry checks** — Present purpose, circumstances, or financial evidence if requested; EES records fingerprints and a facial image on entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid ordinary Argentine passport** (Identity): Must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and be issued within the last 10 years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of visit** (Travel, optional): May be requested in certain cases.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to cover maintenance during the stay and return trip; no fixed daily rates.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Travel, optional): Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory.

## Proof of funds


Sufficient funds may be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Visa-exempt travelers may not take up gainful employment during the visa-free stay.
- The passport must be valid at least three months beyond planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.
- Purpose/circumstances evidence and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
- Health insurance covering return transport is advised by the Federal Foreign Office.
- Germany’s EES has been fully operational since 10 April 2026; ordinary non-EU short-stay travelers have fingerprints and facial images recorded on entry.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Argentina can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid ordinary Argentine passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of visit; Proof of sufficient funds; Health insurance covering return transport.

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

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)
- [Digital recording of entry into the Schengen area (EES)](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/blueprint/servlet/de/2734332-2734332)

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