Archive · 28 Jul 2025
U.S. Plans to Re-Admit Argentina to Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. is taking steps to allow Argentinians to visit the U.S. without needing a visa again.
The Department of Homeland Security is working on this.
Argentina used to be part of this program, which allows people from certain countries to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa.
Argentina was in this program from 1996 to 2002.
The U.S. requires countries to meet specific rules about things like counter-terrorism and law enforcement to participate.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to reinstate Argentina in the visa waiver program.
Argentina was previously in the program from 1996 to 2002.
The visa waiver allows citizens of specific countries to visit the U.S. for tourism or business.
Visitors can stay for up to 90 days without a visa if their country meets certain requirements.
The announcement was made during Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Buenos Aires.
- Who
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Argentina.
- What
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working to reinstate Argentina in the visa waiver program.
- When
- The announcement was made on Monday.
- Where
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Why
- To allow Argentinian citizens to travel to the US without visas.
- Department
- Homeland Security
- Country
- Argentina
- Program
- Visa Waiver Program
- Official
- Kristi Noem
- Previous Program Dates
- 1996-2002