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Argentina Seeks More Indian Tourists, Business, Investment and Connectivity
Argentina wants more people from India to visit, work and invest there.
Its ambassador said some Indians with valid US visas can visit Argentina for up to 90 days without getting an Argentine visa.
Indian nationals can also receive a free five-year business visa.
Argentina and India are discussing an agreement to make air travel between them easier.
This could lead to more flights and possibly better prices.
Argentina also has a digital nomad visa for people who work remotely for foreign companies.
The visa allows a stay of up to six months and can be renewed for another six months.
The ambassador said closer travel and business ties could support cooperation in energy, food security and technology.
Trade between the two countries exceeded USD 6.5 billion in 2025.
Indians with valid US visas can visit Argentina for up to 90 days without an Argentine visa, a facility available since August 2025.
Argentina offers Indian nationals a free five-year business visa, according to Ambassador Mariano Caucino.
Argentina and India are negotiating an Air Services Agreement that could expand routes, code-sharing and airline competition.
Argentina promotes its digital nomad visa, allowing remote workers to stay up to six months, renewable for another six months.
Bilateral trade exceeded USD 6.5 billion in 2025, making India Argentina’s sixth-largest economic partner.
- Who
- Argentina, represented by Ambassador Mariano Caucino, is seeking stronger tourism, business and investment ties with India.
- What
- Argentina announced visa facilities and promoted expanded tourism, air connectivity, technology cooperation and investment with India.
- Where
- The remarks were made at the Iconic Tourism Summit in Delhi, India, concerning travel between India and Argentina.
- When
- The visa facility for Indians holding valid US visas began in August 2025; bilateral trade figures cited cover 2025, and the ambassador spoke on a Thursday.
- Why
- Argentina aims to strengthen people-to-people and economic ties with India, including cooperation in energy, food security and technology.
Key facts
- Tourist access
- Indians holding valid US visas can visit Argentina for up to 90 days without an Argentine visa.
- Business visa
- Indian nationals can obtain a free five-year business visa.
- Air connectivity
- Indian and Argentine civil aviation authorities are negotiating an Air Services Agreement.
- Digital nomad visa
- Argentina’s digital nomad visa permits remote workers to stay for up to six months, renewable for another six months.
- Economic ranking
- India is currently Argentina’s sixth-largest economic partner.
- Bilateral trade
- Trade between India and Argentina surpassed USD 6.5 billion in 2025.
- Strategic cooperation
- The ambassador identified energy security and food security as major areas of partnership.
Quotes
Mariano Caucino
Argentina’s ambassador to India
“India is experiencing a massive wave of young tech talent eager for global exposure, and it is important to mention that Argentina already has a digital nomad visa. It lets professionals who work remotely for companies abroad live in Argentina for up to six months, renewable for another six.”
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“Borders and migration are decisions each nation makes for itself, and we respect the decisions of every country, while Argentina's message is openness to tourism and investment. We want Indians to visit, do business and invest.”
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