Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 6 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-W-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-W-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-1 2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-2 2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 22 Months |
| F-1 | $290.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 22 Months |
| F-2 | $290.00 | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 6 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-D 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-2 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-3 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-4 | None | One | 1 Month |
| U-5 | None | One | 1 Month |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
All document information (birth certificates, death certificates, identity documents, passports, etc.) can be obtained through the Ministry of Interior, National Registry of People (Registro Nacional de las Personas). Police certificates can be obtained through the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Document requests can also be made in person by the applicant, a family member, or a facilitator (gestor) at the Civil Registry of the corresponding jurisdiction.
To make a request online:
From outside Argentina:
Fees: There may be a fee.
Document Name: Acta de Nacimiento.
Issuing Authority: Civil Registry (Registro Civil) of the municipality or rural area in which the birth occurred.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Birth certificates have no security features as they are a copy taken from the book where they are registered. Each copy must have a blue or black stamp with a legend stating “es copia fiel del original.” Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature. Digital copies from the Province of Buenos Aires and the City of Buenos Aires will have a verification code. Other provinces may have a verification code or scannable code.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Must contain stamp and signature of the registry’s authority.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Procedures vary depending on the province/registry from which it must be obtained.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: There are two types of birth records. The "Acta de Nacimiento" is the official birth entry and should be used in place of the "Certificado de Nacimiento." These are obtained from the Civil Registry (Registro Civil) of the municipality or rural area in which the birth occurred. If documentation of the birth is not available, the National Civil Registry (RENAPER) will issue a letter called “Certificación de datos personales” (certification of personal data) stating such. The letter can be requested at RENAPER, or it can also be requested through the Civil Registry where the birth occurred.
Death Certificates
Available
Fees: There may be a fee.
Document Name: Acta de Defunción.
Issuing Authority: Civil Registry (Registro Civil) where the death occurred.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Death certificates have no security features and are copies taken from the book where the death was registered. They must have a blue or black stamp stating “es copia fiel del original.” Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature. Digital copies from the Province of Buenos Aires and the City of Buenos Aires will have a verification code. Other provinces may have a verification code or scannable code.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Must contain stamp and signature of the registry’s authority.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Procedures vary depending on the province/registry from which it must be obtained.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Available
Fees: There may be a fee.
Document Name: Acta de Matrimonio.
Issuing Authority: Civil Registry (Registro Civil) where the marriage was performed.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Marriage certificates have no security features as they are a copy taken from the book in which the registration was recorded. They must have a blue or black stamp that states “es copia fiel del original.” Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature. Digital copies from the Province of Buenos Aires and the City of Buenos Aires will have a verification code. Other provinces may have a verification code or scannable code.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Must contain stamp and signature of the registry’s authority.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Procedures vary depending on the province/registry from which it must be obtained.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: Marriage book “Libreta de matrimonio” is not considered an official document but may provide additional evidence of the marriage.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Available:
Fees: There may be a fee.
Document Name: "Acta de Matrimonio” annotated with the divorce (“Divorcio viculante”).
Issuing Authority: Registry (Registro Civil) where the marriage was performed.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Marriage certificates have no security features as they are a copy taken from the book in which the registration was recorded. They must have a blue or black stamp that states “es copia fiel del original.” Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature. Digital copies from the Province of Buenos Aires and the City of Buenos Aires will have a verification code. Other provinces may have a verification code or scannable code.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Must contain stamp and signature or digital signature of the registry's authority.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Procedures vary depending on the province/registry from which it must be obtained.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: The Sentencia de Divorcio (Decree of Divorce), without an accompanying marriage certificate with the divorce annotation, is not acceptable but can be used to provide additional evidence of the divorce.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Decreto De Adopción.
Issuing Authority: The judge that adjudicated the adoption case.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge (Juez).
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Request.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: The "Decreto De Adopción" is available and is issued by an Argentine judge after final completion of the adoption procedures. Argentine Civil Registries may issue new identity documentation (birth certificate, cédula, or passport) to the adopted child showing the adoptive parents as the actual parents on the basis of this decree.
Available
Fees: Depending on the urgency of the request, fees may vary.
Document Name: DNI, or Documento Nacional de Identidad.
Issuing Authority: National Registry of Persons (Registro Nacional de las Personas).
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: A secure document in the style of a U.S. driver’s license.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: Available for citizens and permanent residents.
Procedure for Obtaining: Application to the Registro Nacional de las Personas.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Available: Court records are available. Prison records are not.
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Varies.
Issuing Authority: Court in which the case was processed.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining: Request.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Available
Fees: Depending on the urgency of the request.
Document Name: Certificado de Antecedentes Penales con excepción al artículo 51 del Código Penal.
Issuing Authority: Registro Nacional de Reincidencia.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.
Procedure for Obtaining:
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: All documents must have the annotation mentioned above, “Penales con excepción al artículo 51 del Código Penal.” Without this annotation, a full list of arrests and charges won’t be provided.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Varies.
Issuing Authority: Military.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no special seal(s)/color/format.
Registration Criteria: In person request.
Procedure for Obtaining: In person request.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.): Regular, Diplomatic, and Official.
Fees: Passports normally cost AR$ 550, but may cost more if emergency service is needed.
Document Name: Pasaporte.
Issuing Government Authority: National Registry of Persons
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Electronic passport
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: National Registry of Persons.
Registration Criteria: Must present birth certificate or previous DNI
Procedure for Obtaining: Must schedule an online appointment.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None.
Comments: None.
Other Documents Available: There are no other documents available.
Not applicable.
Post Title: Embassy of the United States of America
Address: Avenida Colombia 4300
Phone Number: (011) (54) (11) 5777-4533/34
Visa Services: All services for all types of visas.
Comments / Additional Information: None.
All visa categories for all of Argentina.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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