Important Visa Information

Payment Methods & Details

Here are the Visa application and other types of processing fees collected by the Department of State.

Visa Issuance Fee – Reciprocity Tables: For temporary visitors to the United States (nonimmigrants), the applicable Visa Issuance fee would also be collected when the visa is issued.

Appointments & Locations

The Embassy of the United States in Buenos Aires is located on Avenida Colombia 4300, Buenos Aires City.

The business hours of the Consular Section are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding Argentine and American holidays. However, access to the Consular Section is by appointment only.

Only non-immigrant visa applicants with a scheduled appointment and those specified below will be admitted into the Embassy:

Parent(s) or guardian(s) accompanying children under 18 years old
Interpreters for applicants who do not speak English or Spanish
Assistants for the disabled
Employers of domestic employee applicants

For the latest on worldwide visa operations, please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. Click here to see current wait times in Argentina. Wait times for non-residents is currently 413 days. We encourage all nonimmigrant visa applicants to continue to monitor the appointment calendar in order to schedule an interview or an earlier appointment should one become available. Selecting an available, earlier interview appointment date or submitting an expedited appointment request is free of charge.

Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa

Immigrant Visa Process

Security Information

Every person visiting the Embassy must agree to a security screening before entering the Consular Section with their belongings.

Applicants will not be allowed to enter the Embassy with the following items:

Weapons or any element that could be used as a weapon, including knives, metallic files, nail clippers, scissors, etc.
Electronic devices (mobile phones, cameras, laptops, tablets, USBs, cables, remote controls, remote access keys or other electronic equipment) with the exception of medical devices.
Liquids and/or flammable items, including sodas, perfume, lighters, matches, etc.
Purses or bags measuring 20 x 15 x 10cm or more (smaller purses are allowed)
Packages, bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases
Drugs, narcotics or any illegal substance, as well as medicines without a prescription

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:

- If you require a private appointment due to a medical condition or disability, we may schedule an alternative time for you to come in for your interview.
- If you or your child has special needs that requires a private appointment in a quiet space without distractions, we may schedule an alternative time for you or your family to come in for your interview.
- If you are unable to speak, you may be allowed to respond to questions in an agreed-upon nonverbal manner such as using pen and paper.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may bring a sign language interpreter to translate during the interview if needed.
- If you have low vision, we may provide you with communications in large print.

If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.