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Passport and Visa Requirements
Passport Requirements
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel. In general, your passport must be valid for the expected duration of your stay in Argentina. However, some individuals will need a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry.
Citizens of the following countries may present a valid identity card or travel document to enter:
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Visa Requirements
Visitors from certain countries will require a visa to enter Argentina for tourism or business purposes.
Please visit the National Directorate for Migration website to consult the list of countries that require visas. ("Requiere visa" means that a visa is required).
Visas should be requested at least 2 months in advance.
Participants who require a visa to enter Argentina should, in this order:
- Review the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship’s Visa to attend congresses page for a list of the visa requirements.
- Contact their local Argentine Consular Office for specific guidance on the visa application process as requirements may vary from country to country.
- Complete their registration and payment for the World Congress.
- Fill out the Visa Invitation Letter Request Form available only to registered participants. See details below.
Letter of Invitation for Visa Purposes
To obtain a letter of invitation issued by the Local Organizing Committee for the visa application process, please complete the WC2023 Visa Invitation Letter Request Form. The form is only available to participants who have completed their registration.
Once the Visa Invitation Letter Request Form is submitted, the Local Organizing Committee representative will issue an official invitation letter with a RENURE (Registro Unico de Requirentes Extranjeros) number and send it electronically to the consulate/embassy indicated in the form. This can take up to 7 business days. A copy of the letter will also be sent to the applicant electronically.
**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
Visa invitation letter requests submitted up until 10 May 2023 are currently being prepared and will be sent to the consular office indicated in the form by 15 May 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you for your patience throughout this process.
Submit a Visa Invitation Letter Request
IPSA Letter of Invitation (Registration Confirmation Letter)
Letters of invitation will be available to fully registered participants in electronic format (PDF) from the "My Congress" user menu. Invitation letters will only be issued once your registration and payment have been completed.
Note: The IPSA Letter of Invitation cannot be used to apply for a visa. A WC2023 Visa Invitation Letter Request must be submitted to obtain the invitation letter required for the visa application. The IPSA Secretariat is unable to send invitation letters directly to consulates.
Travel Information
Traveling to Buenos Aires
Multiple airlines fly to Buenos Aires. International flights land mostly at the Ministro Pistarini / Ezeiza International Airport (MAP), which is about 45 minutes away from Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA). Taxis are available in the passenger area of the airport.
Domestic flights and flights from neighboring countries go to the Jorge Newbery Airport, known as Aeroparque (AEP), which is roughly 25 minutes away from the venue by taxi.
To help plan your visit to Buenos Aires, visit https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en and https://www.argentina.travel/en.
Getting around Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has a large public transport network, licensed taxis, a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus, and more than 250 km of cycle lanes.
To travel by bus or subte (underground metro), you will need to get a rechargeable SUBE card. SUBE cards are available at subte stations, Tourist Assistance Centers, national lottery outlets, and at some kioskos (corner shops selling confectionary and tobacco) throughout the city. To find your nearest point of sale, the SUBE website has a map of SUBE vendors.
For information on other transportation services, visit the Getting around Buenos Aires page of Turismo Buenos Aires. Note: Uber is also available in Buenos Aires.
Travel Advice
Visitors to Buenos Aires should exercise a moderate degree of caution. As with any large international city, be aware of your surroundings and keep a close eye on your belongings. Visit your government's travel advice and advisories for Argentina for more information.
