Argentina passport power
Americas · PassRank 148 · ranked 45th of 199
The Argentina passport has a PassRank score of 148 in 2026, placing it 45th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 106 destinations visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 8 via an eTA — that is 148 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 29 require an e-visa and 21 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Argentina passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 106 |
| Visa on arrival | 34 |
| eTA / ETA | 8 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 148 |
| e-Visa | 29 |
| Visa required | 21 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 148. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Argentina itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (106)
Countries and territories the Argentina passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 90 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 90 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 30 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Suriname | 180 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (34)
Destinations that issue the Argentina passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (8)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Argentina passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (29)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (21)
Destinations where Argentina passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Argentina passport holders visit visa-free?
The Argentina passport has a PassRank score of 148, meaning holders can enter 148 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 106 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 8 via an eTA. A further 29 require an e-visa and 21 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Argentina passport's rank in 2026?
The Argentina passport ranks 45th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 148. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Argentina need a visa for the United States?
Argentina passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Argentina PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Argentina passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (106), visa on arrival (34) and eTA/ETA (8). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
- Brazil — PassRank 149 (44th) · compare Argentina vs Brazil
- Chile — PassRank 148 (45th) · compare Argentina vs Chile
- United States — PassRank 153 (41st) · compare Argentina vs United States
- Andorra — PassRank 146 (47th) · compare Argentina vs Andorra
- Monaco — PassRank 153 (41st) · compare Argentina vs Monaco
- San Marino — PassRank 144 (48th) · compare Argentina vs San Marino
See the full ranking, the Americas ranking, or all head-to-head comparisons.
Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21