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US Visa Reciprocity for Argentina citizens — fees, entries, validity

US visa reciprocity schedule for citizens of Argentina: visa fees, number of entries, validity periods for all visa categories (A, B, C, E, F, H, J, L, etc.).

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US Visa Reciprocity for Argentina citizens

The US Department of State publishes a visa reciprocity schedule for each country, which sets the fee, number of entries, and validity period for each nonimmigrant visa category granted to citizens of that country. This page shows the schedule for Argentina.

This is in addition to the standard Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) application fee (currently $185 USD for most categories), paid at consular appointment scheduling. The reciprocity fee below (when not ‘None’) is paid AFTER visa approval.

Visa ClassificationFeeNumber of EntriesValidity Period
A-1NoneMultiple60 Months
A-2NoneMultiple60 Months
A-3 1NoneMultiple6 Months
B-1NoneMultiple120 Months
B-2NoneMultiple120 Months
B-1/B-2NoneMultiple120 Months
C-1NoneMultiple60 Months
C-1/DNoneMultiple60 Months
C-2NoneMultiple12 Months
C-3NoneMultiple12 Months
C-W-1 11NoneMultiple12 Months
C-W-2 11NoneMultiple12 Months
DNoneMultiple60 Months
E-1 2NoneMultiple60 Months
E-2 2NoneMultiple60 Months
E-2C 12NoneMultiple24 Months
F-1NoneMultiple22 Months
F-1$290.00Multiple60 Months
F-2NoneMultiple22 Months
F-2$290.00Multiple60 Months
G-1NoneMultiple60 Months
G-2NoneMultiple60 Months
G-3NoneMultiple60 Months
G-4NoneMultiple60 Months
G-5 1NoneMultiple6 Months
H-1BNoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-1CNoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-2ANoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-2BNoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-2RNoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-3NoneMultiple60 Months 3
H-4NoneMultiple60 Months 3
INoneMultiple60 Months
J-1 4NoneMultiple60 Months
J-2 4NoneMultiple60 Months
K-1NoneOne6 Months
K-2NoneOne6 Months
K-3NoneMultiple24 Months
K-4NoneMultiple24 Months
L-1NoneMultiple60 Months
L-2NoneMultiple60 Months
M-1NoneMultiple60 Months
M-2NoneMultiple60 Months
N-8NoneMultiple60 Months
N-9NoneMultiple60 Months
NATO 1-7N/AN/AN/A
O-1NoneMultiple60 Months 3
O-2NoneMultiple60 Months 3
O-3NoneMultiple60 Months 3
P-1NoneMultiple60 Months 3
P-2NoneMultiple60 Months 3
P-3NoneMultiple60 Months 3
P-4NoneMultiple60 Months 3
Q-1 6NoneMultiple15 Months 3
R-1NoneMultiple60 Months
R-2NoneMultiple60 Months
S-5 7NoneOne1 Month
S-6 7NoneOne1 Month
S-7 7NoneOne1 Month
T-1 9N/AN/AN/A
T-2NoneOne6 Months
T-3NoneOne6 Months
T-4NoneOne6 Months
T-5NoneOne6 Months
T-6NoneOne6 Months
T-D 5N/AN/AN/A
U-1NoneOne1 Month
U-2NoneOne1 Month
U-3NoneOne1 Month
U-4NoneOne1 Month
U-5NoneOne1 Month
V-1NoneMultiple120 Months
V-2NoneMultiple120 Months 8
V-3NoneMultiple120 Months 8

Common visa categories explained

  • A-1, A-2, A-3 — Diplomatic and consular officials, government representatives
  • B-1 — Business visitor (meetings, conferences, contract negotiations — NOT employment)
  • B-2 — Tourism, medical treatment, visiting family
  • B-1/B-2 — Combined business + tourism (most common visitor visa)
  • C-1, D, C-1/D — Transit (C-1) and crew member (D); often combined for ship/air crews
  • E-1, E-2 — Treaty traders (E-1) and treaty investors (E-2) — requires US-Argentina treaty
  • F-1, M-1 — Academic students (F-1) and vocational students (M-1)
  • H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, H-3 — Specialty occupation (H-1B), agricultural worker (H-2A), non-ag temporary worker (H-2B), trainee (H-3)
  • J-1 — Exchange visitor (student, scholar, trainee, au pair, summer work-travel)
  • L-1A, L-1B — Intra-company transferee (executive/manager L-1A; specialized knowledge L-1B)
  • O-1 — Extraordinary ability (sciences, arts, business, athletics)
  • P-1, P-2, P-3 — Athletes (P-1) and artists/entertainers (P-2, P-3)
  • R-1 — Religious worker

Where to apply and what to bring

You apply for a US visa at a US Embassy or Consulate in your country. For Argentina citizens that typically means the US Embassy or Consular Section. Some categories require petitions filed with USCIS first (H, L, O, P, etc.) before the visa interview.

Last verified: 2026-05-27. Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Reciprocity Schedule. General procedural information — not legal advice. Reciprocity fees and validity periods change; always verify current data at travel.state.gov before paying.

Frequently asked questions

What is visa reciprocity and why does it matter for Argentina citizens?
Visa reciprocity refers to the US Department of State’s policy of treating foreign nationals the way the foreign country treats US citizens. For Argentina citizens, the reciprocity schedule sets the visa fee (in addition to the standard MRV application fee), how many entries the visa allows (single, multiple), and how long the visa is valid (months or years). These vary by visa category and your country of citizenship.
Do I pay both the MRV fee AND the reciprocity fee?
Yes. Every nonimmigrant visa applicant pays the standard Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) application fee at scheduling (currently $185 USD for most categories). Then, IF the reciprocity table for Argentina shows a fee (not ‘None’), you pay that ADDITIONAL fee at visa issuance, AFTER approval. Many B-1/B-2 tourist visas for Argentina citizens have $0 reciprocity fee — but other categories vary.
What does 'Multiple' entries vs 'M1' mean?
‘Multiple’ (or ‘M’) means you can enter the US multiple times during the visa’s validity period without applying for a new visa. ‘M1’ or ‘1’ means single entry — once you leave the US after your trip, you need a new visa to return. Validity periods range from 1 month to 10 years depending on the category and reciprocity. The visa stamp validity is NOT the same as how long you can stay each visit (that’s I-94).
How current is this data?
Source: U.S. Department of State Visa Reciprocity and Civil Documents schedule, scraped 2026-05-27. The State Department updates reciprocity schedules periodically when countries change their fee structures for U.S. citizens. Always verify the current schedule at the source URL before paying any fee — reciprocity can change without much notice.

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