Submit RFP

      Argentina revised its rules governing the entry into Argentina of certain nationals from the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Dominican Republic on 22 July 2025.

      Resolution 316/2025 issued by the National Immigration office (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones) was published in the “Official Gazette”1 (Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina). 

      The Resolution provides noteworthy liberalization of the rules of entry for certain Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals traveling to Argentina that came into effect on 22 July.  Eligible travelers holding valid U.S. visas may enter Argentina without requiring an Argentine visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorización de Viaje Electrónica, AVE).  

      WHY THIS MATTERS

      The Resolution is expected to reduce heretofore procedural hurdles for certain Chinese and Dominican national travelers coming to Argentina.  This measure simplifies short-term business and tourism travel, potentially reducing administrative burdens and helping to accelerate mobility for companies with regional operations or cross-border engagements.

      However, organizations should remind affected travelers that the entry permission granted under this Resolution does not allow changes of immigration status in-country.  Any longer-term residence or work authorization will still require the regular application process.

      Key Details

      •  Chinese nationals with valid U.S. visas may enter Argentina for:
        • Tourism (up to 30 days);
        • Business (up to 30 days, under Disposition 1171/10).2
      • Dominican Republic nationals with valid U.S. visas may enter exclusively for tourism for up to 90 days.
      • No visa or AVE required, provided the traveler presents a valid U.S. visa of similar migratory category.
      • No change of migratory category is allowed once in Argentina.
      • One-time extension of stay may be requested, subject to approval by the National Directorate of Migration.

      KPMG INSIGHTS

      This Resolution reflects Argentina’s strategic alignment with global mobility trends, leveraging U.S. visa vetting to streamline entry for selected nationalities.  

      Individuals may wish to review their travel plans in light of the changed rules, and companies may wish to review their travel policies and inform eligible employees of this new pathway that could help obviate unnecessary visa processing.

      Chinese-national and Domincian-national individuals with plans to travel to Argentina for pleasure or for work and companies with globally mobile employees who are Chinese nationals or Domincian nationals who may travel to Argentina for work purposes should engage with their immigration advisers to assess the scope and impacts of Resolution 316/2025 and determine appropriate next steps.  The immigration team with KPMG in Argentina can assist with this (see the Contacts section).  In particular, our Immigration team is available to assist with:

      • assessing eligibility under the new rules;
      • advising on extension procedures;
      • supporting compliance with local immigration regulations.
      FOOTNOTES:

      1  Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina (online), Resolución 316/2025.

      2  Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Disposición 1171/2010.

      Contacts

      cecilia-nunez
      Cecilia Nunez

      Partner

      KPMG Argentina

      rodrigo-barbieri
      Rodrigo Barbieri

      Manager

      KPMG Argentina

      More Information

      pdf

      Download PDF

      Download and save the PDF version of this GMS Flash Alert.

      Download

      GMS Flash Alert reports on recent global mobility-themed developments from around the world to help you better understand what has changed and what that means for you.

      Subscribe now

      GMS Flash Alert

      Shedding light on evolving policies affecting international assignees and employers, helping make sense of it all.

      Visit GMS Flash Alert home
      alt
      Disclaimer

      * Please note the KPMG International member firm in the United States does not provide immigration or labour law services. However, KPMG Law LLP in Canada can assist clients with U.S. immigration matters.

      The information contained in this newsletter was submitted by the KPMG International member firm in Argentina.

      GMS Flash Alert is a Global Mobility Services publication of the KPMG LLP Washington National Tax practice. The KPMG name and logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organization. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee and does not provide services to clients. No member firm has any authority to obligate or bind KPMG International or any other member firm vis-à-vis third parties, nor does KPMG International have any such authority to obligate or bind any member firm. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act on such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation.

      © 2025 KPMG, KPMG, una sociedad argentina y firma miembro de la red de firmas miembro independientes de KPMG afiliadas a KPMG International Ltd, una entidad privada Inglesa limitada por garantía que no presta servicios a clientes. Derechos reservados.