Conditional Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) if you already hold a qualifying US/Schengen visa or ESTA — otherwise apply for a standard visa through Argentina's Embassy in New Delhi, which explicitly handles consular matters for Nepal.
Argentina has no embassy in Nepal. Its Embassy in India (New Delhi) explicitly covers consular assistance for Nepal on its own website, so Nepali travellers apply there for a standard tourist visa unless they qualify for the conditional AVE (available only to those already holding a valid US, Schengen, UK or similar qualifying visa/residency).
Fee: Around US$150 for a standard tourist visa is commonly cited for travellers in this region, though Argentina's consulates set exact amounts locally — confirm the current fee with the Embassy in New Delhi when booking. The conditional AVE, where eligible, has its own separate online fee shown on migraciones.gov.ar.
Processing: Commonly quoted at 7-15 business days for a standard visa once your file is complete — apply well ahead of travel (some guidance suggests up to 45 days as a safety margin).
Stay: Up to 90 days for a standard tourist visa.
Steps
Confirm you meet the AVE condition — Check that you hold one of the qualifying US visa categories, or that you're US-visa-exempt with a recent US entry or valid ESTA — the AVE portal will not accept applications from those who don't qualify.
Apply on the official AVE portal — Go to migraciones.gov.ar/ave and complete the online application with your passport and qualifying US visa/ESTA details.
Pay the fee and upload documents — Upload your passport bio page and pay online. Confirm the current fee on the official portal, since it wasn't listed on the page reviewed here.
Wait for email approval — You'll receive an email confirming approval or rejection — a payment receipt alone doesn't guarantee entry, so wait for this confirmation before traveling.
Documents
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond travel, with at least 2 blank pages
Two recent 4x4 cm color photographs
Completed and signed visa application form
Cover letter in Spanish explaining the purpose and dates of travel
Bank statements covering the last 6 months
Income tax returns (or equivalent proof of income) for the last 3 years, where applicable
Last 3 months' pay slips or other employment/occupation evidence
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation and a detailed itinerary
Hotel bookings for every night, or a notarized invitation letter from an Argentine host
Certified Spanish or English translation for any document issued in Nepali