Argentina Eases Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists and Business Travelers
ARGENTINA, JUL 22 – Chinese and Dominican nationals with valid U.S. visas can enter Argentina for up to 30 days without an Argentine visa, reflecting improved diplomatic and economic ties, officials said.
- On July 22, 2025, Argentina implemented a policy allowing Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals with valid U.S. visas to enter for tourism or business without Argentine visas.
- This policy follows China’s waiver of visa requirements for Argentine citizens in May 2025 and reflects warming diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.
- Argentina joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2022, making China a key trading partner and investor in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and mining.
- President Javier Milei said China is an “interesting partner” and emphasized boosting tourism by removing mechanisms that hinder economic development.
- The visa easing signals a reciprocal approach to international cooperation with implications for stronger bilateral relations and economic growth through increased tourism.
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Argentina relaxes visa requirements for Chinese and Dominican nationals
The Argentine government of President Javier Milei has implemented a new policy allowing automatic entry for Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals who possess a valid US visa, effective Tuesday. This measure, outlined in Resolution 316/2025, is a reciprocal gesture following China's decision in May to waive visa requirements for Argentine citizens for tourism and business purposes until May 31, 2026. The Dominican Republic also exempts Argenti

Argentina loosens visa requirement for Chinese citizens
(Reuters) -Argentina said on Monday that Chinese citizens with valid U.S. entry visas would not need Argentine visas to enter the country for tourism or business, a loosening of requirements that comes amid warming ties between Beijing and Buenos Aires.
Argentina Eases Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists and Business Travelers
Argentina has announced that Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas can enter the country without an Argentine visa, to boost tourism and strengthen ties with China. This follows China's visa-free policy for Argentine citizens. Argentina is a crucial supplier to China and a part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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