Do I need a visa for United Kingdom from Argentina?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to United Kingdom on a Argentina passport, you need an electronic travel authorization, applied for online before you travel.
Once admitted, the permitted stay in United Kingdom is 180 days.
| Requirement | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | 180 days |
| Visa fee | 20 GBPElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) |
| Processing time | Typically 1 to 3 business days, per the official portalElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) decision; the portal says most decisions arrive within a day, up to 3 working days. Checked 2026-08-19, read the source. |
| Official United Kingdom portal | Apply or check requirements |
What you need to apply
- PassportThe passport you will actually travel on.
- Passport-style photographA photo of the applicant's face, taken or uploaded during the application, plus a photo of the passport if you apply through the website rather than the app.
- Application feePaid by credit card, debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Contact detailsAn email address. The decision is sent there.
Everyone travelling needs their own ETA, including children and babies, and you can apply on someone else's behalf. Face photos have to follow the published rules, which is where most delays and refusals come from.
From the official United Kingdom guidance, checked 2026-08-04. Read the source.
Travelling to study, work, transit, or travel for business?
This page answers the short-stay, tourist question. Study, work, transit, or travel for business in United Kingdom is a separate question, with its own rules.
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Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.