Argentina Eases Entry Rules for Indians With US Visas

According to a resolution published in the official gazette, Indian nationals with tourist visas to the United States will now be able to enter Argentina without applying separately for an Argentine visa.

Welcoming the move in a post on X, Ambassador Caucino said, “The Argentine Government has eased entry into the country for Indian citizens with US visas. The resolution published in the Official Gazette allows Indian citizens with tourist visas to enter the United States without needing to apply for an Argentine visa. This is wonderful news for both Argentina and India. We're ready to welcome more Indian tourists into our wonderful country.”

The visa announcement comes at a time when India and Argentina are stepping up cooperation in multiple areas. In July, the two sides held the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture in New Delhi, with Indian Co-chair Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, participating virtually.

According to a release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the meeting was co-chaired by Sergio Iraeta, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries from the Argentine side. Both sides underscored the meeting as a milestone in deepening cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.

Devesh Chaturvedi highlighted that Argentina is a crucial partner for India, with the partnership rooted in collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practices. He pointed to opportunities in agricultural mechanisation, pest control, climate-resilient agriculture, and joint research.

Sergio Iraeta reaffirmed Argentina’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with India. He emphasised interest in agricultural mechanisation, genome editing, and plant breeding technologies, noting that both countries can complement each other in enhancing productivity, promoting mechanisation, and improving farmers’ welfare.

Muktanand Agrawal, Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), DA&FW, also highlighted India’s achievements in agriculture and outlined government initiatives in digital solutions, climate-resilient farming, risk mitigation, and farmer credit.

Both sides discussed cooperation in horticulture, oilseed and pulse cultivation, precision agriculture, carbon credits for farmers, biopesticides, locust control, new breeding technologies, and market access.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Ministry of External Affairs.