As of September, the cost of the visa to the United States undergoes an increase that raises its almost twice the current price. Is the possibility of Argentina to enter the Waiver Program visa in danger?
As of October 1, one “will be added”Integrity rate“To the visas of those who wish to travel to the United States so their value will be $ 442. While with the sum of measures taken by the Donald Trump government to mitigate immigration rates, international trip percentages fell in that country, Argentine tourists continue to travel to the American country and excite themselves with the Waiver Program visa.
In practice, the added price It would harm those countries that have no visa exemption, such as Argentina. This is a measure that many of them reluctantly look, especially for the sports shows that are coming, such as the FIFA 2026 And the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028.
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In addition, from the price that will be added to the visa, the US government will limit the duration of the visas granted to students, cultural exchange visas and journalists traveling to the country.
Does the US reconsider the agreement so that Argentines can travel without visa?
In July, Argentina and the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires, the Start of the procedure For our country to be part of the visa exemption program, but the means of USA They assure that Donald Trump’s government He stopped the treaty of Argentina’s entrance to the corruption conflicts faced by the administration of Javier Milei, after the viralization of the audios of Diego Spagnuolo, the former disabilities of the Disability Agency (Andis).
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Despite this discouraging fact for Argentine travelers, our citizens’ trips to the United States show a rising figure, since in recent months approximately 20% increased.
How to process the US visa in Argentina
To make short visits to the United States, either by tourism or education trips, the Visa online application. In the case of immigrant visas, which is done for those who wish to live and work permanently in the North American country, more specific forms must be filled.
To know exactly what type of visa each person needs according to the travel objectives they have, it is recommended Visit the official site of the United States Embassy in Argentina.
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Visas to the US: September 2025
Currently the cost of visa to travel to the United States is USD 192, but with the sum of the “Integrity Rate”, it would have the value of USD 442, One of the highest amounts in the treatment of visas in the world.
The procedure for Argentines to access the travel visa to the United States includes Consulting interviews and the payment of tariffs, steps that generate delays. But if Argentina manages to enter the Visa Waiver Program again, it would be exempted from these orders.
Source: Ambito
