Index :
I. Jurisdiction of the Consulate General
in Montreal.
II. Argentine Representations in Canada.
III. Consular fees.
IV. Legalization of Documents.
V. Visas.
1. Tourist visa.
2. Transitory Visa (Business and other).
3. Temporary Visa (Working visa and other).
4. Student Visa (Transitory and Temporary)
5. Immigration Visa.
6. Diplomatic and Official Passports.
VI. Pets.
Vll. Introduction of Firearms.
I. Jurisdiction of the Consulate
General in Montreal.
Provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward,
Island, New Foundland and the city of Ottawa as well as, Carlton,
Nepean, Gloucester, Kanata. If your residence is not in the
provinces above mentioned, please See Argentine Representations
in Canada.
II. Argentine Representations in Canada.
Consulate General in Montreal
2000 rue Peel, Suite 600, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3A-2W5.
Tel.: (514) 842-6582
Fax: (514) 842-5797
Consulate General in Toronto
5001 Yonge Street, suite 201
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N 6P6
Tel.: (416) 955-9075
Fax: (416) 955-0868
Webpage: http://www.consargtoro.org
E-mail: consarg@inforamp.net
Jurisdiction: Provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon and Norwest territories.
Embassy of Argentina in Ottawa
81, Metcalfe St. Suite 700
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P-6K7
Tel. (613) 236-2351
Fax (613) 235-2659
Web page: http://www.argentina-canada.net
E- mail: embargentina@argentina-canada.net
Argentine Representation to International Civil
Aviation Organization (I.C. A. O.).
999 University St., Montreal,
Quebec, Suite 1520, H3C 5J9.
Tel.: (514) 954-8250
Fax.: (514) 954-5732
III. Consular fees.
Documents that require consular intervention are subject to
different fees, including all legalizations and visas. For
information regarding consular fees, please contact this
Consulate General. Payment could be done by money order or
certified cheque . If sending by mail enclose a pre-paid
registered mail self addressed envelope or a pre-paid return
courrier waybill.
IV. Legalization of Documents.
Canada is not a member of The Hague Convention. Therefore, all documents to be validated must be authenticated through diplomatic channels.
· Certificates of Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce;
· University Transcripts and Diplomas;
· Police certificates and criminal records.
· Judicial documents.
. Documents issued or certified by a Notary or a Lawyer.
.
you must do the following:
1. Present or send the ORIGINAL document by mail to:
Department
of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Legal Advisory Division
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Tel.: 1-800-267-8376 - (613) 944-4000
Fax: (613) 996-9709
Business hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Canadian official from the Department of Legalizations will stamp and sign the
document in order to authenticate the signature of the competent authority who
issued the certificate or diploma.
2.
Present it at the Consulate General or, if sent by mail, ask the Canadian
Department of Legalizations to send the authenticated document to:
Consulate General of Argentina: 2000 Peel Suite 600 - Mtl - Qc - H3A 2W5
Tel: (514) 842-6582 poste 25 – Fax: (514) 842-5797 – Business hours: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Since the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade will
send the document to the Consulate General, you have to include an envelope or
postage stamps. The Argentine Consul will authenticate the signature of the
Canadian legalizations official once the corresponding consular fee per document
has been paid to the Consulate General, either in cash or by certified cheque or
money order to the order of “Consulate General of Argentina”, which will be
annexed in a closed envelope addressed to the Consulate General of Argentina,
along with the documentation forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade of Canada. This type of cheques is available at any Canadian
bank.
The commercial documents must be certify by the Department
of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Legal Advisory Division or the
Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce:
1155 University Street
Suite 709
Montreal, QC H3B 3A7
Tel.: (514) 866-4334
Fax: (514) 866-7296
Email: info@chamber.ca
Note: The signature of the Canadian authority should have been
previously registered in the consular office by that authority.
Signatures must be in original form and name and title stamped or
printed under the signature. Photostat copies must be certified
by the same authority that issued the original documents and must
bear the proper seal.
V. Visas.
1. Tourist visa.
Canadian nationals do not need a visa when going as tourists to
Argentina. Canadian tourists may stay in Argentina up to three
(3) months. Other nationalities, please contact the argentine
consulate of your jurisdiction. There is no vaccination
requirement to enter Argentina.
Please note that even if you do not
require a visa for tourism purposes, Immigration personnel may request proof,
upon entry into Argentina, that you intend to visit the country for
tourism purposes only (round trip ticket, Hotel reservation, sufficient funds
for your stay, etc.)
2A)
TRANSITORY VISA - BUSINESS
1) Formulaire de demande de visa dument rempli
Visa request form completed in full
2) Passeport valide
Valid Passport
3) Lettre d’invitation (en espagnol) de la compagnie/organisation en Argentine avec l’information suivante :
a) Le nom, prénom, nationalité et nro. de passeport du requérant.
b) Une brève description de l’activité à réaliser en Argentine.
c) Période du séjour en Argentine
Letter (in Spanish) from the Company/Organization in Argentina.
This letter must contain:
a) The name, nationality and passport number of the applicant.
b) A brief description of activity to be realized in Argentina.
c) Length of stay in Argentina
DANS LE CAS OU VOUS N’AVEZ PAS L’INVITATION DE L’ARGENTINE :
Lettre rédigée a l’attention du Consul Général d’Argentine, faisant la demande du visa transitoire.
Cette lettre doit contenir:
a)Une confirmation que toutes les dépenses seront assumées par la
compagnie/organisation
b) Le nom, prénom, nationalité et nro. de passeport du requérant.
c) Le poste que le requérant occupe dans l’entreprise
d) Une brève description de l’activité à réaliser en Argentine.
d) Période du séjour en Argentine
(Cette lettre doit être signée par un responsable, autre que le demandeur et rédigée ou traduite en espagnol. De plus, elle doit être signée devant un Notaire, Avocat ou un Commissaire à l’assermentation ou la Chambre de Commerce du Canada.
.
IN CASE YOU DON’T HAVE AN INVITATION FROM ARGENTINE :
Letter from the Company/Organization addressed to the Consul General requesting the transitory visa.
This letter must contain:
a) A confirmation that the company/organization assumes financial responsibility for the applicant.
b) The name, nationality and passport number of the applicant.
c) The position/title of the applicant within the company.
d) A brief description of activity to be realized in Argentina.
e) Length of stay in Argentine
(This letter must be signed by a responsible party, other than the applicant and written or translated into Spanish. Furthermore, the letter must be signed before a Notary, Lawyer or Commissioner of Oath or the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
4) Copie de la réservation du billet/itinéraire (aller-retour).
Copy of flight reservation/itinerary (round trip).
5) Copie de la reserve d’ Hôtel
Copy of Hotel reservation
6) References bancaires si le requérant n’a pas une entreprise qui le
répresente
Bank references if the applicant don’t have a representative
Company
7) Chèque certifié ou mandat-poste : dollars canadiens
Certified cheque or money order: Canadian dollars
8) 2 photographies
2 photographs
2B)
TRANSITORY VISA
(Technical, Professional, Artistic, Religious, Scientist, Conference etc..)
This visa is valid for a period of up to one (1) month and it is renewable in Argentina.
1) Visa request form completed in full
2) Valid Passport
3) 2 photographs
4) Letter (in Spanish) from the Company/Organization in Argentina
This letter must contain:
a) The name, nationality and passport number of the applicant.
b) A description of the activity to be realized in Argentina.
c) Length of stay in Argentina.
5) Copy of flight reservation/itinerary (round trip).
6) Copy of the Hotel reservation
7) Certified cheque or money order: Canadian dollars
Note : Pls. check Consular Fees.
IMPORTANT: TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT VISAS:
NEW REGULATIONS FROM JULY 5, 2010.
THIS PAGE IS UNDER REVISION. PLEASE CONTACT (514) 842-6582 # 25
3. Temporary Visa (Work visa) .
You must have previously obtained an Entry Permit (Permiso de
Ingreso) from Immigration (Migraciones) authorities in Argentina.
Employers usually submit the request for an Entry Permit locally.
Please allow sufficient time for processing. Once the Entry Permit
has been received at this Office, you will be required to present
further documents at this Consulate General. For more information
on Temporary work visas and to obtain the forms necessary for
your application please call (514) 842-6582 ext 25, during our
office hours. Please note that applicants for visas for stays of one year or
more will require a personal appointment at this office:
a) Completed visa request
form. Visa Form.
b) Valid passport or Canadian travel document. Canadian passports
must have a minimum validity of one year.
c) Corporate/organization letter addressed to the Consul
General of Argentina requesting the temporary visa.
This letter must contain:
1) A confirmation that the company/organization assumes financial responsibility for the applicant.
2) The name, nationality and passport number of the applicant.
3) The position/title of the applicant within the company.
4) A brief description of activity to be realized in Argentina.
(This letter must be signed by a responsible party, other than the applicant and written or translated into Spanish.
Furthermore, the letter must be signed before a Notary/Lawyer and authenticated, respectively, by the Chambre of Notaries/Bar Association of Quebec, Foreign Affairs in Ottawa or the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in the case of the Maritime provinces)
d) Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) certificate of "No record". Not necessary for applicants under sixteen (16) years of age. (attach spanish translation by public translator and certified at the Province’s Order/Board of Translators )
e) Sworn declaration of no-international records signed by the applicant before a Consular agent or before a Notary Public registered with the Chamber of Notaries. Not necessary for applicants under sixteen (16) years of age.
f) Full sized Birth certificate (paper form, not plastic card – containing parents names) issued by the Provincial Vital Statistics, bearing a pen written signature of the Registrar General. (attach spanish translation by public translator and certified at the Province’s Order/Board of Translators ) The Birth Certificate will NOT BE RETURNED to you.
g) Four photographs (4 by 4 centimeters)
h) Marriage or divorce certificate if applicable. (attach spanish translation by public translator and certified at the Province’s Order/Board of Translators )
i) Certified Cheque or Money Order in Canadian dollars
Please also see: UNIVERSITY STUDIES IN ARGENTINA (PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES only)
5. Immigration Visas. (investor/ argentinean's relatives - Please contact the Consulate in order to know the special requirements in this cases)
A letter (pls attach spanish translation) addressed to the Consul
General requesting the visa and the following documents:
a) Completed visa request
form.Visa Form.
b) Valid passport. Canadian passports must have a minimum
validity of one year.
c) R.C.M.P. certificate of "No record" covering the
last five years.
d) Sworn declaration of non-international records signed by the
applicant in the Consular Office or before a Notary Public and
certified by the Chamber of Notaries, Lieutenant Governor's
office, or similar association for your province. Pls contact the
Consulate for the form.
e) Four photographs (4 by 4 centimeters, 3/4 right profile, head
and shoulders).
f) Marriage or divorce certificate if applicable.
g) Original Birth certificate (paper form, not plastic card)
issued by the Provincial Vital Statistic, bearing a pen written
signature of the Registrar General. Pls check Legalizations.
The Birth Certificate will not be returned to you.
Note: An interview with the consular authorities is also
required. Pls. contact the Consulate for the forms. Anyone having
at least two years of permanent residence in Canada can apply for
this visa. A form must be filled out at the Consular Office. Pls.
check Consular Fees. Applicants under twenty
one (21) years old must also present a written consent from
parents or tutors.
6. Diplomatic and Official Passports
Canadian passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months.
For diplomatic or official passports please contact the Embassy
of Argentina in Ottawa. See Argentine
Representations in Canada.
VI. Pets.
When travelling to Argentina with your pet (dogs and cats only)
the following documents must be presented to the Consular office:
a) Rabies vaccination and a general health certificate, both
signed by the veterinarian and certified by the Ministry of
Agriculture Canada (animal branch).
b) Two (2) photographs of the animal (one front and another
profile 4 by 4 centimeters) .
Certificates and photographs must be sent to the Consular Office
ten days prior to departure. Pls. check Consular Fees and legalizations.
VII. Introduction of Firearms.
The permit for introduction of fire weapons in Argentina is given
for hunting or recreational purposes only. Documents required:
a) Valid passport. Canadian passports must have a minimum
validity of 6 months.
b) Three photographs of the applicant, passport size.
c) Valid hunting license or permit for carrying firearm including
the date of expiration.
d) A full description of the firearm: brand, model, gauge
(calliber), serial number and amount of ammunition
e) Address in Canada and Argentina as well as the date and point
of entrance and departure in Argentina.
Pls. contact the Consulate for the forms. Pls. check Consular Fees.
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