# Argentine Passport 2026: Ranking and Visa-Free Countries

How strong the Argentine passport is: its Henley Passport Index rank, visa-free access to Schengen, the UK and Japan, Mercosur, and the US visa question.

Facts last checked: 2026-10-14. Labels: Official (decree, law or government release), Reported (reputable press, not yet official), Pending (announced, details not published).

The Argentine passport ranks 16 on the Henley Passport Index (October 2026), with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 169 destinations.

- **Schengen area:** Visa-free short stays across the Schengen states
- **United Kingdom and Ireland:** Visa-free short visits
- **Japan:** Visa-free short stays
- **China:** Visa-free short stays
- **Mercosur:** Residence rights across much of South America
- **Latin America:** Visa-free across the region, Mexico included

Argentines still need a visa for the United States. A statement of intent to rejoin the Visa Waiver Program was signed in July 2025; the officials’ stated target is 2027.

## Frequently asked questions

### Passport, tax and law

**How strong is the Argentine passport?**

It ranks 16th on the Henley Passport Index (October 2026), with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 169 destinations, including the Schengen area, the UK and Japan.

**Can Argentines travel to the United States without a visa?**

Not at present. Argentina left the Visa Waiver Program in 2002. A statement of intent to rejoin was signed in July 2025, and officials have named 2027 as a target.

**Does Argentina allow dual citizenship?**

Yes, Argentina does not ask you to give up your current nationality. Your current country may have its own rules, so check them.

**Will I become tax resident in Argentina?**

Not by citizenship alone. Ley 27.802 says naturalisation by investment does not by itself make someone tax resident in Argentina. Where you live and spend time still matters, so take tax advice.

**Is the programme legally settled?**

Not entirely. Two federal appeal courts ruled against the citizenship chapter of DNU 366/2025 in June 2026, in cases that were not about investment, and the government has appealed to the Supreme Court. Opposition deputies have also filed repeal bills.

## Sources

- [Henley Passport Index, global ranking](https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index/ranking), Henley & Partners, 14 October 2026
- [Secretary Noem kickstarts process for Argentina to rejoin the Visa Waiver Program](https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/07/28/secretary-noem-kickstarts-process-argentina-rejoin-visa-waiver-program), US Department of Homeland Security, 28 July 2025
- [Ley 27.802: ciudadanía por inversión y residencia fiscal](https://abeledogottheil.com.ar/ley-27-802-ciudadania-por-inversion-y-residencia-fiscal/), Abeledo Gottheil Abogados, 18 March 2026
- [Ciudadanía argentina por inversión: de qué se trata y por qué la Justicia lo cuestiona](https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/ciudadania-argentina-por-inversion-de-que-se-trata-el-programa-de-milei-para-extranjeros-y-por-que-la-justicia-lo-cuestiona/), Chequeado, 9 October 2026