This type of visa is intended for applicants whose parents, spouses or children are Argentine citizens residing in Argentina or either travelling with the applicants.
Direccion Nacional de Migraciones may ask for certified translations of certain documents already presented with a simple translation at the Consulate General when applying for the visa. All foreign documents to be lodged directly at Direccion Nacional de Migraciones have to be translated by a certified argentine professional.
Requirements:
Book an appointment calling on 0207 318 1340 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12pm
Valid passport
Application form
"Documento Nacional de Identidad” of Argentine relative. In the case of relatives residing in Argentina, an argentine address is required.
If the argentine relative does not reside in Argentina, he should be travelling together with the applicant, which has to be proved by flight tickets. Domicile is demonstrated by the argentine DNI (national ID).
Three 4x4 cm passport photos, 3/4 right profile, light blue background
Original or certified copy of Full Birth Certificate (including names of parents) legalised by the FCO with the Apostille. Applicants not born in the UK must have the certificate issued in their country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate in that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant. If the applicant has changed his name and the birth certificate has not been amended, the original Deed Poll will be required, legalised by the FCO with the Apostille and translated into Spanish. This document will be retained by agentine authorities.
Original or certified copy of full Marriage Certificate (if applicable) legalised by the FCO with the Apostille. Applicants not married in the UK must have the certificate issued in their country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate in that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant.
NOTE: If the marriage took place in Argentina, there is no need for it to be legalized
Original or certified copy of Final Decree (if applicable). Applicants not divorced in the UK must have the certificate issued in the country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate in that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant.
Certificate of Criminal Records (for applicants 16 years and over who have lived in a country other than the UK during the last five years, for longer than three months; one certificate per country). The document must be legalised by local Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Apostille, or by the Argentine Consulate in the jurisdiction of the issuing country. The certificate must be submitted with its translation into Spanish, will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant. It´s not necessary to legalise the translation.
An affidavit provided on the day of the appointment, to be signed at the Consulate General, stating that the applicant has no international criminal records (for applicants 16 years old and over).
Photocopy of all the documentation
Payment of a consular fee