雖然多辦一個阿根廷旅遊簽證也不是什麼太困難的事,但繁瑣的程序總是能少一件是一件,如同文宣末尾中提到的,不僅相關旅遊的成本降低了,影響行程的變數也跟著變少,以後那怕是臨時起意或是訂到了 Last Minute 的優惠南極船票,也不用擔心來不及送阿根廷簽證了!
由於是新公佈的政策,因此阿根廷機場的移民官可能還不熟悉相關的細節,所以今年底前往阿根廷的人建議還是按照原定計劃申請簽證,以免入境時出問題。但自明年起,亟需觀光客貢獻外匯的阿根廷,應該就會大開方便之門,展開雙臂歡迎來自世界各地的遊人們了。
Argentina Welcomes Authorized Travellers of The US & EU With The New Visa Exemption
Argentina opens its borders to the world in a wider, more simplified way: foreign visitors carrying a valid US or EU visa are no longer required to obtain a separate travel visa for entry into Argentina for temporary touristic stays not exceeding 90 days, eliminating the previous reciprocity fee.The intended travellers must maintain validity of their respective entry authorization visas for either of the two aforementioned migratory regions or have obtained Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) for either of these regions within the last two years.
The validity requirements are strictly enforced on the visas for a period inclusive of their departure from the Argentine Republic (with proof required in the form of a return ticket) at the end of their temporary visit, plus an additional three consecutive months following that date, during which time the entry visas are not marked to expire.
These changes point to a very exciting time for the affected travellers, with hopes for more of the world to find easier access in experiencing the rich culture and landscape that Argentina has to offer! The new streamlined entry process will cut down on costs for the travellers and reduce wait times in confidently booking the itineraries even for last-minute travellers: Argentina welcomes you!
雖然當地供應商的第一手資訊具有一定的可信度,但我還是試圖上網找了一下其他佐證的內容;後來在 Wikipedia 的阿根廷簽證資訊頁面上,發現了下列相關的放寬免簽資格的描述:
Citizens of countries who require a visa for Argentina but who also hold a valid B2 visa issued by the United States or a Schengen visa can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) at a cost of US$50 prior to travelling to Argentina. The validity of U.S. or Schengen visas must be more than 3 months. The processing time is 10 business days.As of November 2019, citizens of countries that do not require a visa for Schengen Area or the United States but who require a visa for Argentina may also apply for AVE if they had travelled to one of those two zones at least once in the past two years or if they hold and electronic authorization to travel issued by their authorities.
接下來,就等台灣的外交部更新阿根廷簽證資訊的網頁,準備前往該國的台灣旅客們就可以安心了。