Argentina Visa for Members of Non-Catholic Clergy : cancilleria.gob.ar

Organisation : Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina
Facility Name : Visa for Members of Non-Catholic Clergy
Country : Argentina
Website : https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/services/visas/student-visa-365-days-0

How To Apply For Non-Catholic Clergy Members Visa?

Visa applications for members of non-Catholic clergy which involve temporary residence in Argentina may only be made at the Consular Office of the Argentine Republic in the place of residence of the foreign national. To begin the visa application procedure, please contact the relevant Consular Office in order to make an appointment and submit the required documents.

Related / Similar Facility : Argentina Expatriate Staff Visa

Download Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2024/71752-Form.pdf

Requirements of Non-Catholic Clergy Members Visa

Applications are personal and the applicant must submit the following documents (an original copy and copy) at the Consular Office:
** Passport valid for at least six (6) months at the time of entering Argentina, with at least two (2) blank pages
** Two (2) current 4 x 4 cm photographs, facing the camera, printed in colour, on a white background
** Visa application form filled out (preferably in electronic format) and signed by the applicant
** Proof of habitual residence within the jurisdiction of the Consulate (such as a utility bill or other document that serves as proof)
** In the case of travellers aged 16 or older, an apostilled or legalized certificate of good conduct issued by the competent authority of the countries where they resided for more than one year over the previous three years
** In the case of travellers aged 16 or older, Commitment to tell the truth or Sworn affidavit of their lack of a criminal record in other countries, signed before the consul

Invitation letter containing the following information:
a) Community, congregation or diocese where the member of the clergy will perform tasks;
b) Type of work to be carried out (pastoral, community, teaching, etc.);
c) Address and contact information of the religious entity;
d) Name of superior/province or authority in charge;
e) Length of stay in the Argentine Republic.

** The letter must be signed by a representative of the entity registered with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE) and submitted to the General Directorate for the National Registry of Religious Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, which will certify the signature.
** The letter must then be forwarded to the Consular Office where the visa application process is to be completed
** Payment of the migration fee, except for ministers of the religious entity
** Payment of consular fee: 250 US dollars or euros, depending on the Consular Office where the application is filed. The fee must be paid in the local currency of the Representation
** Consular interview
** Please note that Consular authorities may require supplementary or additional documents where deemed necessary.

Note:
Fulfilment of all of the above requirements does not guarantee the granting of a visa, which remains at the exclusive option of the argentine state