Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently stated that Argentinians will now be able to visit the U.S. without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Noem made this announcement following discussions with Argentinian President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Monday.
In her remarks regarding the U.S. Visa Waiver Program changes, Noem noted, “Under President Javier Milei’s leadership, Argentina is becoming an even stronger friend to the United States—more committed than ever to border security for both of our nations.”
She highlighted that Argentina now boasts the lowest visa overstay rate in all of Latin America, and there’s been a 25 percent increase in the number of Argentines traveling to the U.S. within the first four months of this year compared to last year. This increase is the highest among the top 20 international arrivals. “That is why we are now taking steps to allow Argentina back into the Visa Waiver Program,” she added.
Noem personally traveled to Argentina to finalize the agreement with government officials on the visa regulations.
Interestingly, Noem and Milei were photographed posing with a golden and red chainsaw during their meeting.
Amid this, it’s worth mentioning that Noem is the third cabinet official to engage with Milei this year, following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Notably, Argentina joins Chile as the only other South American country on this exclusive visa waiver list.
