Humanitarian visa made available to Ukrainian nationals

The Argentinian government has introduced a humanitarian visa for Ukrainian nationals.

Key Points:

• Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members can now apply for a humanitarian visa to live and work in Argentina for up to three years.
• To be eligible for the humanitarian visa, Ukrainian nationals must have been outside Argentina on March 8.
• Eligible individuals must submit applications at any Argentinian consular office.

Additional Information: Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members will be exempt from application and visa fees. More information regarding the Ukrainian humanitarian visa is available here.

BAL Analysis: Authorities have introduced the humanitarian visa to help those who have been affected by the war in Ukraine. Employers and employees are reminded that actions taken as a result of the invasion of Ukraine may change with little or no notice.

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