Travel documents for private flights: ID, passport and minors
Which document each passenger needs depending on the destination, what is not accepted at the border and what minors under 18 need.
The answer, in one paragraph
Short answer
The documents are the same as on an airline flight. Within Argentina, a valid DNI, the Argentine national ID card. To Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and the rest of Mercosur and its associated states, Argentine citizens travel with their DNI card or their passport. To the rest of the world, a passport and, if the country requires one, a visa. Minors under 18 who are not traveling with both parents need a travel authorization.
- Domestic flights
- DNIforeign nationals, their passport
- Mercosur and associated states
- DNI or passportthe DNI card, not the one in the app
- Rest of the world
- Passportand a visa, if the destination requires one
- Minors under 18
- Authorizationif not traveling with both parents
Which document to bring by destination
| Destination | Argentine citizens | Foreign nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Within Argentina | Valid DNI | Passport or the document they used to enter the country |
| Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela | Valid DNI card or valid passport | Residents of Argentina: their ID document or passport and proof of residency. Tourists: whatever the destination country requires |
| Rest of the world | Valid passport and a visa, if the country requires one | Passport and visa, depending on the destination country |
Source: Argentina's National Migration Office (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones), “Qué hace falta para salir del país” (what you need to leave the country) (opens in a new tab). Always confirm the destination country's requirements with its consulate before you travel.
If you are a foreign national visiting Argentina
Which document you need to enter the country and to fly with us.
| Your case | What to bring |
|---|---|
| Citizen of Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru or Venezuela | Your national identity document or your passport, as listed by Migraciones: for example, Brazil's RG or the identity card (cédula de identidad) of Uruguay or Chile. |
| Citizen of any other country | A valid passport and, if your nationality requires it, a tourist visa or the Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE). |
| When leaving Argentina | The document you entered with and the record of your entry into the country. |
| Flight to another country | Whatever the destination country requires for your nationality. |
Source: Argentina's National Migration Office, “Documentos de viaje del MERCOSUR” (Mercosur travel documents) (opens in a new tab), “Documentación para ingresar al país como turista” (documents to enter the country as a tourist) (opens in a new tab) and “Sin radicación (turistas)” (non-residents: tourists) (opens in a new tab). Before you travel, confirm the requirements for your nationality with the Argentine consulate.
What is not accepted at the border
According to Migraciones, the following are not accepted to leave the country: the DNI shown on a phone through the Mi Argentina app, handwritten documents, and receipts for a DNI or passport that is still being processed.
Check the expiration dates of every passenger's documents when you book, not on the day of the flight: renewing a DNI or a passport takes time. Some countries also require the passport to remain valid for a minimum period from the date of entry; check with the destination's consulate.
Minors under 18
In addition to their travel document, each minor must show who they are traveling with.
| Situation | What is needed |
|---|---|
| Traveling with both parents | Proof of the relationship: birth certificate, family record book (libreta de familia) or the minor's DNI showing both parents' details. |
| Traveling with one parent | Proof of the relationship and the authorization of the parent who is not traveling. |
| Traveling with another person or alone | The authorization of both parents. |
| Traveling with a court-appointed guardian (tutor or curador) | The court order and the record of acceptance of the appointment. |
Authorizations are signed before a notary public or another authorized official, and Migraciones also issues them (valid for one trip, within 30 days). Source: Argentina's National Migration Office, “Autorización de viaje para menores de edad” (travel authorization for minors) (opens in a new tab).
What details we ask for before the flight
Passenger list
Full name, ID or passport number and date of birth of each person traveling, including minors.
International flights
These details are used to obtain the flight permits. If anything changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Trip sheet
Within the 24 hours before the flight we send you the trip sheet with the itinerary, the passengers and the time to arrive.
At the airport
Bring the original documents and arrive 15 minutes before departure on domestic flights and 25 on international ones. On international flights, immigration and customs are cleared at both the departure and the arrival airport.
If you are traveling with your pet
Within Argentina, an up-to-date health record. Abroad, the International Veterinary Certificate issued by SENASA, with the destination country's requirements, and proof of rabies vaccination. All the details are in the pets guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport to fly private to Uruguay?
Not if you are an Argentine citizen: a valid DNI card is enough. A valid passport is also accepted. The DNI in the Mi Argentina app is not accepted to leave the country.
And to fly to Brazil or Chile?
The same as for Uruguay: a DNI card or a passport, both valid. Brazil is a member of Mercosur and Chile is an associated state.
What document do I need for a flight within Argentina?
A valid DNI. Foreign nationals, their passport or the document they used to enter the country.
Does a private flight go through immigration?
Yes. On international flights, immigration and customs are cleared just as on an airline flight, at both the departure and the arrival airport.
What does a minor traveling with only one parent need?
Their travel document, proof of the relationship and the authorization of the parent who is not traveling, signed before a notary public or another authorized official, or issued by Migraciones.
Does my passport need six months of validity?
It depends on the destination country: some require it and others do not. Check with the country's consulate before you travel.
Do you handle visas?
No. Each passenger handles their own visas and personal documents. We take care of the flight permits.