Which country do you need a visa to go to Antarctica?

According to the International Antarctic Treaty adopted in June 1961, Antarctica is only used for peaceful purposes, so Antarctica does not belong to any country now, and theoretically no visa is required to enter Antarctica directly.

However, China does not have direct flights to Antarctica, so it can only be reached by flying to a third country to take an Antarctic cruise or plane. In other words, if you want to go to Antarctica, you must apply for a visa for a third country.

At present, the mainstream route of domestic Antarctic travel is to first apply for an Argentine visa, fly to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, transfer to Ushuaia, and then take an Antarctic cruise ship across the Drake Strait to reach Antarctica.

Although Antarctica is not part of any country, the embarkation sites are in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Chile. On the **board, apply for a visa**, the fee is between 0 yuan and 1000 yuan.

New Zealand and Australia Visas:All of them are electronic signatures, because there is no need to sign in person, and there is no need to press fingerprints, so experienced partners can prepare materials to apply by themselves.

Chile Visa:Chinese citizens with a valid U.S. or Canadian visa (except for transit visas) can enter Chile visa-free. In addition, Chinese citizens applying for Chilean visas will be exempted from visa fees from July 1, 2019.

Please note that it is free, not visa-free.

Argentina Visa:Electronic signature (valid for 3 months), 10-year paper signature, as required. For those who have a U.S. visa (F1 F2, except for a green card), it is very convenient to apply for an electronic visa for Argentina.

Antarctica - the most distant place on the world's tremor.

Antarctica is the farthest and coldest continent on Earth. Although uninhabited, it is one of the most unique locations with amazing glaciers and wildlife. People rarely have the opportunity to visit Antarctica, but what kind of visa do you need if you want to travel to Antarctica?

What is an Antarctic Tourist Visa?

If you want to go to Antarctica, you need to apply for an Antarctic tourist visa. This visa is issued for foreigners to carry out tourist activities in Antarctica. This means you can take part in adventures, sightseeing, and tourism activities in Antarctica.

National Visa Requirements.

If you plan to travel on the Antarctic continent, you'll need a valid passport and comply with the visa requirements of the country in question. If you need to fly to Antarctica, you will need to apply for an Argentine or Chilean visa first. These two countries have sovereignty over Antarctica, so you must enter these countries before traveling in Antarctica.

This usually requires a tourist visa, which takes time to prepare and complete the application.

Argentina Visa:

If you plan to enter Antarctica through Argentina, you will need to apply for an Argentine visa. Argentina is one of the main starting points for travel in Antarctica. You can apply for a visa in the Argentine city of Buenos Aires or Ushuaia.

It can take a few weeks to prepare for your visa, so we recommend that you start applying for your visa months before you travel to Antarctica.

Chile Visa:If you plan to enter Antarctica via Chile, you will need to apply for a Chilean visa. Chile also plays an important role in Antarctic travel, and the Chilean Antarctic Territory, which is part of the southern region of the continent, is the largest geographical area on Antarctica.

You can apply for a visa through the cities of Santiago or Ricava in Chile. The process and time to apply for a Chile visa is similar to that of an Argentina visa, taking a few weeks to prepare your application.

Summary. If you want to go to Antarctica, you will need a valid passport and an appropriate Antarctic tourist visa. Although Antarctica is an uninhabited continent, Antarctic tourism is growing.

Before traveling to Antarctica, be sure to complete your visa application and allow enough time to process them, so you can relax on your own and experience this incredible place in Antarctica.

Legal analysis: At present, the mainstream route of domestic Antarctic travel is to first apply for an Argentine visa, fly to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, transfer to Ushuaia, and then take an Antarctic cruise ship across the Drake Strait to reach Antarctica.

Legal basis: Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Exit and Entry

Article 2 This Law shall apply to the administration of the exit and entry of Chinese citizens, the entry and exit of foreigners, the stay and residence of foreigners in China, and the border inspection of the exit and entry of transport vehicles.

Article 7 With the approval of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Public Security may, in accordance with the needs of exit-entry administration, make provisions for the retention of fingerprints and other biometric information of exit-entry personnel.

If foreign countries** have special provisions on the issuance of visas to Chinese citizens and the administration of exit and entry, China** may take corresponding reciprocal measures according to the circumstances.

Article 8 The departments and institutions performing exit/entry administration duties shall take earnest measures to continuously improve the level of service and management, enforce the law fairly, facilitate the people and be efficient, and maintain a safe and convenient exit/entry order.