Overview

• On July 28, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Argentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich signed a statement of intent in President Javier Milei’s office to begin restoring visa-free travel
• The agreement initiates a two- to three-year review of Argentine travel policies and border security arrangements required for readmission to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program
• The Department of Homeland Security highlighted Argentina’s lowest visa overstay rate among Latin American countries as a key factor in the preliminary deal
• The move underscores deepening ties between President Trump and President Javier Milei, reflecting Argentina’s foreign policy realignment with U.S. priorities
• Full reinstatement will depend on enhanced security protocols, data sharing agreements and final approval under Visa Waiver Program standards