U.S. and Argentina Push for Visa Waiver Reentry Amid Tightened Security

Noem Signs Pact to Bolster Travel and Security Ties with Milei’s Government

On July 28, 2025, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein and Security Minister Patricia Bullrich in signing a statement of intent to reinstate Argentina in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days.

The move, announced in Buenos Aires, signals warming U.S.-Argentina relations under President Javier Milei, who has prioritized border security.

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Argentina, removed from the VWP in 2002 amid economic crisis, boasts Latin America’s lowest visa overstay rate and a 25% surge in U.S. travel this year.

Noem emphasized the deal strengthens bilateral security and lawful travel, aligning with President Trump’s diplomatic push.

The process, requiring rigorous security vetting, may take years but highlights Argentina’s growing stability and strategic partnership with the U.S., potentially easing travel for millions while enhancing counterterrorism and immigration enforcement.