What happens is that many foreigners, especially Americans, know that the process in Argentina is quite flexible, and they tend to relax too much. I wish the laws and procedures here were a bit more rigorous. Currently, anyone can easily enter and exit the country, and sometimes they stay for extended periods illegally. This is a significant difference from the U.S., where the visa application process is much stricter.
In Argentina, the process for obtaining a visa, especially a tourist visa, can be less rigorous, as it generally requires basic documentation. On the other hand, the U.S. demands extensive documentation, including interviews and background checks, which results in longer processing times. This contrast highlights how the flexibility in Argentina can lead to situations where many people enter and remain without proper oversight, something that does not happen as frequently in the United States.
Just look at these statistics:
