Yes, you need to submit your passport for the processing of your Argentina visa application.

Apart from identification purposes, a passport is required to stamp your visa if approved. Once done, you can collect the passport from the visa application center, or it will be delivered to your doorstep if you apply through an authorized visa channel. 

Once your visa application is approved, the Argentina visa will be stamped as a sticker on your passport. The visa sticker will mention important details such as your full name, passport number, nationality, date of issue, expiry date, and duration of stay permitted. 

Tip: Make sure to check all these details carefully once you receive your visa sticker. If there are any discrepancies, you must report to the issuing authority immediately for correction.

Here are a few points you can keep in mind to ensure that your Argentina visa application is approved: 

• Error-free application: Complete the visa application form accurately and completely. The Argentinian government clearly specifies that intentionally submitting false information can even lead to permanent ineligibility to enter Argentina. Never sign the application you are submitting without reviewing it first for accuracy.

• Valid passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry into Argentina and has sufficient blank pages. If not, renew your passport before applying. 

• Recent photographs: It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meet the specific requirements of the Argentinian immigration authorities. Avoid heavy filters to ensure you look the same way as seen in the photograph.

• Valid supporting documents: Provide all required supporting documents, such as financial statements, employment and an invitation letter (if applicable). Make sure that the documents also meet the visa requirements. For example, when submitting bank statements and pay slips, ensure that they show sufficient funds to cover your stay in Argentina. 

• Clear purpose of visit: Clearly state the purpose of your visit. Whether you are traveling for tourism, ensure you explain your intentions clearly and back them up with the necessary documents, such as invitation letters or travel itineraries.