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However, information posted on this website are subject to change without
notice. We suggest that you also check
with the State Department and other governmental agencies regarding
the safety in the your destinations before you leave.
ENTRY/EXIT
REQUIREMENTS: A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to
enter Argentina. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90
days for tourism or business. U.S. citizen tourist and business travelers
arriving in Argentina at Ezeiza International Airport must pay an entry fee.
Currently, the fee is only charged at Ezeiza and Jorge Newbery airports. It
can be paid in dollars, by credit card, or with traveler's checks, and is
valid for ten years and multiple entries. It applies only to bearers of
tourist passports. Travelers bearing diplomatic or official passports are
not charged, nor are travelers transiting and not entering Argentina. U.S.
citizens who arrive in Argentina with expired or damaged passports may be
refused entry and returned to the United States at their own expense. The
U.S. Embassy cannot provide guarantees on behalf of travelers in such
situations, and we encourage you to ensure that your travel documents are
valid and in good condition prior to departure from the United States.
Different rules apply to U.S. citizens who also have Argentine nationality,
depending on their dates of U.S. naturalization. For more information, check
the Argentine Ministry of
the Interior website, which is currently only
available in the Spanish language. Argentine-born naturalized U.S. citizens
who enter Argentina as temporary visitors may depart using their U.S.
passports as long as they remain for the period granted by the Argentine
immigration officer at the time of entry (typically 60-180 days). Travelers
in this category who overstay will be required to obtain an Argentine
passport to depart.
The application process for an Argentine passport
is lengthy, and the U.S. Embassy is not able to provide assistance in
obtaining Argentine passports or other local identity documents. Children
under 18 years of age who reside in Argentina, regardless of nationality,
are required to present a notarized document that certifies both parents'
permission for the child's departure from Argentina when the child is
traveling alone, with only one parent, or in someone else's custody (click
on the "international child abduction" link below for more information).
U.S. citizens wishing to enter Brazil or Paraguay
from Argentina are required to obtain a visa in advance from the appropriate
Embassy or consulate nearest to the traveler's place of residence. Travelers
transiting between Brazil or Paraguay and Argentina should always make sure
to present their passports to Argentine immigration officials to have their
entry and exit from Argentina recorded. The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires
cannot assist travelers with obtaining Brazilian or Paraguayan visas. For
more information, see the
Country
Specific Information for Brazil and
Paraguay.
Visit the
Embassy of Argentina’s website
for the most current visa information.
HIV/AIDS Restrictions: The U.S. Department of State
is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign
residents of Argentina.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY:
Pedestrians and drivers should exercise caution, as drivers frequently
ignore traffic laws and vehicles often travel at excessive speeds. The rate
and toll of traffic accidents has been a topic of much local media
attention.
The U.S. government is supportive of coordinated
efforts by Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay to
combat illegal activity in the tri-border region, where there is a
long-standing pattern of trafficking of illicit goods. Americans crossing
from Argentina into Paraguay or Brazil may wish to consult the most recent
Country Specific Information for those countries.
Demonstrations are common in metropolitan Buenos
Aires and occur in other major cities as well. Protesters on occasion block
streets, highways, and major intersections, causing traffic jams and
delaying travel. While demonstrations are usually nonviolent, hooligans in
some of the groups sometimes seek confrontation with the police and
vandalize private property. Groups occasionally protest in front of the U.S.
Embassy and U.S.-affiliated businesses. U.S. citizens should take
common-sense precautions and avoid gatherings or any other event where
crowds have congregated to protest. Information about the location of
possible demonstrations is available from a variety of sources, including
the local media.
Domestic flight schedules can be unreliable.
Occasional work stoppages, over-scheduling of flights and other technical
problems can result in flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.
Consult local media for information about possible strikes or slow-downs
before planning travel within Argentina.
Public transportation is generally reliable and
safe. The preferred option for travel within Buenos Aires and other major
cities is by radio taxi or "remise" (private car with driver). The best way
to obtain safe taxis and remises is to call for one or go to an established
stand, rather than hailing one on the street. Hotels, restaurants, and other
businesses can order remises or radio taxis, or provide phone numbers for
such services, upon request. Passengers on buses, trains, and the subway
should be alert for pickpockets and should also be aware that these forms of
transport are sometimes interrupted by strikes or work stoppages.
Argentina’s mountains, forests, deserts, and
glaciers make it a popular destination for outdoor and adventure sports
enthusiasts. Despite the best efforts of local authorities, assisting
visitors lost or injured in such remote areas can be difficult. U.S.
citizens have died in recent years while mountain climbing, skiing,
trekking, and hunting in Argentina. Travelers visiting isolated and
wilderness areas should learn about local hazards and weather conditions and
always inform park or police authorities of their itineraries. Reports of
missing or injured persons should be made immediately to the police so that
a search can be mounted or assistance rendered. Argentina boasts the highest
peak outside of the Himalayas, Mount Aconcagua. Its guidebook billing as
affordable and "requiring no climbing skills" attracts hundreds of Americans
every year. However, inexperienced mountaineers should bear in mind that
Aconcagua’s 22,840-foot altitude, bitter cold, and savage storms make it, in
fact, one of the world’s most difficult climbs.
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Haben Sie eine sichere
Reise!
Abbia un viaggio sicuro!
ˇTenga un viaje seguro!
Ayez un voyage sűr!
Have a safe trip!
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