Argentina Entry Requirements

Argentina

Argentina's charm, natural beauty and diversity attracts hundred of thousands of American citizen visitors every year. Buenos Aires and other large cities have well-developed tourist facilities and services, including many four- and five-star hotels. The quality of tourist facilities in smaller towns outside the capital varies. Spanish is the official language of Argentina.

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 and business. Those wishing to stay longer or to travel for other purposes, need to obtain an Argetina visa. Tourists and travelers who arrive at Ezeiza International Airport and Jorge Newbery airpor should pay a fee for the entry. The fee is valid for 10 years and for multiple entries and could be paid credit card, cash, or with travelers' checks, which is applied only to the passport bearer. For travelers bearing an official or diplomatic passports and for those that are not entering but transiting Argentina, the entry fee is not charged. 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 therefore encourages U.S. citizens to ensure their 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. Most dual nationals are permitted 60-180 days of visit. Dual nationals who stay beyond their permitted time are required to depart on an Argentine passport.

Children under 18 years of age who travel in Argentina without parents are required to present a notarized consent form confirming that both of the child's parents agreed in letting the child travel alone in Argentina.

American citizens wishing to enter Brazil are required to obtain a visa in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to the traveler's place of residence. The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires cannot assist travelers to obtain Brazilian visas. If you plan to visit Brazil, get a Brazil visa before you depart.

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Argentines are a fusion of diverse national and ethnic groups, with descendants of Italian and Spanish immigrants predominant. Waves of immigrants from many European countries arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Syrian, Lebanese, and other Middle Eastern immigrants number about 500,000 to 600,000, mainly in urban areas. Argentina's population is overwhelmingly Catholic, but it also has the largest Jewish population in Latin America, estimated at between 280,000 and 300,000. In recent years, there has been a substantial influx of immigrants from neighboring countries, particularly Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru. The indigenous population, estimated at 700,000, is concentrated in the provinces of the north, northwest, and south. The Argentine population has one of Latin America's lowest growth rates. Eighty percent of the population resides in cities or towns of more than 2,000, and over one-third lives in the greater Buenos Aires area.

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