Visa requirements
Citizens of Brazil, Chile and Uruguay may enter as tourists without a visa for up to 90 days.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Arriving in Argentina
Entry requirements and practical information for staying connected, getting around and paying.
Information from official sources, checked on the dates shown. It may change; confirm each detail with its source before travelling.
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Before arrival
Visa requirements
The Argentine Consulate in Barcelona states that Spanish citizens do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Source: cbarc.cancilleria.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Visa requirements
The authorised tourist stay is up to three months and may be extended for a similar period.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Passport and documents
A valid passport is accepted. Some South American nationalities may also use an identity card or travel document accepted by Argentina.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Customs and baggage
The air-travel baggage allowance includes one phone and one laptop or tablet, as well as clothing and personal items for non-commercial use.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Customs and baggage
SENASA allows certain processed animal or plant products for personal use when factory-packaged and labelled; other foods may be prohibited or require authorisation.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Mobile service
Claro
SIM cardClaro lists a tourist SIM for 30,500 Argentine pesos, with 25 GB and WhatsApp for 30 days. Activation requires a passport or ID and phone number.
Source: origen-www.claro.com.arwww.claro.com.arwww.enacom.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Personal
SIM cardPersonal sells tourist SIMs at stores, shopping centres and authorised kiosks; a SIM bought at a kiosk must be activated at a store. No SIM or starter-bundle price was found.
Source: www.personal.com.arwww.enacom.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Movistar
SIM cardMovistar offers prepaid SIMs for tourists. Its page says to buy one at a kiosk or point of sale and activate it through WhatsApp; we couldn't find the SIM or first-package price on the source page checked.
Source: www.movistar.com.arwww.enacom.gob.arwww.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Tuenti
SIM cardTuenti lets customers request a SIM or eSIM for free online or in its app. A new line requires an Argentine national ID; passports are not accepted.
Source: www.tuenti.com.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Claro
eSIMClaro publishes eSIM activation for prepaid lines and asks for a national ID. We couldn't find whether a tourist can activate a line with a passport on the source page checked.
Source: asistencia.claro.com.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Main airports
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza)EZE
Buenos Aires
Bus service
16,500 Argentine pesosTienda León offers bus bookings from Ezeiza to Terminal Pellegrini; its website shows the current per-person fare at purchase.
Source: tiendaleon.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Bus service
Line 8 has an authorised route between Ezeiza and Buenos Aires. We couldn't find a current fare for this express service in the fare table checked.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Authorized taxi
The airport lists taxis and private hire cars among its transport options; no fare or purchase instructions were found on the page checked.
Source: www.aeropuertosargentina.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
Uber provides instructions for requesting airport pickups at Ezeiza; the fare depends on the trip and is shown in the app.
Source: www.uber.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Jorge Newbery AirportAEP
Buenos Aires
Bus service
7,500 Argentine pesosTienda León offers bus bookings from Aeroparque to Terminal Pellegrini; its website shows the current per-person fare at purchase.
Source: tiendaleon.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Bus service
The Line 8 express route connects Aeroparque with Ezeiza. We couldn't find a current fare for this service in the fare table checked.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
Uber provides instructions for requesting airport pickups at Aeroparque; the fare depends on the trip and is shown in the app.
Source: www.uber.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
Uber shows the pickup point in its app. The airport operator reported an app pickup stop in 2023; no current policy or fixed fare was confirmed.
Source: www.uber.comsustentabilidad.aeropuertosargentina.com · Checked on 11 Nov
Money in Argentina
Currency and cash
The currency is the Argentine peso. The Central Bank lists banknotes of 20,000, 10,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 pesos.
Source: www.bcra.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Exchange rate
The Central Bank publishes reference retail exchange rates. Each bank or exchange house may offer a different rate.
Source: www.bcra.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
ATMs and fees
In Buenos Aires, many hotels and large businesses accept cards; some smaller shops take cash only. The Central Bank says banks publish ATM fees; no general fee for foreign cards was found.
Source: turismo.buenosaires.gob.arwww.bcra.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Exchange rate
The Central Bank maintains a list of authorised exchange houses and agencies. Check that a business appears in that register.
Source: www.bcra.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Taxes
The standard VAT rate is 21%. Foreign tourists may request a refund on purchases that meet the official conditions.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Transport in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires y área metropolitana
A registered SUBE card covers city bus trips of 0–3 km; fares vary by distance and service. SUBE is sold at authorised points and has several official top-up channels.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
San Rafael
Municipal information confirms that buses in San Rafael can be paid for with SUBE, QR and Visa or Mastercard. We couldn't find a current fare in that publication.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Emergency help
General emergencies
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Fire service
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
SAME emergency medical service in CABA and participating provinces
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Consumer protection
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Tourist Police / visitor safety guidance (CABA)
Source: buenosaires.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Places to visit from Buenos Aires
Tigre y el Delta del Paraná
From Buenos Aires · 40 km
Official tourism information lists access by car via the Panamericana Tigre branch or by train from Retiro.
Source: www.argentina.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Córdoba
From Buenos Aires · 715 km
The official road distance is 715 km. Bus or train services and schedules should be checked before travelling.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Mendoza
From Buenos Aires · 1050 km
The official road distance is 1,050 km. Bus or flight services and schedules should be checked before travelling.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Paraná
From Buenos Aires · 480 km
The official road distance is 480 km. Bus service and schedules should be checked before travelling.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Salta
From Buenos Aires · 1510 km
The official road distance is 1,510 km. Bus or flight services and schedules should be checked before travelling.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov
Ushuaia
From Buenos Aires · 3228 km
The official road distance is 3,228 km. The land route includes crossings and sections subject to operation; confirm the itinerary before departure.
Source: www.argentina.gob.ar · Checked on 11 Nov