Argentina Travel Restrictions & Protocols

Argentina Travel Restrictions & Protocols

What you need to know before travelling to Argentina

Check out all the requirements to enter Argentina below!

 

Good news!

There is no special requirements to enter Argentina

 

You only need a valid passport, an email adresse and a visa (if required)

Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can I travel to Argentina?

 

Yes! Borders are open to all foreign travelers. From August 2022 the special requirements to enter the country related to Covid disease are no longer in place.

 

However, foreign travelers must atteint the entering requirements in place before the pandemic (like an special via depending on your nationality and a valid passport). You can check out which countries need a visa to enter Argentina in this link (only in Spanish).

 

(Updated to 4/10/2022)

 

 

Why do I need to provide my email address?

 

Argentina Migrations office has changed the entry/exit process to the country and is no longer stamping the traveler´s passport, instead, they are requesting the e-mail account of every person that enters Argentina to send the admission to the country certificate via that source. Hotels are entitled to request that certificate to complete the process of VAT (Value Added Tax) exception that applies to foreign travelers.

 

(Updated to: 3/11/2022)

 

 

Which airports and crossing points are opened for travelers?

 

All airports and crossing points are opened for foreign travelers.

 

 

Are commercial flights operating in Argentina?

 

Yes.

 

 

Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for travelers in Argentina?

 

Yes, both PCR and antigen tests are widely available in Buenos Aires City. Outside of Buenos Aires City, availability of testing can be varied.

In Buenos Aires, many private labs offer paid COVID-19 tests. This is a list of private labs in the city:

 

PCR and antigen test are also available at the International Airport Ministro Pistarini.

 

 

 

Which measures are being taken in Argentina?

 

The face mask is no longer mandatory but recommended in closed spaces or crowed places. Social gatherings are permitted without a restricted number of people. In addition, public transport can be used without any restriction.

Shops, bars and restaurants are offering their services with full capacity and sanitary protocols.

Museums allow full capacity . Some museums have to be booked in advance, we suggest checking each museum’s web page and buying the tickets online.

For Buenos Aires residents, it is no longer necessary to have a COVID-19 test when returning to the city after travelling to another province

(Updated to 4/10/2022).

 

 

 

Are National Parks open in Argentina?

 

Yes, all the National Parks in Argentina are open since May 31st, 2021. Tickets can be bought here.

 

 

Which destinations do I have to book in advance?

 

We recommend booking in advance Argentina’s most popular destinations such as El Calafate and Iguazú Falls that are usually highly requested. It can be difficult to book a last-minute trip to any of these destinations considering tours and hotels don’t offer their full capacity because of COVID-19 protocols.

In addition, Iberá Wetlands is another that should be reserved in advance. This off-the-beaten-track destination offers a small and exclusive list of hotels since it is still an undiscovered paradise.

 

 

If my travel itinerary includes Uruguay, can I travel from Argentina?

 

Yes. Usually, people travel by sea to Uruguay, from Buenos Aires to Colonia. This is a short boat trip.

The requirements to enter Uruguay are:

  • You will need to be fully vaccinated with the corresponding doses depending on the vaccine
  • Unvaccinated travelers: a negative PCR-RT test result of the SARS CoV-2 virus, carried out no more than 72 (seventy-two) hours before the beginning of their trip. Children under 6 (six) years of age are exempt from the obligation to present a PCR-RT test result.
  • Health insurance that covers COVID-19.
    The use of masks is not required, with the exception of hospitals and health care centers.

 

(Updated to 11/10/2022)

 

Where can I find official information about COVID in Argentina?

 

You can visit any of these websites:

The use of a face mask is not mandatory but recommended in closed places.

It is always recommended to arrive early to the aiports and bus stations.

Signs on floors will indicate the minimum required separation distance.

Hand sanitizer will be available for all travelers.

During the flight

  • Air conditioning system with special high-efficiency filters (HEPA, High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters) that constantly renew the cabin air.
  • Only mineral water is offered upon request.
  • Reading material, blankets and pillows are temporarily suspended.
  • 100 ml of alcohol gel is the only sanitizer allowed for use on board.

 

 

When disembarking

  • The crew indicates when each seat can be unoccupied.
  • Respect the recommended distance when descending.

The use of a face mask is not mandatory but recommended in close places.

Signs on floors will indicate the minimum separation distance required.

Hand sanitizer will be available for all travelers.

The bus should be aired out before and after the trip.

 

While travelling

  • Once the passengers are on board, personnel designated by the transport company will inform that they must report the appearance of symptoms during the trip to the crew.
  • There should be 20 air changes per hour through the bus’s air conditioning in non-recirculation mode.
  • Blankets, pillows, magazines and headphones are suspended. The passenger, if he wishes, may provide
  • Catering service, coffee and juice machines are suspended.

 

 

When descending

  • Descending will be ordered by rows, respecting the required social distances.
  • When collecting luggage, a line must be made while maintaining the social distance of 1.5 meters.
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