Entry Procedures

For short tourist stays, many nationalities may enter Argentina without a visa, but rules depend on your nationality and can change, so do not assume you are exempt. Some travellers need a visa or an electronic authorization arranged before arrival. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official Argentine immigration (Migraciones) site or with an Argentine consulate before you travel to Buenos Aires or elsewhere.

Your passport should be valid for your intended stay, and many travellers keep at least six months validity to be safe, though the exact rule can vary by nationality and should be confirmed. Keep blank pages for stamps and carry a copy of the photo page separate from the original. A damaged passport can cause problems at immigration, so renew early if validity is short and check the latest official guidance.

Immigration may ask to see an onward or return ticket, confirmed accommodation and proof of sufficient funds for your stay. Carry your passport, the address of your first night in Buenos Aires or elsewhere, and both digital and paper copies of key documents. If your nationality needs a visa or authorization, carry that proof too. Requirements can vary and change, so check the official Migraciones guidance before you travel.

You generally must declare cash and equivalent instruments above a set threshold when arriving in or leaving Argentina. Exact amounts and rules change, so do not rely on a fixed figure and check current Argentine customs (Aduana) rules before you travel. Declare honestly to avoid seizure or penalties, keep exchange receipts, and be aware that undeclared amounts over the limit can be confiscated at Ezeiza or other entry points.

Travellers get duty-free allowances for personal goods, but there are limits on items such as alcohol and tobacco, and dutiable or commercial quantities must be declared. New electronics, gifts and high-value items over the allowance may attract duty. Allowances change, so check the latest Argentine customs (Aduana) guidance before you travel and keep receipts for valuables you bring in through Ezeiza or Aeroparque.

Most international travellers arrive at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) near Buenos Aires, while Aeroparque (AEP) handles many domestic and some regional flights. Have your passport and any required visa or authorization ready at the immigration counter, and be prepared to answer questions about your stay. Entry and exit procedures can be electronic and may change, so follow signs and staff instructions and keep any records safe for departure.

Arrange any required visa or authorization well in advance and carry proof to show on arrival. Keep a copy of your passport separate from the original, and note the address of your first night in Buenos Aires for immigration and transport. Allow time for immigration queues at Ezeiza, keep some funds for arrival costs, and confirm how long you may stay and how to extend at the immigration office (Migraciones). Double-check the latest official guidance before you fly.