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Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.
You can access the FCDO advice for Argentina at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina
Children aged 17 and under who are resident in Argentina need written permission ('Autorización de viaje') from the non-accompanying parents to leave the country. Non-resident children aged 17 and under who have remained in Argentina for 1 year or more are treated in line with resident children and also need permission. You can get permission from a notary public in Argentina or the Argentine Migration Office. You can get full information on the different types of permission and requirements for children leaving Argentina from the Argentine Migration Office or from your nearest Consulate of the Argentine Republic.
If you are visiting Argentina, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you are a resident in Argentina, your passport must be valid for entry.
You don’t need a visa to enter or travel through Argentina as a tourist for up to 3 months, unless you’re travelling on an emergency travel document. You can get proof of your last entry or exit from Argentina from the Argentine Migration Office website. If you wish to extend your stay for another 90-day period, get advice from the Argentine Migration Office before your current stay ends.
To apply for a visa contact your nearest Consulate of the Argentine Republic.
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Argentina. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Argentinian government website for more information (in Spanish).
You can only enter or leave Argentina with less than 10,000 US dollars or the equivalent in other currencies. Federal Administration of Public Income website for more information (in Spanish)
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Argentina. If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there. General COVID-19 advice for travellers.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro’s Argentina guide.
Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice