How To Get To Argentina While Avoiding Travel Stuck-Ups
A number of American tourists frequently ask the question “Is Argentina dangerous?” What they don’t think about is that the last thing that they want to happen is to be sent home by Argentinean officials due to passport or visa issues especially when going to the Puerto Madryn or even Iguazu Falls. That is why the U.S. Embassy has set guidelines for American tourists of Argentina to avoid common traveling problems that they may encounter.
Before traveling to Bariloche or even Argentina, American tourists are advised to enroll in the “Smart Traveler Enrollment Program”. This program was established by the U.S. Embassy to protect travelers from possible dangers in Argentina. American tourists who are members of this program will be constantly updated by the U.S. Embassy regarding any outstanding safety and security announcements involving Argentina.
American citizens who are holders of valid passports are allowed to enter Argentina and stay there for up to three months or 90 days. This 90-day period can be used up to tour Argentina or to settle businesses. Those who plan to stay beyond 90 days in Argentina should obtain a visa. Also, people who want to travel to Paraguay or Brazil from Argentina should obtain a visa beforehand and the U.S. Embassy cannot help in doing so.
Everyone who arrives at Argentina through the Ezeiza International Airport will be charged with an entrance fee. This entrance fee is valid for 10 years and can be used for repeated visits to Argentina so you won’t be charged each time you travel to Argentina within that 10-year period. Diplomats and people with official passports are exempted from this entry fee to Argentina.
Passport holders should make sure that their passports are valid and not expired. Also, they should make sure that their passports are in good condition. American citizens with expired passports or passports that look tampered or in bad shape will be sent home.
