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Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions in Argentina – updated 11 January 2022
Who can travel to Argentina?
From 1 November 2021, Argentina's border is open to fully vaccinated travelers who received their last dose within 14 days of arrival, and present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel. Vaccination status must be proved via the App Mi Argentina, or via a document from a national or state-level public health body if vaccinated abroad. Travelers must also fill in an electronic ‘sworn statement’ form within 48 hours of traveling.
- Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of traveling (children under 6 are exempt), unless you are: a crew member, transiting the country through an international airport for less than 24 hours; or have had coronavirus confirmed by a lab test within 90 days of your trip. If you have had COVID-19 confirmed by a lab test within 90 days of your trip you don’t need to take a PCR test again. Instead, you will need to show evidence of your diagnosis and a medical certificate issued at least 10 days after being diagnosed, confirming that you have a clean bill of health
- Must take a COVID-19 test between the 3rd and 5th day after arrival and avoid large gatherings and social gatherings in closed spaces for the first 5 days post arrival This rule also applies for fully vaccinated children aged 6 and older.
- Children who do not qualify as fully vaccinated can enter Argentina and no longer need to self-isolate but should avoid large gatherings for the first 7 days
- If you are traveling from or have been in Africa in the 14 days prior to arrival in Argentina, in addition to the above requirements you must take an antigen test on arrival and self-isolate for 10 days from the date you took your PCR test abroad. On day 10, you must take a further PCR test to end your quarantine.
All travelers must be prepared to show proof of having complied with all entry requirements when required by the authorities during the first 14 days after arrival in country.
What to expect in Argentina
Depending on the epidemiological situation across the country, restrictions may differ depending on where you are. Follow the advice of local authorities and stay up to date as the situation changes.
Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles.
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Hantavirus Outbreak - January 2019
An outbreak of Hantavirus is currently occurring in four regions within Argentina:
- North - Salta and Jujuy
- Northeast - Misiones
- Central - Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Rios
- South - Rio Negro, Chubut and Neuquen
What is Hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a virus that is found in the feces, urine and saliva of infected rodents such as rats. It's transmitted to humans via rodent bites, coming in contact with rodent feces, saliva or urine and breathing in particles from rodent urine. It can also be contracted via broken skin and contaminated food and water.
Contracting the virus causes the rare Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a severe lung infection that can be fatal if left untreated.
Early symptoms (first 2-3 weeks) of the virus are fever, chills, nausea, aches and pains, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.
As the infection worsens, symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased heartbeat, rapid breathing and coughing appear.
It's vital that if you do feel unwell while traveling that you seek medical treatment immediately to ensure you are treated promptly and for the correct condition given the symptoms of Hantavirus are similar to many other conditions.
To avoid potentially contracting this disease, it's important to take precautions while traveling such as observing good personal hygiene, checking that your accommodation is clean and hygienic, eating at places that look clean and have a high turnover, only using water which has been just treated/boiled, disposing of trash properly and keeping your food well sealed to avoid rodent contamination, particularly if you are camping and hiking.
Please check with authorities for more information, follow any official warnings and listen to local news reports to monitor the situation. Failure to comply with directives from government authorities means you won't be covered by travel insurance.
Before you buy a travel insurance policy, check your government travel warnings and health advice – there may be no travel insurance cover for locations with a government travel ban or health advice against travel.
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16 Comments
Hi! Thanks for the info. Do you know where can I get the most updated info regarding current situation of inbound flights and quarantine restrictions? I am from argentina currently living in the US. We have a family emergency and I am having trouble looking for what my options are to fly over there.
Thank you!
Mayra.
Hi Mayra,
The IATA is updating their flight information frequently, otherwise it might be a good idea to contact your airline. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm
All the best,
Amelia, World Nomads
Hello.
I am an Argentine citizen living in Chicago and was planning to travel from the first of December to the 18th. My fiancé is not an Argentine citizen. Would we both be permitted entry into Argentina?
Yes same question as Alejandro I am citizen with daughters and spouse us citizenship can they travel with and will we be able to return to us after helping family there?
Hi Michele,
Please contact your local embassy or consulate for information, as they will be able to provide accurate advice relevant to your situation.
All the best,
Amelia, World Nomads
Hi, My in laws traveled to Argentina in Feb 2020 They live in NY. They are are both elderly . My mother is undergoing chemo (pill) what can we do to get them back home?
Yes, good to know, but remember World Nomads insurance does not cover you for covid-related problems ... :-(
Hi,
I am french living in the US and i would like to travel to Argentina around dec 28th. Would i be able to enter or not? I have a french passport but no direct family there, just friends
Hi everyone,
my partner is Argentinian and has been stuck for a year in Argentina as travel to Spain as we understand has not been allowed. I am a UK Citizen with Spanish residency living in Spain. Can he travel to Spain from Argebtina NOW Dec 26th 2020 as a tourist?
Please give me some advice as we have been apart for sooo long. Otherwise he will have to apply for a visa.
Thanks so much.
Jess xxxx
I'm having the same situation as Jess, I am UK national and meant to be marrying a Argentinian national we have been cut off since March, please can you explain to me if I can go to Argentina to get married? when is the borders going to open, This is heart breaking
To people who cannot visit each other: try and find a country you can both fly to. Some Caribbean countries allow entrance from various international destinations.
You can go there and meet each other there.
In other cases, like when you're from Schengen and want to enter the US, you can go to a Caribbean country, stay there for 2 weeks, then continue on to the US. There are cheap AirBnbs on many of these islands.
For most countries it's possible to find some path to see each other again finally. It might be expensive and it might be a long trip, but it's often possible. I wish you the best of luck!
@Jess and @Charlotte, you and your loved ones can both fly to Aruba for example, which should be visa-free for Argentinians. You need a PCR test though. Please do check about re-entry into Argentina for your loved ones, to see if it's easy for them to return after that.
There is a special exception for long-distance relationships under for example Dutch law. Spain may have a similar rule. You might run into trouble if you have UK citizenship. In the Netherlands you need EU/EER citizenship in order to use the rule so UK citizens are excluded from that since January 1.
Are you ever going to update this page?
Hola, I am hoping to travel to Patagonia in Dec. 2021 if the borders are open, are Expediated PCR tests available in El Chalten and El Calafate? Gracias
hi am Filipino residence of the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and wanted to go to Argentina to visit my boyfriend.Are they gonna open for tourist soon?
hi good evening, i am from India working as a catholic priest in Argentina. is there is any problem of going to India through brazil. because i have got some hours of waiting in brazil. could you please give me information.
As of October 1st Argentina will open it’s borders to foreign nationals. Only certain airports are designated as entry points. Will it be possible to move between airports after presenting a negative PCR test on day5-7? Example, arrive in Buenos Aires, stick around long enough to get a test as requested and then fly to Ushuaia? Thanks for the info!