Argentina
Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 7 May 2026:
You can visit Argentina without a visa for tourism for up to 90 days.
To stay longer, or to work or study, you must meet the Argentine government’s entry requirements. Contact the Argentine Consulate in the UK.
Immigration authorities no longer stamp passports on entry. If you need proof of your entry or exit, contact the Argentine Migration Office (in Spanish).
If you wish to extend your stay for another 90-day period, get advice from the Argentine Migration Office before your current stay ends.
Passport validity
To enter Argentina, your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. If you are a resident in Argentina, your passport must be valid for entry.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Argentina
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Argentina's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- Time
- UTC−3
- Plugs and power
- Types C, I · 220 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +54
- Languages
- Spanish
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.