Argentina Visa Requirements
For 🇫🇷 France passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, COVID-19. Yellow fever if visiting Iguazu.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Exercise increased caution in Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires. Petty crime including pickpocketing and muggings occur, especially in tourist areas and on public transport. Don't display expensive items. Use radio taxis or ride apps rather than hailing cabs. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash despite the exchange situation. Avoid protests.
Money & Costs
Daily Budget (USD)
Cards & ATMs
Cards accepted in tourist areas but cash often preferred due to currency issues.
Tipping
Tipping 10% is standard in restaurants - don't leave more as it can seem ostentatious. Tip in pesos. Porters and hotel staff appreciate small tips. Tour guides receive 10-15% of tour cost. Taxi drivers don't expect tips but rounding up is common. Café waiters appreciate leaving coins.
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 911
Police: 101
Ambulance: 107
Fire: 100
Getting There
Main Airports
- Buenos Aires AEP
- Buenos Aires EZE
Airport Transfers
Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE): International flights arrive here, 35km from city. Bus 8 or Tienda León to center (AR$5000-8000, 1-1.5 hours). Taxi/transfer ~$40-50 USD. Aeroparque (AEP): Domestic flights, much closer - taxi to Palermo ~$15 USD (15-20 minutes). Manuel Tienda León connects both airports.
Local Transport
Buenos Aires has an extensive Subte (metro) system and buses. SUBE card required - buy and load at kiosks. Long-distance buses are excellent and comfortable - book through Plataforma 10 or Busbud. Domestic flights with Aerolíneas Argentinas or Flybondi connect distant destinations. Renting a car is useful for Patagonia.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
October-April for Patagonia. June-August for skiing. Year-round for Buenos Aires.
Cultural Notes
Argentines are passionate, warm, and love to discuss politics, football, and life in general. Greetings involve a kiss on the cheek, even for first meetings. Dinner is a social event meant to last hours - don't rush. Mate (yerba mate tea) is a cultural ritual often shared. Football (soccer) is a religion, with intense Boca vs. River rivalries. Psycotherapy is hugely popular.
Insider Tips
Bring US dollars in cash - the "blue dollar" parallel exchange rate is significantly better than official rates and widely available at "cuevas" (exchange houses) in Buenos Aires. Dinner doesn't start before 9pm and often runs past midnight. Book popular restaurants like Don Julio weeks ahead. Learn some Spanish - it's less commonly spoken than in other South American capitals.
Dress Code
Casual dress fine. Buenos Aires is fashion-conscious. Smart casual for upscale venues.