Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Argentina depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for ArgentinaEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
- Fire
- 100
Currency
- Name
- Argentine Peso
- Code
- ARS
- Symbol
- $
High inflation — USD is widely accepted informally. Multiple exchange rates exist; use official channels
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type I
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
ART (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Patagonia (Torres del Paine): November–March. Buenos Aires: October–April for mild weather
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Tip in cash even if paying by card |
| Taxi | Round up | — |
| Hotel porters | $1–2 USD equivalent | — |
| Guides | $5–10 USD equivalent per day | — |
Dress Code
- Fashion-conscious culture — Argentines dress well even casually
- Smart casual for evening restaurants and bars in Buenos Aires
- Outdoor gear for Patagonia
Social Etiquette
- Greet with a single kiss on the right cheek — even strangers in social contexts
- Mate (traditional herb drink) is shared from one gourd — don't say no and don't thank until you're done
- Dinner is late by most standards: restaurants fill after 9pm
- Football is a religion — know that before discussing it
- Argentines are warm, direct, and expressive
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- USD is informally accepted but not officially — understand the exchange situation before arrival
- Photography of police is restricted
- Cannabis decriminalized for personal use in small amounts but not legal to buy/sell
- Drunk driving severely penalised
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Hola / Che | OH-lah / CHEH (informal, like 'hey') |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-see-as |
| How are you? | ¿Cómo andás? (informal) | KOH-moh an-DAS |
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