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Argentina's migration office lists which passports need a tourist visa.

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Explore Argentina: things to do, shopping, food and getting around

A short guide based on Visit Argentina.

Places to visit

Nightlife

  • Tango in Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires

    Tango is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. See a dinner show, take a lesson, or walk the tango neighbourhoods of Boedo, Almagro, Abasto and La Boca's Caminito. The World Tango Dance Championship and Festival is held in August.

    Source: Visit Argentina (official) – Tango in Buenos Aires

General tips

Summarised in our own words from the linked pages, official tourism boards and transport authorities first; items marked "Not official" come from other guides. Prices and opening times change, so check the source before you go. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.

Common tourist traps and how to avoid them

Scams and risky spots named in official travel advice for Argentina, in our own words.

  1. 'Mustard scam' distraction theft

    How it works: In Buenos Aires, someone squirts a substance like mustard on you. While an accomplice pretends to help clean it off, your bags are taken. Thieves often work in teams of two or more.

    How to avoid it: Keep hold of your bags and walk away from unsolicited help.

  2. Theft at check-in and on public transport

    How it works: Thieves operate on public transport and in bus and train terminals. Some pose as hotel guests to snatch bags at check-in.

    How to avoid it: Keep bags close and don't hang them on the back of your seat.

  3. Street taxis

    How it works: Casual taxis are linked to robberies and express kidnappings.

    How to avoid it: Book taxis in advance. If you hail one on the street, only use a 'radio taxi' with a clear logo on the doors.

Official advice: FCDO: no areas advised against.

Emergency numbers in Argentina

Paraphrased from official travel advice: FCDO travel advice – Safety and security · FCDO travel advice – Warnings and insurance · FCDO travel advice – Getting help (emergency numbers) · FCDO page updated 7 May 2026 · Last checked 24 Oct 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Customs rules for banknotes and other cash when you enter or leave Argentina.

Not yet confirmed — check the official customs page of Argentina.

Argentina visa rules by passport

The general rule for each passport, from official sources. Open a passport to see conditions and options that depend on where you live.

Visa-free90 passports
Embassy visa108 passports

Verified rules for Argentina: 198 of 198 passports; awaiting verification: 0; not yet covered: 0. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet.

⚠ Unofficial sources: 1 rule for Argentina is not from an official Argentina government source (based on other governments' travel advice or secondary research). They are labelled on each page, are not counted as verified above, and should be confirmed with the embassy before travel.

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