SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) / EMBASSY LOCATION: If you are going to live in or visit Argentina, please take the time to tell our Embassy about your trip. If you sign up, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. We can also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency. Here’s the link to the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, Argentina Avenida Colombia 4300, Palermo Telephone: (54) (11) 5777-4533 Emergency after-hours telephone: (54) (11) 5777-4873 Facsimile: (54) (11) 5777-4240 The Consular Section is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on U.S./Argentine holidays or administrative processing days. We are always available for emergencies. Additional information on Embassy services is available on the Internet at U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, Argentina or by e-mail at American Citizen Services. Back to Top ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS: A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Argentina. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business. As a result of a recent change in Argentine law, prior to arrival in Argentina at any entry point, U.S. citizen tourist and business travelers must pay a $160 reciprocity fee by credit card online at the Provincia Pagos website . Once paid, you must print out the receipt and present it to the Argentine immigration officer at the time of entry.The fee is valid for ten years from the date of payment and multiple entries. Until June 30, 2013, passengers on cruise lines entering the country are exempt from paying the fee. The fee applies only to bearers of tourist passports. Travelers bearing diplomatic or official passports are required to get visas prior to arrival in Argentina but are not charged the reciprocity fee, nor are travelers transiting and not entering Argentina.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 11:29:41 +0000