Argentine Visa Fee

[Emtbsam]

We were just informed by our driver in BA that we will have to pay a $140 per person Visa fee when entering Argentina. The visa will be good for 10 years. The fee can be paid by credit card. Apparently this is in response to the US government charging a similar visa fee. I do not know if this applies to nationalities other than US.

[palamoh]

I travel to Argentinal frequently, this fee has been in effect since last summer and yes it is because of the US Visa charge to Argentine Citizens. Can't blame them one bit.

[Keith1010]

Yes, it's called a reciprocity fee and they charge USA citizens that fee because this is what we charge them to enter the USA. Chile works the same way.

Keith

[conchyjoe]

If you are "in transit" and joining a ship within 24 hours then they will not charge you this fee. The folks at the airport have no idea when each ship sail's from Argentina, so be guided accordingly.

The charge applies to US, Canadian & Australian passport holders in varying amounts. The US charge is for multiple entry and the Canadian is for one-time entry. Not sure about the Australian charge.

CJ

[Keith1010]

Here is some additional information on the fee from the USA Web Site.

Keith

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ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: 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. U.S. citizen tourist and business travelers arriving in Argentina at Ezeiza International Airport must pay an entry fee. Currently, the fee is only charged at Ezeiza and Jorge Newbery airports. It can be paid in dollars, by credit card, or with traveler's checks, and is valid for ten years and multiple entries. It applies only to bearers of tourist passports. Travelers bearing diplomatic or official passports are not charged, nor are travelers transiting and not entering Argentina. U.S. citizens who arrive in Argentina with expired or damaged passports may be refused entry and returned to the United States at their own expense. The U.S. Embassy cannot provide guarantees on behalf of travelers in such situations, and we encourage you to ensure that your travel documents are valid and in good condition prior to departure from the United States. Different rules apply to U.S. citizens who also have Argentine nationality, depending on their dates of U.S. naturalization. For more information, check the Argentine Ministry of the Interior website, which is currently only available in the Spanish language. Argentine-born naturalized U.S. citizens who enter Argentina as temporary visitors may depart using their U.S. passports as long as they remain for the period granted by the Argentine immigration officer at the time of entry (typically 60-180 days). Travelers in this category who overstay will be required to obtain an Argentine passport to depart.