The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- the whole of Argentina based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
From 4am on 15 January, direct flights from Argentina to the UK are prohibited. Visitors who have been in or transited through Argentina in the previous 10 days cannot enter the UK. British and Irish nationals, and third country nationals with residence rights in the UK arriving in the UK from Argentina will need to self-isolate along with their households on their return. Check the latest guidance for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
From 1 January onwards people with residence rights include: holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain; holders of existing leave to enter or remain (i.e those with biometric Residence permits) or an entry clearance/visa that grants such leave e.g. students, workers, etc (excluding visit visas); holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave; those who have rights of entry under the Withdrawal Agreements (including returning residents with a right of residence under the EEA Regulations and EEA frontier workers); family members of EEA nationals with rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
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Preparing for your return journey to the UK
If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to:
For information on international travel between the UK and Argentina, see Return to the UK
For guidance on how to stay safely in Argentina as a visitor if you are unable to return to the UK, see Staying during coronavirus
Argentina’s borders are closed to non-resident foreign nationals. Some exceptions to this rule apply. See Entry requirements
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the west-central area of the province of San Juan on the evening 18 January 2021. British nationals in the affected area should follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor the local news for updates.
126,548 British nationals visited Argentina in 2019 and most visits are trouble-free.
The most common incidents affecting tourists are distraction thefts, bag snatching, pick pocketing and street robberies. On 14 December 2019, a British tourist was fatally shot and another seriously injured outside their hotel having been targeted by a gang on arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. See Crime
Protests and strikes take place regularly, often without warning, particularly in Buenos Aires. Further large gatherings, protests, demonstrations or marches are planned in the near future. There have also been occasional Falklands-related protests against British interests in Argentina. You should exercise caution in any large gatherings, and avoid all protests, marches and demonstrations. See Political situation
Terrorist attacks in Argentina can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
UK health authorities have classified Argentina as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice, visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
If you need to contact the emergency services, call 911 or 101 (police), 107 (ambulance) or 100 (fire).
For English assistance in Buenos Aires, contact the Tourist Police on +54 911 5050 9260/3293 if ringing from a mobile phone or 155 5050 9260/3293 from a local landline (available 24 hours). In Mendoza, contact +54 (0)261 413 2135.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
