Destination
Argentina
South America · Buenos Aires
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid on arrival
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Visas Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Argentina when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica (30 days), Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia (30 days), Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Mari
…Safety advisory
Exercise normal safety precautions
Traveller safety tips
Because it is well known that tourists bring hard currency to Argentina to avoid the official exchange rate, tourists can be targets of crime. Exercise extra caution here, don't go to Western Union alone, be careful changing on the street, and bring a lock for your bags, take the $1-2 Uber instead of walking at night. The 500 or so dollars you may bring represents 3 months at the minimum wage, so be careful. Argentina has a relatively high traffic mortality rate, with about 20 road deaths per day, and with more than 120,000 injured people each year, including tourists. Pedestrians should exercise extreme caution. Do not jaywalk if you do not feel comfortable, and be careful crossing even when allowed. There is plenty of activity and foot traffic throughout the night
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural
October 12, 2026
Mon · in 13d
National Sovereignty Day
Día de la Soberanía Nacional
November 23, 2026
Mon · in 55d
Immaculate Conception Day
Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María
December 8, 2026
Tue · in 70d
Christmas Day
Navidad
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
Año Nuevo
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Carnival
Carnaval
February 8, 2027
Mon · in 132d
Carnival
Carnaval
February 9, 2027
Tue · in 133d
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia
March 24, 2027
Wed · in 176d
UNESCO sites
12UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Los Glaciares National Park1981Natural
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Los Glaciares National Park is a federal protected area in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Península Valdés1999Natural
The Valdés Peninsula is a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean in the Viedma Department of northeast Chubut Province, Argentina. It is bordered by San Matías Gulf to the north. It is an important nature reserve which was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas1999Cultural
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Cueva de las Manos is a cave and complex of rock art sites in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, 163 km (101 mi) south of the town of Perito Moreno. It is named for the hundreds of paintings of hands stenciled, in multiple collages, on the rock walls. The art was created in several waves between 7,300 BC and AD 700, during the Archaic period of pre-Columbian South America. The age of the paintings was calculated from the remains of bone pipes used for spraying the paint on the wall of the cave to create the artwork, radiocarbon dating of the artwork, and stratigraphic dating.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System2014Cultural
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The Inca road system was the most extensive and advanced transportation system in pre-Columbian South America. It was about 40,000 kilometres (25,000 mi) long in total. The construction of the roads required a large expenditure of time and effort.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Quebrada de Humahuaca2003Cultural
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a narrow mountain valley located in the province of Jujuy in northwest Argentina, 1,649 km (1,025 mi) north of Buenos Aires. It is about 155 km (96 mi) long, oriented north–south, bordered by the Altiplano in the west and north, by the Sub-Andean hills in the east, and by the warm valleys in the south.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement2016Cultural
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier is a World Heritage Site consisting of a selection of 17 building projects in seven countries by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. These sites demonstrate how modern movement architecture was applied to respond to the needs of society and show the global reach of an architectural style and an architect. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887–1965), known as Le Corbusier, was an architectural designer, urban planner and writer who was one of the pioneers of what is now referred to as modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and acquired French nationality in 1930. He designed buildings all over the world, and he was an important representative of the 20th-century modernist movement, which introduced new architectural techniques to meet the needs of the changing society. He revolutionised urban planning and was a founding member of the Congrès
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Los Alerces National Park2017Natural
Los Alerces National Park is located in the Andes in Chubut Province in the Patagonian region of Argentina. Its western boundary coincides with the Chilean border. Successive glaciations have molded the landscape in the region creating spectacular features such as moraines, glacial cirques and clear-water lakes. The vegetation is dominated by dense temperate forests, which give way to alpine meadows higher up under the rocky Andean peaks. A highly distinctive and emblematic feature is its alerce forest; the globally threatened alerce tree is the second longest living tree species in the world. The alerce forests in the park are in an excellent state of conservation. The property is vital for the protection of some of the last portions of continuous Patagonian Forest in an almost pristine state and is the habitat for a number of endemic and threatened species of flora and fauna.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)1983Cultural
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San Ignacio Miní was one of the many missions founded in 1610 in Argentina, by the Jesuits in what the colonial Spaniards called the Province of Paraguay of the Americas during the Spanish colonial period. It is located near present-day San Ignacio valley, some 60 kilometers (37 mi) north of Posadas, Misiones Province, Argentina. In 1984, it was one of four reducciones in Argentina to be designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba2000Cultural
The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a collection of buildings and sites formerly used by the Jesuits in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, which were named a World Heritage Site in 2000.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination2023Cultural
The Higher School of Mechanics of the Navy of Argentina is a museum in Buenos Aires. It has gone through three major transformations throughout its history. Originally ESMA served as an educational facility of the Argentine Navy. The original ESMA was a complex located at 8151 Libertador Avenue, in the barrio of Núñez. Additionally, It was the seat of U.T.3.3.2—Unidad de Tareas 2 of G.T.3.3 [es].
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Generally speaking, Argentines are expressive and emotive conversationalists. Communication style Compared to other South American nations, Argentines are often seen as more direct and forthright in their communication style. Try not to be offended by the way they speak; in most cases, they rarely intend to make you feel bad or uncomfortable. Argentines tend to be very inquisitive and curious; it is common for them to ask people, even those they have just met for the first time, personal questions. If someone asks you personal questions, it is expected that you answer or share in return. Don't be put off by this; Argentines are not trying to interrogate or investigate you. Argentines interrupt others and shout while conversing. What may seem like a shouting match in public may actually be a passionate, engaging discussion
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Ride-hailing: Uber
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Argentina: do Tajikistan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Tajikistan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+992 37 221-15-60MFA Main Consular DepartmentAbout the country
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- 44,494,502
- Area
- 2,766,890 km²
- Currency
- Peso · ARS
- Time zone
- 15:09UTC−3
- Sockets
- CI
- Emergency
- 101police101ambulance107fire
- Calling code
- +54
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Italian, German
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