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Argentina

General Information

Capital City:
Buenos Aires
Population:
40.09 million
Language:
Spanish, English, Italian
Electricity:
220V AC 50Hz
Direct Dial:
54
Driving:
Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Currency:
Argentine Peso (ARS 1 = 100 Centavos)

Business Hours

Bank:
1000-1500 Mon-Fri
Office:
0900-1900 Mon-Fri
Shops:
0900-1900 Mon-Fri
Public Holidays:
<b>2012</b> 01 Jan : New Year's Day 24 Mar : Truth and Justice Day 02 Apr : Veterans' Day (Malvinas) 06 Apr : Good Friday 01 May : Labour Day 25 May : National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution) 18 Jun : National Flag Day (Belgrano Day) 09 Jul : National Independence Day 17 Aug : San Mart�n Day (Anniversary of the Death of General Jos� de San Mart�n) 12 Oct : Race Recognition Day 08 Dec : Immaculate Conception Day 25 Dec : Christmas Day

Business and social hints

General:
Business is conducted in Spanish. Many executives speak a second language. Smoking is generally accepted but prohibited in many public places. In conversation avoid politics. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants or in the home, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Tipping:
10% in restaurants
Clothing:
Light clothes for central Argentina during summer & northern & western areas, although warmer wear is needed for trips up into the Andes. Warmer wear for central areas during winter months & summer visits to the south. Thermals for winter months in the south
Emergency Services:
Police: 101. Fire: 100 (Buenos Aires). Ambulance: 107

Climate

Argentina is a large country with varied climatic regions. In the tropical north, temperatures & humidity are high during the summer months (Nov-Mar) with rain throughout the year. Buenos Aires, other central regions & the Pampas to the east have warm but rather wet summers & mild winters. The climate is sunnier & drier further west & to the south. This area includes the northern Andes which are very barren as little rain or snow falls even on higher slopes, if it does rain in tends to be during the summer months which are hot & very sunny. Southern Argentina or Patagonia is a mainly dry area with cooler temperatures, especially in the far south which has brisk summers & long cold winters with a good deal of snow & frost, although temperatures are not usually intolerably low

Buenos Aires

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum Temperature °C 29 28 26 22 18 14 14 16 18 21 24 28
Minimum Temperature °C 17 17 16 12 8 5 6 6 8 10 13 16
Average Humidity (mornings) % 81 83 87 88 90 91 92 90 86 83 79 79
Average Humidity (afternoons) % 61 63 69 71 74 78 79 74 68 65 60 62
Average Rainfall 79 71 109 89 76 61 56 61 79 86 84 99

Customs

Import Allowances:
1) Travellers over the age of 18 coming from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year's stay in these countries, may import the following quantities of these goods: a) 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars. b) 1L of alcohol. c) 1 bottle of perfume. d) USD 300 in gifts e) 2kg of food Travellers under 18 may import half these totals 2) Travellers over the age of 18 coming from countries other than those listed above, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year's stay in countries other than those above, may import the following quantities of these: a) 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars b) 2L of alcohol. c) 2 bottles of perfume d) USD 300 in gifts e) 5kg of food Travellers under 18 may import half these total
Contraband:
Animals and birds from Africa or Asia (except Japan) without prior authorisation, parrots and fresh foodstuffs, particularly meat, dairy products and fruit. Explosives, inflammable items, narcotics and pornographic material are also forbidden.

Health

None.

Compulsary Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination as an interim measure for those living in or visiting the northern province of Misiones bordering Paraguay and Brazil. The Departments where vaccination is recommended are; Guarani, Monte Carlo, El Dorado, San Pedro, General Manuel Belgrano and Puerto Iguazu (the Iguazu Falls).
Recommended Immunisations
Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever. <b>In addition:</b> Diphtheria, Typhoid & Rabies are also recommended to those travelling to Argentina frequently or intending to spend extended time here.
Risks
- <b>Malaria</b> - Risk is small and is confined to rural areas along the borders with Bolivia (the lowlands of Salta province) and along the border of Paraguay (lowlands of Chacos and Misiones provinces). There is minimal risk in the Iguazu Falls area. <b>GENERAL INFO FOR ALL TRAVELLERS:</b> Details listed can occasionally change at very short notice and it's recommended that all travellers seek advice from their Practice Nurse, GP or Travel Clinic when planning a visit to Argentina. It should be noted that some vaccinations and treatments may require one or more visits and should be planned well in advance of travel. Primary courses and boosters should always be up to date as recommended for life in the UK. This should include vaccines given to special groups due to complications or risk exposure such as Hepatitis B for health care workers, influenza and pneumococcal vaccines for the elderly etc.

Immigration and Passport

Passports and passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival. Exempt: a) Nationals of Argentina may enter with expired passports. valid on arrival.

The following DO NOT require a visa: 1) Nationals of Argentina. 2) Alien residents of Argentina holding documents proving Argentine residence. 3) Alien permanent residents of Chile, provided travelling directly from Chile and holding an Identity Card "Cedula de Identidad" 3) For stays up to 90 days by: a) Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep of), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City & Venezuela. b) Holders of British passports endorsed "British Overseas Territories Citizen" or "British Overseas Citizen! 4) For tourist or business stays up to 90 days by: a) Holders of British passports endorsed "British Citizen b) Holders of Hong Kong (SAR China passports) 5) For stays up 90 days in any 180 day period by: a) Holders of passports issued to nationals of the Russian Federation. 6) For tourist or business stays up to 30 days by: a) Holders of British passports endorsed "British National (Overseas)" 7) For tourist stays up to 30 days by: a) Nationals of Jamaica & Malaysia.

1) Holders of passports and other travel documents issued by Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Kiribati, Korea (North), Nauru, Palau Islands, Tonga & Tuvalu always need a consular travel certificate as well as a stamped visa. 2) A Reciprocity charge (payable in cash (USD) or Argentinian Pesos or by credit card/travellers cheques) is levied when visiting Argentina and enter by Buenos Aires (EZE-Ezeiza Airport) for tourist or business purposes to nationals of: a) Australia - USD 100.00 valid for 1 entry b) Canada - USD 70.00 valid for 1 entry. c) USA - USD 140.00 valid for 10 years. Exempt: If holding dual nationality with Argentina. Entry requirements may change from time to time and should be checked with the Embassy of Argentina

Useful Contacts

Embassy

Embassy of Argentina 65 Brook Street London, W1K 4AH tel: +44 20 7318 1300 fax: +44 20 7318 1301 website: argentine-embassy-uk.org Email: info@argentine-embassy-uk.org hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri) Consulate General of Argentina 27 Three Kings Yard London, W1K 4DF tel: +44 20 7318 1340 fax: +44 20 7318 1349 e-mail: clond@mrecic.gov.ar / visasclond@mrecic.gov.ar website: www.argentine-embassy-uk.org hours: 0930-1400 (Mon-Fri)

Airports

  • Bariloche International
  • Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
  • Iguazu Cataratas

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