Argentina: Updated entry requirements

This Saturday, January 29th, the new requirements for entry into Argentina by land, sea, and air came into force. The new Administrative Decision published in the Official Gazette will eliminate the PCR test that had to be performed within 72 hours prior to entering the Argentine territory for residents and nationals who present a complete vaccination schedule.

The Administrative Decision also contains modifications for visitors from neighboring countries. In addition, it incorporates -for those travelers with an incomplete scheme or non-resident foreigners from non-bordering countries- the possibility of performing an antigen test 48 hours before the beginning of the entry trip.

In the last six weeks, airlines reported a number of cases among their aeronautical employees, causing some cancellations and rescheduling.

To know the international flights available in Argentina click on the following link: International flights to Argentina JANUARY -MARCH 2022

Points of entry and exit of Argentina labeled as “Corredores Seguros”

• Land border crossings: click on the following link: “Land entry points to Argentina”:
• Enabled ports: Port of Buenos Aires “Buquebus”, “Colonia Express”, “Quinquela Martín”, Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia.
• Authorized airports: Buenos Aires/Aeroparque (AEP), Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE), Buenos Aires/San Fernando (FBO), Córdoba (COR), El Calafate (FTE), Mendoza (MDZ), Neuquén (NQN), Puerto Iguazú (IGR), Rosario (ROS), Salta (SLA), San Martin de los Andes (CPC), San Salvador de Jujuy (JUJ), San Miguel de Tucumán (TUC) and Ushuaia (USH).

Argentine citizens and foreign residents in Argentina (with Permanent, Temporary or Precarious ID)

With full vaccination plan:

• The measure contemplates those vaccinated with at least two doses, except for Janssen/Johnson and CanSino pharmaceuticals which are given completely with only one vaccine. They must have completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) prior to entering the country.
• NO PCR test or antigens are performed .
• Affidavit (DDJJ) of Health, via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ you must include the proof of the Vaccination Card or Digital.
• Those who have been infected in the 90 days prior to entry or people positive due to close contact, may present the epidemiological discharge certificate and the vaccination card.
  If the requirements are not met, the airline may deny boarding.

Excepted to present PCR test and complete vaccination plan:

• Children under 6 years of age.
• Travelers 6 years of age or older who have had positive COVID-19, must present a positive test result, and medical discharge issued at least 10 days after the positive result, indicating how the patient has had the disease and lack of symptoms at the time of issuance of the certificate.

No complete vaccination plan for Argentines and foreign residents in Argentina:

• The measure contemplates those NOT vaccinated, with incomplete inoculation plan, and those who have completed the complete vaccination plan with less than fourteen (14) days before entering the country; for all ages .
• PCR test performed within 72 hours prior to flight departure time with a negative result; or antigen test 48 hours prior to flight departure time.
• Health Affidavit (DDJJ), via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ you must include the proof of the PCR test.
• ISOLATION for seven (7) days in your home or place declared in the DDJJ, including unvaccinated minors, for all provinces. Clarification: the isolation is from the moment the diagnostic test is taken; for example, if you did your test 48 hours before the flight, you are isolated in Argentina for five days.
• Those who have been infected in the last 90 days prior to entry, must present positive PCR or antigen test and medical discharge, having passed at least 10 days from the date of onset of symptoms or diagnostic test. Persons positive by close contact must present the medical discharge, having elapsed at least 10 days from the date of onset of symptoms.
  Otherwise, if the requirements are not met, the airline may deny boarding.

Exempt from presenting PCR test or antigens:

• Children under 6 years of age.
• Travelers 6 years of age or older who have had a positive COVID-19 test, must present a positive test result and a medical discharge issued at least 10 days after the positive result, indicating how the patient has been ill and the lack of symptoms at the time of the certificate.

Foreign citizens from neighboring countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay)

With complete vaccination plan:

• The measure contemplates those vaccinated with at least two doses, except for Janssen/Johnson and CanSino pharmaceuticals which is accepted with only one vaccine.
• They must have completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) prior to entering the country.
• Family reunification is suspended, since now they will be able to enter the country freely.
• NO PCR Test or Antigens are performed .
• Affidavit (DDJJ) of Health, via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ you must include the proof of the Vaccination Card or Digital.
• Medical insurance that covers COVID expenses . (For all ages and individuals traveling).
  Otherwise, if you do not comply with the requirements, the airline may disallow your boarding.

Without a complete vaccination plan for foreign citizens from neighboring countries:

WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER.

Exempt from presenting the complete vaccination plan:

• Non-resident foreigners of Argentina who are NOT vaccinated may enter Argentina if it is for economic, labor, or medical purposes duly justifiable, approved by the Argentine Consulate.
• Minors, between 6 and 17 years old, must take a PCR test up to 72 hours before the beginning of the trip or antigens up to 48 hours before the beginning of the trip.
• Minors under 6 years old are not required to present a PCR or antigens test.

Foreign citizens from NON-Bordering Countries

• To have completed the vaccination plan at least FOURTEEN DAYS (14) prior to entering the country. Any vaccine granted by each state will be accepted.
• They will NOT be allowed to enter if they do not have a complete inoculation plan.
• PCR test performed within 72 hours prior to the flight departure time or antigens performed 48 hours prior to the flight.
• Health Affidavit (DDJJ), via the following link: Migraciones Argentina. In the DDJJ you must include the proof of the PCR test and the Vaccination Card.
• Medical Insurance that covers COVID expenses. (For all ages and individuals traveling).
  Otherwise, if the requirements are not met, the airline may deny boarding.

Exempt from presenting the complete vaccination plan:

• Non-resident foreigners of Argentina who are NOT vaccinated may enter Argentina if it is for economic, labor, or medical purposes duly justifiable, approved by the Argentine Consulate.
• Minors, between 6 and 17 years old, must take a PCR test up to 72 hours before the beginning of the trip or antigens up to 48 hours before the beginning of the trip.
• Minors under 6 years of age are exempt from presenting the PCR or antigens test.

To know the entry requirements of other countries, you can access the following links:

• IATA Travel
• Sherpa
• Aerolíneas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, LATAM, Iberia, among other airlines