Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Argentina?

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

No. US citizens don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days (tourism or business).

Passport: Must be valid on entry with at least 1 blank page.

Reciprocity fee: Not charged to US citizens: suspended since 3/24/2016 and permanently waived by Decree 959/2016.

Cash: Declare more than US$10,000 (or equivalent) when entering or leaving.

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Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Argentina?

US citizens don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days (tourism or business).

Does Argentina charge a reciprocity fee to Americans?

Not charged to US citizens: suspended since 3/24/2016 and permanently waived by Decree 959/2016.

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