Aerial view of Buenos Aires and the Obelisco

Nota

Entrará en vigor la tasa de entrada a Argentina

ACTUALIZACIÓN 2: A partir del 24 de marzo de 2016, ya no es necesario pagar la tasa de reciprocidad para los titulares de pasaportes estadounidenses.

ACTUALIZACIÓN sobre la tasa de entrada a Argentina: La [tasa de entrada a Argentina debe pagarse ahora por adelantado](https://discoverbuenosaires.com/es/argentina-entrance-fee-visa-pre-paid/ «Tasa de entrada a Argentina pagadera por adelantado») para todas las entradas en Argentina, ya sea por vía aérea, terrestre, marítima o en crucero. Disponemos de instrucciones sobre [cómo pagar la tasa de reciprocidad de Argentina](https://discoverbuenosaires.com/es/argentina-entrance-fee-visa-pre-paid/ «Tasa de reciprocidad de Argentina»), ya que el formulario no es del todo sencillo.

Recuerda utilizar Xoom para [enviar dinero a Argentina](https://discoverbuenosaires.com/es/send-money-argentina/ «Enviar dinero a Argentina») para tu viaje.

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En octubre de 2008, [informamos](https://discoverbuenosaires.com/es/argentina-visa-fee-for-tourists/ «Tasa de reciprocidad de Argentina») de que Argentina tenía previsto cobrar una tasa de reciprocidad a los turistas procedentes de países que exigen a sus ciudadanos un visado o una tasa de entrada. Pues bien, ese plan quedó en suspenso indefinidamente… hasta ahora, claro está.

Según la [página web de Migraciones de Argentina](http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/ «Migraciones»), las nuevas tasas son inminentes. Hoy se ha publicado allí el siguiente archivo:

![Argentina comenzará a cobrar una tasa de entrada](/wp-media/2009/12/argentina-reciprocity.jpg «Argentina comenzará a cobrar una tasa de entrada»)

Las nuevas tasas se aplican únicamente a los estadounidenses (131-160 dólares estadounidenses), los canadienses (70-75 dólares estadounidenses) y los australianos (100 dólares estadounidenses). La tasa de entrada para los estadounidenses tiene una validez de 10 años, la de los australianos, de 1 año, y en el caso de los canadienses, la tasa es de entrada única y debe pagarse cada vez.

Por supuesto, al más puro estilo argentino, los detalles siguen siendo escasos por el momento. Aún no se ha especificado cuándo entrará en vigor la nueva tasa. Además, si se permiten entradas múltiples, tampoco se ha especificado aún cuál será su periodo de validez. Nos aseguraremos de manteneros informados a medida que sepamos más. (ACTUALIZACIÓN más abajo.)

El [artículo original sobre inmigración argentina](http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/prensa/noticias/Reportaje%20Dr.%20Arias%20Duval%20Ojo%20por%20ojo,%20tasa%20por%20tasa%20Mensajero%20Turistico%20Web%2001-02-09.htm «Argentine Ojo por ojo, tasa por tasa») ([en inglés](http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.migraciones.gov.ar/prensa/noticias/Reportaje%2520Dr.%2520Arias%2520Duval%2520Ojo%2520por%2520ojo%2C%2520tasa%2520por%2520tasa%2520Mensajero%2520Turistico%2520Web%252001-02-09.htm&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=ISO-8859-1 «Argentine Eye for an Eye Tourist Entrance Fee»)) sobre la tasa recíproca se publicó el 1 de febrero de 2009, y en él se mencionaba que la tasa solo se cobraría en el aeropuerto de Ezeiza, lo que debería significar que los viajes en ferry que muchos expatriados realizan a Colonia no supondrán un coste adicional. Nos encanta especialmente que la denominen específicamente la tasa «ojo por ojo» y expresen su deseo de que Argentina se añada a la lista de países a los que Estados Unidos concede la exención de visado.

Entonces, ¿cambia esto tus planes de viaje?

ACTUALIZACIÓN: La Embajada de EE. UU. acaba de publicar un aviso en el que se indica que esta nueva tasa entrará en vigor el 20 de diciembre de 2009 y que, una vez pagada, tendrá una validez de 10 años:

Tasa de entrada en el aeropuerto
11 de diciembre de 2009

Se emite este comunicado para alertar a los ciudadanos estadounidenses de que, a partir del 20 de diciembre de 2009, el Gobierno de Argentina comenzará a cobrar a los ciudadanos estadounidenses que visiten el país por motivos de negocios o turismo una tasa de entrada de 131 dólares estadounidenses. La tasa se recaudará únicamente en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Ezeiza, en Buenos Aires. Una vez abonada, la tasa permite múltiples entradas en Argentina durante diez años, de conformidad con el principio de reciprocidad en materia de visados de Estados Unidos. Los estadounidenses pueden pagar en dólares, con tarjetas de credito o con cheques de viaje.

Los ciudadanos estadounidenses también pueden llamar a la Oficina de Servicios a los Ciudadanos en el Extranjero de EE. UU. para obtener la información más reciente sobre viajes. Se puede contactar con la Oficina de Servicios a los Ciudadanos en el Extranjero de 8:00 a 20:00, hora de verano del Este, de lunes a viernes, al 1-888-407-4747, o si se llama desde fuera de EE. UU., al (202)-501-4444. Para cualquier emergencia que afecte a ciudadanos estadounidenses, póngase en contacto con la Unidad de Servicios a los Ciudadanos Estadounidenses (ACS) de la Sección Consular de la Embajada de EE. UU., situada en 4300 Avenida Colombia, 1425, Buenos Aires;
teléfono +54-11-5777-4354; teléfono de emergencia fuera del horario de oficina: +54-11-5777-4873; fax de la Unidad ACS: +54-11-5777-4293; correo electrónico [email protected]; página web http://argentina.usembassy.gov.

Se recomienda a los estadounidenses que vivan o viajen por Argentina que se registren en la embajada o el consulado de EE. UU. más cercano a través de la página web de registro de viajes del Departamento de Estado, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui, para que puedan obtener información actualizada sobre viajes y seguridad en Argentina. Los estadounidenses que no dispongan de acceso a Internet pueden registrarse directamente en la embajada o el consulado de EE. UU. más cercano.

Este correo electrónico NO ES CLASIFICADO.

Afortunadamente, esta actualización no era clasificada y todos pudimos conocer la noticia. 🙂

ACTUALIZACIÓN 2: A partir del 16 de abril de 2012, la tasa de entrada a Argentina ha aumentado de 140 dólares estadounidenses a 160 dólares estadounidenses, en reciprocidad por el aumento de la tasa de visado por parte de EE. UU.,

ACTUALIZACIÓN: A fecha de 4 de junio de 2010, la [tasa de entrada a Argentina ha aumentado](https://discoverbuenosaires.com/es/argentina-entrance-fee-increase/ «Aumento de la tasa de entrada a Argentina») de 131 dólares estadounidenses a 140 dólares estadounidenses, como medida de reciprocidad ante el aumento de la tasa de visado por parte de EE. UU.

Comentarios de lectores

Buenos Aires rent27/12/2009
I knew they were looking forward to applying this fee before, seems that the times have come. It&#039s important to say again that this is not a visa, just a fee.
Bill from CT28/12/2009
While $131 dollars is not a huge amount of money in terms of the total cost of a trip to Argentina it can be costly for large families and those people visiting Argentina on a budget. While it won&#039t be killing the goose that laid the golden egg I do think it will reduce US tourism and cost the Argentine economy more than the money it is intended to raise. Not a smart idea in this economy. Airfares to Argentina remain high. The increases in hotel, dining and related costs which skyrocketed a few years ago have not significantly come down. Buenos Aires is not the bargain destination it once was and this fee is another straw on the camels back.
Bill29/12/2009
While $131 dollars is not a huge amount of money in terms of the total cost of a trip to Argentina it can be costly for large families and those people visiting Argentina on a budget. While it won&#039t be killing the goose that laid the golden egg I do think it will reduce US tourism and cost the Argentine economy more than the money it is intended to raise. Not a smart idea in this economy. Airfares to Argentina remain high. The increases in hotel, dining and related costs which skyrocketed a few years ago have not significantly come down. Buenos Aires is not the bargain destination it once was and this fee is another straw on the camels back.
Matt31/01/2010
Argentina can suck it. I&#039m going to give them monopoly money.
NotEZE02/05/2010
Yep, just cancelled a trip to BA based entirely on this fee... I understand it, but am not willing to pay it.
Bo61924/05/2010
I was planing on going to BA in November........not going now.....that is my "eye for an eye"........lets see......hmmmm....prolly would have spent about $1500 over there.....
gaucho18/06/2010
entering now via Montevideo, sucka pucks
Kenzie06/08/2010
Sooo if the US rescinded its fee then Argentina (and Brazil while we&#039re at it) would do the same? COME ON USA!! Just take away the damn fee! Is it really that necessary for entry fees to exist in the first place?
p.s. Not to be too critical...but I find it hilarious that some people are responding as if their ONE trip is going to hurt the Argentine economy and somehow convince their government to change their mind. Plenty of other tourists will take your place (because they aren&#039t paying fees or are willing to pay it based on the fact that it is, for all intents and purposes, "fair"). You can stay home or go to some other place alright, but you still are the ones who will be missing out ;)
Jorge14/06/2012
Not really, do the math, if 1000 tourists a year do not go to Argentina, it&#039s a loss of about 1.000.000 for the tourism industry (very conservative estimate). Of course the Argentinian government doesn&#039t care about that, as long as their Tourism Bureau makes out with this entry fee. A visa involves work, security checks, different level of employees working on it. This fee is just for a a stamp
Svenja Berlin08/10/2010
Interesting blogpost. For me as an traveler from overseas germany, berlin it is importend to watch out what´s going on in US. regards
David29/10/2010
Yeah, I&#039d be more inclined to suggest that if you want to protest by cancelling your trip, it might also be productive to write to the appropriate US officials and remind them that it works both ways.
Jorge14/06/2012
Wrong, the US charges for a visa. A lot more work involved than just a guy behind a glass stamping your passport. Different costs.
Amanda, Utah photogr25/12/2010
No change! Still going in Feb!
Frank15/01/2011
What is not fair is those who embark on a ship and sail off the same day as they arrive. Arrive at the airport, pay the fee, get on the bus to the ship and get on the ship. If you sail into Argentina and fly out of BA do you pay the fee?
DaVe15/01/2011
This fee is now charged at all points of entry.
OutWest0150319/04/2013
If you are on a ship that stops in Argentina, but you don't get off, do you have to pay?
DaVe20/04/2013
I do not believe so as you would never need to clear immigration..
gmburns16/02/2011
what if you&#039ve gone into argentina before (Bariloche) and didn&#039t have to pay the fee then? Do you have to now?
DaVe16/02/2011
Yep, anyone without the visa who flies into EZE or Aeroparque must pay the new fee.
George29/04/2011
It makes little sense to me. The fee that Argentinians pay is to the US gov&#039t, so it&#039s like a tax that individuals pay to the gov&#039t, like our income taxes. So the aggressor is the US gov&#039t, and the payer is the Argentine citizen. Now the Argentine gov&#039t wants to be the aggressor and make the US citizen be the payer. The US citizen was not the aggressor in the first place, so why punish them? The US citizen already pays tons of tax to the US gov&#039t and will not see a dime of the fees that Argentine citizens (not the Argentine gov&#039t) pays. So it&#039s just an excuse for the Argentine gov&#039t to gather more fees. Also, the fees for visas are for the vetting of Argentine citizens traveling to the US who might try to stay illegally. Argentina does not require US citizens to get visas, since the risk of an US citizen illegally immigrating to Argentina is virtually nil. Bottom line: for my family of four, Argentina is now an unattractive option. We&#039ll try Easter Europe instead.
andres11/05/2011
Ridiculous !!! To b eye for an eye we should stop the Americans after they pay the 140$ and send them back after all that is what they do , they charge 140$ for an appointment that in 80% of cases last 35 sec. And they use that money to harass the immigrants in their country . Who need this people ??? With Bs As at 90% hotel occupancy how much will change with this 5 assholes they say will cancel the trip ? To 89.99%? Fuck them !! Stay away gringos !!! O shut the fuck up and pay
OutWest0150319/04/2013
OK. I'll stay away. Thanks for the advice.
Avelino26/05/2011
Charge the fee, and if people want to come, they will. Personally, instead of going to Brazil, I discovered Peru when Brazil first instituted the fee...and this time, instead of Argentina, I&#039ll discover Uruguay and then back over to Peru. I&#039ll stay about 3-4 weeks, which means that Argentina and Brazil can both suck it.
ex-tourist04/06/2011
Andres, not a problem, I&#039ll just spend my money elsewhere and leave Argentina to find other ways to pay its enormous debt in foreign currency.
Remember the best cure against a headache is to cut your throat and the best cure against getting more tourist to Argentina is to make it more expensive.
Juan Pablo13/06/2011
Andres&#039s coment is obviously from a person who is not educated. The fee is in response to the United States&#039s fee. Is it a good response or poor response? Idk. Probably not the way to do it. this government likes to bump heads a lot. If you want to come you are welcome. If not, its not that big of a deal. Andres is right in that our hotels are at a 90% capacity. I would like things to be different, but why does the US charge so much? supply and demand. the same applies here. stupid response by our govt. as the rule says, unto others.....
everyone is welcome here, paying 100 dollars extra isnt going to change things, its still an amazing experience...
Calvin_J03/10/2011
Border controll sucks at the best of times, making people pay for entrance fees or visa&#039s is just wrong. I am going anyway and will pay the dumb ass fee. I am sure its a beautiful place with great people and worth every cent. so I will pay it and consider it as an investement of great memories.
tdn21/12/2011
I just found out about this and am leaving tomorrow, so I will be paying it. Had I known, i would have been more clever about my entry.
DaVe21/12/2011
Yeah, it&#039s a nice welcome!
EndlessSummerSeeker17/02/2012
Liking Secretary Hillary Clinton as much as I do, I still fault the US State Department for imposing taxes indirectly on US citizens by charging outrageous fees to those eligible to visit our country. They charge them and then we get charged, so they are bypassing the Congress for funding, and making us pay in this round about way. I went to Brazil for the winter/spring for over 25 years and then went to Argentina when Brazil&#039s visa fee got so outrageous and they were playing with 30 day single entry rather than the 5 year multiple entry, etc. When Argentina imposed the entry fee, I had spent two months there and returned to the US for a month and planned to go back, but the fee was imposed and I decided to find somewhere to spend the winter and spring. If a country wants tourists an "eye for an eye" attitude should not be in the equation, but rather they should make it as easy as possible for tourists to come and spend money while there.
EndlessSummerSeeker17/02/2012
BTW for the past two years I have vacationed in Mexico and it is refreshing to be in a place that welcomes tourists with smiles, is much closer, thus cheaper airfare, and costs a full 50% less for better accomodations, entertainment/tours, food etc. Thanks Brazil and Argentina for sending me to Mexico!
Lily23/03/2012
I just travelled to BA and paid the fee. Can you tell me, on what I hope will be more trips in the next 10 years!, how do I prove when I re-enter that I have paid the fee?
DaVe24/03/2012
Lily, you need to show the stamp in your passport that you paid the fee. If the passport expires, you&#039ll need to bring the expired copy with you too.
Mike Kelley11/12/2012
We were forced to pay the fee at the LAN office in Miami even though we were entering through Mendoza which does not require the fee, When we were operating the LAN computer terminal at their office, the computer had a glitch and I was billed twice for myself and once for my wife. Is there any way to recover this extra change? Thanks in advance for your comment.
Mike Kelley
DaVe12/12/2012
I'd fight that second charge through my credit card company as a duplicate billing. They should take it off.
Foxxido12/01/2013
I'm an American living in Brazil near Argentina. I was surprised today when I couldn't enter b/c of this new entrance fee they are charging. I've crossed the border quite often to buy wine and other things not found in Brazil. However, I won't be paying $160.00 do go shopping in Argentina anymore. The Argentinians are suffering from huge inflation, this killing of some of the tourism dollars will only make things worse for the average folks in Argentina.
Kim16/01/2013
Do you have to pay this fee if we are flying into Santiago, Chili, then proceeding to Mendoza?
DaVe16/01/2013
Yep. As of January 7, 2013 this fee is required at all points of entry in Argentina. You must pre-pay it online in advance.
giselher05/02/2013
If one pays this fee over the internet, then suffers a serious medical problem making the trip to Argentina impossible, is the fee refundable?
DaVe05/02/2013
The fee is non-refundable but good for 10 years. Travel insurance may cover it.
Ali08/02/2013
I paid the fee last year and was told then that it was good for three years. Do you know if this is still the case, or will I have to pay again this year? Thanks!
DaVe08/02/2013
It all depends what country you are from. For the US it's good for 10 years. For Canada, you have to pay every time. For Australia, 1 year.
Annette Schley06/07/2013
I have a 10 year VISA from the airport dated 1/10, is is still good
DaVe06/07/2013
Yes it is still valid. You just need to show that when boarding.
Rowland13/10/2013
I have paid the entry fee for my wife and me. I have printed the reciprocity fee form with the bar code her but I can't print mine. Can I go back and what link I have to use to print mine
pat04/11/2013
I have paid a single entry reciprosity fee as a canadian that is valid for entry till Jan 19/2014, I now need another enry prior to this and it will not let me pay for a 2nd one. Tells me I already have a paid entry. How do I purchase the 2nd needed entry.
Chai09/11/2013
Help! I made a mistake when paying my reciprocity fee, my name is incorrect. Is there anyway to fix this or cancel it and reapply? I am desperate as my trip is in a few months.
Terry Black25/03/2015
I'm traveling from San Francisco (SFO) -> Houston (IAH) -> Santiago, Chile (SCL) -> EZE on United/Canadian. Do they check the receipt of reciprocity fee at the check at SFO, at the boarding gate of IAH, or the boarding gate at SCL? (United phone rep had no idea.) I have a dual citizenship and I don't believe I need to pay the fee but I'd like to reduce the risk of being denied of boarding as I hear some airline employees are not well informed of the regulation. Any suggestion?