Starting December 28th, 2009, the Argentine Government will apply a "reciprocity fee" to the nationals of those countries who charge Argentinian citizens to get a visa to enter their countries. In a first stage this fee will only be collected at Ezeiza International Airport when
entering the country for tourism or business, prior to clearing immigration at specially appointed booths. This measure reaches 22 countries, including United States, Canada and Australia.
According to the "Direccion Nacional de Migraciones" website:
When entering Argentine territory, the nationals of the following countries must pay a "reciprocity fee". This payment is not a Visa since Argentina does not require Visa to nationals of the mentioned countries when traveling for tourism or business purposes.
The Argentine Government set this entry fee on equal amounts to those Argentine citizens must pay when requesting a Visa to travel to those countries.
- Australia: USD 100. Valid for multiple entries for 1 year from the date of the first entry.
- Canada: USD 75. Valid for 1 entry (with multiple entries from bordering countries). USD 150 for multiple entries, up to one month before the expiring date of the passport where the payment of the fee was stamped.
- United States: USD 160. Valid for multiple entries for ten years.
Rates are subject to modification based on reciprocity. The payment can be done in Argentine Pesos, United States Dollars, Credit card, or traveler's checks.
Updated May 23, 2012
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