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#CARD:Argentina:Travel\Consular Information
Argentina - Consular Information Sheet
May 27, 1993
Country Description: Argentina is a medium income nation with a developing
economy. The quality of facilities for tourism varies according to price
and area.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a
visa for a three-month tourist stay. For current information concerning
entry and customs requirements for Argentina, travelers can contact the
Argentine Embassy at 1600 New Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C., tel:
(202) 939-6400, or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans,
Chicago, New York, Houston, or San Juan.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is good but varies in quality outside
major cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. In some cases, medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved to be useful. For additional health information,
travelers can contact the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Street crime such as pickpocketing, car break-ins, theft
and muggings are common, particularly at the international airport and
tourist areas in downtown Buenos Aires.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the
local police and the U.S. Embassy. Useful information on guarding valuables
and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It is available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Also available from the same address is the
Department of State's publication "Tips for Travelers to Central and South
America."
Adoptions: Argentine adoptions often involve complications and delays.
Updated information on Argentine adoption proceedings and U.S. immigrant
visa requirements is available from the Consular Section of the U.S.
Embassy. Additional information is available by writing the Office of
Citizens Consular Services, CA/OCS/CCS, Room 4817, Department of State,
Washington, D.C. 20520, or by telephoning (202) 647-3712.
Dual Nationality: U.S. citizens who are also considered to be citizens of
Argentina are subject to compulsory military service while in Argentina.
Those who may be affected can inquire at an Argentine embassy or consulate
to determine their status. In some instances, dual nationality may hamper
U.S. government efforts to provide protection abroad.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Argentina for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Embassy Location/Registration: Americans who register with the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires at 4300 Colombia, 1425,
telephone (54-1) 774-7611, can obtain updated information on travel and
security within Argentina.
No. 93-120
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 27, 1992 to add
information concerning adoptions in Argentina and reporting the loss or
theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD