Travel & Passport Information

International flights arrive into Buenos Aires on a daily basis via the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza (airport code: EZE). To get down to Bariloche, guests will then need to transfer to the regional airport in downtown Buenos Aires, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (airport code: AEP) for a two hour flight to the Bariloche Airport, Teniente Luis Candelaria (airport code: BRC). It is recommended that all visitors have sufficient funds (at least $50 USD per day), as well as onward or return tickets and documents required for their next destination.

Americans: US nationals require a valid passport for travel to Argentina, but no visa is required for stays of up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only. In late 2009, the Argentine government enacted a ‘Reciprocity Fee’ (the fee their residents are charged for entering other countries), joining neighboring countries Chile and Brazil. The cost of this fee is $140 USD and is good for multiple entries for 10 years.

UK nationals: UK nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months for British Citizens and British Overseas Citizens, provided the stay is for tourist purposes. A visa is not required for a stay of up to one month for British Nationals (Overseas). All other British passport holders require a visa.

Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport, but no visa for stays up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only. In late 2009, the Argentine government enacted a ‘Reciprocity Fee’ (the fee their residents are charged for entering other countries), joining neighboring countries Chile and Brazil. The cost of this fee is $70 USD.

Australians: Australians require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only. In late 2009, the Argentine government enacted a ‘Reciprocity Fee’ (the fee their residents are charged for entering other countries), joining neighboring countries Chile and Brazil. The cost of this fee is $100 USD and is good for multiple entries.

South Africans: South African nationals must hold a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only.

Irish Nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only.

New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no visa for stays of up to three months, providing the visit is for tourist purposes only.