Argentina

Argentina: U.S. tourists and business travellers temporarily exempt from reciprocity fee

U.S. citizens are exempt from a reciprocity fee for stays up to 90 days until June 22, 2016, or until an Executive Order is issued to permanently revoke the fee.

Typically, U.S. citizens, Canadian and Australian nationals are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days, including business visits, but they must pay a reciprocity fee upon arrival. The reciprocity fee for U.S. citizens was USD 160.  Australian and Canadian nationals must still pay the reciprocity fee.

Latin America: Holy Week closures to cause delays

Public offices in the Latin American region will be closed parts of this week due to the observance of Easter and Holy Week. The following are notable closures:

Argentina: Travel advice

There are reports of plans for a Falklands-related public demonstration to take place outside the British Embassy in Buenos Aires on Friday 23 October.

There have been occasional Falklands-related protests against British interests in Argentina. You should avoid all protests and demonstrations.

Remember to take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.