Country guide
Argentina
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Argentinean Peso (ARS). USD is widely accepted.
Time zones
UTC / GMT -3 (5 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 54
Best time to go
Spring and Autumn (September to November and March to May). Winter is best for skiing.
Drinking water
Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated.
Travel tips
Siesta is practiced in some towns and provinces. Demonstrations should be avoided.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
Valid passport - must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the intended date of entry and have at least three (3) empty pages.
Return air ticket
Proof of sufficient funds
Minors travelling without their parents (under 18 years old) will need authorisation from their legal guardians as well as a copy of their unabridged birth certificate. The “Minors authority form” must be signed by both of the legal guardians in front of a Commissioner of Oaths. Please contact the Consulate on visas-cjoha@mrecic.gov.ar for the form.
Re-entry to South Africa:
All nationalities are required to present the yellow fever certificate when coming back to South Africa from Argentina.
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for entry into Argentina for tourism or business purposes for a stay of up to 90 days.
Issuing authorities
Argentine Embassy
2nd floor, Standard Plaza Building, 440 Hilda Street, Hatfield
Tel: 012 430 3524
Email: esafr@mrecic.gov.ar
Web: esafr.cancilleria.gob.ar
Argentine Consulate General
13 Fredman Drive, Piso 9 Fredman Towers, Sandton, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 783 9032
E-mail: cjoha@mrecic.gov.ar
Web: cjoha.cancilleria.gob.ar/en
SA representative
Avenida Marcelo T de Alvear 590, Piso 8, C1058AAF, Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4317 2900
Email: consular.argentina@dirco.gov.za
Web: www.embajadasudafrica.org.ar
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 16-17; Mar 24; Apr 2-3; May 1, 25; Jun 17, 20; Jul 9; Oct 12; Nov 23; Dec 8, 25