Comments on: UPDATE: Argentina’s New Entrance Fee Postponed

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:52:02 +0000

The problem of been friends with Americans is that they expect we do things their way. If you dont they think you are ignorant, uneducated, rude, careless, distant, selfish, lazy, socialist, populist, etc etc.

We do things different and I personally do not want to acquire American Etiquette to be respected by them in my own country.

When I go there I act their thing. When I am here I do what I am.
When I go to any other country that requires a Visa fee or equivalent I pay it. Period. No complains. Is their prerrogative to ask for that and is my choise to visit them.

What is the problem if Italy does not charge me to visit and Egypt does? who am I to fight their laws and regulations? I am a VISITOR. A TOURIST. Take it or leave it.

By: carlos

carlos — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:50:28 +0000

‘pay special attention to how friendly and kind the people are.’

really? I find argentines (and especially porteños) to be quite the opposite.. and lots of people I’ve talked to think the same.. actually, they have a reputation for being arrogant, rude and unfriendly. maybe you haven’t been in Argentina long enough.. I can assure you if you lived in the country instead of just visiting you would have a different opinion..

By: taos

taos — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:58:41 +0000

You pay the fee just once and it’s good for 10 years.

By: Moe

Moe — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:28:24 +0000

We are flying to Buenos Aires in Feb., but planning on touring around Uruguay. Do we have to pay the entrance fee when we take the ferry back to BA. Also want to visit the Iquazu Falls. Again, if we are in and out of Argentina & Uruguay, do we have to pay an entrance fee every time. Is there record of this fee being paid on your passport?

By: julie

julie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:10:05 +0000

i’m visiting buenos aires in august and wasn’t aware of this fee. i’ve visited cities all over the world, paris, hong kong, florence, london, etc and never had to pay this type of fee. seems very excessive to me. i already had to pay $977 to fly there. this just takes money from activities i would have done like visiting an estancia or eating a nice meal out.

is this fee for each person? if so i’m out $260. very aggravating!

By: monday

monday — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:01:24 +0000

kay, how did it work out? did you have to pay a fee?

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:12:46 +0000

ps. Also I am not American, I am a Canadian.
Thanks

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:10:00 +0000

I’m arriving at the Buenos Aires airport the first weekend of April, how much will I have to pay to get into the country?
And please does anyone know if some of the custom officials speak english? My spanish is rather limited.
Thanks

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:32:20 +0000

I dont think its strong opinions with little information, but rather a different approach and a long VISION that includes more tourists spending their dollars to buy OUR products.

I have no problem Argentina charging the 131.0 dollars fee to foreigners ( Chile charges 100.00 ) rather a problem with the timing.

Brazil is getting ready to receive millions of tourists for the Olympics, and we the neighbors, instead of taking advantage and prepare for a flux of tourist will be charging to a family of 4 524 dollars JUST to enter one of the countries with the most crime and fatal cars accidents. Wrong timing. Many will not cross the border or fly just because of the cost involved,and visiting Argentina to buy some Art or leather goodies will not be a deal anymore- so they buy in Brazil .I guess I could say: More power to them … but Really ?
Argentina should postponed this fee until after the Olympics so they could be the receptors of millions of dollars and euros. To focus on few Americans shopping for bargains is nor a good attitude toward Americans. First of all, there are many Argentines residing outside the country that visit with our families once or twice a year , and they are not just bargain shoppers. The young men and women that are going to Bariloche and Mendoza during the sky season are not a few either. Those American who are going mountain climbing to Chile and already paid the entrance fee there will not cross the Andes on bus to save money anymore . Do you think they will pay the fee later on ? No, they wont.

Argentina is beautiful geographically and its people are warm , fun and they can teach many how to better flavor life , therefore should create an opportunity to receive thousands and thousands of tourist while we have the opportunity to do so. We dont even have to invest in new roads, stadiums, Brazil will do it, they will bring the tourist to us and we will return them at the border.

By: Candice

Candice — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:44:30 +0000

It surprises me that so many people voice such strong opinions based on very limited knowledge.
You only pay the fee at the airport EZE. It is good for the life of your passport or 10 years.
If you were to want to become a resident ( not citizen) of Argentina, it takes 3 years and a lot more money than $131 every 10 years. Legal residents of Argentina, pay taxes.. in Argentina and in the country they are from.
From what I understand, the US started charging Argentines to come in, based on the crisis and no trust that the people would not stay there, plus 9/11 ramped up security issues. I could be totally wrong about those facts but the truth is.. everyone is taking this so personally and really, no one is making you visit Argentina.

If $131 can’t be factored into the price of a vacation where taxis, food and lodging are cheaper than anywhere in the US .. then you are right to stay home.

I believe that if you look at the statistics, you will find that European visitors outnumber those from the US .. I don’t think Argentina will be that hurt if a few bargain hunting tourists from the States decide that the fee is too much.

But if you decide to go for the price of a a 10 year visa fee, read a tour guide, read some magazine articles and remind yourselves of what a unique and beautiful place this is and pay special attention to how friendly and kind the people are. No snooty attitudes, no hurried brush off because someone has to be somewhere… they will take the time to help you, regardless if they can speak English, they will welcome you and appreciate the fact that you did pay a little extra to come visit the country they are so proud of and love so much, warts and all.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:22:50 +0000

I certainly understand that if south american have to pay a fee, American should do the same. Few years back Chile did the same thing. The problem with Argentina implementing this fee right now is that Rio de Janeiro won de Olyimpics and not having a fee would have greatly increase tourism. Would you see the Iguazu Falls from Brazil or from Argentina is the differetne is 600 dollars for a family of 4. No brainer, right ?

What would you do if you were family visiting Brazil during the olympics and decide to take 3 daysfor sighseeing. Would you chose Buenos Aires, or South BraziL? Most likely you wouldn;t pay 600 dollares in fees.

Poor timing !

My opinion: Its stupid idea to do it prior to the 2016 Olympics.

By: TJ

TJ — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:04:11 +0000

I have been planning a vacation to Argentina to occur in the next few months. I just read that Argentina was going to implement this entrance fee. Unfortunatley, due to this fee, I no longer plan to visit Argentina. This tourist, with disposable income to travel, will not be spending it in Argentina. There are plenty of fascinating places in the world that will welcome my tourist dollars. I am saddened that Argentina has taken this position, as I was looking forward to my trip.