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Practical info for Argentina
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy Buenos AiresEmbassy
- Address
- Dr. Luis Agote 2412 (1425), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/argentina/british-embassy-buenos-aires
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 07/05/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Argentine peso (ARS).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for ARS.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Several time zones: −3 h to −3 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Movistar (Sirocco, Airalo); Compania De Radiocomunicaciones Moviles SA (Sirocco); Movistar/Telefonica (Sirocco); Personal (Sirocco); Telecom Personal S.A. (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Argentina
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Argentina?
Single emergency number: 911 ; Police: 101 ; Police: 911 ; Medical emergencies: 107 ; Fire brigade: 100
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Argentina?
British Embassy Buenos Aires, Dr. Luis Agote 2412 (1425), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Argentina?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 07/05/2026.
What is the travel advice for Argentina?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Argentina?
Currency: Argentine peso (ARS). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for ARS.
What is the time difference in Argentina?
Several time zones: −3 h to −3 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Argentina?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to have both the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Argentina?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Movistar (Sirocco, Airalo); Compania De Radiocomunicaciones Moviles SA (Sirocco); Movistar/Telefonica (Sirocco); Personal (Sirocco); Telecom Personal S.A. (Sirocco).