Dec 15, 2014, 11:44 am
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USA, Canada AND AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS NO LONGER NEED TO PAY
News for Canadians travellers!
https://paxnews.com/news/other/argen...fee/newsletter
Early this morning, the Argentine government officially suspended the reciprocity fee for Canadians, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
NOTE: Some report in this interim period between ninety days of waiver and permanent waiver they are not being charged $160 on arrival at EZE already - but your airline might still request evidence you have met the expiring requirements listed below if you are a U.S. passport holder.
Refer them to IATA TIMATIC, in accord with:
Argentine passport holders will at some future time be allowed to apply for U. S. Global Entry.
Visitors carrying other nations' passports (passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada must still pay their reciprocity fee) still have to meet the conditions established by Argentina.
To determine what you need to enter Argentina, please use IATA TIMATIC - the tool used by the airlines to determine if you will board - here. (C/o United Airlines.)
Argentine Reciprocity Fee for passport holders of certain nationalities
If you hold a passport of one of the following nations and intend using it for entry to Argentina:
-USA
- Canada
- [strike]Australia [strike]
You must pay for the Reciprocity Fee before you enter Argentina. This fee is valid for 10 Years from the date of payment (the amount of time may vary for Canada and Australia). Please note that failure to have this fee [hl]prepaid[/] and if your airline allows you to board (they are unlikely to because they can be fined and required to transport you out of Argentina on their next departing fee at their cost) you will be deported forthwith.
N.B. If your current Reciprocity Fee stamp is in an expired passport because you have had a new passport issued, you may present your expired passport as proof of payment if you do not have a fee receipt to tender.
Reciprocity fee for US citizens
U.S. citizens who visit the Argentine Republic as tourists or on business must pay a reciprocity fee of U$S160. This reciprocity fee does not represent a charge for a visa since Argentina does not require US citizens to have visas when traveling as tourists or on business. The Argentine Government sets this fee in reciprocity to what Argentines pay for a visa application to enter the United States of America.
Argentine nationals traveling with a US, Canadian or Australian passport are EXEMPT from paying the reciprocity fee. Please travel with additional proof of Argentine nationality (DNI, old passport, birth certificate, etc.)
Method of Payment
Payment must be made before entering the Argentine Republic, online at: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar and go to: Pay your reciprocity fee
Payment can be made with the following credit cards only: Visa, American Express, Mastercard.
The voucher received must be printed and submitted to the immigration authorities. The period of validity of such proof will begin from the date on which the payment was made.
As of January 7, 2013, the reciprocity fee has been extended to all border crossings of Argentina: maritime, fluvial (riverine), terrestrial and aerial.
Until June 30, 2013, passengers on cruises entering the country are exempt from paying the reciprocity fee.(sic)
U.S. citizens who previously paid the fee and its validity period has not expired, they do not need to pay it again and need to show the stamp on the passport. If you have a new passport, you will need to bring the previous passport with the stamp that proves the fee payment. For further information or questions, please contact our office at 404-880-0805 x 101, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
http://catla.cancilleria.gov.ar/cont...e-reciprocidad
For more information, please see the following links:
http://embassyofargentina.us/embassy...ction/news.htm
http://argentina.travisa.com/
http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesi...r_novedad=1632
Transit passengers: If you are arriving at EZE or international aerial port of entry internationally and departing on another international flight within less than 12 hours, you are eligible to remain airside and connect without paying a reciprocity fee; read the wiki in: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/argen...-intl-eze.html
Signed in members with 90 days / 90 posts can edit this Wikipost; wiki contents may be printed by using the
(lower right wiki corner)
Updated 27 Aug 2016 by JDiver
News for Canadians travellers!
https://paxnews.com/news/other/argen...fee/newsletter
Early this morning, the Argentine government officially suspended the reciprocity fee for Canadians, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Argentina ends reciprocity fee for Americans, Australians and Canadians
Argentina has announced (25 Aug 2016) full and permanent $160 reciprocity fee waiver for U. S. passport holders effective 25 Sep 2016.NOTE: Some report in this interim period between ninety days of waiver and permanent waiver they are not being charged $160 on arrival at EZE already - but your airline might still request evidence you have met the expiring requirements listed below if you are a U.S. passport holder.
Refer them to IATA TIMATIC, in accord with:
Just announced:
RECIPROCITY FEE SUSPENSION for us passport holders REMAINS IN FORCE
indefinitely UNTIL DEROGATION DECREE IS ISSUED
"The Migrations National Agency confirmed today that the suspension of the collection of reciprocity fees from US citizens, established by Disposition DNM No. 589/2016 as of March 24 2016 for a period of 90 days or until a Presidential Decree promoted by the said Agency is issued for its derogation, will remain in force.
The reciprocity fee still applies to Australian and Canadian passport holders.
June 22, 2016”
http://www.embassyofargentina.us/en/...-citizens.html
RECIPROCITY FEE SUSPENSION for us passport holders REMAINS IN FORCE
indefinitely UNTIL DEROGATION DECREE IS ISSUED
"The Migrations National Agency confirmed today that the suspension of the collection of reciprocity fees from US citizens, established by Disposition DNM No. 589/2016 as of March 24 2016 for a period of 90 days or until a Presidential Decree promoted by the said Agency is issued for its derogation, will remain in force.
The reciprocity fee still applies to Australian and Canadian passport holders.
June 22, 2016”
http://www.embassyofargentina.us/en/...-citizens.html
Visitors carrying other nations' passports (passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada must still pay their reciprocity fee) still have to meet the conditions established by Argentina.
To determine what you need to enter Argentina, please use IATA TIMATIC - the tool used by the airlines to determine if you will board - here. (C/o United Airlines.)
Argentine Reciprocity Fee for passport holders of certain nationalities
If you hold a passport of one of the following nations and intend using it for entry to Argentina:
-
- Canada
- [strike]Australia [strike]
You must pay for the Reciprocity Fee before you enter Argentina. This fee is valid for 10 Years from the date of payment (the amount of time may vary for Canada and Australia). Please note that failure to have this fee [hl]prepaid[/] and if your airline allows you to board (they are unlikely to because they can be fined and required to transport you out of Argentina on their next departing fee at their cost) you will be deported forthwith.
N.B. If your current Reciprocity Fee stamp is in an expired passport because you have had a new passport issued, you may present your expired passport as proof of payment if you do not have a fee receipt to tender.
Reciprocity Fee
If you are aUS, Australian or Canadian citizen, you will need to pay a reciprocity fee before you enter Argentina. This fee may vary depending on your nationality.
If you are a
Reciprocity Fee (payment and receipt)
The Argentine National Immigration Directorate(DNM) has launched a new online method of payment to enable payment of the reciprocity fee via credit card. Travellers can now pay this fee through the Provincia Pagos payment system.
US, Australian and Canadian citizens can pay the reciprocity fee before entering Argentina by accessing the following websites: www.provinciapagos.com.ar and www.migraciones.gov.ar.
How can I pay the Reciprocity Fee Online?
1.Register at www.provinciapagos.com.ar and obtain an entry code.
2.Complete the form including personal and credit card details . This information and the entry code will be sent electronically to the DNM.
3.After payment is processed, print the receipt.
4.Upon arrival in Argentina, go to the DNM Office and present the printed receipt.
5.The receipt will be scanned by DNM staff and the data will be validated to enable entry to Argentina.
https://reciprocidad.provincianet.co...oFunciona.aspx
The Argentine National Immigration Directorate(DNM) has launched a new online method of payment to enable payment of the reciprocity fee via credit card. Travellers can now pay this fee through the Provincia Pagos payment system.
How can I pay the Reciprocity Fee Online?
1.Register at www.provinciapagos.com.ar and obtain an entry code.
2.Complete the form including personal and credit card details . This information and the entry code will be sent electronically to the DNM.
3.After payment is processed, print the receipt.
4.Upon arrival in Argentina, go to the DNM Office and present the printed receipt.
5.The receipt will be scanned by DNM staff and the data will be validated to enable entry to Argentina.
https://reciprocidad.provincianet.co...oFunciona.aspx
U.S. citizens who visit the Argentine Republic as tourists or on business must pay a reciprocity fee of U$S160. This reciprocity fee does not represent a charge for a visa since Argentina does not require US citizens to have visas when traveling as tourists or on business. The Argentine Government sets this fee in reciprocity to what Argentines pay for a visa application to enter the United States of America.
Argentine nationals traveling with a US, Canadian or Australian passport are EXEMPT from paying the reciprocity fee. Please travel with additional proof of Argentine nationality (DNI, old passport, birth certificate, etc.)
Method of Payment
Payment must be made before entering the Argentine Republic, online at: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar and go to: Pay your reciprocity fee
Payment can be made with the following credit cards only: Visa, American Express, Mastercard.
The voucher received must be printed and submitted to the immigration authorities. The period of validity of such proof will begin from the date on which the payment was made.
As of January 7, 2013, the reciprocity fee has been extended to all border crossings of Argentina: maritime, fluvial (riverine), terrestrial and aerial.
Until June 30, 2013, passengers on cruises entering the country are exempt from paying the reciprocity fee.(sic)
http://catla.cancilleria.gov.ar/cont...e-reciprocidad
http://embassyofargentina.us/embassy...ction/news.htm
http://argentina.travisa.com/
http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesi...r_novedad=1632
Transit passengers: If you are arriving at EZE or international aerial port of entry internationally and departing on another international flight within less than 12 hours, you are eligible to remain airside and connect without paying a reciprocity fee; read the wiki in: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/argen...-intl-eze.html
Signed in members with 90 days / 90 posts can edit this Wikipost; wiki contents may be printed by using the
(lower right wiki corner)Updated 27 Aug 2016 by JDiver
VERY IMPORTANT - Reciprocity Fee to enter Argentina
Sep 1, 2013, 10:06 am
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An interesting fact that I picked up Tuesday...a passenger can't be "in transit" in EZE for more than six hours, so theoretically even if you are connecting international-to-international, if your connection time is greater than that, you may still need to pay the reciprocity.
I arrived from JFK on AA at about 9:30am with a connection to LAN at 6:00pm. When I checked in at the LAN Salon VIP they told me that they couldn't let me in for the above reason. Feeling like I was about to cry thinking of spending my day land-side at EZE, I lied to them and said I hadn't paid the fee (even though I've had a sticker for years now), so in I went. Not sure if that will work again, but I'll certainly try every time.
I arrived from JFK on AA at about 9:30am with a connection to LAN at 6:00pm. When I checked in at the LAN Salon VIP they told me that they couldn't let me in for the above reason. Feeling like I was about to cry thinking of spending my day land-side at EZE, I lied to them and said I hadn't paid the fee (even though I've had a sticker for years now), so in I went. Not sure if that will work again, but I'll certainly try every time.
Sep 1, 2013, 2:35 pm
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I'm just a bit curious where you were travelling on LAN that you weren't heading out until 6pm. I am guessing SCL based on the few destinations now served from EZE, and that the 532 happens to go at 18:00. If transit rules/immigration really became an issue, LAN does operate earlier flights tey could have put you on (which again leaves me curious why you had such a long connection in the first place!)
I'm just a bit curious where you were travelling on LAN that you weren't heading out until 6pm. I am guessing SCL based on the few destinations now served from EZE, and that the 532 happens to go at 18:00. If transit rules/immigration really became an issue, LAN does operate earlier flights tey could have put you on (which again leaves me curious why you had such a long connection in the first place!)
Sep 6, 2013, 5:33 pm
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Update- IE & Argentine Reciprocity Fee
Yesterday I went up to my husband's office to pay our Reciprocity Fees. They run IE so I thought I was home free. "Not so fast, li'l lady!" At any rate, I still got the same error I got when I was using Safari. At that last point, where it tells you to make sure all information is correct, it had added my passport number on to the end of my husband's. After a frustrating hour of trying to "Edit" the profile and then starting over repeatedly, I finally ended up doing each one separately. Creating two completely separate profiles and forms not "Adding" my husband's form to mine as it invites you to do. I printed the resulting clearance forms with all of completely correct information and bar codes. (Whew!) The only thing I can figure out is that maybe the Argentine site isn't running the same version of IE. So even IE has its problems on their site. Thanks for everyone's help.
Sep 6, 2013, 5:45 pm
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Update:
I entered Argentina through the special access line for wheelchair and other mobility impaired passengers. The agent took my thumbprint and photograph, then took my passport and the receipt for reciprocity fee with her to . . . somewhere else. She came back with my passport, which she proceeded to stamp. The receipt was no longer with her. I figured all was well and went on my merry way.
When I exited Argentina, I asked the agent who again took my thumbprint and photo if all was well. He said the agent at the entry point should have returned the receipt for the reciprocity fee. I have another copy, fortunately, but still.
I entered Argentina through the special access line for wheelchair and other mobility impaired passengers. The agent took my thumbprint and photograph, then took my passport and the receipt for reciprocity fee with her to . . . somewhere else. She came back with my passport, which she proceeded to stamp. The receipt was no longer with her. I figured all was well and went on my merry way.
When I exited Argentina, I asked the agent who again took my thumbprint and photo if all was well. He said the agent at the entry point should have returned the receipt for the reciprocity fee. I have another copy, fortunately, but still.
Sep 6, 2013, 5:59 pm
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Update:
I entered Argentina through the special access line for wheelchair and other mobility impaired passengers. The agent took my thumbprint and photograph, then took my passport and the receipt for reciprocity fee with her to . . . somewhere else. She came back with my passport, which she proceeded to stamp. The receipt was no longer with her. I figured all was well and went on my merry way.
When I exited Argentina, I asked the agent who again took my thumbprint and photo if all was well. He said the agent at the entry point should have returned the receipt for the reciprocity fee. I have another copy, fortunately, but still.
I entered Argentina through the special access line for wheelchair and other mobility impaired passengers. The agent took my thumbprint and photograph, then took my passport and the receipt for reciprocity fee with her to . . . somewhere else. She came back with my passport, which she proceeded to stamp. The receipt was no longer with her. I figured all was well and went on my merry way.
When I exited Argentina, I asked the agent who again took my thumbprint and photo if all was well. He said the agent at the entry point should have returned the receipt for the reciprocity fee. I have another copy, fortunately, but still.
Sep 6, 2013, 8:22 pm
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Do you need the receipt for the next trip to Argentina or, as in the past before the fee was paid online, do they stamp or stick something in your passport showing that the reciprocity fee has been paid and its expiration date?
Sep 6, 2013, 8:43 pm
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Nothing was stamped or stuck in the passport, so you need the receipt. In theory, there is an electronic record of your name, payment date, and date of first entry in the office. The fee is valid for ten years. The receipt is your only hard copy proof of payment, though.
Sep 6, 2013, 11:03 pm
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You need the receipt. I don't know what they type in each time, but I return a few times a year, and they re-type everything over again, each time, including the receipt info from the prior passport, and the local address (which never changes).
Sep 7, 2013, 2:39 am
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We have the old stype sticker in the passport. I was curious about the new barcoded paper receipt that one prints when paying on the website. It seems a bit much to expect someone to retain that unattached piece of paper for ten years.
Sep 7, 2013, 9:40 am
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You are (theoretically) able to return to the government website to reprint, no?
Sep 7, 2013, 9:45 am
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Sep 7, 2013, 10:16 am
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Sep 7, 2013, 10:17 am
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Sep 7, 2013, 10:18 am
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