VegasPier Posted April 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Entry fee for Argentina Having just returned from a South American cruise on the Star Princess. I'm now the neighborhood expert on South American travel. A friend of mine will be taking a Princes cruise next January and would like to know if he will need to make that payment if he is in transit, He will be disembarking the ship in BA and transfer to the airport where he will fly home. I was required to pay a entree fee when I arrived in Buenos Aires, but I was staying for three days before I left on my cruise. It was done via the internet and I had a "recipe" with a bar code. I’d like to hear from anybody that has left the ship in BA and transferred to the airport for a flight home. Cheers, VegasPier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimpod Posted April 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2013 We flew in to BA a couple of days before our Antarctica cruise a number of years ago and don't remember paying an 'entrance fee' but when flying home from there after the cruise had to pay an 'exit fee' of $10 before we were allowed through security. We had flights arranged by Princess so perhaps they had paid the 'entrance fee' without our knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2013 It may depend on your friends nationality. If he/she/they are US citizens, then arriving by cruise ship starting in June will require the entry fee (somewhere around $150). It is payable in advance. Currently it only applies to US citizens arriving by air, but will be expanded shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Having recently booked a SA cruise for next year I found these websites about the process to search for an official answer for the current procedure. I read that the 'reprocity' fee has been in place for a couple of years but enforcement has been intermittant although apparently they're currently requiring the fee. http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesibleingles/ https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ComoFunciona.aspx Edited April 1, 2013 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Having recently booked a SA cruise for next year I found these websites about the process to search for an official answer for the current procedure. I read that the 'reprocity' fee has been in place for a couple of years but enforcement has been intermittant although apparently they're currently requiring the fee. http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesibleingles/ https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ComoFunciona.aspx I agree it has not been around for long and is arbitrary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Currently the Reciprocity Fee applies to people flying in to Ezeiza International Airport in Argentina, not those on cruise ships and it doesn't apply to all nationalities. People from USA and Australia have to pay it, but people travelling on UK passports don't. From 1st July passengers on cruise ships also have to pay this fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted April 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Currently the Reciprocity Fee applies to people flying in to Ezeiza International Airport in Argentina, not those on cruise ships and it doesn't apply to all nationalities. People from USA and Australia have to pay it, but people travelling on UK passports don't. From 1st July passengers on cruise ships also have to pay this fee. Nor do NZ passport holders. Clarification. The bit that in bold does this apply to all nationalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 1, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Nor do NZ passport holders. Clarification. The bit that in bold does this apply to all nationalities. I think it continues to apply only to citizens of countries that require visa for persons on Argentine passports. The amount of the fee is what the other country charges. US charges about $150, so Argentina changes people on US passports the same amount. The UK does not require a visa for Argentines, so they don't pay this fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr__dawggy Posted April 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I think it continues to apply only to citizens of countries that require visa for persons on Argentine passports. The amount of the fee is what the other country charges. US charges about $150, so Argentina changes people on US passports the same amount. The UK does not require a visa for Argentines, so they don't pay this fee. Exactly so. It is a "reciprocity" fee, charged to citizens of countries that require residents of Argentina to pay for an entry visa. The fee applies to citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia. The amount charged varies by nationality and is based on the amount that country charges Argentinos for a visa. The fee for residents of the United States is currently U$160. The fee is good for 10 years and must be paid on line prior to arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Based on what I've read in my reservation for embarking in Buenos Aires it isn't a visa but a fee: ARGENTINA RECIPROCITY FEE Please review the following information regarding the reciprocity entry fee applicable to U.S., Canadian and Australian passport holders arriving by air into Argentina: U.S.: USD $160 per person valid for 10 years from first entry date Canada: USD $75 per person for 1 entry/USD $150 per person valid for 5 years from first entry date Australia: USD $100 per person valid for 1 year from first entry date Effective November 1, 2012, U.S., Canadian, and Australian passport holders visiting Argentina will be required to pay the reciprocity fee online at https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/. The fee must be paid with a credit card. Once paid, the passenger must print the electronic receipt and present it upon arrival in Argentina. Passengers arriving without the electronic receipt will be denied entry into Argentina. CHILE RECIPROCITY FEE Please review the following information regarding the reciprocity entry feeapplicable to U.S., Canadian, Australian, Mexican & Albanian passport holders entering Chile through Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Santiago: U.S. citizens: USD $160.00 per person - fee valid for life of passport Canadian citizens: USD $132.00 per person - fee valid for life of passport Australian citizens: USD $ 95.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months Mexican citizens: USD $ 23.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months Albanian citizens: USD $ 30.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months The fee will be collected directly at the immigration office at the airport and may be paid with cash (U.S. dollars) or Credit card (VISA and American Express) Please note that the reciprocity fee may not be pre-paid and is subject to change. Edited April 2, 2013 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr__dawggy Posted April 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Based on what I've read in my reservation for embarking in Buenos Aires it isn't a visa but a fee: ARGENTINA RECIPROCITY FEE Please review the following information regarding the reciprocity entry fee applicable to U.S., Canadian and Australian passport holders arriving by air into Argentina: U.S.: USD $160 per person valid for 10 years from first entry date Canada: USD $75 per person for 1 entry/USD $150 per person valid for 5 years from first entry date Australia: USD $100 per person valid for 1 year from first entry date Effective November 1, 2012, U.S., Canadian, and Australian passport holders visiting Argentina will be required to pay the reciprocity fee online at https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/. The fee must be paid with a credit card. Once paid, the passenger must print the electronic receipt and present it upon arrival in Argentina. Passengers arriving without the electronic receipt will be denied entry into Argentina. CHILE RECIPROCITY FEE Please review the following information regarding the reciprocity entry feeapplicable to U.S., Canadian, Australian, Mexican & Albanian passport holders entering Chile through Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Santiago: U.S. citizens: USD $160.00 per person - fee valid for life of passport Canadian citizens: USD $132.00 per person - fee valid for life of passport Australian citizens: USD $ 95.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months Mexican citizens: USD $ 23.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months Albanian citizens: USD $ 30.00 per person - fee valid for 3 months The fee will be collected directly at the immigration office at the airport and may be paid with cash (U.S. dollars) or Credit card (VISA and American Express) Please note that the reciprocity fee may not be pre-paid and is subject to change. Correct. It is a fee based on the amount charged to residents of Argentina for visas to visit their country but it is technically a fee not a visa. Whatever it is called, you are still out 160 bucks if you are from the USA. Edited April 2, 2013 by dr__dawggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 2, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Correct. It is a fee based on the amount charged to residents of Argentina for visas to visit their country but it is technically a fee not a visa.Whatever it is called, you are still out 160 bucks if you are from the USA. Yep...it's probably both governments way to get more money out of us! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Yep...it's probably both governments way to get more money out of us! :( Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nor do NZ passport holders. Clarification. The bit that in bold does this apply to all nationalities. I think it is likely to apply to the same nationalities that it does now. The key point is that US, Canadian and Australian cruise ship passengers have to pay this fee from 1st July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I think it is likely to apply to the same nationalities that it does now. The key point is that US, Canadian and Australian cruise ship passengers have to pay this fee from 1st July. If the info from Princess is accurate it's been required since November 1, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If the info from Princess is accurate it's been required since November 1, 2012. Absolutely not for people arriving by cruise ship. We were on the Grand Princess cruise around South America from January to March and we definitely did not have to pay the fee. There was some confusion because many of us booked this cruise as three separate cruises. Princess added a note to our Personalisers to the effect that we had to pay the fee, but it became obvious that they added this comment to the personaliser of everyone who had booked the Buenos Aires-Valparaiso leg, without checking that we were already on the ship. Unfortunately some passengers paid it before finding out that they didn't have to pay it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Absolutely not for people arriving by cruise ship. We were on the Grand Princess cruise around South America from January to March and we definitely did not have to pay the fee. There was some confusion because many of us booked this cruise as three separate cruises. Princess added a note to our Personalisers to the effect that we had to pay the fee, but it became obvious that they added this comment to the personaliser of everyone who had booked the Buenos Aires-Valparaiso leg, without checking that we were already on the ship. Unfortunately some passengers paid it before finding out that they didn't have to pay it. Thanks...that's good to know & since it's changed so often will have to keep track of it during the next year before we fly to BA for a few days before sailing back to LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks...that's good to know & since it's changed so often will have to keep track of it during the next year before we fly to BA for a few days before sailing back to LA. I don't think this fee will be removed. It is unusual for any government to take off a fee (or tax) once it is in place. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 2, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Same reciprocity fee is required for a visa for some other countries if you arrive by cruise ship (or any other method). For example, Brazil, China and India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr__dawggy Posted April 2, 2013 #20 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I don't think this fee will be removed. It is unusual for any government to take off a fee (or tax) once it is in place. :D lol. Very true. You were spot on in your earlier post about the key point Effective July 1, 2013 there are no exemptions. All residents of Australia, the USA and Canada are subject to the fee whether arriving by air, land, or sea. This includes cruise ship passengers. Much of the confusion concerning the fee is due to the gradual phase-in of enforcement and the change in method of payment. The fee has been in place since 2009, but initially it was only enforced for international flights arriving at EZE airport in Buenos Aires. The fee was U$132 and was collected on arrival. This amount has changed several times to keep pace with the amount charged to residents of Argentina for a visa to visit the USA, Canada or Australia. A year or so later Argentina started collecting the fee for international flights arriving at AEP airport in Buenos Aires in addition to EZE. There were major changes in 2012. Collection points were expanded to include land crossings, all international airports in the country, and ships other than cruise lines, which were exempt until July 1, 2013. The method of payment was also changed from collection on arrival to online payment before arrival. Again, don't become confused by past policies and procedures. The bottom line is that if you arrive in Argentina by cruise ship after July 1 and you are a resident of one of the affected countries, you are required to pay the fee online before arrival. And if you travel to Argentina before July 1 and arrive by any means other than a cruise ship, you are required to pay the fee online before you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 3, 2013 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Yes! Agree, At least Argentina does not require the visa process like Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 3, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Agree,At least Argentina does not require the visa process like Brazil. I'm very thankful that it's an easy procedure to pay the fee unlike for Brazil which the last time made it practically impossible to get without paying a company to get it. At least that was situation in LA last time we considered going to South America which added another $100+ per person to the cost for the visa just to go from the airport to the ship. :( 'Dr Dawggy'...thanks for locating more up-to-date information on the situation and I should've known better than to take something I read on Princess as being completely accurate. :o Edited April 3, 2013 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulder155 Posted December 22, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) I see that this thread is a couple of years old, so wondering if anybody from USA, Canada or AUS has updates or recent experience entering Argentina. We'll be arriving in Argentina via ship, then heading to the airport (although we will have a few hours in between to shop or look around, as our flight doesn't leave until end of the day). Our ship's website specifically had a message about the reciprocity fee being required for entry into Argentina (to be paid in advance online). Has anybody ended their cruise in Argentina and had to show proof of payment? I'm just wondering how they would check a cruise ship of 3000 people. They would need to check each person's passport to verify nationality, and if a citizen of USA, Canada or AUS, then also check their receipt as proof of payment. I guess what I'm asking is, do they check every cruise ship passenger? What happens if you lose your receipt? Edited December 22, 2015 by Mulder155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyIL Posted December 22, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I see that this thread is a couple of years old, so wondering if anybody from USA, Canada or AUS has updates or recent experience entering Argentina. We'll be arriving in Argentina via ship, then heading to the airport (although we will have a few hours in between to shop or look around, as our flight doesn't leave until end of the day). Our ship's website specifically had a message about the reciprocity fee being required for entry into Argentina (to be paid in advance online). Has anybody ended their cruise in Argentina and had to show proof of payment? I'm just wondering how they would check a cruise ship of 3000 people. They would need to check each person's passport to verify nationality, and if a citizen of USA, Canada or AUS, then also check their receipt as proof of payment. I guess what I'm asking is, do they check every cruise ship passenger? What happens if you lose your receipt? I suggest you start a new thread for this. I don't have a definitive answer for you, but it's possible your cruise ship will require proof before you can board the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCanuck Posted December 23, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I see that this thread is a couple of years old, so wondering if anybody from USA, Canada or AUS has updates or recent experience entering Argentina. We'll be arriving in Argentina via ship, then heading to the airport (although we will have a few hours in between to shop or look around, as our flight doesn't leave until end of the day). Our ship's website specifically had a message about the reciprocity fee being required for entry into Argentina (to be paid in advance online). Has anybody ended their cruise in Argentina and had to show proof of payment? I'm just wondering how they would check a cruise ship of 3000 people. They would need to check each person's passport to verify nationality, and if a citizen of USA, Canada or AUS, then also check their receipt as proof of payment. I guess what I'm asking is, do they check every cruise ship passenger? What happens if you lose your receipt? From our NCL documents: "The Argentine National Immigration Directorate (DNM) has launched a new online method of payment to enable payment of the reciprocity fee via credit card. US, Australian and Canadian citizens must pay the reciprocity fee before entering Argentina (by ship or air) at https://reciprocidad.provincianet.com.ar. Once paid, travelers must print out the receipt and present it to the Argentine immigration officer at the time of entry. Receipt will also be required to be presented to Ship Embarkation staff if traveling by ship. More info is available at the following websites: For US guests - http://www.embassyofargentina.us/en/consular-section/reciprocity-fee-for-us-citizens.html For Australian guests - http://argentina.embassy.gov.au/baircastellano/TAreciprocityTAreciprocity.html For Canadian guests - http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/argentina" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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