Is It Safe to Travel to Argentina in 2026?
Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country located in the southern cone of South America and with a claimed portion of Antarctica. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world.
Is It Safe to Travel to Argentina in 2026?
Argentina is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise normal precautions in Argentina, but some areas have increased risk. In the City of Rosario, exercise increased caution due to crime.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: increased crime and violence in Rosario, weak rule of law indicators, active criminal and narcotics trafficking elements.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers in Argentina, particularly in Rosario, face heightened risks of street crime and violence due to active criminal elements in the area.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions in Rosario due to crime, but major cities generally have reliable infrastructure and services.
Families with children should be cautious of health risks and crime, especially in urban areas, and ensure access to healthcare facilities.
Remote workers can find good connectivity in urban centers like Buenos Aires, but should avoid areas with high crime rates.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Argentina.
Regional Safety Breakdown
▶Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution1 region
▶City of Rosario (Santa Fe province)
Exercise Increased Caution due to crime.
Argentina has 1 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Argentina has an overall threat severity of 1.7 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 3.5/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 85/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Language
Spanish
Notable restrictions:
- drug possession illegal including medical marijuana
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Argentina
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More Argentina Data
Free — 85/100 on the Freedom House index.
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