Argentina travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Argentina: travel advice level, plug type C/I, 220V, emergency 911, currency ARS.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-05-07
Latest change (original, English)
New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).
New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalBuenos Aires
CurrencyARS
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+54
Emergency numbers911 · 117 · 100 · 101
Plug typesType C, Type I
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population47M