Argentina: Officials keep most COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions unchanged as of Feb. 28 /update 47

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As of Feb. 28, authorities in Argentina have kept the country's COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions largely unchanged by comparison with those that were in place in late January.

Domestic Measures
Individuals must wear a facemask in enclosed public spaces, as well as in outdoor spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained. Social distancing measures must be observed wherever possible. Authorities require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for individuals to enter venues and events considered high risk. The requirement applies to people ages 13 years and older, and the certificate is necessary to enter indoor venues, such as nightclubs, as well as indoor and outdoor events with over 1,000 attendees. Regional and local authorities can require proof of vaccination to attend other activities.

Provincial governments and the capital district have the authority to enforce stricter measures where necessary; hence, exact restrictions in effect in some local jurisdictions may differ from national guidelines.

International Travel Restrictions
Persons permitted entry must complete an affidavit for the National Directorate of Migration no more than 48 hours before travel and provide a negative result from either a PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel or an antigen test taken 48 hours prior to departure. However, fully vaccinated citizens and residents of Argentina and its neighboring countries, as well as fully vaccinated individuals who have stayed in a neighboring country for the last 14 days, are exempt from the pre-travel test requirements. Argentina's neighboring countries include Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Most nonresident foreign nationals must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of medical insurance to enter the country. Individuals admitted entry who are not fully vaccinated (e.g., unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Argentine nationals and residents, as well as close family members of Argentine nationals and residents) are subject to a mandatory seven-day quarantine period; exceptions for quarantine measures exist for minors under the age of 18.

Select international airports in the country have reopened, with the majority of international flights serving routes to/from Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires' seaport is also open to international arrivals. Land border crossings remain limited to "safe corridors" opened with the joint permission of national and provincial authorities. Generally, international cargo, medical, and humanitarian transport operations are running normally nationwide; however, truck drivers and aircraft flight crews may be subject to enhanced screening measures.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, tighten, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and business appointments. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
National Directorate of Migration - Affidavit
Government of Argentina - COVID-19 (Spanish)