Argentina Business Travel Guide

The Argentina Business Travel Guide provides a range of valuable travel information and resources for business travellers. The travel guide contains visa information, visa information, business customs, useful tips and other resources. A good understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and etiquette can be of great importance to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.


Argentina Guide

Quick Facts on Argentina
Argentina Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Argentina Map
Argentina Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Argentina Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Argentina Travel Videos


Quick Facts on Argentina

Country: Argentina

Capital: Buenos Aires

Currency: Peso (ARS)

Population: 40.3 Million

Area total: 2,776,900 sq km

Languages: Spanish (Official), English, Italian, German and French. Indigenous languages include Guarani, Tehuelche and Quechua.

Time Zone: GMT -3

Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October

Electricity: 220V 50Hz

Dialling Code: 54

GDP: USD 370bn (2010)

Religion: Catholic, Protestant and Jewish.

Political System: Republic

Internet Domain: .ar


Argentina Travel Advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Argentina. You can find more information on entry requirements for Argentina, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, useful tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Argentina. The information is updated on a regular basis making it a valuable resource to consult for both business and leisure travellers when searching for the latest up to date travel advice and information on Argentina. For more information please see: Argentina Travel Advice


Visa Requirements

No visa requirement for nationals of the UK, many European countries, Canada, USA and selected other countries for short term visits. Citizens of other countries need a valid visa prior to arriving. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Argentina Visa Information


Business Customs and Etiquette

Business dress is stylish and conservative with dark coloured suits the norm, being well dressed will help make a good impression here. The usual business greeting is with a handshake. Punctuality is important for meetings but note the hosts may be a bit delayed, business is done with people and organisations where a good rapport has been established and trust and understanding exists, this can take some time to build up. Hierarchy is deemed important and it will be expected people at similar levels will attend meetings.

There is protocol to follow and decisions can take some time to come through, there are often several layers of approval needed. Using known names and nepotism is viewed more favourably than in the west. The communication style is direct and to the point yet it can still be tactful, you may find people generally need less personal space when communicating with each other than is the norm in most western countries.


Travel Advice and Tips

Most trips to Argentina each year for both business visitors and tourists are likely to pleasant and incident free. You should be aware of pick pockets and bag snatchers particularly in tourist and busy areas. There are incidents of being distracted on public transport to take valuables. Ensure you valuables are not left unattended at any time and do not show them in public. It is wise to avoid badly lit areas at night and ensure you use licensed cabs. There have been cases of kidnappings where people are taken for a ransom, it is important to be alert and aware of your surroundings and environment at all times.

Travel Checklist: See our Checklist for Travellers containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.

Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP on whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.


Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%, tipping in taxis is not the norm.

Hours of Business:

For Businesses:
09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday

For Shops
08.30 to 20.30 Monday to Saturday
10.00 to 20.00 Sundays

For Banks:
10.00 to 15.00 Monday to Friday

NOTE: Shopping Centres are open 10.00 to 22.00 Monday to Sunday. Business hours can vary a bit from those listed above, for business visitors it may be best to avoid business trips during peak summer months of January and February when people are away on holiday and business activity is reduced with less staff around.


Public Holidays

Public Holidays (2012):
1 January: New Year’s Day
24 March: Truth & Justice Day
2 April: Veterans' Day
6 April: Good Friday
1 May: Labour Day
25 May: Day of Revolution
18 June: Flag Day
9 July: Independence Day
17 August: Anniversary of the death of General José de San Martín
12 October: Columbus Day
8 December: Immaculate Conception
25 December: Christmas


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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.

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