New Reprocity Tax for US, Canadians and Australian Citizens entering Argentina
 

A lot of countries are now adopting similar strategies. Often the visa charge will depend on how much your country charges them for entry.

True. In South America, Argentina follows Brazil, Bolivia and Chile to the list of countries charging North Americans to enter their country. It doesnt seem to be linked to the quality of relationships those countries have but only to the price their citizens have to pay to go to these countries.

For example, Chile has excellent relations with the USA, but do charge an entry fee, while Venezuela, wih Chavez evilizing that country, doesn t.

Just be warned before you go to Argentina that you have to take into account that additional cost in your budget.

This tax will take effect on December 20, 2009

Just thought I would update this thread as I will soon be entering Argentina. I checked out the Aussie travellers government website and found this segment, so it is not as bad as it seems yet.

"From 28 December 2009, Australian tourists will be charged a “reciprocity fee” of USD100 on arrival at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. At present the fee will only be collected at Ezeiza International Airport, however it will be extended to other international points of entry at a later date (still to be advised). There is no change in visa requirements for Australian citizens. Payments are made prior to clearing immigration controls and can be made by cash (Argentine pesos or US dollars), credit card or travellers’ cheques."


I will let you know if I get charged in a week or so :)

Cheers from Bolivia
TravellingStrom