Argentina Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States. Advisory as of May 19, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 1 of 4 · as of May 19, 2026
Latest UK update note: “New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 19, 2026 — current
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Argentina since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Argentina safe? What the official advisory says
The health risk indicator was added. There were no changes to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Updated to include Health Information.
Exercise normal precautions in Argentina due to health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low; the United States is working with international partners to investigate and prevent further viral spread. Review the CDC’s Travelers’ Health Notice for more information on Andes virus .
Advisory Summary Exercise increased caution in City of Rosario (Santa Fe province) due to crime .
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Argentina.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution – City of Rosario Criminal and narcotics trafficking elements are active in Rosario (Santa Fe province) resulting in increased crime and violence.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 19, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Argentina travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Argentina?
As of May 19, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Argentina at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
What does Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) — The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
When did the Argentina travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 19, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Argentina?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated May 7, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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