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rachelg · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:31 am Post subject: arriving in Buenos Aires

My friend and I are planning on leaving the states for Buenos Aires in mid-February. In contacting several travel agencies, we have been told that it is unwise to buy a 1-way ticket because customs won't let you into the country if you don't show proof of onward voyage... does anyone have any insight on this? What have most of you done?

Also, how do we go about finding living arrangements down there? I mean, hostels will be suitable for a bit.. how would we go about finding rooms to rent, etc?

Thanks!! I'm a 1st-time poster who has really enjoyed reading your posts and have gathered lots of info....!!
Rachel

carlos-england · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: arriving in Buenos Aires

ATTORNEY · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject:

They only ask for round ticket or proof of money to support yourself during your stay to people coming from poor countries and entering the country at land borders.

Its is very unlikely that they will ask you this specially if you have an American passport and enter via EZEIZA (upscale international airport Razz

hahaha).

It would be cool if others share their experience since I am Argentine and havent gone through it myself.

Living arrangement? wow...there are tons of possibilities....use yahoo and google , you can rent apartments, etc...craigslist is good too.

cheers.

Stevie-G · Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Posts: 58 Location: Rosario, Argentina

You are better off buying a round trip ticket. I haven't seen any one-way tickets that are cheaper then round trip anyway.

As far as customs and a round trip ticket. You WILL have problems in the US when you leave if you don't have a round trip ticket. That is if you fly with Delta or American Airlines they will demand you have round trip ticket to board plane in Miami (at least this is what I have seen) . I know Lan-chile doesn't care.

Apartments: I would make arrangements at a hostel for a week or two and then try to find a place once you got here. You can check newspaper and ask around. I think those are your best bets.

matttheboy · Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Posts: 854 Location: Valparaiso, Chile

i've been asked by aerolineas argentinas, british airways and airmadrid for proof of a flight out of the country in Miami, London and Madrid respectively. I would have been refused entry to the plane if i hadn't produced what they wanted (or i could have bought a 100% fully refundable ticket at the counter but that's a hassle to get back). They all said that the only proof they'll accept is an air ticket so buying a bus or boat trip is a waste of time.

I've never been asked by lanchile or aerolineas argentinas whilst flying between chile and argentina (around 30 trips) as they know that neither countries' border guards care. I've also travelled from London a couple of other times and not been asked. It's luck of the draw but not worth the hassle if they do ask.

theupscalepanhandler · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Canada

There are dozens of hostels in Bs. As. I booked online at Hostels.com and it was good. Once you get here there are some studio and one BR apts for rent suitable for 1-2 people that seem to run between U$ 400-600.

rachelg · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject:

ok, so if we are buy a round-trip ticket with the intention of staying more than 90 days, (say approx. 4 months), do we need to apply for a tourist visa? or can we just cross over the border? will they let us in the airport if our ticket says we are staying more than 90 days?? there is so much gray area in this... would love more info, thanks! rachel

carlos-england · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject: