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DFAT advice for Argentina

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When travelling to Argentina, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Argentina.

Argentina overall This Advice is current for Friday, 05 December 2008.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Argentina because of the risk of criminal activity.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • Eruptions from the Chaiten volcano in Chile have resulted in considerable ash fall on the city of Esquel (Provincia de Chubut) and neighbouring areas in Southern Argentina since May 2008. Air and land transportation has been disrupted. See Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate section below for more information.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.

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