Argentina: Health Alert (April 18, 2020)

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April 18, 2020

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Location: Argentina

Event: Eastern Airlines has announced it will operate a fourth direct flight from Buenos Aires to Miami, Florida on Saturday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m. from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza). U.S. citizens interested in departing on this flight will need to book directly with Eastern Airlines. *The flight is subject to change.*

At this time, this is the only direct way to travel between Argentina and the United States. If you need to leave Argentina, you should strongly consider booking this flight, otherwise you should be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.

Please monitor https://goeasternair.com for the latest information on the flight and ticket availability. This is not a U.S. government-operated or funded flight. The Embassy is liaising with Eastern to provide travel information to U.S. citizens.

Please reference our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for the list of required documents and permissions required by the Argentine government to travel to the airport and options on traveling to Buenos Aires from the provinces. You must submit your request to travel 60 (sixty) hours ahead of your departing the provinces or for the airport. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metropolitan area 24 hours in advance of the flight. If your travel to Buenos Aires will take longer than 24 hours, please note that in your request.

Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced new special flights from Rio Gallegos and Ushuaia to Buenos Aires Aeroparque through April 25. You can check the schedule of departures and book directly through Aerolíneas Argentinas at www.aerolineas.com.ar.

As of Monday, April 20, the use of face masks in cars and trains will be required in all areas of national jurisdiction.

The national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through April 26. Argentine authorities may further extend the quarantine beyond this date. Limited quarantine exemptions include movement to obtain food and medical care and travel to the international airport for ticketed passengers only.

Actions to Take:

Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Argentina.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Argentina.
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.