British Embassy in Buenos Aires

Argentine citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Buenos Aires.

The British embassy in Buenos Aires is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Argentina on record. Argentina in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.

About the British embassy in Buenos Aires

It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Buenos Aires. It is headed by David Cairns, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Doctor Luis Agote 2412, 1425 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. The record for the British embassy in Buenos Aires includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

British citizens travelling to Argentina

British citizens can visit Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days.

When the British embassy in Buenos Aires is closed

The British embassy in Buenos Aires closes on Argentina’s public holidays, the next being National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) on Monday 23 November 2026 and Immaculate Conception Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the British embassy in Buenos Aires

Current procedures for the British embassy in Buenos Aires, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the British embassy in Buenos Aires

Within 1 km of the British embassy in Buenos Aires there are 21 other foreign missions.