Government closes borders until March 12, recommends postponing travel

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and in order to slow its progression, the government has decided to keep the borders with neighboring countries and Britain closed until March 12. Flights to the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Europe remain limited in frequency.

The measure was announced this Sunday by the Official Bulletin, and was signed by the Chief of Staff, Santiago Cafiero, and the Ministers of the Interior, Eduardo “Wado” de Pedro, and of Health, Carla Vizzotti. It is by administrative decision n ° 155/2021, where it was announced that Entry of foreign tourists from Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Chile will continue to be suspended.

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In addition, they announce that the two air and land borders will remain closed. For direct flights to the UK authorizations and permits that had been granted to fly will be suspended, a measure in line with the restrictions of the new strain of coronavirus. Thus the measure applied on December 21, which refused entry to foreigners of this nation, is extended.

On the other hand, the The Ministry of Transportation can expand or reduce the list countries that impose restrictions on entry into Argentina, in accordance with the recommendations of the national health authority. Although the limitations on the frequency of flights from The United States, Mexico and Europe at 30% capacity and Brazil at 50%.

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Regarding Argentines or foreigners residing in the country, the recommendation of the Argentine government was “postpone your trips” outside Argentina, as long as “they have not responded to the development of essential activities”.

Until this measure expires on March 12, those who left the country through land border crossings between April 1, 2020 and December 25, 2020, They will be able to enter through the activated stages. These are Ministro Pistarini International Airport in the city of Ezeiza, San Fernando International Airport and the Port of Buenos Aires (Terminal Buquebus).

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