I need an update on this "reciprocity fee"
I just ran across this thread. I tried the two suggested websites, but not knowing a lot of spanish, I was unable to navigate them. I assume this fee is still required. Am I correct?
If you are an American you no longer need reciprocity fee for Argentina
[QUOTE=Fishnfool;448566]I just ran across this thread. I tried the two suggested websites, but not knowing a lot of spanish, I was unable to navigate them. I assume this fee is still required. Am I correct?[/QUOTE]I showed the immigration officer mine because it is an old passport. He said it was no longer necessary to bring it as January 2017. Unfortunately I still need to carry it because my Brazilian visa is in there.
Also the IVA tax has disappeared. You can get it reimbursed for anything you buy in Argentina at the airport. As of Thursday February 2 2017, the IVA reimbursement lines are not long. If it is the same as in Europe however you have to show the object as well as the receipt. For example, I bought some children's clothes for a friend of mine and I could have had the tax reimbursed if I had the clothes when I left.
A link to more information on the IVA or VAT refund
[URL]http://www.globalblue.com/customer-services/tax-free-shopping/tax-free-shopping-in-argentina/[/URL]
[URL]http://www.globalblue.com/incoming/article282653.ece//BINARY/merchant-list-publish-enArgentina.pdf[/URL]