British Embassy in Argentina

The British Embassy in Argentina is located in Buenos Aires the capital city. This British Embassy serves the whole of Argentina and issues British Visas if you are in Argentina. We have the telephone numbers listed below as well the the address and a map for the Embassy. Note the times for visa applications are not the same as times for other business activities.

British Embassy in Argentina

The British Embassy will also issue you with a British passport or if you have a son or daughter born in Argentina they will register the child at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires.

 

British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina British Embassy Buenos Aires Dr. Luis Agote 2412 (1425) Buenos Aires Argentina   Phone: +54 11 4808-2200 Fax: (54) (11) 4808 2274 General Website: http://ukinargentina.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/contact-us/ Email: askinformation.baires@fco.gov.uk Office Hours: March-December: Monday – Thursday: 8:45 – 17:30, Friday: 8:45 – 14:00 Summer Hours: (January & February) Monday – Thursday: 8:45 – 14:30, Friday: 8:45 – 14:00 . Opening Hours for Consular and Visa Applications: Winter Hours 9:00 – 13:00, Summer Hours: 9:00 0 12:00 Details: GMT: Mar-Dec: Mon-Thurs: 1145-2030 Fri: 1145-1700 Jan-Feb: Mon-Thurs: 1145-1730 Fri: 1145-1700 Local Time: Mar-Dec: Mon-Thurs: 0845-1730 Fri: 0845-1400 Jan-Feb Mon-Thurs: 0845-1430 Fri: 0845-1400

Public Holidays in Argentina:

The British embassy in Argentina is closed on Public Holidays and also on certain British Public holidays. It is best to call them or email them for more information. You will also not that they are closed on Christmas and on the National Day of Argentina which is widely celebrated in Argentina.

Date	English name
January 1	New Year’s Day
February 20	Carnival (Monday)
February 21	Carnival (Tuesday)
February 27	Bicentenary Celebration (Monday)
March 24	Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
April 2	Day of the veterans and the fallen in Malvinas War
April 5	Holy Thursday
April 6	Good Friday
May 1	Labour Day
May 25	Day of the First National Government
June 20	National Flag Day
July 9	Independence Day
(August 17)	Anniversary of the death of General José de San Martín
(October 8)	Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
(November 20)	Day of National Sovereignty
December 8	Immaculate Conception Day
December 24	Christmas Eve
December 25	Christmas Day
December 31	New Year’s Eve

British Embassy in Argentina, Buenos Aires (Visa Processing Times)

The average visa processing times for people who wish to visit the UK varies for different visas. these applications are listed below and it gives you an idea as to how long you will wait for a British Visa while you are in Argentina. Again, speak to the Embassy staff in Argentina and also ensure that you have provided all the documents needed for your British visa. See also the British Consulate in Boston as well as the British Embassy in Pakistan. If you are in Australia then also see the Notary in Australia.

 

Visits Visas	2 days	3 days	5 days	10 days	15 days	40 days	60 days	90 days	120 days	Total decisions made
General Visit (6 months or less)	0%	0%	42%	42%	85%	100%	100%	100%	100%	7
Business Visit (6 months or less)	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	3
Family Visit (6 months or less)	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	1
Transit (6 months or less)	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	1
Other Visit (6 months or less)	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	1

 

Points Based System Visas	2 days	3 days	5 days	10 days	15 days	40 days	60 days	90 days	120 days	Total decisions made
PBS Tier 2	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	1
PBS Tier 4	0%	0%	11%	27%	77%	94%	100%	100%	100%	18
PBS Tier 5	0%	0%	0%	33%	83%	100%	100%	100%	100%	6

 

 

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