Health insurance in Argentina
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Why get private health insurance in Argentina?
Argentina has plenty of doctors and a long tradition of free public care. Yet, a 2025 decree ended automatic public access for temporary residents: digital nomads, students, rentistas, and pensioners now need private cover.
Without cover, a private GP visit runs about ARS 55,000 (€33), and a hospital day around ARS 525,000 (€315).
And there's a new rule at the border: since July 2025, insurance is mandatory to enter (at a minimum, travel insurance).
How does the healthcare system work in Argentina?
The public system
Argentina's public hospitals are tax-funded and were historically free to all, but the 2025 decree stripped temporary residents of that access, and some provinces now bill non-resident foreigners for non-emergency care. Emergency care stays free for everyone. English-speaking care is concentrated in Buenos Aires.
Argentine pharmacies & medication
Pharmacies are everywhere in the cities: Farmacity, Dr. Ahorro, Vantage, and independent pharmacies. Every city runs a 24-hour on-duty pharmacy rotation. Spanish is standard, with occasional English in Buenos Aires neighborhoods like Recoleta and Palermo. Many medicines that need a prescription in the US or EU (antibiotics, contraceptives) are sold over the counter here.
Emergency services in Argentina
Dial 911 anywhere for police, fire, or an ambulance, or 107 for public ambulances in cities like Buenos Aires and Córdoba. Urban response targets around 10 minutes, while rural Patagonia can take 30–45. Dispatchers work in Spanish first, with limited English. It's worth letting your embassy know if you're hospitalised.
What expats need health insurance?
Digital nomads
Under the 2025 decree, private insurance with hospital cover, 24/7 assistance, and repatriation is mandatory for digital nomad visa holders.
Retirees
The Rentista and Pensionado visas require an income of around USD 1,500–2,000 per month, plus mandatory private cover.
Students
The temporary student residence gives you a national ID but, under the 2025 decree, no public health access.
Visa applicants
Immigration requires cover for illness, hospital care, 24/7 assistance, medical transport, and repatriation for the duration of your stay.
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How much is health insurance in Argentina?
Without cover, a private GP visit runs about ARS 55,000 (€33), a day in a private Buenos Aires hospital around ARS 525,000 (€315), and a day in intensive care more than ARS 1 million (€600). A private birth costs around ARS 9 million (€5,375).
Public healthcare in Argentina
Public hospitals are tax-funded and free at the point of use, but the 2025 decree stripped automatic access from temporary residents, and provinces like Mendoza and Salta now bill non-resident foreigners for non-emergency care. Emergency care stays free for all.
Private medical insurance
Feather's international plans start at €56/month for Essential and €84/month for Plus, with worldwide protection and repatriation included.
Visa & health insurance requirements for Argentina
Long-stay and tourist visas require private health insurance that covers illness, hospital care, 24/7 assistance, medical transport, and repatriation.
Accepted for all major Argentine visas
Feather plans qualify for the digital nomad, Rentista, Pensionado, student, and family visas, as well as the July 2025 tourist-entry rule.
Documents ready when you sign up
Your proof of cover, in English and Spanish, lands in your account the moment you sign up. Accepted by Argentine consulates.
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See any licensed doctor, specialist, or hospital in Argentina. No referrals, no network restrictions, no pre-approval.
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Get reimbursed to your account
We review your claim and reimburse you directly to your bank account. Most claims are processed within two weeks.
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There's a one-year minimum term. After that, cancel whenever you want. No penalties.
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