Embassy of the United Kingdom in Buenos Aires, Argentina; address Dr. Luis Agote 2412, C1425, EOF; phone +541148082200. Head of mission: David Seldon…
Head of mission: David Seldon Cairns, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Mr Fulvio Pagani, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Carlos Alberto Pulenta, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Alberto C. Gollan, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
The United Kingdom is a prominent and diverse tourist destination, celebrated for its historical, cultural, and scenic offerings. Although there has been a recent decline in tourist arrivals, it still attracts considerable international interest, reflected in its strong tourism revenue. With around 800,000 Argentines traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the UK appealing for their travels.
The United Kingdom is generally considered safe for tourists from Argentina. It ranks 34th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating a relatively peaceful environment. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, the UK is ranked 37th among 40 European countries, though specific data for Argentina is not available for comparison. Crime statistics show that the murder rate in the UK is significantly lower than in Argentina, with 1.0 per 100,000 people in the UK compared to 4.6 in Argentina. Additionally, female murder rates are also lower in the UK (0.6) than in Argentina (1.3). When looking at organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (4.0), but the UK has a better score for state crime (3.0 compared to Argentina's 5.0). However, the UK scores higher for foreign crime (8.0) compared to Argentina (5.0). Overall, while there are some crime concerns in both countries, the UK presents a safer environment for tourists, particularly in terms of violent crime.
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