Embassy of Qatar in Buenos Aires, Argentina; address Lola Mora 421 Edificio World Trade Center I piso 19, C1107, Buenos Aires; phone +541121523500. Head of…
Head of mission: Mr. Battal Meajeb B.M. Al Dosari, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Qatar is increasingly appealing to visitors from Argentina, thanks to its unique combination of modernity and cultural heritage, along with stunning desert and urban scenery. Although the number of tourists is moderate, Qatar attracts high spending per visitor, highlighting its status as a premium destination. With around 800,000 Argentines traveling abroad annually, a segment of them may find Qatar an intriguing option.
Qatar is considered a relatively safe destination for tourists from Argentina. According to the Global Peace Index, Qatar ranks 29th out of 160 countries, making it safer than Argentina, which ranks 46th. In terms of crime statistics, Qatar has a significantly lower murder rate at 0.3 per 100,000 people compared to Argentina's 4.6. Additionally, female murder rates are also lower in Qatar (0.5) than in Argentina (1.3). The Global Organized Crime Index further highlights the safety difference, with Qatar scoring better in terms of mafia presence (1.0 for Qatar vs. 4.0 for Argentina) and overall organized crime indices. While both countries face challenges with crime networks and state crime, Qatar generally presents a safer environment for tourists. Overall, visitors from Argentina can feel relatively secure while traveling in Qatar.