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  1. D

    Traveling before the DNI arrives

    So, hooray, my spouse and I both have our resolutions for our permanent residency, and have had for a bit... My wife got hers in February, and I got mine a month ago. However, our DNIs haven't arrived, and we leave for Brazil, next week. Do y'all know of any way to prod ReNaPer to speed up...
  2. Simongutler

    Banking DNI Account: on which days the 20% discount applies in supermarkets

    Banco Provincia's virtual wallet offers this promotion on Monday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 6; all discounts and opportunities with the application for the second month of 2024. Cuenta DNI applies a 20% savings in supermarkets next Monday February 5 and Tuesday February 6, in addition to...
  3. TechNow

    Banking Bank Account With Just a Passport and CDI Number (No DNI)

    Hi guys, I have a friend who is working on his residency but he's currently here just on a tourist visa. He is going to start making some investments and he needs to get a bank account here. Does anyone know of a local bank who will open an account for someone who only has a CDI number and a US...
  4. G

    Banking I just opened a peso bank account with my passport (no DNI or precaria), here's how

    I just arrived in Argentina and managed to get a local bank account open with no DNI. I'm posting the information here in case it may be of use to anyone else. I'm personally apartment shopping and need a way to pay expenses other than paying cash in person, but I'm sure the account has many...
  5. C

    Requirement to return to Argentina every 3 years to preserve DNI

    Hello everyone, I'm interested in hearing about recent experiences with the Migraciones process for permanent residence, especially for those who haven't returned within the stipulated 3-year period. I'm planning to return to Argentina in July after being away since mid-2019 due to various...
  6. P

    Updating Your Old Dni To The New Dni

    Hello everyone, We recently came back from a trip to the USA, and during Ron's passport check at EZE on the way to Miami, he was informed that his type of DNI (the old brown booklet) would "expire" at the end of this year. They suggested getting the new updated DNI card. Interestingly, the...
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    Replacing a lost DNI for a foreigner

    Has anyone tried to replace a lost DNI? I'm trying to get a turno on the website http://turnos.mininterior.gov.ar/turnosWeb/ but it won't accept my DNI number for some reason. I'm wondering if it's because I'm a foreigner with a DNI instead of a national. Would have thought it would be the same...
  8. Esposas

    Help! I'm getting married to an Argentine and have my permanent resident interview after marriage. What evidence is needed?

    So the day that I thought would never come has come! I tricked someone into marrying me! LOL. Seriously I met a great American guy. We have our interview coming up to get my husband his DNI. Can anyone who has gone through this process explain what they might want us to bring to the meeting...
  9. Spend Thrift

    Where can I get FBI criminal report Apostilled for Argentina DNI residency application?

    Does anyone have any advice where I can get the FBI criminal report apostille for the application of the DNI permanent residency for Argentina. I see online the procedure for requesting one while not physically present in the USA. It requires me mailing my fingerprint card from Argentina to...
  10. Aussieland

    Has anyone had to show their DNI or Passport while shopping at the Grocery Store in Buenos Aires?

    Aussieland has lived in Buenos Aires a long time but never have I ever had to show my real ID. I like my anonymity and although I always get asked for my DNI # I always just give them a fake ID number. But today while shopping for groceries at Carrefour at Paseo al Corta shopping mall, they...
  11. Canada Goose

    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    I love this blog. I am trying to figure out the best category to apply for my DNI for Argentina. I have a small trust fund and I believe I would qualify with that passive income. I saw this blog that says $2,000 USD per month. Has anyone done this recently? Is that still accurate...
  12. S

    Travel Permiso for child to travel outside the country with one parent

    Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone would know where one would go to get a "permiso" for our child to travel with one parent for a few days from Argentina to Bolivia... Let me initially give you some details: - I live in Spain (have permanent residency / NIE etc.) - I do not have any...
  13. M

    Banking What's up with Coto

    Why do some stores (Coto) insist on providing a passport number if you don't have the DNI? My wife and I have been here for 3 months and have discovered not have your DNI can certainly snag you up.
  14. H

    Real Estate Sales Looking for advice to put my Condo solely in my name

    So, in 2000 I met an Argentine and in the haze of love, married her in 2003 and then bought a condo in BA. I was ignorant about real estate law and and took the advice of the escribano's. We moved away directly afterward and rented the place out. Then we got an overseas divorce, noting that I...
  15. MDirtBoy

    Taxes Capital Gains Taxes

    Hello everyone! If a foreign seller (no DNI) sells property here, what is the capital gains tax? Everything is in white. Will be working with a foreign buyer if that makes any difference. Many thanks in advance.
  16. S

    Newcomer Argentine Citizenship for foreigners: Can it really be this easy?

    Today, I visited the federal court (juzgada federal) to inquire about the necessary documents for applying for citizenship. The experience was surprisingly smooth and welcoming. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by a friendly woman close to my age, who seemed knowledgeable about the process. I...
  17. C

    Newcomer Immigration / Permanent residents

    Coming back from a trip to the US I presented my DNI (Permanent residence for a long time) to the immigration official. Normally I get through very fast however this time she took a long time, checked and rechecked. She wasn't rude but she seemed to WANT to find something wrong, finally asked me...
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