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  1. Cheap Bastard

    Has anyone replaced a lost or stolen passport at the USA Embassy in Buenos Aires?

    So I am a fool. I never walk around with my passport unless I am going to Western Union where they require it. I was walking around today and I had it in my front pocket and when I got to the WU I couldn't find it. I must have dropped it or someone stole it from my pocket somehow. I dont'...
  2. C

    Does EZE airport or any airport or Buquebus terminal stamp passports?

    I arrived at EZE a few weeks ago and was looking for the entry stamp but I noticed there wasn't a stamp in my passport. Did they forget to stamp my passport or is this all automated and all electronic now? I did see the lady scanning my passport. If it's automated, does anyone know where I...
  3. A

    Visas If I overstay and pay the fee, does this make any sort of black mark on my passport / records?

    I don't figure so but I'd just like to ask to make sure. Thanks!
  4. 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...
  5. T

    Newcomer Using a driver's license as ID in lieu of a passport

    About 3 months ago I asked a cashier at Coto if I could use my state driver's license in lieu of my passport, to pay with my debit card. She said fine, no problem. Jumbo and Disco also accept my driver's license. Has anyone used their driver's license as ID at other stores or banks, etc.?
  6. 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...
  7. GlasgowJohn

    Brazil Visas for US passport holders

    The Brazilian government has just announced that the new Visa Program for US passport holders due to begon on 10th January has been postponed until 10th April. https://br.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-postponement-of-brazilian-visa-requirement-to-april-10/
  8. MDirtBoy

    Legal Have Passport, Will Travel

    As the situation becomes more challenging, my US Passport gains increased significance. :) Query: I possess both a DNI and a US Passport. Which document is advisable to use when departing Argentina, and which one is preferable for my return? Thanks!
  9. NigjeFs

    Visas US Citizenship for Baby question - Help!

    So we are planning to travel to the US in November and we did not get our baby a US passport or reported his birth to the US embassy yet ( due to several reasons and that included my own passport being expired ) If anybody has gone through this process, provided we have all the required...
  10. CarliNeces

    Newcomer How to verify a reference in Buenos Aires

    Hello, I'm considering hiring a personal assistant and want to ensure the references provided are trustworthy. While the resume includes phone numbers and names, I'm looking for ways to verify the authenticity of these references. What precautions can I take to protect myself, especially...
  11. H

    Banking transering $ abroad from apt sale

    I'm a little confused now, after so much recent talk about needing to be a resident to have a sane apt sale here I got this response from a bank when I asked them about their services for doing the sale and transferring the $ abroad. Does this sound right? "Lo ideal en tu caso es que te tome...
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