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    Newcomer My visa is about to expire

    Hey there! I've been studying here in Buenos Aires as a foreign student for a year and made sure to keep all my documents up to date and be responsible with the procedures. However, I left the country to visit my family for a while. Now that I'm back, I realize my visa is about to expire in a...
  2. Nomadoggo

    Has anyone applied and been approved for the Rentista visa?

    I have reached a point of confusion and I feel like I must be missing something. So, far I have met with a lawyer and he said the items I need for my application are: A signed lease agreement (at least a year) Proof of homeownership (warranty deed) FBI background check All needing to be...
  3. M

    Is it true that 2 visa overstays = auto 5 year ban?

    I've heard this rumour but is it true ?
  4. M

    Visas Overstaying tourist visa for 1-2 years

    I have read many of the 'overstay pay the fine' threads but I have never seen anyone comment on overstaying for a long period of time like a year or more. If the fine is based on overstays of less than 2 years are there really no issues if you overstay under that? If that is the case, then why...
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    Visas Denied Digital Nomad Visa - My Experience

    Hey all, I haven't seen anyone write on this (correct me if I'm wrong), so I thought I'd share my experience. As most of you probably assumed, the digital nomad visa process isn't very transparent. To this day, I can't find any information about timeframes or anyone who has successfully...
  6. Richard02

    How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound

    How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound Source: https://techround.co.uk/guides/get-digital-nomad-visa/ January 15, 2024 Gone are the traditional days of commuting to the office five days a week as the standard mode of work. In our contemporary, post-pandemic world, an increasing number...
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    Visas Brazil visa for US citizen - Duration

    Hello- I just got a visa from the Brazilian consulate on Pelligrini and was wondering if anyone has had success extending to 5 or 10 years. I'm not sure exactly what I got. The details are: Entries: Multiple Type: VITUR Duration of stay: 90 days At the bottom it says visa valid for 90 days...
  8. K

    Extending a Tourist Visa in Buenos Aires to be a permanent-tourist in Argentina

    I saw another thread about over staying your tourist visa. I along with many of my friends have over stayed many times or did border runs. I never had any issues. You can read this great website with tons of information and addresses. https://inlovelyblue.com/extend-argentina-tourist-visa/
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    Visas Working without a work visa

    I'll be living in Buenos Aires for a year starting in August. I've done a lot of research on the work visa process and have accepted the fact I may have to work "under the table". Any advice for a newcomer on how to go about finding work in Buenos Aires without a work visa? If anyone has any...
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    Visas Can a 30-week pregnant woman enter Argentina on a tourist visa?

    can my wife Enter in Argentina after 30 weeks pregnancy on Tourist visa?
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    Visas Visa Rentista and the need for pesification

    Hello, I have a visa rentista from 11.2022 - it’s end 11.2023 I have enough passive income for new emigration rules to extend my visa. I can send it to my Argentinian bank accounts in USD (I already have a USD account) - In the new system can I withdraw USD or I must convert it to Peso and...
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    Visas Student visa requirements

    Hello all, I'm going to apply a student visa inside Argentina. There are some requirements that I'm not sure if understand it correctly. Hope someone with experience here could give me some ideas. 1. It says on the website that "Certificados Analíticos, Títulos obtenidos y toda documentación...
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    Visas Looking to find a job to sponsor my visa - how hard is it?

    I'm a native English speaker with bilingual proficiency in Spanish. I will complete my Bachelor's degree in February, wrapping up my last semester on an exchange program. Over the past 11 years, I've gained extensive freelance writing experience, including recognition at a literary level with...
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    Visas Work visa with a record??? HELP

    Hello everyone. I'm a newcomer to the forum and seeking assistance with a recent dilemma. I've been employed by a US corporation for several years since completing college. During this time, I've made several trips to Argentina to assist our sister company based in Buenos Aires. Argentina has...
  15. 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...
  16. StatusNomadicus

    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    16Dec2023 credit card (MasterCard) rate for a large pizza at Teque Pizza (surprisingly good BBQ Chicken Pizza, 7/10 overall) 6400 Pesos / $6.98 USD = 917 ARS/Dollar, MercadoPago ticket (i'm just going to round these to a whole number from now on, for future comparison simplicity) hope no one...
  17. overstayed

    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    I hate to admit this on a public forum but like many expats, I admit it. I'm a perma-tourist. I am American and fell in love with Argentina about 6 years ago. I don't have the money to go through the legal process to get my DNI. I would totally get it as there is no downside for me as I...
  18. Sal P

    Newcomer Visa Exchange Rates

    Has anyone observed the decrease in exchange rates for Visa credit cards, going from over 1 USD = 800+ ARS to the current rate of 1 USD = 374 ARS? We'll be traveling to Buenos Aires in two weeks, and I'm considering whether to use my credit card or bring cash to take advantage of the more...
  19. Milkman

    Newcomer Argentine Citizenship for parents by giving birth to child inside Argentina - Legal advice needed?

    Hello everyone, I've found this group to be incredibly informative. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could address a few questions for me: If I arrive on a tourist visa and my wife gives birth in Argentina, is it possible to apply for citizenship immediately for us, the newborn, and...
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    Visas Realistic to Move to Argentina and Live Off Investments?

    I've been doing some research online and on this site, but I'm still not 100 percent clear on this. If I have enough in investments to support myself indefinitely, but not a passive income pension, is there a path that I could take to live in Argentina long term? It sounds like some people just...
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