What the Consulate General can do for you 

• Give orientation and assistance to argentinians victims of crime, and concerning medical issues, deaths, and traveler welfare.

• Issue, renew or replace passports

• Ensure that relatives of argentinian citizens are informed regarding accidents, deaths, or natural disasters and provide assistance.

• Give assistance to Argentine citizens in prison and help them communicate with their relatives.

• Ensure legal assistance to Argentine citizens on trial.

• Assist Argentine citizens in matters of estate related issues after death of a relative.

• Contact the local authorities in the search for missing argentinian persons.

• Issue travel authorizations to minors with the consent of their parents or guardians.

• Offer assistance to minors or disabled citizens, especially in regards to custody or legal guardianship matters.

• Provide those who were born abroad from Argentinian parents with the option to obtain Argentinian citizenship.

 

What the Consulate can not do for you

• Participate in legal issues or obtain release for citizens in prison.

• Give legal advice or instigate court proceedings on your behalf.

• Arrange care that is different than customary for local people in a hospital or prison.

• Undertake tasks corresponding to by travel representatives, airlines, banks or motoring organizations.

• Provide you with air transportation or funds to return to your country or to continue your trip, except in certain exceptional repatriation cases.

• Give you money or pay your hotel, legal, medical or any other bills.

• Obtain accommodation, work or a residence permit for you, or act as your guarantor.