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Also, you can read this very recent thread about utility costs, which should be similar in other places as well: https://baexpats.org/threads/ball-park-cost-of-utilities-month.48829/#post-461684

In another post on the forum, this company was recommended: https://www.comex-consultores.com.ar/en/home-2/

The immersion part will just be living here, but if you can get into a class there, I recommend taking classes at IES en Lenguas Vivas "Juan Ramón Fernández". It's very affordable (my semester-long class had a suggested donation of AR$ 80.000), and they have excellent teachers. They offer both...

https://www.zonaprop.com.ar/departamentos-alquiler-temporal-barrio-norte-balvanera.html

I don't have any financial connection to this apartment, I've just met the dueña before and she's a nice person so I thought I'd share. In my opinion the price feels a little high, but the location is great...

For what it's worth, I've had a different experience with my most recent rentista applications. It's totally possible that Migraciones asked for different things from each of us, I have no reason to believe they're consistent! But it has been sufficient (so far) for me to just show evidence of...

I do love that the soccer fans have come out to support the retirees in these protests. The images aren't exactly heart-warming, I guess, but I appreciate the spirit of support.

Overstaying the tourist visa shouldn't be an issue. Having a more stable address before you apply would make things easier down the line, but you should be able to use whatever address you're staying at. We provided a letter from a CPA that stated the LLC provides at least $2k per family...

There are also companies that will manage sales for you. I'm sure there are several, but this is one some friends have used: https://mariamaranessi.com/

If Wells Fargo allows mail-in deposits, some iPostal locations will do that for you: https://ipostal1.com/digital-mailbox-features.php I've been using iPostal for a bit over three years and have had a positive experience, though I haven't used that feature specifically.

The parks along the Costanera are nice for a bike ride or walk without turning it into a big hike, same with Cerro Santo Lucia. The big Parque Metropolitano/Cerro San Cristobal is good for an afternoon of hiking. Barrio Italia is a nice place to stroll around, and isn't very busy with people...

Follow a bunch of cultural centers on Instagram, they post events there. The Finde Club substack is also a good source.

I also had a good experience using Hospital Aleman before I was signed up for a private health plan at Swiss Medical. They have an international patients office that you can contact (in English, if you prefer) to organize an appointment. At the time I was visiting them and paying out of pocket...

There's a pretty regular "coffee chat" organized by members of the forum, though they're on a break until next week because of the holidays. Otherwise, Meetup is a great place to find social activities that are frequented by other foreigners.

For your first question, the visa process depends on where you're from, so you should consult with the local embassy to see what you need to have in-hand. For the other question, that's been discussed a lot here, so a search of the forum will pull up a lot of opinions on extending vs overstaying...