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    Need to buy an new iPhone in Buenos Aires

    Yes after I got robbed I went home quickly (by taxi, not bus, lol..), and erased my iPhone device from my Mac. Also changed all the passwords of the accounts. From what I read online my data is all wiped out and the thief will never be able to to use this phone unless they have my Apple...
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    Need to buy an new iPhone in Buenos Aires

    Thank you all for the recommendation. A friend of my friend will be traveling to BA soon so I will ask him to bring it to me. It's quite stressful to deal with this situation. I never thought I will be robbed on the bus. but I guess it's my fault. I was sitting very close to the door and I...
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    Need to buy an new iPhone in Buenos Aires

    Hi, Does anyone know a reputable/reliable to buy an iPhone (new and original) in Buenos Aires? I was on the bus yesterday and someone robbed my phone and ran away. Never thought it would happen to me...I will appreciate if someone can give me some suggestions. Thank you.
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    Visa run being a dual national

    Hi I have dual citizenship too and I've previously used one main passport for the visa run. If I took Buequebus I always got warning. If I went to Chile and returning to EZE airport I didn't have any problems. This year I'm applying for residency and somehow at the final stage the immigration...
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    Welcome to the Club Dolar Qatar y Coldplay!

    Excellent explanation Quilombo! I'm also wondering if you know what's the exchange rate for the booking made on Airbnb? I've been asked by many Argentines who wanted to book my place but they want to know what will be the price in Pesos. I can't answer them because I don't know how it works...
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    Security Deposit Return

    I would suggest you to find a local person to help you to talk and deal with the greedy landlord. I will share the similar experience here. I have a friend who recently visited Buenos Aires from Europe. She called my boyfriend (a Porteno) one afternoon and asked my boyfriend to talk to the taxi...
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    Help with understanding how financieras work in Argentina.

    Last week I successfully purchased a property and the USD fund was brought in legally by Banco Piano. You can ask them all the details by visiting their central office at San Martin Street. I was searching for many methods to bring in USD to purchase the property. At the end I choose Banco Piano...
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    Contractor/ Renovator recommendations?

    Hi everyone, This is an old thread but I'm looking for reliable contractors to renovate my apartment too. I'm going to renovate the bathroom and kitchen of my apartment. Anyone can give recommendations or share their past experiences? I.e recommendation of reliable contractors, or any...
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    Entering and exiting Argentina after applying for citizenship prematurely

    It would be better if you ask Migraciones directly. Book a turno with them and go there asking them directly. it's the most secured way. I did this and I'm glad I went. .http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/turnosAsesoramiento/verificar_jurisdiccion.php
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    Letting out a flat on Airbnb platform-payout related questions

    Thanks for sharing your experience!
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    Letting out a flat on Airbnb platform-payout related questions

    Does anyone know how Airbnb handles the payout to the property owners who list their properties located in Argentina? In the scenario where the property is listed on airbnb Argentina and the owner has foreign currency bank account OUTSIDE of Argentina. Can you choose a foreign bank account for...
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    Buying a condo in BA

    I am in the same situation. I think there are opportunities at this moment but if I do purchase something it has to be in a good location and it has yo be a good quality building ( solid construction and good quality tenants). It has to be something that can be sold easily without financial loss...
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    How much to send a letter with FedEx/DHL from BA to Canada or US?

    You can go to DHL agencies around the city (use google map to search the locations) to get a quotation in person. I just sent out a DHL envelop to Asia which cost me 11500 pesos.
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    Applying for Permanent Residency- Interview with Migraciones

    Hello everyone, I'm planning to apply for the Permanent Residency after getting married with my Argentine partner in BsAs. Can anyone share the experience about how long do you have to wait to get a personal interview with Migraciones (after submitting the application on RaDex)? We are...
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    Invitation Letter For Tourist Visa To Argentina

    Does Argentina open the border and allow visitors to enter with tourist visa already? I thought the border is closed at the moment and only Argentine citizens/residents are allowed to enter the country.
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