Recent content by sharron8

Hi lala, I have been checking out the forums I think I will take your advice and just come down on a holiday visa for 190 days and then extend till 12 months are up. I plan on teaching English and doing some voluntary work with an orphanage (if I can find one!)

I just spoke to HSBC in AU - they say the banking regulations in Argentina are very strict...so I can't really open an account in AU and then one in Argentina and transact without incurring fees. Is there a fee involved in exchanging Travellers Cheques? can someone please tell me the Peso value...

Hi, I'm coming from Australia and have the same question about the cost of banking. This Schwab account everyone is talking about, is this an Argentinian bank?? - Please excuse my ignorance, but we haven't heard of that here in Australia. Can I set up an account from Australia before coming...

Dear laureltp, katser and starlucia, i am overwhelmed and grateful for all the advice you have given me. Thank you all so much ! I have been reading the forum notes and find them all very informative. i am now in the process of doing my TESOL qualification, but am tossing up between doing my...

Hi Lala.. can I ask how did you get the work visa to begin with? in australia the argentinian embassy is telling me there is no such thing as a working holiday visa. I am wanting to come down to work in BA but don't really have a company to sponsor me so cannot apply for a work visa as I dont...

Hi All, My name is sharron, I have just come back from a few glorious weeks in South America and am now thinking of moving to BA for 1 year. I was just wanting to find out about cost of living, jobs etc. I was thinking of teaching English in BA but was wondering what the pay was like and if...