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As far as I know, the DNI is issued by the registró after the temporary residency is approved by migraciones. The only temporary DNI is that one and it's good until the temporary residency expires. In some cases (such as a "work visa") it may be possible to get a temporary CUIL/CUIT at ANSES...

When done correctly, taking your own blood pressure at home may be more accurate than having it taken after walking into a clinic or a pharmacy. And at home you can repeat the test several times to "insure" greater accuracy.

Perhaps Susana can suggest one.

https://baexpats.org/threads/counseling-psychotherapy.46740/ Susana has been highly recommended by at least one member of this group. https://baexpats.org/threads/amazing-therapist-for-ex-pats-or-locals-super-affordable.46228/

Netflix Argentina shows the title "Our Land" in English and "Nuestra Tierra" in Spanish.

The forms include the notice that if not returned in 60 days that the payments will be suspended. My SS payments have been suspended three times because the form had not been recieved. I always recieved the January payment on the third (as promised), but when I checked My Social Security...

Here's the most recent thread (at least that I could find) on the topic of "Unión Convivencial." Thread 'Civil Union → Precaria → Temporary Residency' https://baexpats.org/threads/civil-union-%E2%86%92-precaria-%E2%86%92-temporary-residency.49914/

I asked Google AI who is steveinbsas on BAexpats.org and recieved this reply: Steveinbsas is the most prolific and active long-term user on the Buenos Aires Expats Community forum (baexpats.org). With over 11,000 posts and the highest reaction score on the platform, he is well-known in the...

I asked Google AI the following: Is 2 years a permanent residency required for citizenship in Argentina or only two years of physical presence with temporary residency? And recieved this reply: You do not need permanent residency to apply for Argentine citizenship. A valid temporary...

Here's a video about living in Vietnam:

Not that I know of, but I assume that they have access to the information. Unlike those who are afraid of attracting the attention of ARCA, whenever I've had a question about any taxes that I might be liable to pay, I've gone to their closest office and asked in person (four times in the past...

Your pension income may be taxable in Argentina. It depends on how much time that you actually spend in the country (after your first twelve months of temporary residency) and whether or not your income excedes the piso de ganancias. I have never worked in Argentina and I have never declared or...

Given the direction that the Argentine government has been headed in 2025 and 2026, especially regarding foreigners who commot crimes in Argentina, is concealing any income or.assets from ARCA worth risking your residency? Here's what Google AI just told me: "As of early 2026, foreign...

I've always recieved the amount shown when filling out the Western Union form. I think it also indicates that the "final" amount due to reciever may be less due to local taxes, but there never have been any that I am aware of, and no charges have been applied by the bank on the deposit, either.

PS to my previous post: I frequently transfer funds from my Argentine bank account into my Mercado Pago account and use it to buy eggs and chicken locally from a polloria that doesn't accept credit cards. I usually pay online from my house before going to pick up the eggs and chicken which are...