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Update: I am now confident your 90-day clock resets upon re-entry to the country. I don't actually live in BA, but I was there on a tourist visa in June and July. I entered the country on June 25, and the comprobante transito PDF I have saved in my emails from then has an expiration date of...

I believe U.S. citizens can re-enter on tourist visas repeatedly like you describe. However, I can't find positive proof of that on either the U.S. Department of State or Argentine migration authorities' websites. If I were you I would feel safe in going to/from the U.S. without impacting your...

Thank you for your response. Are you saying Western Union provides pesos at the blue rate?

Right, I know of official vs. blue rates, but does having a Western Union account enable me to send myself USD and then cash it out as paper USD while in Argentina? Right now it seems to me that having a Schwab account will allow me to convert dollars to pesos without the foreign transaction fee...

Hi again. What's the benefit of using Schwab vs. Western Union for accessing my USD? If I open a Schwab account, and transfer money into it from my existing U.S. bank account, would that be as useful/advantageous as transferring money to myself via Western Union? Sorry if these are super basic...

The year range was meant to provide context... the real Q being, what other things should I set up for a long-term relocation.

Thanks! I may redirect mail to a family member's house. Is there any reason why a mail service company would be superior?

Thanks! Why do you recommend a Western Union account? Do you recommend bringing a lot of USD for while I'm getting set up locally?

Hi everyone! I'm preparing to relocate to Buenos Aires from the USA for a period of 3-5 years. I'm currently working through the work visa process with my future employer and the nearest Argentine consulate. Besides this, what other legal/logistical things must I (or should I) prepare? For...

I guess it wouldn't - but I didn't see the harm in posting. Oh well.

Hey, everyone; A friend of mine is visiting me this week, and I'd like to take him to a good "closed-door" restaurant (you know, the type that's in someone's own home). Does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks! Regards, Michael

Also - how do I actually get to the stadium in Avellaneda? I live near Plaza Congreso.

Hey, everyone; A few days ago, I started a thread about trying to find Boca or River tickets. Thanks to all who responded - the information was enormously valuable. It became clear that for me, the best game to attend is the Boca v. Racing match tomorrow. However, for the past few days, I...

Hey, everyone. A friend of mine is going to visit me for a few days (the 20th - the 25th of this month). He's a huge soccer fan, so I'm looking to take him to a Boca or River match. Can anyone point me to their schedules, and how I can buy tickets? Additionally, how much should I expect to...

Hey, mulderfox - I have sent you a private message.

@JLL - it starts at 9pm. @TERKILD - if that's a reference to something, I don't get it.

Hey, everyone. Noel Gallagher - of ex-Oasis fame - is playing at Estadio Jorge Newbery in Palermo on May 6. I was thinking of going, but none of the other American students here with me are interested in going, nor are any of my porteño friends. I'd rather not go alone, so is there anyone...

Thanks for the tips, everyone. I've contacted a repair shop from home - Tekserve, in NYC - to get a better idea of the severity of the issue before I do anything else. Depending on what I hear, I may use these suggestions. Regards.

Hey, everyone. I'm a college student here until June on an exchange program. My MacBook Pro has started to have some problems, and I need to get it fixed, preferably by an Apple authorized technician. I've found on Apple's website that there are some authorized support shops throughout...

Hey, everyone. I'm a college student studying in BA for the semester and I've been trying, unsuccessfully, to get the SUBE card. Discouraged by the ever-present lines, I've thought about getting the Monedero card instead. Is there a difference between the two? If so, what? And where can...