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Unfortunately, UBA is asking for impossible so far. They are expecting the ministry of education opening up in January and will wait until March to submit original, convalidado documents...

That's what came to my mind too....

OK. Thanks for all replies. I have a couple of weeks to go so I just need to budget accordingly.

Thanks for your reply. I have now further questions. Do they use (sort of) official exchange rate, ask for the source of fund (such as ATM receipt, what if WU receipt), have $100 limit for non-resident, and open until midnight?

To get rid of any unused pesos.

I traveled from Salta to BA last week, having only entry stamp back in March on my passport. Here is what I did and happened. Remind you this is only domestic, interprovincial travel. You can apply for permiso de circulación with your passport (sin DNI) at the same website for Argentine. I...

I found contact lenses are much cheaper than in Canada/US at https://www.lentesplus.com/ar They even offered free eye exam (reimbursed at the purchase of lens), but looks like no more.

This article explains no special reason is needed to obtain permission to board a plane, as long as you have DNI and meet requirements from destination province (none for CABA). https://www.sirchandler.com.ar/2020/11/permiso-para-subir-al-avion-pequeno-cambio/

I have noticed AR canceled many domestic flights in December. Jujuly flights were all cancelled, and Salta reduced to 3x week from daily during November. Anybody knows what is going on??

Embassy of Canada informed that now you can get permiso de circulación without DNI/precaria. Departure from Argentina Circulation permit: Argentine authorities now require that all persons (with or without a DNI) obtain an official circulation permit for travel in Argentina for the purpose of...

Portable hotspots are becoming things of past. Simply because you can get the same thing with your smartphone (called tethering, wifi hotspot etc). If you already have unlocked 4G hotspot device, it's just a matter of buying a sim card and inseringt it. If not and you want a dedicated device...

FYI, there is an app for iOS and Android called Fongo, which works like Skype. For advantage, it gives you free Canadian number for incoming call and SMS, and even outgoing calls to most of Canadian urban areas are free.

Hi Jblaze 5779. Which office did you go? Is the immigration in Retiro open?

There seem several who are very familiar with cryptocurrency, and I want to ask few questions. Is Bitcoin traded at Blue rate? Where do I find a current rate? Most seems to show just official dolar rate converted to peso. For example, Garbarino Viajes accept Bitcoin but only at official rate...

Seems like no way to open a bank account without DNI. So this is only an illusion... https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/inclusion-financiera-inmigrantes

If the cost is not an issue, your local remis agency will help you. Few weeks ago many travel agencies were arranging "regresa a casa" bus trips. The demand is now drying up but may be worth checking around.

My WU bank transfer was just completed today in fourth business day. Another Cash pickup transfer was instant but Correo Argentina in Parque Patricio and Construction don't have cash for only 10,000 pesos...

It is very quiet in Salta. Although the chance of getting the virus is virtually zero (no new case for two weeks) people are following orders. I am told the police here could be viscious and keep myself lowprofile. Anyways, the bus is leaving today.

Manuel Heredia in Salta is trying to organize a bus trip to Buenos Aires but he needs 40 people. If you or someone you know need a lift, contact him by [email protected]. Thanks.