Is there a way to get a DNI faster?

[Attorney in BA]

I am in contact with a person who helps people get DNI (not residency). She told me that at this moment, there is no possibiltiy to get DNI, that everything is blocked until mid november, that they are making a new law/procedure and that she will inform me when she knows more, in november.
If anyone can tell me the contrary I would be happy to hear so. My daughter can not follow the national program in college starting in februari unless she has a valid DNI, so for her it is urgent.

My DNI agent told me that the 'regular' tramite is closed but that the 'por izquierda' tramite is working as usual. In all, the process will take about 1 month if all your documents are in order. Contact me in pm if you want me to put you in contact with him.

 

[schnickschnack]

You cannot apply for a DNI at the Registro (RNP) until migraciones has granted temporary or permanent residency. The actual fee at migraciones is $600 pesos (up from $200 pesos last year). I believe the fee at the Registro is still less than $50 pesos but I'm not sure of the exact amount (it was $15 pesos last year).

While the Registro is not processing new DNI applications at this time (at least for Jose Q. Publico), they should resume soon with a new system in place, hopefully making the process much faster. Meanwhile, I know it's possible to stay (and work if you have a work visa) in Argentina legally with a valid temporary visa and no DNI. It's even possible to renew your visa (annually) without yet having obtained the DNI.

As far as I know, the DNI procedure still costs AR$15.

So you're telling me they are reforming the whole procedure now? I hope it will be ready for December and it will be much more efficient. Hopefully they will launch a phone line to get an appointment, just like they did at Migraciones. If you get to know something about it, could you please post it here? Thank you!

 

[zork]

ANy word on what is going on with obtaining a DNI? Do they have turnos?

 

[steveinbsas]

New location for foreigners to apply for and renew the DNI.

 

[Reefscratcher]

You folks have such great info and knowledge. It is really helping me here. I have felt pretty thrashed and beaten down by the system here but all of you have given me some new hope and inspiration. Thanks, Rock

 

[rentaplus]

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