Moving To Ba In September

[Robert Cruz]

I am currently living in Europe, but planning on moving to B.A. in late September. It is a permanent move, so I am looking for a nice, furnished apartment in a good area of BA (probably Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano, Puerto Madero, San Telmo) - I will take any suggestions!

I plan on applying for a resident/pension visa. From what I have read, it is possible to navigate through this on your own, but having help from a legal person can facilitate the process, so any suggestions on a legal firm that is good. I am 70 years old and speak some Spanish, but certainly not fluent. Any help, suggestions, contacts, friendships, would be lovely. ([email protected])

 

[Noesdeayer]

Robert:
A hearty welcome from a member of the BAEXPATS Snowbird group..I'm 74 and a little tied up at the moment.However,I'll be back in touch.
Bienvenido a la Nueva Argentina!

 

[CharlotteGood]

Robert, what a wonderful decision. I am sure you will love it here and coming in September I am sure is a great time to arrive with the approach of warmer weather (it is very London at present, rather chilly and we have had a lot of rain). I am English, arrived in March and am staying, God willing, for a year - just for fun! I opted to live in Recoleta because it is so central and safe - I also love San Telmo, Palermo and Belgrano. All have a lot to recommend them. I love to walk everywhere and I can do this from here pretty much everywhere I want to go. But it really depends on what you want from an area. There is a good page on P83 of the Lonely Planet which lists lots of websites for flats. I used Airbnb, this site, Craig's List and these

FLAT HUNTING IN RECOLETA
Luz Ocampo – 11 4813 4490
[email protected] Showed huge one bed flat - absolutely amazing but too big for me

[email protected], cell 54 11 2327 3835 Greg’s flat in Juncal ,,, this is a beautiful flat, superbly fitted out and super central. Greg is
on this site and I am not sure if he has a long term let currently.

Daniel Carpi
www.RentBA.com
+54911-5062-3115
+5411-4832-3898
+1-212-924-7077
Skype:RentBA.com

[email protected] on Paraguay

http://www.4rentargentina.com/

You might look at Concorde at 1234 Callao - weekly appts which might be good for a week somewhere central.

Anything else, don't hesitate to ask ...

 

[steveinbsas]

I plan on applying for a resident/pension visa. From what I have read, it is possible to navigate through this on your own, but having help from a legal person can facilitate the process, so any suggestions on a legal firm that is good. I am 70 years old and speak some Spanish, but certainly not fluent. Any help, suggestions, contacts, friendships, would be lovely. ([email protected])

Hi Robert, You can read a lot about "temporarry residency" (aka the "visa pensionado" which will be granted based on your retirement income) by using the advance search feature of this website.

You won't need a lawyer or a legal person (who will charge you at least a thousand dollars if they guide you through each step along the way).!

The most intimidating aspect of the process of getting the visa is going to migraciones.

There is a member of this group who has accompanied a number of us (most over 65) when we submitted our docs the first time (as well as renewals) at migraciones. She does not go as a legal representative of any kind, just a friendly translator. She will go more than once if necessary, but the cost will be agreed upon in advance.

It's really, really, low.

She is actually from a neighboring country but has lived in Argentina for about 20 years. She is very nice, speaks great English, and "knows the ropes" at migraciones.

I will send her email address to you

Meanwhile, you can ask any questions here.

Bienvenidos!

 

[Supercharged]

Welcome!

 

[estebandepraga]

One word of advice from the wise to the wise.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
And trust me, I know of what I speak. Make sure there's always a plan B! That being said, there are many pros here but also many cons.
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