U.S. Embassy in Argentina

There are many frequently requested services that we are prohibited from performing, including:

• • Provide information regarding U.S. visas or immigration benefits (even if you are an American citizen inquiring on behalf of the visa applicant:
    • Please visit the Visa Section for visa inquires.
    • Please visit USCIS for questions on immigration.
  • Assist with travel, employment or real estate problems.
  • Locate lost property.
  • Pay personal debts for U.S. citizens.
  • Authorize or pay for medical treatment.
  • Prepare tax returns.
  • Provide translations.
  • Issue or authenticate U.S. birth/marriage/death certificates.
  • Apostille documents
  • Issue U.S. police records.
  • Provide security or law enforcement services (including fingerprinting).
  • Renew, replace, or certify driver’s licenses.
  • Collect or forward mail/packages.
  • Cash checks or provide foreign exchange services.
  • Provide legal advice or intervene in judicial cases – please click here for a list of local attorneys (PDF 291KB).
  • Locate or provide information on U.S. citizens.
  • Assist with Argentine visas, residency, and citizenship – please click here for general information on Argentine residency.
  • Assist with U.S. residency or immigration issues, including Green Cards – please click here for information about Immigrant Visas.
  • Get involved with Argentine Customs (international relocation to and from Argentine).
  • Provide information on schools or businesses in the U.S. or Argentina – please click here for a short list of English schools in Argentina (PDF 180 KB).