Passport renewal in Argentina
Renewing an Argentine passport involves visiting a designated civil registry office or authorized center to provide updated biometric data and current identification. The process is largely digitized, with the new document typically delivered to the applicant's registered address.
It is recommended to begin the renewal process at least 60 to 90 days before intended international travel. Appointment availability and administrative processing times can vary significantly depending on the volume of requests at specific locations.
Start 60 days ahead
While standard processing is generally efficient, allowing two months provides a buffer for potential postal delays or administrative backlog.
The process
- 1Verify the status of the current identification card (DNI), as it must be valid to process a passport renewal.
- 2Schedule an appointment online through the official government portal or via the Mi Argentina application.
- 3Attend the selected office in person at the scheduled time for a digital photograph, fingerprinting, and signature capture.
- 4Pay the established administrative fee at the office or via the payment methods indicated during the appointment booking.
- 5Track the status of the new passport online using the provided tracking code while waiting for its delivery to the registered home address.
What to bring
- Current DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad)
- Previous passport (if available)
- Proof of payment of the renewal fee
- Confirmation of the scheduled appointment
Who handles it
Registro Nacional de las Personas (RENAPER - National Registry of Persons)
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/pasaporte
The fee is set by the Ministry of the Interior and is subject to change; applicants should confirm the current amount on the official RENAPER website before attending their appointment.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure that the DNI is up to date, as the passport renewal system requires valid personal data from the central registry.
- Verify that the delivery address provided during the appointment is correct and that someone is available to receive the document.
- Be aware that failure to attend a scheduled appointment may require the user to restart the booking process.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
- Pasaporte Argentino - Argentina.gob.ar argentina.gob.ar
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