Travel form Cordoba to Buenos Aires

[Lucre 45]

I live in Cordoba and have my interview appointment September 17th and doctor appointment September 15th. I asked the embassy and it's been 4 days without response, I have been searching EVERYWHERE (Buenos Aires government, Cordoba government, COE in Cordoba,  sites, etc) and calling and sending emails to everyone I could think of but nobody says anything clear. I'm so close to giving up and changing my appointment to another date but my husband contacted the Argentinian consulate in the US (just for useful info) and they recommend against changing the appointment.

I plan on going to Buenos Aires and stay there to quarantine if necessary and until I can get the visa and can go to the US.

The doctor said she can give me an appointment ticket to show to the authorities but I still don't know if I need to quarantine there or what other permits I might need.

I know I have asked many of you here already, but any info you have is appreciated.

 

Thank you

[Aa&Ju 11]

Hi, I m not sure how you are travelling to Buenos Aires but I found this link that could help you (https://www.argentina.gob.ar/circular). There is a  permit valid for 24 hours for urgent matters including "tramites". I believe you may need it plus the evidence of why you are travelling (medical and interview in your case).  My parents who live in Cordoba city have gotten this permit very easily to move inside the Cordoba Province.

 

As for the quarantine, I am not sure. But I can tell you I came to Buenos Aires from Cordoba in early May when things were more strict and entering the city (by car) I was only asked for my DNI and permit to circulate. When I was trying to figure out how to return I got the most helpful responses from the CABA Tourism agency (turismo@buenosaires.gob.ar).

 

Once you are in the city there is no control at all. You will not be able to use public transport but you should be able to move freely walking or by taxis. I recommend staying near the Embassy to make things easier. Good luck with everything!

[danicarol45 3]

I think you should come and have your interview. I'm currently in Buenos Aires and I know they are processing some cases. 

I'm waiting for the K1 Visa. Would you mind if I ask you how they contacted you to resume your case?

[peony 50]

12 hours ago, Graceval said:

I think you should come and have your interview. I'm currently in Buenos Aires and I know they are processing some cases. 

I'm waiting for the K1 Visa. Would you mind if I ask you how they contacted you to resume your case?

Unfortunately, as of right now it seems they're only processing a few type of visas, spouse visas being one since they've been declared "mission critical" in this proclamation: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/Proclamation-Suspending-Entry-of-Immigrants-Who-Present-Risk-to-the-US-labor-market.html (where it says "Routine visas services have been suspended...", is the list of visas that are allowed to still be processed).

 

This is awful for those in the K-1 process 😔

[Lucre 45]

Hi guys!

Just an update: I am in Buenos Aires right now
I'm posting in case somebody needs this info in the future (I hope everything goes back to normal and you never have to use it tho).

 

I hired a private taxi, I called the companies that the embassy posted on their website to help american citizens, here is the list:

• Remises Universal; +54 11 4991-5146
• Travel Line; +54 11 6038-5785
• Aires Argentinos; +54 11 4413-8400 y +54 11 6671-3711
• Limay Travel (Bariloche); +54 9 294 469-7475.

I ended up hiring Travel Line (spoiler alert: amazing service)

So we arranged the trip, they were super helpful and told me that I needed JUST the national permit (no covid test, no permit for Santa Fe). I asked a million questions and they answered every one of them.

48hs before the trip I paid the full price ($25800 pesos)

The day before the trip they asked if I wanted them to do the permit and I said yes so at 6pm they asked for the info and sent me the pdf with my permit ready.

They picked me up at 7am and the ride went smooth, just one check point when entering Buenos Aires province. The police officer asked for my permit and my DNI and for the drivers DNI, permit, driver license, car permit and they checked the car's trunk.

At 2:30pm I was already in Buenos Aires city.

 

Now I just have to wait for the medical exam and the interview.

 

Thanks to everyone that answered my messages and cared about my situation ❤️