Consulate of Argentina in New York City, New York

The Argentina Consulate located in New York City, New York serves the Argentine community residing in New York and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.

Contact information

Read October 15, 2026 from the Consulate-General’s own site (may change — confirm with the consulate before your visit)

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📍 Address12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
📞 Phone+1 (212) 603-0400
📧 Emailcnyor@mrecic.gov.ar
🌐 Websitehttps://cnyor.cancilleria.gob.ar/

Verified contact information

Read on October 15, 2026 from the Consulate-General’s own site, cnyor.cancilleria.gob.ar, and from the jurisdiction list published by the Consulate-General in Miami, Jurisdicciones Consulares (updated 07/01/2026). Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling: addresses and hours change.

  • Address: 12 West 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
  • Phone (US): +1 (212) 603-0400
  • Email: cnyor@mrecic.gov.ar
  • Official website: https://cnyor.cancilleria.gob.ar/
  • Jurisdiction: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont

Appointments at this consulate (as of October 15, 2026)

The consulate’s online-appointments page covers the DNI, ordinary passports and remote (not in-person) proof-of-life certificates; appointments for all other consular procedures are requested by e-mail through the Servicios Consulares section of its site. The page suggests rechecking available dates because cancellations free up new slots, asks anyone who cannot attend a confirmed appointment to say so in advance, and states that dogs are not allowed inside except certified assistance dogs.

What the consulate’s own site says (checked October 16, 2026)

From the consulate’s contact page and its DNI and passport tracking and pickup page:

  • Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. Telephone service to the public is 9:00 to 13:00 (“Atención telefónica al público de 9:00 hs a 13:00 hs”).
  • On-call cell phone (“Celular de guardia”): 1 646 283 5892
  • Fax: 1 212 247 1940 / 1 212 541 7746
  • Documentation section e-mail (Sección Consular – Documentación): cnyor-tramites@mrecic.gov.ar
  • Consular district (as written on the contact page): “Nueva York, Connecticut, Nueva Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Nueva Hampshire, Massachussets, Vermont.”
  • Processing: DNIs and passports applied for here are printed by RENAPER in Argentina and handed over in person at the consulate. The site says: “La demora suele superar los 45 días corridos y no depende del Consulado General.” You can check the status on the tracking page with the procedure ID shown on your receipt.
  • Pickup hours: once the document is at the consulate, Monday to Friday, 9 to 13 and 14 to 16.
  • What to bring to pick up (“sin excepción”):
    • the procedure receipt (constancia de trámite);
    • for a DNI, the previous DNI or passport;
    • for a passport, the previous passport, unless it was lost;
    • for minors, also a birth certificate or libreta de familia, plus a DNI or passport of one parent.
  • Who may collect:
    • The holder must collect the document in person; for minors, those exercising parental responsibility do.
    • A third party needs an authorization that is either notarized or signed beforehand by the holder at the consulate. The authorized person must show valid ID.
    • If the holder cannot come in person, they must say so when applying. If that comes up later, they report it by e-mail to cnyor-tramites@mrecic.gov.ar.
  • Uncollected documents: kept one (1) year from receipt. After that, they are cancelled and sent to the corresponding offices (decreto PEN Nº 1144/04).

Available services

Consular services covered on this page (confirm availability of each procedure with the consulate):

  • Passport renewal and new issuance
  • DNI (national ID) service via RENAPER — Argentina has no separate consular ID
  • Birth registration (children born in the US)
  • Notarizations and powers of attorney
  • Birth, marriage, death certificates (transcription)
  • Voting from abroad (where applicable)
  • Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
  • Assistance in cases of immigration detention

Important: Exact service availability may vary by consulate. Always confirm in advance.

How to verify current address, phone, and hours

Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:

  1. Visit the Cancillería de la República Argentina
  2. Search for “New York City” or “New York” in the directory
  3. Verify office hours before your visit
  4. Request an appointment: online for the DNI, ordinary passports and remote proof of life; by e-mail through the Servicios Consulares section for other procedures (see the appointments section above)

Before your appointment — checklist

  • ☐ Valid identification (Argentina or US)
  • ☐ Proof of US residency (recent dated)
  • ☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
  • ☐ No photo to bring for the passport: this office takes it at the consulate
  • ☐ Payment for consular fees (accepted forms — cash, money order, etc.)
  • ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)

Consular procedures — step-by-step guides

The most common services at this consulate (full step-by-step guides):

Last verified: 2026-10-17. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.

Sources: Cancillería de la República Argentina