Consulate of Argentina in Washington, District of Columbia
The Argentina Consulate located in Washington, District of Columbia serves the Argentine community residing in District of Columbia and, in some cases, neighboring states. For the exact jurisdiction (which counties or states this particular consulate serves), consult the official directory.
Verified contact information
Sourced from the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wikidata SPARQL query for diplomatic missions in the US, plus public knowledge of US-Cuba/Venezuela diplomatic status), last verified 2026-05-27. Always verify directly with the consulate before traveling — addresses and hours change.
- Address: 1600 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Phone (US): +1 (202) 238-6400
- Email: embargentina@embassyofargentina.us
- Official website: https://eeeuu.cancilleria.gob.ar/
- Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
- Head of mission: Ambassador (current — verify on embassy site) (Ambassador)
Source: Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs (data verified 2026-05-27).
Available services
As a consulate, this office typically offers the following services:
- 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. Some consulates offer specialized services (mobile clinics, consular protection programs, legal assistance), while others operate with reduced staff. Always confirm in advance.
How to verify current address, phone, and hours
Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:
- Visit the Cancillería de la República Argentina
- Search for “Washington” or “District of Columbia” in the directory
- Verify office hours before your visit
- Request an appointment (most Argentine consulates require one)
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.)
- ☐ Recent photo (verify the exact format required)
- ☐ 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):
- Renew your passport
- Get your consular ID (matrícula consular)
- Grant a power of attorney
- Register a US-born child
- Vote from the US
Related information
- All Argentine consulates in the US
- District of Columbia DMV & driver’s licenses for immigrants
- US taxes & the ITIN for immigrants
Last verified: 2026-05-24. General information — not legal advice. Always verify current details with the consular office before your visit.
Sources: Cancillería de la República Argentina
Related procedural information
- ITIN — tax filing without SSN — required to file US taxes regardless of immigration status
- DMV driver’s licenses by state — license rules vary by state for non-US citizens
- ITIN-friendly US bank accounts — checking accounts that open without an SSN
- State immigration courts (EOIR) — find judges, Webex links, telephonic access
- Find immigration attorney — pro bono lists, AILA, BIA-recognized providers