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Argentina: Proof-of-life certificate for pensioners in Australia

  • Appointment Not needed
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Argentine pension or retirement beneficiaries living in Australia obtain a survival certificate so their pension continues to be paid. It is handled remotely and is free for pension collection.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General of Argentina, Level 20, 44 Market St, Sydney NSW. It is the only Argentine consulate in Australia and covers all of Australia plus Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; the Embassy in Canberra has no consular section.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Argentina.

How to apply

Download and complete the form | sign before a Justice of the Peace or another listed witness (a video call with the consulate is possible if none is available) | have an ID copy certified | post everything with a prepaid return envelope to the consulate's PO Box

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Processing time: Not stated.

Good to know

Frequency depends on the fund: ANSES twice a year (Jan/Feb and Jul/Aug); IPS every 6 months; Federal Police fund April and October. PO Box Q1613, QVB Post Office NSW 1230.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Argentina's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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