Argentina is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra and a consulate-general in Sydney.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Argentina covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Australian Capital Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney |
Offices of Argentina in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Barton)Embassy of Argentina in Canberra6/11 National Circuit, Level 2 Engineers House, Barton, ACT 2600+61 2 6273 9111Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Argentina in SydneyLevel 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9262 2933Address, hours and services
Consular services of Argentina for people in Australia
Argentina's official channels list 13 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Argentine citizenship by optionChildren of a native-born Argentine parent who live abroad can acquire Argentine nationality by option through the consulate.
- Argentine civil registry certificates and apostilleBirth, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the civil registry in Argentina, not from the consulate.
- National identity document (DNI)Argentine citizens can renew or update the DNI card (change of address, loss, theft, damage, expiry, or children's compulsory updates at 5-8 and 14) at the Consulate-General.
- Legalisation of commercial documents and consular endorsement of invoicesCommercial documents such as certificates of origin cannot use the apostille system and are legalised by the consulate.
- Parental travel permit for minors (venia de viaje)Parents can sign the permission needed for a minor to travel, either at the consulate or before an Australian notary with an apostille.
- Powers of attorneyThe consul signs powers of attorney for use in Argentina.
- Ordinary biometric passportArgentine citizens renew or replace their 10-year ordinary biometric passport at the Consulate-General in Sydney.
- Proof-of-life certificate for pensionersArgentine pension or retirement beneficiaries living in Australia obtain a survival certificate so their pension continues to be paid.
- Criminal record certificate (online)Argentine criminal record certificates are requested online from the national recidivism registry without visiting the consulate.
- Consular registration (matricula consular)Argentines resident in the consulate's jurisdiction can enter the consular register and ask for a registration certificate, valid one year and renewable.
- Death registration and repatriation of remains or ashesThe consulate records deaths of Argentines in its civil register and publishes the document requirements for taking a body or ashes to Argentina.
- Visa for foreign citizens travelling to ArgentinaForeign nationals who need a visa for Argentina apply through the Consulate-General's Visa Section.
- Work and Holiday visa (Argentina-Australia)The consulate announces that applications under the Argentina-Australia Work and Holiday arrangement are open.
Before you contact Argentina's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.