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. Applying for the new card cancels the old one. Foreign nationals do not receive DNIs here.
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.
Residents outside NSW can ask by email (itinerancias address on the page) about the consulate's itinerant visits; visits depend on demand.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Argentina.
How to apply
Book an appointment through the national appointment system | attend in person | pay by card | track via RENAPER link | collect at the Consulate. Holders of the old green booklet should email the consulate with copies before booking.
Applications are handled through RENAPER / Cancilleria national appointment system.
Documents you need
- Previous DNI (copy accepted if lost; police or consular report if stolen)
- Minors: birth certificate; 5-8 and 14 updates need the child's DNI, original birth certificate and valid original DNIs of both parents (foreign parent: passport) and all with parental responsibility attend
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: USD 15 for the DNI, paid by card (AUD equivalent given at appointment); combined DNI + passport USD 180 (USD 15 + USD 165); late child updates carry an extra fee not stated
Processing time: About 3 months until the card reaches the Consulate.
Good to know
Fee page text carries no date. First-time DNI procedure is not described on the page.
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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More services of Argentina in Australia
- Argentine citizenship by option
- Argentine civil registry certificates and apostille
- Consular registration (matricula consular)
- Criminal record certificate (online)
- Death registration and repatriation of remains or ashes
- Legalisation of commercial documents and consular endorsement of invoices
- Ordinary biometric passport
- Parental travel permit for minors (venia de viaje)
- Powers of attorney
- Proof-of-life certificate for pensioners
- Visa for foreign citizens travelling to Argentina
- Work and Holiday visa (Argentina-Australia)