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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in the US:
Ambassador:Alfredo Chiaradia
Chancery: 1600 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 238-6400
FAX: (202) 332-3171

Consulates General are in:

Los Angeles
5055 Wilshire Bl., Suite 210,
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323) 954-9155
For residents of: AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY and Pacific Islands

Miami
800 Brickell Ave., Penthouse 1,
Miami, FL 33131
Tel:(305-373-7794)
For residents of: FL, PR, USVI,

Atlanta
245 Peachtree Center Av., Suite 2101,
Atlanta, GA 30303.
Tel: (404) 880-0805
For residents of: AL, GA, KY, MS, SC, TN,

Chicago
205 N. Michigan Av., Suite 4208/4209,
Chicago, IL 60601-5968.
(312) 819-2610 , FAX (312) 819-2626
For residents of: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI

New York
12 W. 56th St.,
New York, NY 10019.
(212) 603-0400
For residents of: CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT

Houston
2200 West Loop South, Suite 1025
Houton, TX 77027.
(713) 871-8935
Fax (713) 871-0639
For residents of: AR, CO, LA, NM, OK TX

U.S. Embassy in Argentina
4300 Colombia, Buenos Aires C1425.
C1425GMN Buenos Aires
Tel. 54-11-5777-4533
Fax: 54-11-5777-4240 .

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Argentina
U.S. Embassy in Argentina
Embassy of Argentina in Washington, D.C.
Consulate General of Argentina in New York


FOREIGN RELATIONS

Argentina's foreign policy priorities are focused on increasing regional partnerships, including consolidating and expanding the MERCOSUR regional trade bloc and more deeply institutionalizing the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR). Argentina is an active member of the United Nations system and served a 3-year term on the UN Human Rights Council ending June 2011. Argentina currently has approximately 700 peacekeeping troops in Haiti in support of the UN peacekeeping operation (MINUSTAH), reflecting its traditionally strong support of UN peacekeeping operations. As a member of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentina has been a strong voice in support of nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

NATIONAL SECURITY
The president, through a civilian minister of defense, commands the Argentine armed forces. The Security Ministry controls the Federal Police, the Gendarmeria (border police), the Prefectura Naval (coast guard), and the Airport Security Police.

The Ministry of Defense has pursued an aggressive restructuring program based on the 1988 Argentine defense law. Priorities include emphasis on joint operations and peacekeeping. There has been minimal recapitalization due to budget constraints experienced over the past 5 years. The Ministry of Security was created in 2010 and has pursued various reforms of the public security sector.

U.S.-ARGENTINE RELATIONS
The bilateral relationship between the United States and Argentina is based on many shared interests, including non-proliferation; cooperation on transnational issues such as counternarcotics, counterterrorism, and human trafficking; issues of regional peace and stability, including shared support for multilateral peacekeeping operations; and commercial ties.

U.S.-Argentine cooperation also includes significant science and technology initiatives in the fields of space, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, agricultural research, medicine, and the environment. The first of what is expected to be annual bilateral joint science and technology working group meetings was held in September 2010. In June 2007, the U.S. and Argentina modernized a bilateral civil aviation agreement to update safety and security safeguards and allow a significant increase in flight frequencies between the two countries, which hold excellent potential for increased tourism and business travel. An active media, together with widespread interest in American culture and society, make Argentina a receptive environment for the information and cultural exchange work of the U.S. Embassy. The Fulbright scholarship program has more than tripled the annual number of U.S. and Argentine academic grantees since 1994, and the U.S. Embassy is actively working to increase other education exchanges.

U.S. Embassy Functions
The U.S. Mission in Buenos Aires carries out the traditional diplomatic function of representing the U.S. Government and people in discussions with the Argentine Government, and more generally, in relations with the people of Argentina. The Embassy is focused on increasing people-to-people contacts, and promoting outreach and exchanges on a wide range of issues. Political, economic, and science officers deal directly with the Argentine Government in advancing U.S. interests but are also available to brief U.S. citizens on general conditions in the country. Officers from the U.S. Foreign Service, Foreign Commercial Service, and Foreign Agricultural Service work closely with the hundreds of U.S. companies that do business in Argentina, providing information on Argentine trade and industry regulations and assisting U.S. companies starting or maintaining business ventures in Argentina.

The Embassy's Consular Section monitors the welfare and whereabouts of some 34,000 U.S. citizen residents of Argentina and almost 400,000 U.S. tourists each year. Consular personnel also provide American citizens passport, voting, notary, Social Security, and other services. With the end of Argentine participation in the visa waiver program in February 2002, Argentine tourists, students, and those who seek to work in the United States must have nonimmigrant visas. The Consular Section processes nonimmigrant visa applications for persons who wish to visit the United States for tourism, studies, temporary work, or other purposes, and immigrant visas for persons who qualify to make the United States a permanent home.

Attaches accredited to Argentina from the Department of Justice (including the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation), the Department of Homeland Security (including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Customs and Border Protection), the Federal Aviation Administration, and other federal agencies work closely with Argentine counterparts on international law enforcement cooperation, aviation security, and other issues of concern. The Department of Defense is represented by the U.S. Military Group and the Defense Attache Office. These organizations ensure close military-to-military contacts, and defense and security cooperation with the armed forces of Argentina..


Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Vilma Martinez
Deputy Chief of Mission--Jefferson Brown
Political Counselor--Alexis Ludwig
Economic Counselor--John Fennerty
Public Affairs Counselor--Marcia Bosshardt
Commercial Counselor--James Rigassio
Consul General--Daniel Perronne
Science, Technology and Environment Counselor--Marc Cullinane
Management Counselor--James Dayringer
Defense Attache--Col. Mark Alcott
U.S. Military Group Commander--Col. Edwin Passmore
Legal Attache--Beth McConn
Drug Enforcement Administration Country Attache--John Cohen
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Attache--Raul Aguilar
Agricultural Counselor--David Mergen

The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is located at 4300 Colombia Avenue in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires. Mission offices can be reached by phone at (54)(11) 5777-4533/34 or by fax at (54)(11) 5777-4240. Mailing addresses: U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires, APO AA 34034; or 4300 Colombia, 1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina.




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Argentina check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit or International Driving Permit required

Currency (ARS) Argentine Peso

Electrical 220 Volts

Telephones Country Code 54 City Code, Amba 11+8D, Merlo 220+7D, San Juan 264+7D

Climate and Clothing

The climate of Argentina is mostly temperate; arid in the southeast and sub-Antarctic in the southwest. Bring lightweight clothes you can layer, a sweater and an all-weather coat. Dress is more formal in the city of Buenos Aires and a jacket a tie or cocktail dress may be required at some of the finer restaurants. Casual dress is more appropriate in the countryside.

Currency

The currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso. It is not always easy to change money in the interior of the country. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Electricity

Argentina uses 220 voltage (the U.S. uses 120 volts). You can purchase a converter at most hardware stores.

Shopping / Restaurants

Business hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Banking hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shops open at 9 a.m. and generally close at 7 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Good buys include leather goods, jewelry and furs.




CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Visitors entering from bolivia - brazil - chile - paraguay - uruguay

Up to $100 usd or equivalent:

Tobacco.....200 cigarettes and 25 cigars

Liquor......1 litre alcoholic beverage

Passengers under 18yrs are allowed 1/2 quantities listed

Visitors entering from all other countries

Up to $300 usd or equivalent:

Tobacco.....400 cigarettes and 50 cigars

Liquor......2 litres alcoholic beverage

Gifts/souvenirs...within $300 usd limit

Passengers under 18yrs are allowed 1/2 quantities listed



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