Argentina 101
Practical, evergreen guides for people living in Argentina, moving here, visiting, or simply trying to understand how the country works.
Argentina uses the Argentine peso, while U.S. dollars are also widely used in savings, property and some transactions. Everyday payments can involve cash, debit and credit cards, bank transfers and digital payment apps, so understanding the different options is useful for visitors and residents alike.
Your immigration status determines how long you can remain in Argentina and what activities you can legally undertake. Tourist entry, temporary residence and permanent residence are different statuses with different requirements; rules also vary by nationality and purpose of stay.
Argentina has several identification numbers and documents that serve different purposes. A DNI identifies residents, while CUIL and CUIT are used for employment and tax-related matters; foreigners may encounter these identifiers even before they have the same documentation as Argentine citizens.
Daily life in Argentina often runs on a different rhythm from the United States and many European countries. Meal times, business hours, social customs, tipping and the way people use public spaces can all be useful to understand before settling in or spending time here.