Important Information

It is important to bear in mind that once the proceedings is started you must instigate it by periodically renewing the temporary document. Renewals must be applied within the 10 last days prior to its expiration date, for this, you must apply for the renewal throut the available channels for each case.

If the temporary document is not renewed for SIXTY (60) working days after its expiration, proceedings that lead to the closure of the file can be started on the grounds of lack of interest.


Those who applied for the recognition of the status of refugee and stateless person whose domicile is in the MABA (Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires):

Must apply for an appointment for the renewal by entering the following link: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/dnm/solicitud.php

Once you apply, you will receive the appointment confirmation in your e-mail address, for this reason it is important that you type it properly. The e-mail address you declare will be considered your correspondence e-mail address; there you may be informed of news, notices and summons.

If you wish to make any type of inquiry in particular about the renewal, you can do it to the following e-mail [email protected] You have to explain the motive and attach your temporary document.

We suggest to read the following explanatory guide.

Those applied for the recognition of the status of refugee and stateless person whose domicile is in the interior of the country:

You must go to the Delegate Agency or the Immigration Office of the National Bureau of Migration closest to your domicile.
See delegate agencies and immigration offices.

To bear in mind:

The Temporary Documents issued under the Proceedings of the application for the recognition of the status of refugee and stateless person entitled the holder to work, accommodate, study and access to the public health system, but neither prove identity nor are travelling documents.

In this sense, in case of asylum-seekers that leave the territory and, based upon their nationality, Argentina requires a visa to re-entry, they must obtain it before the Argentine consulate authorities of the country where they be.

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Frequently asked questions

What happen if I do not renew the temporary document?
The no renewal of the temporary document will be considered lack of interest and can lead to the closure of the file.

What happen if I do not have an appointment for a personal interview?
If an interview is appointed, you will be properly informed. If you have inquiries to this regard, you can send an e-mail to the Executive Secretary.

What should I do if I want to apply for the recognition of the status of refugee or stateless person for the first time?
To apply for the recognition of the status of refugee you must enter www.migraciones.gov.ar/dnm/refugio.php and carefully read the guide before applying.

To apply for the recognition of the status of stateless person you must send an e-mail in order to be informed about the proceedings for starting the application to the following mailbox: secretaria.conare@migraciones.gob.ar

You can also apply before the Delegate Agency or Office of the National Bureau of Migrations closest to your domicile.

Is the temporary document valid to exit or enter the country?
The Temporary Document neither proves identity nor is a valid travelling document. For this reason, you must have a valid document and comply with the migratory requiments established.

If you leave the national territory and, based upon your nationality, Argentina requires a visa to re-entry, you must obtain it before the Argentine consulate authorities of the country where you be.

If you still have any other inquiry, contact us:

E-mail: [email protected]
011 4317-0200 | Ext. 74022 / 74023

If you need legal advice, you can contact the Office of Legal Aid for Refugees and Refugee Status Applicants Programme, at the Argentine Public Defender’s Office (Res. DGN N° 1.055/11).

E-mail: [email protected]