Emergency Services
For Emergencies involving a U.S. Citizen call (54-11) 5777-4354. Outside of working hours (8am to 5pm) and on weekends call (54-11) 5777-4873.
Dialing Guidance: To call Buenos Aires from outside the country, you must dial the country code (54) followed by the city code (11) before the eight-digit number. If you are calling Buenos Aires from within Argentina, you must dial the city code (011) before the eight-digit number.
Consular officers monitor the general welfare of United States citizens in Argentina. In this area, our services include:
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Making inquiries of local authorities about missing US citizens
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Helping indigent citizens find sources of funds for subsistence or temporary shelter, such as at the Salvation Army home for men and for women
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Monitoring the welfare of children involved in custody disputes when the child is in Argentina.
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Visiting incarcerated US citizens, and providing information on local attorneys
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Coordinating the repatriation to the United States of destitute US citizens
- Providing appropriate and necessary assistance to US citizens who are the victims of accidents and natural or manmade disasters.
Dialing Guidance: To call Buenos Aires from outside the country, you must dial the country code (54) followed by the city code (11) before the eight-digit number. If you are calling Buenos Aires from within Argentina, you must dial the city code (011) before the eight-digit number.