Comments on: Argentina Increases Immigration Fees

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:22:53 +0000

How’s the employment scene in Argentina?
What kind of ‘high-tech’ employment is available (if any)?
What conditions are there to starting/relocating a business?
Is there any Gov/private support for entrepreneurs whose businesses could provide emploment?
What is the Internet situation like (Broadband with at least 1mps download access)?

By: val

val — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:36:15 +0000

It is cheaper to cross over to chile and re enter with a new visa if you are in Mendoza or in the Cuyo area or you can cross to Carmelo from Tigre if you are in BA – than paying that fee….

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:36:03 +0000

Anyone know if you can pay the visa fine at the port in Retiro or Tigre, instead of at the airport? Thanks.

By: David Glen

David Glen — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:15:59 +0000

The fees were artificially low for years. $300 pesos is around $90 U$D at the current exchange rates, which is not a hefty price to pay for esentially breaking the law. As lax as the laws may be here regarding tourist visa renewals, the law is still the law and any person visiting a foreign country should be respectful of that government´s laws. Most people who come to Buenos Aires enjoy themselves immensely in all kinds of ways (cheap alcohol, plentiful food, interesting culture and art scene, architecture, sexy men/women everywhere) all at a very low cost, therefore it is only fair that people follow the rules and those who don’t should and are required to pay something additional. In terms of work visas, the companies who arrange those for their employees should be paying the $1000 peso tab, as they are enjoying a huge cost savings by employing overseas employees and paying their salaries in Argentine pesos. For example, a mid-level computer programmer with about 5 years professional experience in Buenos Aires is paid an average salary of $4,000 pesos per month (which translates to about $1,080 U$D). The same position in a major US city would pay an average of $5,000 U$D per month. You can see how much the employer is saving in salary EACH MONTH, so an extra $1,000 pesos is not a big deal for the employer.

By: taos

taos — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:14:02 +0000

My pleasure, Maya.

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Fri, 08 May 2009 18:05:33 +0000

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By: Maya Frost

Maya Frost — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:10:52 +0000

Thanks for the update, Taos!