Your first 30 days in Buenos Aires

Checked: 2026-09-27

SIM card: Personal, Claro or Movistar; passport required.

Transport: SUBE card for subway, buses and trains; sold at kiosks and stations.

Payments: Mercado Pago and QR payments are accepted almost everywhere.

Housing: start with a temporary rental; long-term leases usually require a guarantee (see “Housing”).

Documents: find out which residency fits you (see “Documents”).