Community · Londres
Argentinians in London
The community of asado, milongas and a good night out — scattered across the city but easy to find wherever there's a parrilla. Everything you're looking for, in one place.
≈16-18,000
born in Argentina (2021 census)
Apr-2025
the cepo was lifted — sending money makes sense again
US$1,044M
in remittances reached Argentina in 2024
Your country's paperwork, from London
What your community searches for most — answered plainly, with the official source.
Consulate
Consulado General de la República Argentina en Londres
27 Three Kings Yard, W1K 4DF (courtyard off Davies St, Bond Street tube)
+44 20 7318 1340emergencies: 0780 245 7931
Monday to Friday, 9:30–13:00 — by appointment only
💡 Appointments are booked online via Reservio (consulado-argentino-londres.reservio.com). Each area has its own email: pasaportesclond@ (passport/DNI), notarialesclond@ (powers of attorney) and [email protected] (general). Official site: clond.cancilleria.gob.ar.
Can I renew my DNI in London?
Yes — replacement, loss, change of address and the age-5-8 and age-14 updates are processed at the consulate, in person and with an appointment ([email protected]). It costs roughly £13-14, payable by debit card only. Track it at mitramite.renaper.gob.ar.
How do I send money to Argentina now the cepo is gone?
The corridor changed completely: the currency controls (cepo) were lifted on 11 April 2025 and individuals have exchange freedom. The huge gap that made the formal channel absurd no longer exists — Wise and Remitly operate UK→Argentina (Remitly from £0 fee), though Western Union pays out in pesos with a hidden spread. Always compare what arrives.
How do I get a criminal record certificate from the UK?
The Registro Nacional de Reincidencia certificate is 100% online: requested, paid and downloaded remotely (clave fiscal or Mercado Pago). The apostille is also online, via the TAD platform — no paid intermediaries.
I receive an ANSES pension — what is the fe de vida?
If you draw an Argentine pension from abroad, you must prove you're alive every six months (January-February and July-August — July is now). The consulate transmits your fe de vida to ANSES electronically. Questions: [email protected].
Is Italian citizenship still alive for great-grandchildren?
It's up in the air: the Tajani decree (March 2025) limited ius sanguinis to 2 generations (parent or grandparent born in Italy); applications filed before 27-Mar-2025 follow the old rules. The matter is before Italy's Constitutional Court — check the current state before moving any papers.
Can I vote in Argentine elections from London?
Yes, the overseas vote is optional: in person at the consulate or by post (register at padron.gov.ar). Key requirement: your DNI must show a UK address. The next national elections are the 2027 presidentials.
Your life in the UK
The British paperwork coming your way, explained properly.
ETA for visiting family (£20 since Apr-2026)
Argentinians don't need a tourist visa (up to 6 months), but they do need the ETA: mandatory since 8-Jan-2025, £20 since April 2026, valid 2 years. Applied for online in minutes — get it before buying the ticket.
Your first weeks: NIN, bank, GP
The newcomer's step-by-step.
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Your people
Where your community gathers: food, faith, sport and meeting places.
The real parrillas
Buen Ayre (Broadway Market, THE community classic), Santa María del Sur (Battersea, since 2006), La Patagonia (Camden, family-run since 2010), Zoilo (Marylebone) and Chimichurris in the heart of Southwark.
The milongas — tango lives in London
Carablanca, the city's oldest tango club, dances on Fridays at Conway Hall (Red Lion Sq, £10-12). Corrientes Social Club has run a weekly programme since 2000, and Tanguito teaches in Islington. Live calendar at londonmilongas.co.uk.
La Malafamera — the Argentine night out
Parties born of an 8-a-side football tournament in 2018 (on a Friend's Day, of course): sell-outs at The Garage in Highbury (650 people) and tours around Europe. Check their socials for upcoming dates.
Empanadas, facturas and alfajores
Porteña at Borough Market since 2007 (and Brixton Village) and Chango Empanadas with 4 shops: Richmond, Wimbledon, Highgate and Wandsworth.
Dates that matter
May Revolution
The patriotic holiday of 1810 — watch the consulate's socials (@consuladoargentinoenlondres) for this year's event
Independence Day
The big date (1816) — the consulate publishes its calendar of Argentine and British holidays
Friend's Day
The most Argentine date on the calendar — the Malafamera scene was born on a 20th of July
Send money home 🇦🇷
Compare how much actually arrives with each service — fee and exchange rate included.
Compare now →Community, media and support
Anglo-Argentine Society
Since 1948: the annual Borges Lecture, the Ambassador's Gala and the Gran Asado Argentino — raising funds for Argentine NGOs.
ARenIN (ARgentinos en INglaterra)
Online community and directory (arenin.uk) with over 10,000 followers — the diaspora's practical network.
Facebook groups
"Argentinos en Londres" — the digital plaza where everything gets asked (unverified: beware of scams).
IRMO and the pan-Latin organisations
Free immigration, employment and housing advice in Spanish — serving the whole community.
Facts checked against official sources (July 2026). Spotted something out of date? Write to [email protected].