Argentina’s representation in Washington has an important distinction for anyone searching for a consulate: services are handled by the Embassy’s Consular Section, not a separate Consulate General. The official district includes Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. If you live elsewhere in the country, the consular directory assigns residence to another post.
The Embassy lists 1811 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 as the Consular Section’s visitor address. Its contact page also gives 1600 New Hampshire Avenue NW as the mission’s mailing and general contact address. These are different locations: for an in-person appointment, follow the address on the specific procedure page and do not send correspondence to the visitor office. The consular phone number is +1 202 238 6460; the emergency line is reserved for genuine consular emergencies.
The institutional portal lists weekday morning public hours, while each procedure may specify its own schedule, appointment and channel. Current DNI and passport instructions direct applicants to the online National Appointment System. Appointments are personal and in person; supporting documents must match the applicant’s situation and residence within the district. The Embassy notes that documents are produced in Argentina and then sent to Washington, so they are not necessarily issued on the day of the visit.
The Consular Section’s catalogue includes DNI cards, regular and emergency passports, Argentine nationality by option, travel permissions for minors, powers of attorney and certifications, apostilles, life certificates, visas and consular assistance. The site also gives separate instructions for Argentine documents and visa applications. The passport page, for example, distinguishes regular service from express or same-day passports, which the consular office does not issue.
Jurisdiction also matters for life certificates, citizenship and document procedures: the Embassy asks residents to verify their consular address before beginning. Some services start by email, while others require an appointment and personal attendance. Apostille authority and steps depend on whether a document was issued in Argentina or the United States; the consulate publishes separate instructions to prevent applicants from sending records through the wrong channel.
Google Maps does not show a clearly separate listing titled “Consular Section.” A search for the exact consular address returns a listing called “Argentine Embassy” at 1811 Q Street NW; a different Embassy listing corresponds to 1600 New Hampshire Avenue. To avoid blending reviews from two buildings, we record the rating and public comments only as context for the Q Street location, not as a standalone assessment of every consular service. Visible comments include favourable accounts of document procedures and staff assistance, but they describe individual cases.
Dupont Circle and nearby embassies offer several transport options, but confirm the entrance and location in your appointment notice: Q Street is the visitor address identified for the Consular Section. The Argentine Embassy Consular Section in Washington profile summarises contact, access and jurisdiction; consult the official portal for current requirements for each procedure.
Sources consulted
- Jurisdicción y sedes consulares argentinas en Estados Unidos — Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos.
- Información general y contacto de la Sección Consular — Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos.
- Turnos online para DNI y pasaporte — Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos.
- Pasaporte regular — Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos.
- Google Maps: Argentine Embassy, 1811 Q Street — Google Maps.
Guide checked on October 18, 2026 against official Argentine Embassy pages and the Google Maps listing for the consular building at 1811 Q Street. The Embassy’s postal address is different; confirm the channel, appointment and location for each procedure.
In Washington, the key question is not only which procedure you need but which address to visit. The Embassy lists the Consular Section at 1811 Q Street NW and a separate postal address at 1600 New Hampshire Avenue. The district covers the capital and six states. For DNI cards and passports, the portal directs residents to the national online appointment system; before travelling, read the specific notice, confirm that Washington has jurisdiction and verify both the booking and location.
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Consular Section of the Argentine Embassy in Washington
1811 Q Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Embassy’s consular section, not a separate Consulate General. It serves Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
The Embassy’s consular section, not a separate Consulate General. It serves Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Jurisdicción y sedes consulares argentinas en Estados Unidos ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
La Sección Consular con sede en Washington atiende Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, Carolina del Norte, Pensilvania, Virginia y Virginia Occidental.
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Información general y contacto de la Sección Consular ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Sede consular de 1811 Q Street NW, horario público y teléfonos; la dirección postal se publica por separado en 1600 New Hampshire Avenue.
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Turnos online para DNI y pasaporte ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
El portal publica el Sistema Nacional de Turnos para residentes de la circunscripción de Washington, DC y seis estados atendidos.
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Pasaporte regular ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Confirma que el trámite es personal, presencial, requiere turno y domicilio en la circunscripción; explica vigencias y documentos.
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Jurisdicción de la Sección Consular ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Estados y distrito atendidos.
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Información general y contacto ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Dirección consular y dirección postal diferenciadas.
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Pasaporte regular ↗
Primary source
Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Requisitos personales, presenciales y cita online.
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Google Maps: Argentine Embassy, 1811 Q Street ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Ficha del punto físico exacto consultada el 18/10/2026; no es ficha separada de la Sección Consular.