Argentina's Consulate General in Houston has jurisdiction over Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Louisiana. If you live in another state, the official district list assigns your enquiry to a different office, even if an occasional mobile session is announced nearby. Confirming jurisdiction prevents preparing documents for an office that does not serve your registered residence.
The permanent office is at 2200 West Loop South, Suite 1025, Houston, Texas 77027. The consulate lists in-person service Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a consultation phone line with a broader time window. Email addresses are separated for passports and DNI cards, visas, nationality, powers of attorney, certificates and general matters; the emergency number is for serious incidents and does not replace these channels.
For passports and DNI cards, the page updated September 24, 2026 directs applicants to Argentina's National Appointment System. Available dates may be booked within 60 days of accessing the system; the page also warns that new documents reach Houston no sooner than 60 days after the application is taken. That period refers to arrival at the consulate, not necessarily the exact day each applicant will receive a document: the portal sends a notice when it is ready and explains how to track the file using the receipt identifier.
Delivery is in person at the office during public hours. In specified circumstances, the consulate accepts postal delivery with a prepaid USPS or UPS envelope and signed authorisation submitted when the application is made; FedEx is excluded by the page. Anyone planning to use this option should prepare the correct label from the start and confirm the current instructions rather than sending an envelope later without prior authorisation.
Visas follow a separate process. The consulate asks applicants to email the visa section with their identity, nationality, passport type, category and tentative travel date. Interviews are required by appointment on business days. Official information distinguishes Argentine tourist visas from other categories, lists electronic alternatives for some profiles and warns that paying an application fee does not guarantee approval. People with near-term travel should check timing before buying non-refundable tickets.
Houston also handles powers of attorney, travel permissions for minors, nationality by option, certificates, civil registrations and legalisations. A power, for example, may begin with a draft prepared by an Argentine notary and then requires an in-person signature appointment. A minor's travel authorisation depends on age, parentage and the situation of the adults granting permission. Requirements for one procedure should not be applied to another.
Visible comments on the exact Maps listing include positive accounts of courteous, efficient service as well as less favourable individual experiences. This summary does not turn any one account into a general rule; the guide prioritises verifiable steps and directs readers to the right email for each case. The office profile brings together location, contacts and review context without repeating rating figures.
Houston serves a large region, and several procedures require attendance or advance coordination. See the Consulate General of Argentina in Houston profile for the address, phone and hours before planning the trip.
Sources consulted
- Jurisdicción de las representaciones argentinas en Estados Unidos — Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos.
- Turnos en línea para pasaporte y DNI — Consulado General de Argentina en Houston.
- Contacto, jurisdicción y horario — Consulado General de Argentina en Houston.
- Pautas generales para visas — Consulado General de Argentina en Houston.
- Google Maps: Consulado General de Argentina en Houston — Google Maps.
Guide checked on October 18, 2026 against current Argentine Foreign Ministry and Houston consulate pages and the exact Google Maps listing. Appointments, requirements and document processing times may change.
Houston serves six states and sets separate rules for each service. DNI and passport appointments use the national system, and the portal warns that production and delivery take at least two months; visa applications begin by email and require a scheduled interview. Check available dates, requirements, public hours and delivery options before travelling, especially from another state.
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Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Houston
2200 West Loop South, Suite 1025, Houston, TX 77027
Office for Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Louisiana. It handles passports, DNI cards, visas, powers of attorney, minor travel permissions, nationality, certificates and registrations.
Office for Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Louisiana. It handles passports, DNI cards, visas, powers of attorney, minor travel permissions, nationality, certificates and registrations.
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Jurisdicción de las representaciones argentinas en Estados Unidos ↗
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Embajada de Argentina en Estados Unidos · Accessed October 18, 2026
Houston atiende Texas, Nuevo México, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma y Luisiana.
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Turnos en línea para pasaporte y DNI ↗
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Consulado General de Argentina en Houston · Accessed October 18, 2026
El sistema nacional abre turnos dentro de 60 días; la página advierte que la entrega tarda al menos 60 días.
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Contacto, jurisdicción y horario ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Houston · Accessed October 18, 2026
Dirección 2200 West Loop South, Suite 1025; atención presencial 9:00–13:00 y canales por trámite.
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Pautas generales para visas ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Houston · Accessed October 18, 2026
Requisitos por email y entrevista de visa mediante cita en días hábiles.
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Contacto, jurisdicción y horario ↗
Primary source
Consulado General de Argentina en Houston · Accessed October 18, 2026
Dirección, horarios y contactos por trámite.
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Turnos de pasaporte y DNI ↗
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Consulado General de Argentina en Houston · Accessed October 18, 2026
Agenda nacional y plazo de recepción de documentos actualizado el 24/09/2026.
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Google Maps: Consulado General de Argentina en Houston ↗
Community source
Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Ficha exacta consultada el 18/10/2026; rating y recuento guardados en metadatos.