The Consulate of Argentina in Bonn is an official consular representation of Argentina in Germany, providing consular services for Argentine citizens in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Robert-Koch-Straße 104, 53127 Bonn, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 228 24 96 288 |
| Fax | +49 228 24 96 287 |
| cbonn@mrecic.gov.ar | |
| Website | cbonn.cancilleria.gob.ar |
| Head of Mission | María Belén Serra, Head of Office a.i. |
| Consular district | North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The German Federal Foreign Office lists office hours of 09:00 to 17:00 without naming the days. Contact the consulate before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Argentine Consulate is at Robert-Koch-Straße 104 in Bonn. It is responsible for Argentinians in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
- E-mail: cbonn@mrecic.gov.ar.
- Telephone: +49 228 24 96 288.
About the Argentine Consulate in Bonn
Bonn was West Germany’s capital until 1999, and Argentina kept a consulate there when its embassy moved to Berlin. Today it serves the large consular district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. María Belén Serra leads the office on an interim basis. The consulate also supports Argentine cultural events in the region.
Which Argentine office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin (consular section) | Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria |
| Consulate General, Hamburg | Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Consulate, Bonn | North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
Consular services
- Argentine passports and DNI
- Registration of births and marriages
- Powers of attorney and certified copies
- Legalisation of documents
- Voter registration abroad
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Argentine sources:
Argentine passport (application abroad)
- Only Argentines resident in the consulate’s jurisdiction can apply for the ordinary (RENAPER) passport there
- Book an appointment and attend in person – biometric data are taken
- An up-to-date DNI (original)
- Your previous passport, or a police report if it was lost or stolen
- The passport is printed in Argentina and sent to the consulate, where you collect it; express passports are not available abroad
- For an urgent return: a provisional passport valid for 60 days, only for travel to Argentina
Sources: Government of Argentina (argentina.gob.ar) – applying for an Argentine passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for passports and DNI, which require you to appear in person. Request an appointment by e-mail at cbonn@mrecic.gov.ar.
Visa information
German citizens with a biometric or temporary passport can visit Argentina without a visa for up to 90 days. Argentina records biometric data at the border. An extension can be requested from the Argentine immigration office (Migraciones) in Argentina, but there is no right to it.
Other consulates and embassies in Bonn
5 other countries are represented in Bonn: China Branch Office of The (embassy), Cuba Branch Office of The (embassy), Romania (consulate general), Togo (honorary), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary).
Closing days
Closed on public holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia and on the Argentine holidays of Malvinas Day (2 April), the May Revolution (25 May) and Independence Day (9 July).
Emergency assistance
If an Argentine citizen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate or Saarland loses their passport, the consulate in Bonn can issue a replacement. Germans in Argentina are helped by the German Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Argentine missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Bonn, the nearest other Argentine office is the Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main (about 130 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Bonn.
- Berlin (480 km) – Embassy of Argentina
- Frankfurt am Main (130 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria)
- Hamburg (370 km) – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Bonn – Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of Argentina in Bonn
Is the Argentine office in Bonn a consulate general?
No, it is a consulate. Its district covers North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
I live in Cologne. Where do I apply for an Argentine passport?
At the Argentine Consulate in Bonn, by appointment.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Consulate of Argentina in Bonn, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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