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Dirección General de Migraciones

Administers entry, residence and permanence of foreign nationals.

What this authority does

Issues temporary and permanent residence, including the Mercosur route, and the cédula for foreign nationals is then issued by the National Police identification department.

Services for the public

  • Residence applications
  • Mercosur residence
  • Entry records
  • Certificates of permanence

Before you contact this authority

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