Overview
- Argentina’s new polycarbonate DNI and updated passport took effect on February 1 under Dispositions 54/2026 and 55/2026, with a public presentation led by President Javier Milei on February 3.
- The documents add a contactless encrypted chip, laser engraving and other anti-fraud features aligned with ICAO standards; authorities say fees largely remain unchanged and issuance is being phased in nationwide.
- Existing Argentine DNI and passports stay valid until their printed expiry, with renewals required only for normal reasons such as expiration, loss or data updates; minors follow established age-based schedules and a provisional “0 Año” exists for newborns in special cases.
- Peru’s RENIEC is running its Verano Inclusivo 2026 drives across Lima and multiple regions through February, offering free DNIe first issues, renewals, duplicates and data updates for minors, older adults and people with disabilities.
- RENIEC published district-level sites and extended hours in Lima, with some points operating to February 13 and others to February 27, and Peruvian reports say the 2026 initiative aims to reach roughly 700,000 beneficiaries while older DNI formats remain valid until expiry.