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Argentina is a South American country known for its cultural diversity and stunning natural landscapes. The main advantages of living here include a rich cultural life, accessible education and healthcare, as well as a relatively low cost of living.
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Argentina is suitable for those who appreciate a unique environment, are ready to overcome challenges, and are looking for affordable opportunities for a high quality of life.
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Visa-free entry for 90 days
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Choose the appropriate basis for your residence permit
Temporary Residency
A child born in Argentina automatically becomes a citizen of the country. The parents, as well as the child’s siblings, are entitled to obtain permanent residency and later — citizenship.
Important! There have been cases where pregnant women were not allowed to cross the border or board their flight at the departure airport. Make sure to check the current situation in online chats before your departure and have a backup plan.
Permanent Residency
After the child is born, the family can apply for permanent residency in Argentina at any time. Permanent residency is granted for life. Permanent residents have the right to work, run a business, and open bank accounts.
The list of required documents for obtaining permanent residency and the steps of the procedure are published on the immigration service’s website.
The application review may take several months. During this period, you will live as applicants for permanent residency. To confirm this status, you can find and print a document called PRECARIA from your personal account.
Citizenship
For a newborn, the process of obtaining citizenship takes about a month, and the procedure is free of charge. The first step is to obtain a DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) at the nearest Registro Civil or schedule an appointment at the Renaper Documentation Center through the Mi Argentina app. You can also order a passport there.
To do this, you need to fill out an application for the child’s citizenship and gather the necessary documents.
After obtaining permanent residency, parents can apply for citizenship through a simplified process. Siblings of a child born in Argentina can only obtain citizenship after turning 18.
Detailed information about the procedure and the required documents is available on the official website.
An exam to test Spanish language proficiency may be optionally required. The application review takes from six months to three years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not plan to stay connected with the country and intend to move elsewhere. Some countries allow only one passport per citizen, so obtaining citizenship in, for example, Latvia, may no longer be possible.
Temporary Residence
You can come to Argentina on a tourist visa, find a job, and then obtain Temporary Residence for 3 years with the possibility of extension based on an employment contract.
More details about the procedure and required documents can be found on the migration service’s website.
Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence for 3 years can be obtained by holders of Temporary Residence (for any reason) who have lived in Argentina for more than 3 years.
A list of required documents is available on the migration service’s website.
Permanent Residence is not a mandatory step before obtaining citizenship. One of the main advantages of Permanent Residence is that it is an indefinite document that does not need to be renewed every year.
Citizenship
A foreigner can become a citizen of Argentina if they have lived in the country on the basis of Temporary Residence for 2 years (without interrupting the validity of the Temporary Residence) and have legal status at the time of submitting documents.
Detailed information about the required documents and procedure can be found on the official government website.
At the court’s discretion, a language test or constitution knowledge check may be required.
Processing time for the application ranges from 9 months to several years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not plan to tie your life to this country and intend to move. Some countries allow only one passport for their citizens, so obtaining citizenship in, for example, Latvia, may become impossible.
Temporary Residence
Students of educational institutions in Argentina (universities, secondary schools “secundaria,” and colleges “CENS”) listed in a special registry with the migration service can obtain a Temporary Residence permit for 1 year with the possibility of extension. It is advisable to confirm this status with the administration of the specific institution before enrolling.
For detailed information on the procedure and required documents, visit the official website.
To enroll in a local university, you need to present your high school diploma and a certificate of Spanish language proficiency (SIELE or CELU), as well as complete preparatory courses. Private universities select applicants based on entrance exams and the average grade of the diploma.
Education is typically conducted in Spanish, with no comprehensive programs available in English. For preparatory courses, a B1 level is sufficient, while for university studies, a B2 level is required.
Higher education is generally free (with the exception of master’s programs, which cost $200–300 per year). The academic year in Argentina runs from March to December. Documents are usually submitted 4-6 months before the start of classes.
Important! Due to the current influx of migrants, students are likely to be issued a “precaria” (temporary residence card) rather than a DNI (Temporary Residence).
Permanent Residence
Permanent Residence for 3 years can be obtained by holders of Temporary Residence (for any reason) who have lived in Argentina for more than 3 years.
The required documents are listed on the migration service’s website.
Permanent Residence is not a mandatory step before obtaining citizenship. One of the main advantages of Permanent Residence is that it is an indefinite document that does not need to be renewed annually.
Citizenship
A foreigner can become a citizen of Argentina if they have lived in the country for 2 years on the basis of Temporary Residence (without interrupting the validity of the Temporary Residence) and have legal status at the time of submitting documents.
For detailed information about the required documents and procedure, visit the official government website.
At the court’s discretion, a language exam or constitution knowledge test may be required.
Processing time: from 9 months to several years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not wish to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship in, for example, Latvia may become impossible.
From May 2022, Argentina offers a special 180-day visa for digital nomads with the possibility of a one-time extension.
There are no requirements for a minimum salary level.
The Digital Nomad Visa is available to all foreigners who do not need a tourist visa to enter Argentina. Additionally, you must confirm that you work remotely and receive a regular salary.
Information about the procedure and required documents is published on the migration service’s website.
Remember to translate your documents into Spanish and have them apostilled at the Argentine embassy before or upon arrival in the country.
Family members do not receive a visa or residence permit along with the applicant.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia may become impossible.
In Argentina, refugee status may be granted to an individual if they have been persecuted in their country of citizenship based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinions. Applications are reviewed by the National Commission for Refugees (CoNaRe). All necessary information can be found on the CoNaRe website.
Please note that the risk of having a refugee status application denied is very high. It is essential to provide clear evidence of a real threat to life and persecution. To assist in the process, the government provides applicants with a free lawyer and translator.
During the review of the case, the applicant is issued a special document—PRECARIA—which allows them to legally stay in Argentina, work, and study. Additionally, at any time after submitting the application, the applicant can exercise the right to obtain Argentine residence under any other legal grounds.
Dependent family members (spouses and children) can obtain refugee status along with the applicant. Refugee status is maintained as long as the circumstances that forced the applicant to leave persist.
Same-sex marriages are legal in Argentina.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia, may become impossible.
In Argentina, refugee status may be granted to an individual if they have been persecuted in their country of citizenship based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinions. Applications are reviewed by the National Commission for Refugees (CoNaRe). All necessary information can be found on the CoNaRe website.
Please note that the risk of having a refugee status application denied is very high. It is essential to provide clear evidence of a real threat to life and persecution. To assist in the process, the government provides applicants with a free lawyer and translator.
During the review of the case, the applicant is issued a special document—PRECARIA—which allows them to legally stay in Argentina, work, and study. Additionally, at any time after submitting the application, the applicant can exercise the right to obtain Argentine residence under any other legal grounds.
Dependent family members (spouses and children) can obtain refugee status along with the applicant. Refugee status is maintained as long as the circumstances that forced the applicant to leave persist.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia, may become impossible.
Residence Permit (VISA)
An investor visa can be issued to a foreign national who intends to invest at least ARS 1,500,000 in any lawful business engaged in manufacturing, commercial activities, or services in Argentina.
The visa is granted for one year and can be extended for up to 3 years. After this period, the resident can apply for Permanent Residency (PR), and after two years of continuous residence, the resident will be eligible to apply for citizenship.
The list of required documents can be found on the official website.
Permanent Residency (PR)
PR for 3 years can be granted to holders of a residence permit (for any reason) who have lived in Argentina for more than 3 years.
The necessary documents are listed on the migration service’s website.
PR is not a mandatory step before applying for citizenship. One of the main advantages of PR is that it is an indefinite document and does not need to be renewed every year.
Citizenship
A foreigner can become a citizen of Argentina if they have lived in the country for 2 years based on a residence permit (with uninterrupted validity) and have legal status at the time of application.
More details about the required documents and procedure can be found on the official government website.
At the court’s discretion, a language test or knowledge of the constitution may be required.
Processing time: from 9 months to several years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia, may become impossible.
Residence Permit (VISA)
A residence permit for 1 year with the possibility of extension can be granted to retirees and rentiers who provide proof of their foreign income amounting to more than 5 Argentine minimum wages—starting from $1,175 per month (for each family member).
The income must come from the applicant’s personal assets: pension payments, financial instruments, real estate, participation in companies. Salary cannot be a basis for obtaining this type of residence permit.
Proof of income can include a lease agreement, loan agreement, or any other documents confirming regular passive income. It is also necessary to present a document proving the legal origin of the funds. For example, in addition to the lease agreement for an apartment, you might also need a property ownership certificate.
More details about this type of residence permit can be found on the official Argentine government website for rentiers and retirees.
Important! Due to the influx of migrants, rentiers are likely to be issued a precaria card (temporary residence) rather than DNI (residence permit).
Permanent Residency (PR)
PR for 3 years can be granted to holders of a residence permit (for any reason) who have lived in Argentina for more than 3 years.
The necessary documents are listed on the migration service’s website.
PR is not a mandatory step before obtaining citizenship. One of the main advantages of PR is that it is an indefinite document and does not need to be renewed every year.
Citizenship
A foreigner can become a citizen of Argentina if they have lived in the country for 2 years based on a residence permit (with uninterrupted validity) and have legal status at the time of application.
More details about the required documents and procedure can be found on the official government website.
At the court’s discretion, a language test or knowledge of the constitution may be required.
Processing time: from 9 months to several years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia, may become impossible.
Residence Permit (VISA)
Researchers can provide an agreement with a research center or scientific community within Argentina.
This document must confirm the intention to engage in scientific activities within the country.
More details on the conditions can be found on the migration service’s website.
Permanent Residency (PR)
PR for 3 years can be granted to holders of a residence permit (for any reason) who have lived in Argentina for more than 3 years.
The necessary documents are listed on the migration service’s website.
PR is not a mandatory step before applying for citizenship. One of the main advantages of PR is that it is an indefinite document and does not need to be renewed every year.
Citizenship
A foreigner can become a citizen of Argentina if they have lived in the country for 2 years based on a residence permit (with uninterrupted validity) and have legal status at the time of application.
More details about the required documents and procedure can be found on the official government website.
At the court’s discretion, a language test or knowledge of the constitution may be required.
Processing time: from 9 months to several years.
Please note:
It is not possible to renounce an Argentine passport (if obtained) in the future. This could be important if you do not want to tie your life to this country and plan to move. Some countries allow only one passport per person, so obtaining citizenship, for example, in Latvia, may become impossible.
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Please note that further personal consultation may require a fee and will include solutions tailored specifically to you.
