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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Argentina Visa-Free Tourist Entry
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Citizens of roughly 90 countries (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, most of Latin America, etc.) enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. The stay can be extended once for a further 90 days at the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones for a fee. Since 2025-2026 Chinese and Dominican nationals holding a valid US visa or green card may also enter without an Argentine visa or AVE.
Government fee
$0
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (3)
Valid passportPassport valid for the duration of the stay.
Return/onward ticketOptionalMay be requested by border officers.
Proof of funds and accommodationOptionalMay be requested at entry.
Tourist Visa
Argentina Consular Tourist Visa
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Consular tourist visa for nationals of countries without a visa exemption (e.g. most of Africa, parts of Asia and the Middle East). Authorized stay is a maximum of 90 days; the consular fee is USD/EUR 150 paid in local currency. Application is in person at the Argentine consulate of residence and includes an interview; approval is discretionary.
Government fee
$150
Service fee
$160
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months at entry, with at least 2 blank pages.
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.
Visa application formCompleted (preferably electronically) and signed.
Proof of incomeLast three pay slips, credit-card statement or bank statement.
Round-trip travel reservationFlight booking in and out of Argentina.
Accommodation proofHotel reservation and itinerary, or letter of invitation if staying with a host.
Consular interviewPersonal interview at the consulate.
Tourist Visa
Argentina Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE)
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Online travel authorization for citizens of 84+ visa-required countries who hold a valid US visa (B1/B2, J, O, P, E, H-1B), a valid ESTA, or recent US entry. Valid 3 months from issue, allowing multiple entries and a stay of 3 months from first entry, extendable once. Processing takes up to 20 business days; Chinese citizens with a valid US visa or green card no longer need the AVE at all.
Service fee
ARS 64,000
Processing time
28 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (4)
Valid passportPassport of an AVE-eligible nationality.
Valid US visa, ESTA or US entry proofB1/B2, J, O, P, E or H-1B US visa, valid ESTA, or proof of US entry within the past 2 years.
Online application and fee paymentApplication filed via the DNM AVE portal with fee payment.
Digital photoRecent passport-style photo uploaded with the application.
Business Visitor Visa
Argentina Business Visa
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Consular visa for visa-required nationals travelling for business meetings, fairs and exhibitions. Authorized stay is a maximum of 60 days and the consular fee is USD/EUR 200. Requires an invitation letter from the Argentine counterpart and proof of commercial activity at home; visa-exempt nationals may conduct business visits without a visa.
Government fee
$200
Service fee
$160
Max stay
60 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months at entry, with at least 2 blank pages.
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Invitation letterLetter from the inviting party in Argentina.
Proof of commercial/work activityEmployment verification or proof of business activity in the country of residence.
Round-trip reservationTravel booking in and out of Argentina.
Accommodation proofHotel reservation or other proof of accommodation.
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Transit Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Argentina Student Visa
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Temporary residence for study at an Argentine institution registered with RENURE, which must file the student's data electronically with the DNM. The consular fee is USD/EUR 150 for courses under 365 days (USD/EUR 250 for longer programs), and the permit is renewable for the duration of studies; processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. Decree 366/2025 ended free public university tuition for temporary residents - foreign students now generally pay.
Work: Limited work permitted with student residence
Study: Enrollment in recognized institution required
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification possible
Government fee
$150
Service fee
$220
Processing time
35 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Study program / enrollmentDetails of the study program; institution must be RENURE-registered and provide its inscription number.
Proof of sufficient fundsEvidence of means to cover expenses during the stay.
Good conduct certificateFor applicants 16+ staying more than 6 months.
Consular interviewIn-person appointment and interview.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
2 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Argentina Digital Nomad Visa (TIE 24H)
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Transitory-residence permit (launched 2022, art. 24(h) of Law 25.871) for remote workers from countries that can enter Argentina visa-free as tourists, who work exclusively for clients or employers abroad. Granted for 180 days, extendable once for another 180 days; no fixed minimum income is published but stable foreign-source income must be evidenced. The fully online TIE 24H route is typically resolved in 10-15 business days; the status does not itself lead to permanent residency.
Work: Remote work for foreign clients only
Service fee
$54
Processing time
13 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted application form.
Valid passportMinimum 6 months validity and one blank page; must be of a visa-exempt nationality.
Signed application notePersonal information and description of the independent remote activities to be carried out.
Curriculum vitaeBrief CV stating experience, studies or training in the field of remote work.
Proof of remote work and incomeContracts, company endorsement, certifications or receipts of income/fees from abroad, with at least one professional reference.
Criminal background certificateFrom country of residence and/or countries recently lived in.
Health insuranceInternational health coverage for the stay.
Spanish translationsDocuments other than the form must be submitted in original language plus Spanish translation (consular route).
Skilled Work Visa
Argentina Work Visa (Contracted Personnel, Art. 23a)
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Temporary residence for foreigners with a signed employment contract with an Argentine employer registered in RENURE (the national registry of sponsors of foreign nationals). No statutory minimum salary applies, but the job must support the applicant; residence is granted for 1 year, renewable indefinitely, with permanent residence after 3 years. The consular visa fee is USD/EUR 250 plus a separate migration fee; in-country applications run through the RaDEX system.
Work: Employment under contract authorized
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification permitted
Government fee
$250
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages (consular route).
Employment contractPre-signed contract stating personal data, tasks, duration, salary and employer CUIT, including the employer's RENURE registration number; employer signature notarized.
Employer registrationsProof of employer AFIP registration and RENURE registration with the DNM.
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.
Argentine criminal record certificateFor in-country applications (applicants 16+).
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background (consular route).
Proof of addressAddress within the consular jurisdiction or domicile in Argentina.
Fee paymentsConsular fee USD/EUR 250 plus migration fee.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
3 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment Program (Decree 524/2025)
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Announced July 2025 (Decrees 524/2025 and 366/2025 amended Nationality Law 346 to allow citizenship for 'relevant investors' without residence; widely reported US$500k threshold never appeared in the official text). The APCI agency exists, but the international tender to design the program was cancelled in April 2026 and as of June 2026 no applications, routes or thresholds are open. Not operational - announced only.
Argentina Rentista Visa (Passive Income Residence)
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Temporary residence for foreigners living off passive income from assets (financial instruments, real estate, company holdings); income from personal work does not qualify. The official threshold is 5x the monthly minimum wage (SMVM) - about ARS 1,839,000/month at the June 2026 SMVM of ARS 367,800 (roughly USD 1,300-1,500) - with funds entering Argentina through BCRA-authorized banks. Granted for 1 year, renewable, with permanent residence possible after 3 years; the migration fee is 100 UMSM for non-Mercosur (50 for Mercosur) nationals, applied in-country via the RaDEX system or via a consular entry permit.
Work: Work permitted on temporary residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children included
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
ARS 1,839,000
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid, current passport proving identity.
Proof of passive income of 5x SMVMEvidence the income derives from assets in the applicant's patrimony (rentals, dividends, interest) and equals or exceeds 5 minimum wages monthly.
Proof of funds transferFunds entering Argentina through banking/financial institutions authorized by the Central Bank (BCRA).
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.
Argentine criminal record certificateFrom the National Registry of Recidivism; generated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.
Proof of legal entryEntry stamp or record of last legal entry to Argentina (in-country applications).
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units paid via RaDEX.
Business Investor Visa
Argentina Investor Visa (Inversionista)
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Temporary residence for foreigners making a productive, commercial or service investment of interest to the country of at least ARS 1,500,000 - a statutory figure unchanged despite peso depreciation, though in practice authorities expect a substantive project (advisers cite roughly USD 30,000-60,000). The investment project is vetted by the DNM with BCRA fund-origin checks and a non-binding ministry report, and the funds must enter via authorized banks. Residence is granted for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years, with permanent residence eligibility after 3 years.
Work: Full work rights on investor temp residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family reunification permitted
Validity
365 days
Min. investment
ARS 1,500,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid, current passport.
Investment projectDescription of the productive, commercial or service investment submitted to the DNM.
Proof of origin and legality of fundsDocumentation of fund origin and entry into Argentina via BCRA-authorized banking/financial institutions.
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+).
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Argentina Pensionado Visa (Retirement Residence)
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Temporary residence for retirees receiving a regular, permanent pension from a foreign government, international organization or private employer/fund. The pension must equal or exceed 5x the monthly minimum wage (about ARS 1,839,000/month at the June 2026 SMVM of ARS 367,800, roughly USD 1,300-1,500). Granted for 1 year, renewable, with permanent residence after 3 years and naturalization possible after 2 years of residence; processed via RaDEX in-country or a consular entry permit.
Work: Work permitted on temporary residence
Study: May study while resident
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children included
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
ARS 1,839,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid, current passport proving identity.
Pension certificateCertificate from a government, international organization or private company confirming regular, permanent receipt of a pension of at least 5 minimum wages monthly.
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+), apostilled/legalized.
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within the RaDEX application (applicants 16+).
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.
Proof of legal entryRecord of last legal entry (in-country applications).
Fee paymentMigration fee in UMSM units (100 UMSM non-Mercosur / 50 Mercosur).
Working Holiday Visa
Argentina Work and Holiday Visa
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Reciprocal working-holiday scheme for young people (generally 18-30; up to 35 for Ireland) from Australia (1,500/yr), New Zealand (1,000), France (1,000), Poland (400), Ireland (200), South Korea (200), Netherlands (100), Portugal (100), and unlimited quotas for Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Allows a 12-month stay with the right to work, but no more than 6 months for any single employer. Fees and exact requirements vary by nationality under reciprocity and are listed on each consulate's page.
Work: Work up to 6 months of 12-month stay
Study: Courses up to 6 months permitted
Service fee
$220
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport of a partner-country nationality, valid for the stay.
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Proof of fundsSufficient funds for initial support, per the bilateral agreement.
Return ticket or funds for oneOnward travel evidence.
Health insuranceCoverage for the duration of the stay.
Criminal record certificateGood-conduct certificate from country of residence.
Consular fee paymentVaries by nationality (reciprocity).
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Argentina Family Reunification Visa
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Consular visa for spouses, parents and children of Argentine citizens, and for spouses, parents or minor/disabled children of permanent residents. Since Decree 366/2025 successful applicants receive temporary residence for up to 3 years (no longer direct permanent residence), with multiple entries, before they can apply for permanent status. The consular fee is USD/EUR 250 plus a separate migration fee.
Government fee
$250
Service fee
$270
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Two photographs4x4 cm colour photos on white background.
Visa application formCompleted and signed.
Vital records proving the family linkBirth or marriage certificate, apostilled/legalized if foreign-issued.
Sponsor's DNI copyNational identity document of the Argentine citizen or resident sponsor.
Sponsor's certificate of domicileProof of the sponsor's address in Argentina.
Good conduct certificate and sworn statementCriminal record certificate plus sworn declaration (applicants 16+).
Fee paymentsConsular fee USD/EUR 250 plus migration fee.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Argentina In-Country Residence for Family of Argentines (Art. 23n)
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In-country temporary residence under art. 23(n) of Law 25.871 (as amended by Decree 366/2025) for spouses, parents and children of Argentine citizens, and spouses, single parents or unmarried minor/disabled children of temporary or permanent residents. Granted for a maximum of 3 years with multiple entries and exits, after which permanent residence can be requested; before May 2025 this group received direct permanent residence. Applications are filed remotely through the RaDEX system while inside Argentina.
Service fee
ARS 320,000
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passport or IDValid identity document.
Legalized birth or marriage certificateProving the claimed family relationship, apostilled/legalized.
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year in the past 3 years (applicants 16+).
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.
Proof of legal entryRecord of last legal entry to Argentina.
Fee paymentMigration fee paid via RaDEX.
Ancestry / Repatriation
Argentine Citizenship by Option (Children of Native Argentines)
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Children born abroad to a native-born Argentine parent may opt for Argentine citizenship; the procedure is personal and in-person at an Argentine consulate (for minors, with the parents) or before a federal court in Argentina for adults. It extends only one generation - grandchildren do not qualify - since Argentine nationality is otherwise based on birth in the territory. Appointment booking is free; the procedure itself carries a consulate-specific fee.
Valid foreign identity documentCurrent passport or ID of the applicant.
Argentine parent's birth certificateArgentine birth certificate of the native-born parent providing the option criterion.
Argentine parent's DNIIdentity document of the Argentine parent.
Parental attendance for minorsMinors must appear accompanied by those exercising parental responsibility.
Consular fee paymentAmount set by each consulate.
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Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Argentina Mercosur Temporary Residence
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Nationality-based residence for native citizens of Mercosur member and associate states (Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, etc.), or those naturalized in one for 5+ years, with no job offer or income requirement. Granted for 2 years with multiple entries, after which permanent residence can be requested; the migration fee is 50 UMSM (half the non-Mercosur rate). Applications start remotely through the RaDEX system.
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Identity documentValid passport, identity card or nationality certificate per the Mercosur travel-documents agreement.
Birth certificate / civil status documentsOptionalAccording to the residence criterion claimed.
Argentine criminal record certificateFrom the National Registry of Recidivism, generated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).
Foreign criminal record certificatesFrom countries of residence of more than 1 year during the past 3 years (applicants 16+).
Proof of address in ArgentinaAccreditation of domicile.
Proof of legal entryRecord of last entry to Argentina.
Fee paymentMigration fee (50 UMSM) paid via RaDEX.
Permanent Residence
Argentina Permanent Residence
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Open-ended residence available after 3 years of temporary residence (2 years for Mercosur nationals) and, since Decree 366/2025, also to family of Argentines after their 3-year temporary period. Applicants must now prove sufficient economic means of subsistence and a clean criminal record, and permanent status is forfeited after 12 months of absence from Argentina (down from 24). Fee is 100 UMSM for non-Mercosur and 50 UMSM for Mercosur nationals; naturalization is separately possible after 2 years of residence.
Document checklist (7)
Valid passport or IDValid identity document.
Proof of qualifying temporary residence3 years of temporary residence (2 for Mercosur) or qualifying family criterion.
Proof of economic meansAccreditation of sufficient means of subsistence (Decree 366/2025).
Argentine criminal record certificateGenerated within RaDEX (applicants 16+).
Foreign criminal record certificatesWhere applicable for recent residence abroad.
Proof of addressDomicile in Argentina.
Fee payment100 UMSM non-Mercosur / 50 UMSM Mercosur, via RaDEX.
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