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How To Immigrate To Argentina?

 1.  Marriage to an Argentine Citizen –

The direct and fastest way how to Immigrate to Argentina is to marry an Argentine citizen.  You can apply for Argentine citizenship immediately. (Processing time: ~1 to 1.5 years).

2. Having a Baby in Argentina – 

If your child is born in Argentina, they automatically become a Argentine citizen. As a parent, you can also apply for Argentine citizenship immediately. (Processing time: ~1 to 1.5 years).

3. Residency for Two Years – 

After living in Argentina for two years, you can apply for Argentine citizenship. (Total time: ~3.5 to 4 years, including processing).

4. Investing in Argentina – 

Investing in the Argentine economy can shorten your path to Argentine citizenship. You won’t need to wait two years before applying. (Processing time: ~1 to 1.5 years).

How to Stay in Argentina for Two Years

There are different programs to legalize your stay:

1. Rentista Program

This program is for financially independent individuals. Suppose you own a business in your home country with a minimum monthly income of USD 2,000 as dividends (not as a salary) or earn over USD 2,000 per month from property rentals. In that case, you qualify for the Rentista Program: https://immi.legal/rentista-visa/

The main requirement is that you transfer this income from your home country’s business bank account to your personal bank account in Argentina each month. This money is for your personal and family support—you don’t have to donate or DO NOT  pay this money to anyone else.

2. Student Permit 

With a student permit, your family members can be included as dependents, making it an excellent option for families.

We have a partner private university that accepts foreign students without requiring prior Spanish proficiency. The university does not require basic Spanish skills for the first six months; after that, you must demonstrate that you are actively studying the language. You can improve your Spanish skills while pursuing your degree, but you must show progress; otherwise, you may not be able to continue your studies.

University fees vary depending on the program, typically ranging between $200 and $300 per month.

Upon your arrival in Argentina, we will schedule an in-person appointment at the migration department. We will accompany you to the appointment, and once your student residency application is submitted, the migration department will issue a Precaria—a document proving that your student residency is being processed.

You get the Precaria right after submitting your documents for a student permit, and your time in Argentina will start counting toward citizenship. Residency approval takes 3 to 6 months or sometimes longer after getting the Precaria.

With the Precaria, you can open a bank account and enroll your children in school. After 2 years, you can apply for citizenship, which usually takes about 1.5 years to process. In total, the process takes around 3.5 to 4 years (2 years of student residency + 1.5 years for citizenship processing).

3. Setting Up a Company in Argentina

With a foreign passport, you can physically come to Argentina and establish a company. First, you need to obtain a social security number (known as CDI) and then set up the company, which takes about two to three weeks.

We will register your company with the immigration department to hire foreign employees, including yourself. This process involves:

Alternative Options If You Don’t Have a Sufficient Income or Funds

Are you a US or European Country Citizen? Then, if you don’t qualify for the Rentista Program or don’t have enough money to set up a company, you still have two options:

1. Nomad Visa (ONLY for USA+European Passport Holders Who Do Not Need Visa to Enter Argentina)

2. Spanish Course Visa

However, there are two drawbacks to the Nomad Visa and Spanish Course Visa:

  1. They do not grant a National ID card (DNI) like other programs do.
  2. These options do not legalize your family members—they are mainly for singles or couples without children (each person must apply separately).

With these visas, you will still be able to stay in Argentina 100% legally and apply for citizenship after two years. However, you will need to live on a cash-only basis during this period.

 

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How To Immigrate To Argentina?