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Moving to Argentina: How to Get Residency and Citizenship 2025
Move to Argentina Legally & Get Argentine Passport
Moving to Argentina? Here’s what you need to know: Argentina’s immigration law was recently updated on May 29, 2025, and this page reflects those changes under Decree 366/2025. If you’re considering moving to Argentina for residency or long-term settlement, it’s important to understand the current pathways to Argentine citizenship and one of the most powerful Argentine passport.
Immigrating to Argentina: Two Legal Routes to Argentine Passport in 2025
The requirements for obtaining the Carta de Ciudadanía (citizenship certificate) have become stricter, as they always should have been. From now on, Argentine citizenship will only be granted in one of the following cases:
By residing continuously in Argentina for at least two years under a legal residency (permanent residency, temporary residency, or transitory residency, without leaving the country during that time; or
By making a significant investment in Argentina, such as a minimum of USD 500,000, in which case the physical presence requirement is waived, you do not need to reside in the country for two years.
In both cases, you must prove you have sufficient means of support and a clean criminal record, both in Argentina and internationally.
1. Argentina Citizenship by Marriage
Marrying an Argentine citizen no longer grants you immediate citizenship.
To become eligible for Argentine citizenship through marriage, you must reside in the country for at least two continuous years under either temporary or permanent residency, without leaving Argentina during that time.
After marrying an Argentine citizen, you can apply for temporary or permanent residency, and you will be allowed to enter and leave the country freely. However, if your goal is to apply for Argentine citizenship by marriage, then you must not leave the country during the required two-year residence period.
2. Argentina Citizenship by Birth Baby in Argentina
Giving birth in Argentina also no longer grants you immediate citizenship.
To become eligible for Argentine citizenship through your Argentine-born child, you must reside in the country for at least two continuous years under temporary or permanent residency, without leaving Argentina during that period.
As a parent of an Argentine citizen child, you can apply for temporary or permanent residency, and you are allowed to travel in and out of the country freely. However, if your target is to apply for Argentine citizenship by babybirth, you must NOT leave the country during the two-year residence requirement.
3. Argentina Citizenship by 2 Years of Legal Residence
If you live in Argentina for two consecutive years, you can then apply for Argentine citizenship. Read more…
Our certified immigration professionals provide step-by-step guidance to ensure a smooth and legal move. We assist with visas, residency, and citizenship applications tailored to your specific needs.
Now, let’s break down the third option—how to stay in Argentina for two years. There are different programs to legalize your stay:
4. Argentina Citizenship by Investment 2025
The administration of Javier Milei has launched the Argentine Citizenship by Investment pathway. The beauty of this program is that you are not required to reside in Argentina physically. This is the perfect option for those who do not wish to live in Argentina but are willing to invest USD 500,000 into the country and obtain one of the strongest passports in the world. You can apply for citizenship regardless of the duration of your stay.
According to the new law, foreigners who can prove to the National Directorate of Migration that they have made a significant investment in Argentina, regardless of how long they have lived in the country, are now eligible to apply for Argentine citizenship through this investment pathway.
How to Get Residency in Argentina
1. Rentista Residency Program (Best for Passive Income Earners)
The Rentista Residency is for individuals earning more than 1300 USD per month from dividends or property rentals (not salaried income)
Funds must be transferred monthly from an overseas account to an Argentine bank.
Requires document legalization & translation before submission.
Eligible for Argentine citizenship after two years of residency.
For the Rentista program, you must have an income from outside Argentina. This income must come from dividends as a business owner or property rental as an owner, and it must be a monthly income.
In other words, the income must be a benefit you receive from assets incorporated to the applicant’s patrimony. For example, financial instruments, real estate, shares in companies, or other items are available at the discretion of the GENERAL DIRECTION OF IMMIGRATION.
Please note, that this can’t be your salary. Likewise, own resources deposited in bank accounts abroad shall be admissible, provided that the legality of the origin of such funds is undoubtedly evidenced.
If you’re eligible for this program, after the legalization and translation of your documents, we will submit them to the Central Office of the Government Migration Department in Buenos Aires and accompany you on each step until your case is securely approved.
2. Spanish Language Courses Residency 1,2 3 years (Best for Singles)
Foreigners can be admitted to enter and stay in Argentina if enrolled in a Spanish language course pathway under Transitorial Residency.
With our assistance, you can enroll in Spanish language courses for one, two, or three years. This type of residency is valid and can be counted toward the two-year requirement for Argentine citizenship, as long as you do not leave the country — not even for a single day — during that period.
If you are not pursuing Argentine citizenship, you are free to travel in and out of the country as many times as you wish during your stay. However, for citizenship purposes, uninterrupted physical presence in Argentina is strictly required.
The only drawback of this program is that you will not be able to include your family members in your application.
Therefore, this option is best suited for single individuals who are not married or are planning to move to Argentina alone.
For those who wish to relocate with their family, a Student Permit is a much better option, as it allows family reunification under Argentine immigration law.
5. Pensionado Residency Program (Best for Retirees)
If you’re a retiree researching how to immigrate to Argentina, this program is tailored for you.
Available for retirees receiving government pensions.
Requires proof of pension, Argentine criminal record certificate, and apostilled non-criminal record from your home country.
Processing time: 3 to 6 months.
Grants DNI & citizenship eligibility after two years.
For the Pensionado residency application, you need to prepare the following documents:
1. Passport
2. Argentine Criminal Record Certificate
3. Proof of Address in Argentina
4.Proof of Income (showing you receive a government pension)
The proof of income must be apostilled or legalized. Additionally, you must provide a non-criminal record certificate or an FBI certificate from your home country.
Here’s the process:
First, we submit your initial application and secure an appointment.
At the appointment, we submit your original documents to Migraciones (the immigration office).
They will take your fingerprints and photograph and issue a precaria (temporary residency permit).
With the precaria, you can legally stay in the country while your application is being processed. On average, it takes 3 to 6 months for approval. Once approved, you can print your DNI (Argentine National Identity Document).
Argentinian Residency & Citizenship Process Steps
Step 1: Entering Argentina
Tourist visas are no longer an option. You must inform the consulate from the very beginning that you intend to move to Argentina under a specific program. If immigration officers at the border suspect that you are not entering as a tourist but rather relocating to Argentina, they can send you back on the same flight and impose a five–year ban.
Temporary Residence Visa – For work, study, retirement, or family reunification. We can assist you with an Entry Permit Invitation letter from the Government to process your entry visa at the Argentine consulate in your home country.
Step 2: Registering for Temporary Residency
After entering the country, you will be given time to prepare the required documents in Argentina, such as an Argentine non-criminal record certificate, proof of address, and other necessary paperwork. Once prepared, you can apply for the same residency category you declared at the Argentine consulate in your home country.
Step 3: Transitioning to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
After two consecutive years of legal stay in Argentina, you can begin the citizenship application process.
However, if you are not interested in citizenship, you are free to travel in and out of the country as often as you like. Once your total time under temporary residency reaches three years, you become eligible to apply for permanent residency.
Argentine Citizenship Without Stay By Investment
Foreigners who prove to the NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MIGRATION, regardless of the length of their residence, that they have made a relevant investment in the country can apply for Argentine citizenship by naturalization.
Why Choose Us for Your Argentina Immigration?
Experienced Immigration Experts professionaly ensure a hassle-free process.
Unlimited Support – Assistance via WhatsApp, Telegram, Email and Zoom.
Document Handling – We manage translations, legalizations, and submissions.
Avoid Costly Mistakes – We ensure compliance with Argentine immigration laws.
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An online face-to-face Zoom consultation with a professional team is the starting point of the process. Because we need to understand which category you are eligible for. If you applied for a tourist visa, and after arriving in Argentina, you ask for residency, that won’t be something right thing to do. Therefore, we asking people to apply for the correct category from the beginning and enter the proper category. In this case, we can help you get an entry permit letter from the government so that you can process your eligible category visa at the consulate. If you don’t need a visa to enter Argentina, then you need to bring the necessary documents apostilled to avoid back-and-forth traveling.
Consultation Fee
The person who doesn’t want to pay for consultation will make mistakes in choosing the right immigration pathway. That’s why we don’t work with people without consultation to avoid wasting your and our time. The consultation fee of $200 USD is considered a deposit. With this $200, you begin the process. After the Zoom meeting, you can ask unlimited follow-up questions via WhatsApp or email until your documentation preparation is complete.
After preparing all your documents, you will sign a contract and make your first payment. Then, we will evaluate your documents in detail and send them for translation. The translation fee is separate, as it is handled by another organization. It’s important to note that translations must be done in Argentina only. Any translations made in your home country are not valid or not acceptable. Only translations stamped by an authorized translation organization in Argentina are recognized.
With all your documents ready, we will proceed with the immigration pathway initially agreed upon during the consultation.
We look forward to speaking with you in the Zoom video meeting.