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Argentine Permanent Residence (DNI Permanente)

How to Get Permanent Residency in Argentina

Argentina offers a clear and inclusive pathway to permanent residency for individuals with strong ties to the country. The most direct route, commonly referred to as “DNI Permanente,” is available to those who are the children of Argentine citizens—whether the parent is native-born, naturalized, or obtained citizenship by option. This includes individuals born abroad.

There are two main options to obtain Argentina permanent residency:

Family-based: If your parents are Argentine citizens, you may qualify directly for permanent residency.
Time-based: If you have legally resided in Argentina for at least three years under a temporary residency (as a student, rentista, employee of an international organization, or refugee), you can apply for permanent residency through long-term stay.
The process requires submission of documents such as valid identification, police clearance certificates, proof of legal residence, and payment of applicable fees. Argentina’s residency policies reflect its commitment to diversity, family unity, and creating a welcoming environment for foreigners seeking to build a life in the country.

Argentine Permanent Residency By Argentine Parents

Can I Apply for Argentine PR If One of My Family Members Is an Argentine Citizen?

According to Argentine Immigration law, the spouse or parent of Argentine citizens may obtain temporary residency. However, children of Argentine citizens are eligible for permanent residency in Argentina, even if they were born abroad.

If you are the spouse or parent of an Argentine citizen, you can obtain temporary residency through family reunification. After residing in Argentina for a certain period—usually two to three years—you may become eligible to apply for permanent residency or even citizenship, depending on the circumstances.

Please note: if your spouse, child, or parent is a native-born Argentine, you can no longer apply for Argentine citizenship immediately through the court as was previously allowed. You must now complete two years of legal residence in the country before applying for citizenship.

Importantly, same-sex marriage has been legal in Argentina since July 22, 2010, making the path to residency through marriage equally accessible to all couples, regardless of gender.

Argentine Permanent Residency By Argentine Temporary Residency of Three Years

Can I Obtain Argentine Permanent Residency After Living Three Years Under Temporary Residency?

The answer is Yes. Argentine Permanent Residency can be obtained by all holders of a residence permit in Argentina, non-residents of MERCOSUR who have lived in the country for more than three years. Argentina Permanent Residence Permit can be obtained by employees of international organizations living in Argentina for more than three years. In addition, refugees receive the right to Argentine Permanent Residency if, during their stay in Argentina, they had a child, they married an Argentine citizen or permanent resident of Argentina, or lived in the country in the status of temporary residents for more than three years.

Can I Get Argentina Permanent Residence Permit If I Have Lived in Argentina as a Refugee for Three Years?

Yes, if you have recognized refugee status and have lived in Argentina for three years, you are eligible to become a Permanent Resident of Argentina

Argentine Permanent Residency Document Requirements

1. Identification Document. Usually, this is your International Passport. It needs to be translated by an official translator in Argentina and certified by a collegium of translators if you don’t have an English Version on it. 
2.  Birth or Marriage certificate. Which of the two documents you need depends on the basis for legalization. Must be apostilled or legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your country. 
3.  Police Clearance Certificate in Argentina. It can be obtained from a special department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Argentina.
4.  Confirmation of non-conviction from your Home Country and other countries where you have spent more than 1 year in total over the past three years, and this must be apostilled or legalized, and not older than 3 months. 
5.  An entry stamp to Argentina. This is usually the Argentina entry stamp you have in your passport.
6.  Certificate of Residence means that you physically reside in Argentina. It will be issued at the nearest police station. Or you can bring a lease contract,  a local Argentine gas, water, or electricity bill in your name.

7.  Payment Confirmation. This is the permanent residency payment paid to the Government through the bank. You can pay with a bank card through the RADEX system or physically at the bank.