Argentine Residency By Marriage with Argentinian Native Citizen
Being married to Argentinian Citizen, you have full rights to apply for Argentine permanent residency. The application process is the same as in other cases, you just need to demonstrate the marriage certificate during the process. Here is the list of documents you have to submit for Argentine Residency by Marriage.
Required Documents:
1. Identity Documents(International Passport)
2. Birth Certificate Apostilled and Translated
3. Argentine Criminal Record Certificate issued by the National Registry of Recidivism or the Federal Police (Only required for those over 16 years of age).
4. Certificate that reliably certifies that there are no previous convictions or pending criminal proceedings, issued by the competent authorities of the countries where you have resided for a period of more than ONE (1) year, during the course of the last THREE (3) years, (Only required to over 16 years).
5. A stamp of entry to the country is stamped on the travel document.
6. Certificate of Address or a bill from a public service in your name (ABL, electricity, water, or gas).
7. Marriage certificate and the DNI Permanente or Passport of your Argentinian Spouse
Important Note:
If you are married to an Argentine citizen born in Argentina (not a naturalized citizen), you are also eligible for simplified citizenship, which means you don’t have to wait two years to apply for Argentine citizenship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Argentine Residency by Marriage
Question: Is it going to be permanent residency or temporary residency?
Answer: It will be permanent residency.
Do I have to stay two years under permanent residency before applying for Argentine citizenship?
No, you don’t need to wait two years. After getting married, you can go to court and submit your documents to apply for Argentine citizenship.
Can my naturalized Argentine husband pass citizenship to his foreign wife?
No, only native-born Argentinians can pass citizenship rights to their foreign spouse.
Can I get married outside Argentina?
Yes, but your marriage must be apostilled.
If your country is not a member of the Hague Convention, you will need to legalize the marriage certificate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your home country and have it verified by the Argentine consulate there.
However, depending on the court assigned to your citizenship case (through the Federal Court electronic system), they may also ask for local verification of the marriage.
For this reason, it’s often more straightforward to get married in Argentina, but it ultimately depends on your specific situation.
I took my ex-husband’s last name, but we are now divorced. Do I need to provide a document showing I took his name?
Yes, your current passport name must match the name on your birth certificate, or you must provide official documentation explaining the name change. This ensures consistency in your identity documents.
Do I have to provide a divorce certificate?
Yes, if you are divorced, you must provide your official divorce certificate as proof.
How do I get married in Argentina?
To marry in Argentina, submit your passport and translated and apostilled documents of your Argentinian partner (passports, DNI, birth/death/divorce certificates) to the Registro Civil, publish the banns for 15–20 days, then attend the civil ceremony with two witnesses to receive your marriage certificate—read here: https://immi.legal/a-guide-to-marriage-applications-in-buenos-aires/