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Argentine Residency By Marriage with an Argentinian Native Citizen
Being married to an Argentinian Citizen, you have full rights to apply for Argentine temporary residency. The application process is similar to the other cases for temporary residency; except the main requirement is 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 applicants over 16 years).
5. A stamp of entry to the country on the travel document, if applicable, or digital records of entry.
6. Certificate of address (Certificado de Domicilio) or a bill from a public service in your name (ABL, electricity, water, or gas).
7. Marriage certificate and either the DNI Permanente (Permanent Residency Card) or the 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. You may apply directly without the two-year residency requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Argentine Residency by Marriage
Q: Is it going to be permanent residency or temporary residency?
A: It will be temporary residency.
Q: Do I have to stay two years under temporary residency before applying for Argentine citizenship?
A: Yes, after getting married, you cannot submit your documents for Argentine citizenship. You generally need two years of continuous legal residence in Argentina before naturalization under the current 2026 rules. However, those two years do not have to be spent specifically on temporary residency. Marrying an Argentine grants you permanent residency rights.
Q: Can I get married outside Argentina?
A: 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 in your home country and have it verified by the Argentine consulate there. For this reason, it’s often more straightforward to get married in Argentina, but it ultimately depends on your specific situation.
Q: I changed my last time to my ex-husband’s last name, but we are now divorced. Do I need to provide a document proving I changed my last name?
A: 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.
Q: Do I have to provide a divorce certificate?
A: Yes, if you are divorced, you must provide your official divorce certificate as proof.
Q: How do I get married in Argentina?
A: To marry in Argentina, submit your passport along with translated and apostilled documents of your Argentinian partner (passports, DNI, birth and death/divorce certificates) to the Registro Civil, publish the Banns of Marriage for 15-20 days, then attend the civil ceremony with two witnesses to receive your marriage certificate—read more about that here: https://immi.legal/a-guide-to-marriage-applications-in-buenos-aires/
