Temporary Residence As A Rentista

If you wish to settle in the country as Rentista, you have to prove that you can pay for your stay in the Argentine Republic with with your own resources brought from abroad, from the income you produce, or from any other lawful income from external sources. This can not be hired job activities.

Rentista Types:

Ownership of Real Estate
  • Property title
  • Lease Agreement from which the rent received arises. (minimum 1-year contract from presentation to Immigration) (minimum amount $30,000 pesos)
  • Proof of the withdrawal of funds through which the account is received (ATM proof in the Argentine Republic)

 

Company Shareholders
  • Contract / Corporate Bylaws from which the ownership of the shares arises.
  • Certified Public Accountant Report stating the amount of income received based on accredited actions. (Monthly minimum amount $30,000)
  • Proof of the withdrawal of funds through which the account is received (ATM proof in the Argentine Republic)

 

Others
  • The documentary will be analyzed in the Supporting Documentary citation that proves own resources brought from abroad. The origin of the funds must be proven and that the income is received through financial banking institutions authorized by the BCRA.
  • Proof of the withdrawal of funds through which the account is received (ATM proof in the Argentine Republic)

Required Documents:

1.- Valid passport, if you are from a neighboring country, you can present a valid identity card or certificate of nationality with a photo.

2.- Argentine criminal record. Incorporated into the RADEX

3.- Criminal record of the country of origin. The Document has/must be endorsed by the Argentine consular authority or with the Hague Convention apostilled or endorsed by the consular authority of the issuing country in Argentina (only valid for Mercosur and associated countries). Required only from foreigners over 16 years of age.

4.- Certificate of address or utility bill in your name.

5.- Stamp of entry to the country stamped on the travel document.

6.- You must prove to the National Directorate of Migration the origin of the funds and their entry into the country, through banking or financial institutions authorized by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic.

Likewise, you must prove that the amount of income you receive is sufficient to support yourself and your primary family group. For the purposes of granting residence, the provisions of Law No. 25,246, on Concealment and Laundering of Criminal Assets, will be taken into account. In order to be able to access a temporary residence as an annuitant, the minimum amount required is around USD1000-1500. 

 

To learn more about Rentista Residency Status and processing details, please refer to this page. https://immi.legal/rentista-visa/