Temporary Residence For Family Reunification

If you have permanent resident family members, you will have the rights to apply for the Temporary Residency Permit (DNI Temporaria), and move to Argentina. Alternatively, if your family members are not only permanent residents but also citizens, you can apply for the Permanent Residency Permit (DNI Permanente) and immigrate to Argentina. 

Required Documents:

1.- Valid passport

2.- Argentine criminal record.

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). This is required only for 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.

The National Directorate of Migration Will Grant Temporary Residence to Those Who Prove:

  • Being a spouse, parent or unmarried child under eighteen (18) years of age, of an immigrant with temporary residence.

To do this, you must provide:

  • Birth or marriage certificate duly legalized that proves the alleged family relationship.
  • Document proving temporary resident status.
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Who Can Apply?

This visa is designed for foreign nationals who are directly related to someone who is currently living in Argentina temporarily. Specifically, this includes:

  • Spouses
  • Parents
  • Unmarried children under 18 years old or over 18 with a disability

For example, if you want to obtain Argentine citizenship by marriage, it’s not necessary to acquire residency and citizenship simultaneously. They work separately. You can get residency without obtaining citizenship, or vice versa—you can obtain citizenship without getting residency.

Now, what type of residency will you receive if you marry an Argentine citizen? You will receive Permanent Residency in Argentina.

If you have temporary or permanent residency in Argentina without citizenship, then “extranjero” (foreigner) will be written on your DNI, meaning you are not yet an Argentine citizen.

What if you want to invite your parents to Argentina? They will receive temporary residency if they want to relocate to Argentina. 

So, this article discusses temporary residency status for those invited by a resident of Argentina who is not an Argentine citizen.

How to Apply?

  1. Start your application online by accessing the RaDEX system.

  2. Register as a user, complete the application form, and pay the relevant fees.

  3. Attach the required documentation and data according to the type of residence you are applying for.

  4. If you meet the requirements to formalize your application, you will receive an email with the Certificate of Temporary Residence and the date for your in-person appointment.

Applications are partially in-person and must be submitted to the Argentine immigration authorities. Ensure that all documents are translated into Spanish after your relocation to Argentina and meet the requirements set by the local government authorities. 

How to immigrate to Argentina?

If you’re considering relocating to Argentina, the process can be complex, but we are here to help. Argentina offers various visa options, including temporary residency for family reunification, work visas, and more. Ensuring that your documents are properly translated and meet the local requirements is crucial. Navigating these legal requirements can be challenging, but with the right guidance, your transition can be smooth. If you need any legal assistance during your immigration process, please feel free to contact us.