Argentina Student Visa Overview
TEMPORARIA – ESTUDIOS is the type of legalization for any native and naturalized foreigners out of Mercosur countries who wish to settle in Argentina for study purposes. There are a lot of Public Universities in Argentina that provide very quality academic education in the Spanish Language. Also, there are many Private Universities that provide academic education even in the English Language. If you are enrolled in one of Argentina’s universities, you can stay Legally in Argentina throughout your academic education and after two years of legal residence in Argentina, you would be able to apply for Argentinian citizenship.
During the Student Visa Application, Constancia de inscripción/Proof of registration, which is:
1. Contract signed by the parties before a notary public
2. A letter from the University signed and certified before a notary public will be asked to submit.
Requirements for Argentinian Student Residence
1.- Identity Card, Passport, or Nationality Certificate.
2.- Birth Certificate and the one related to the Civil Status of the people, according to the cause of filing invoked.
3.- Argentine Criminal Record Certificate issued by the National Registry of Recidivism or Federal Police (Only required for persons over 16 years of age). Incorporated into the Radex
4.- Certificate that conclusively 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.- Country entry stamp stamped on the travel document.
6.- Certificate of address or a bill of any public service in your name (ABL, electricity, water, or gas).
According to your category, you must present:
formal student:
– Complete personal documentation.
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Non-formal student:
– Complete personal documentation (only if the course lasts more than 6 months).
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Student exchange:
– Complete personal documentation (only if the course lasts more than 6 months).
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Partial Student:
– Complete personal documentation (only if the course lasts more than 6 months).
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Intern:
– Complete personal documentation (only if the course lasts more than 6 months).
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Scholar:
– Complete personal documentation (only if the course lasts more than 6 months).
– Electronic registration certificate. (Constancia de inscripción electrónica)
Minors:
Any foreigner who is under eighteen (18) years of age, must have the authorization of one of their parents who must present themselves at the time of carrying out the procedure with a valid identity document and legalized birth certificate that proves the family relationship. If authorized for such purposes, it must be signed before the competent authority. In the event that the parents of the minor do not reside in the National Territory, the minor must have a designated guardian, who must prove legal residence in the country and demonstrate with the public instrument the appointment of guardian over the minor. These documents (birth certificate and power of attorney issued abroad),
Note: Educational institutions must be registered with this National Directorate and will provide proof of registration to the interested party detailing the type of study to be pursued.
– All documentation issued abroad must be legalized by the Argentine Consulate, located in the country issuing the document, or Apostilled, if the country had ratified the Hague Convention.
– The documentation issued by the consular representations in the national territory must have the legalization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, except MERCOSUR.
– If it is in a foreign language, it must be translated into Spanish by a national public translator and legalized by the Association of Translators.
– All documentation must be original. The National Directorate of Migrations may request if it considers it necessary, additional documentation to the detailed one.
How to apply for Argentinian Student Residence
Start your process remotely by entering the RaDEX system
You have to attach the documentation and data required according to the type of filing your request.
The system will ask you for payment. You can do it in cash or with a credit card. Remember that credit card payment is immediate, however, cash will take five business days.
Your procedure will be closed only if all fees have been paid.
The appointment for you to attend the corresponding delegation or the request for missing or clarifying documentation will be sent to you shortly by email.
– The interviews at the National Directorate of Migrations are in-person and simple. You must present yourself at the assigned date and time.
– The only payments that must be made are those that will be generated by this web platform.
– It is necessary that you are within the territory of the Argentine Republic.
– A temporary residence is granted for a maximum period of 1 year, extendable for the same period.
Our Student Visa Package
We help you to find a proper University for your further studies and arrange online meetings for you to meet with the University Staff. If you and the University both agree, we help you to submit your documents for the nearest academic enrollment. In this case, you will have a letter from the Argentinian University, stating that University is open to enrolling you, and thus open to issuing an invitation letter for your visa processing and Student Temporary Residence permit in this amazing country.
Reason for Choosing Us
There are many reasons to choose us, first and foremost, we work with a Local Argentinian Lawyer Company that provides main Tramites/Administrative Works. Apart from that, we have many cases that constantly experiencing the same pathway that you are planning to. And last but not least, we provide not only visa application support, but also provide all necessary support until you are fully integrated into Argentinian life.