How to Immigrate to Argentina: Residency & Citizenship Pathways

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If you’re wondering how to immigrate to Argentina, there are multiple ways to obtain Argentine citizenship. Whether through marriage, by baby-birth, or temporary residency, Argentina offers flexible immigration options to suit different needs.

1. Marriage to an Argentinian citizen

Marrying an Argentinian citizen allows you to apply for Argentinian nationality immediately.

         Requires apostilled non-criminal records from your home country.

         Processing time: 8 to 24 months.

2. Having a baby in Argentina

Baby is born in Argentina, they automatically become an Argentinian citizen.  As the parent of an Argentinian citizen, you are also eligible to apply for Argentinian citizenship immediately. 

Requires apostilled non-criminal records from your home country.
Processing time: 8 to 24 months.

3. Residency for two years

If you live in Argentina for two years, you can then apply for citizenship. Read more…

 Our certified immigration professionals provide step-by-step guidance to ensure a smooth and legal move. We assist with visas, residency, and citizenship applications tailored to your specific needs.

Now, let’s break down the third option—how to stay in Argentina for two years. There are different programs to legalize your stay:

Argentina Residency Programs

1. Rentista Residency Program (Best for Passive Income Earners)

For individuals earning $2,000+ per month from dividends or property rentals (not salaried income)
Funds must be transferred monthly from an overseas account to an Argentine bank.
Requires document legalization & translation before submission.
Eligible for Argentine citizenship after two years of residency.

For the Rentista program, you must have an income from outside Argentina. This income must come from dividends as a business owner or property rental as an owner, and it must be a monthly income. 

In other words, the income must be a benefit you receive from assets incorporated to the applicant’s patrimony. For example, financial instruments, real estate, shares in companies, or other items are available at the discretion of the GENERAL DIRECTION OF IMMIGRATION.

Please note, that this can’t be your salary.  Likewise, own resources deposited in bank accounts abroad shall be admissible, provided that the legality of the origin of such funds is undoubtedly evidenced.

If you’re eligible for this program, after the legalization and translation of your documents, we will submit them to the Central Office of the Government Migration Department in Buenos Aires and accompany you on each step until your case is securely approved. 

2. Work Visa & Company Formation (Best for Entrepreneurs)

Set up a legal business in Argentina with a CUIT (Tax ID).
Hire yourself or your business partners as an employee to obtain a work permit.
Monthly employee tax: $200–$300.
The company must remain real and active to maintain residency.
Eligible for citizenship after two years.

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