Argentina Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going to Argentina? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving to Argentina.

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  Visa Requirements

  Which papers do you need to enter Argentina?

  Before you come to live, work or study in Argentina, you might need to get a visa or work permit.

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  Short-Term Visas

  Requirements and application procedures

  Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa when coming to Argentina. Be aware that rules and regulations change frequently. The most common visa categories are dealt with in this section.

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  Temporary Residence Visa

  Up to one year

  Temporary visas are most solicited for. Among them are work visas, student visas and medical visas.

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  Permanent Visas

  Family of Argentinean Citizens

  Parents, children and spouse of Argentinean citizens can apply for a permanent visa for Argentina at the Consulate. With this visa they are allowed to live in Argentina.

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  Citizenship

  How to become Argentinean

  Argentinean citizenship can only be applied for after a number of years. To become an Argentinean citizen, you generally have to be resident in Argentina for 2 years and fulfil certain conditions.

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  Other Legal Documents

  Other documents you might need

  Besides your visa you will find out that more legal documents are required when living in Argentina. When opening a bank account, buying a house or starting to work you are most likely to come across the following documents:

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  Additional Information

  Where to find more information on visas & permits

  The following institutions will provide you with the necessary information you might need to enter, stay or work in Argentina:

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