Residency in Argentina: we handle your immigration process
We prepare your documents, file your application with the National Migration Office (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones), go with you to your appointments and follow up until you receive your Argentine ID (DNI).
Main ways to live in Argentina
Argentina's Immigration Law (Law 25,871) and its regulations provide different categories depending on why you are moving. These are the most common.
| Category | Who it is for | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Rentista (passive income) | People living on income from assets abroad: investments, real estate or company shares. | Stable income of at least 5 minimum wages per month. |
| Retiree / pensioner | People receiving a pension from a foreign government, international organisation or company. | Pension of at least 5 minimum wages per month. |
| Employee | People hired by an employer in Argentina. | Employment contract and an employer registered with the Migration Office (RENURE). |
| Specialist or transferred staff | Scientists, technical staff, advisers, executives and intra-company transferees. | Engagement by an Argentine entity or transfer to fill a specific position. |
| Digital nomad | Remote workers serving clients or employers abroad. | 180-day transitory residence, renewable once. Only for nationals who do not need a tourist visa. |
| MERCOSUR nationals | Nationals of MERCOSUR member and associated states. | Residence based on nationality, with simplified requirements. |
All categories also require a valid passport, lawful entry, an address in Argentina and criminal record certificates from Argentina and from every country where you lived for more than one year during the last three years. Income thresholds are linked to the Argentine minimum wage and change with it.
We take care of the whole process
Assessment
We review your situation and confirm the right category, requirements, costs and expected timeline.
Documents
We send you a checklist and review every document: apostilles, certified translations, criminal records and proof of income.
Filing and appointment
We file online through RaDEx or, if you are abroad, apply for your entry permit as your attorneys. We go with you to your in-person appointment at the Migration Office.
Follow-up and DNI
We answer any requests until approval and remind you of renewals and when to apply for permanent residency.
Hiring or transferring foreign staff
We register your company with the Migration Office's employer registry (RENURE) and handle entry permits and residency for your employees and their families. For companies setting up in Argentina, we coordinate this with the registration of the foreign company and the incorporation of the local subsidiary. Corporate services in English.
Advice in your language
We meet clients at our offices at Viamonte 1519 (Buenos Aires City) and in Benavídez–Nordelta, or remotely before you arrive. Citizenship by naturalisation generally requires two years of lawful and continuous residence; the procedure is currently under review in the courts, and we will confirm the applicable route before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for residency if I am already in Argentina as a tourist?
In most categories, yes. If you entered the country lawfully, the application is filed in Argentina through the National Migration Office's online system (RaDEx) and completed at an in-person appointment. If you are still abroad, we can act as your attorneys to obtain an entry permit so you can get your visa at an Argentine consulate.
Can I work while my application is being processed?
When the application is filed, the Migration Office issues a provisional residence permit (residencia precaria). While it is valid, it allows you to stay, leave and re-enter the country, work and study.
How much income do I need for the passive income (rentista) or retiree visa?
Under the Migration Office's rules, the monthly income or pension must be at least five times the Argentine minimum wage (Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil). For the rentista category, the income must come from assets abroad, such as investments, real estate or company shares, not from personal work.
When can I apply for permanent residency?
Generally after two years of temporary residency for MERCOSUR nationals and after three years for other nationals, provided you have stayed in Argentina for more than half of the granted period.
Do my foreign documents need an apostille and translation?
Yes. Documents issued abroad must be apostilled (or legalised by the Argentine consulate) and, if not in Spanish, translated by an Argentine certified public translator. We send you the exact checklist before you request any certificate.
Tell us about your plans
Let us know your nationality, whether you are already in Argentina and how you will support yourself here. We will reply with the right category and a clear fee proposal.