Explore a new life in Argentina
Explore residence options in Argentina with Bridgegold. We help you understand the available routes, prepare your next steps and coordinate with local specialists.
Why consider Argentina
Argentina is South America's second-largest country, combining the European-influenced capital of Buenos Aires with landscapes that run from the Andes and Patagonia to the wine regions of Mendoza.
As a founding member of Mercosur, it offers a base within the region's principal trade bloc. Residence is governed by Migration Law 25.871, with a structured progression from temporary residence to permanent residence.
Following Decree 366/2025, applications for Argentine citizenship are handled by the National Migration Department, and applicants must have resided in Argentina legally and continuously for two years.
Residence routes and who they may suit
Passive income (rentista): for individuals with regular income from investments, property or other assets, at a monthly level set by reference to Argentina's minimum wage.
Pension (pensionado): for retirees receiving a regular, verifiable pension.
Investor (inversionista): for those making a productive investment in Argentina, with the project reviewed by the Ministry of Economy.
Family ties: for spouses, partners and children of Argentine citizens or residents.
Mercosur nationals: citizens of Mercosur and associated states follow a separate, simplified route.
Application process for Argentina residence
Initial consultation: We review your objectives, family position and income or investment profile.
Route assessment: We confirm the most suitable category and the current thresholds that apply to it.
Document preparation: Civil, police and financial documents are gathered, apostilled and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
Application: The file is submitted to the National Migration Department (DNM); investor projects are also assessed by the Ministry of Economy.
Temporary residence and DNI: Once approved, temporary residence is granted, usually for one year, and the national identity document (DNI) is issued.
Renewal and permanent residence: Temporary residence is renewed while the conditions continue to be met, with permanent residence generally available after three years.
Documents and practical considerations
Documents usually required
Valid passport
Birth certificate and, where relevant, marriage certificate
Criminal record certificates from countries of residence in recent years, plus an Argentine certificate
Proof of income, pension or investment
Proof of address in Argentina
Proof of health insurance
Practical considerations
Translations and legalisation: foreign documents generally need an apostille and a Spanish translation by a sworn translator.
Renewals: temporary residence is renewed periodically, and income or investment conditions are reviewed on renewal.
Time abroad: permanent residence may be cancelled where a resident is shown to have lived outside Argentina for more than one year.
Health insurance: entrants must show medical cover under the 2025 reforms.
Tax: becoming resident can affect your tax position; we coordinate with qualified tax advisers before you commit.
Expert Insight on Citizenship Options
What residence routes are available?
The principal routes for non-Mercosur nationals are passive income (rentista), pension (pensionado), investor (inversionista) and family ties. Mercosur nationals follow a separate route.
Who may be eligible?
Applicants with a verifiable income, pension or investment that meets the current category requirements, and a clean criminal record, may be eligible for consideration.
Aile üyeleri de dahil edilebilir mi?
A spouse or partner and children can generally accompany the main applicant, subject to the documentation and requirements of their category.
Hangi belgeler gereklidir?
Typically a passport, civil-status certificates, criminal record certificates, proof of income or investment, proof of address and health insurance, apostilled and translated where needed.
Are there residence or stay obligations?
Temporary residence is renewed periodically, and permanent residence may be cancelled after more than one year living outside Argentina. Citizenship requires two years of legal and continuous residence.
Bu işlem ne kadar sürer?
Timelines depend on the route and the completeness of the file. We confirm an indicative timeline at assessment.
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