Argentina Rentista Visa
$2700.00
🇦🇷 Argentina Rentista Visa
Residency by Passive Income
Argentina’s Rentista Visa offers a clear, flexible pathway to temporary residency for individuals who can demonstrate a stable, guaranteed income from abroad.
Designed for retirees, investors, and self-sufficient professionals, it provides the freedom to live in Argentina without formal employment — and the opportunity to progress to permanent residency and citizenship.
Program Highlights
Minimum Annual Income: ARS 30,000 (approx. USD equivalent)
Visa Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 3 years
Includes: Main applicant, spouse, and children under 25
Employment: Business ownership allowed; employee work not permitted
Path to Citizenship: Eligible after 2 years of residence
Permanent Residency: After 2 years (MERCOSUR) / 3 years (non-MERCOSUR)
Eligibility & Income Requirement
To qualify, applicants must prove an annual income of at least ARS 30,000 from a reliable, foreign source such as:
Investments in foreign banks or companies
Securities issued by Argentine banks, purchased with funds from abroad
Passive income (rents, dividends, pensions, etc.)
Alternatively, the requirement may be satisfied by a bank deposit of ARS 30,000 at a local Argentine financial institution.
Additional income may be required when dependents are included.
Rentista Visa holders may establish or manage a business, but cannot take up employment.
Documentation & Requirements
Applicants must provide:
Police clearance certificate from the country of residence
Entry visa stamp
Proof of income or qualifying bank deposit
Certified birth certificate
All documents translated into Spanish (translation support provided)
Path to Permanent Residency and Citizenship
Argentina’s residency framework is one of the most inclusive globally — with a direct, time-based transition from residence to citizenship.
Residency Obligations:
Must reside in Argentina at least 6 months per year to maintain or renew status
Permanent Residency:
MERCOSUR nationals: Eligible after 2 years
Non-MERCOSUR nationals: Eligible after 3 years
Once issued, permanent residency never expires, though the DNI card must be periodically renewed
Citizenship Eligibility:
Available after 2 years of temporary residence
No requirement to first obtain permanent residency
Demonstrating arraigo (ties to Argentina) — such as residence, family, or property — strengthens approval prospects
Permanent Residency FAQ
Truly permanent: Only the ID card (DNI) needs renewal
Minimal stay requirement once granted
Brazilian citizens may apply directly for permanent residency
Processing time: 6–12 months
Applicants remain under Residencia Precaria status until issuance, renewable every 90 days
Apply only if prepared to remain in Argentina until residency is confirmed
Citizenship FAQ
Typical processing time: 1 year
Judges assess arraigo (personal and economic ties to Argentina)
Regular residence, family links, or property ownership enhance your case
Birth in Argentina or marriage to an Argentine citizen grants immediate eligibility
Citizenship decisions are judge-based, requiring evidence of genuine integration
Begin Your Residency Journey
Argentina’s Rentista Visa remains one of the world’s most attainable and respected income-based residency programs — offering flexibility, lifestyle, and a pathway to full citizenship.
