Argentina Rentista Visa
$3700.00
Argentina Rentista Visa – Residency Through Passive Income
Argentina’s Rentista Visa provides a temporary residency pathway for foreign nationals with a stable income from overseas investments. This visa is valid for 1 year, renewable for up to 3 years, and includes your spouse and children under 25.
Who Qualifies?
✔ Minimum Annual Income: ARS 30,000 (from foreign investments or bank deposits)
✔ Eligible Income Sources:
Investments in foreign banks or companies
Securities issued by Argentine banks (purchased with foreign funds)
Local bank deposit of at least ARS 30,000
📌 Note: Rentista Visa holders can own a business or be self-employed, but they cannot work as employees in Argentina.
Required Documents
✅ Police Clearance Certificate
✅ Entry Visa Stamp
✅ Proof of Income & Investment Sources
✅ Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy)
✅ Spanish Translations of all documents (We assist with this)
Path to Permanent Residency & Citizenship
📌 To stay on track for citizenship, you must spend at least 6 months per year in Argentina.
Permanent Residency:
After 2 years for MERCOSUR citizens
After 3 years for non-MERCOSUR citizens
Citizenship:
Possible after 2 years of temporary residency (permanent residency is not required)
📢 If you leave Argentina for more than 6 months per year, renewal, permanent residency, and citizenship may not be possible.
Permanent Residency FAQ
✔ Truly Permanent – No need for renewal, only the DNI (ID card) requires updates
✔ Minimal Stay Requirements – No strict residency requirement
✔ Brazilian Citizens: Can skip temporary residency and apply for permanent residency immediately
✔ Processing Time: 6-12 months (You receive Residencia Precaria while waiting, renewable every 90 days)
✔ Leaving the Country? – If you apply for permanent residency but leave Argentina, your renewal may be denied
Citizenship FAQ
✔ Process Duration: ~1 year
✔ Residency Requirement: Judges assess “arraigos” (ties to Argentina)
✔ Ties Considered for Citizenship:
Time spent in Argentina
Owning property or a business
Marriage to an Argentine citizen
Having an Argentine child (birth tourism works but is monitored)
✔ Judicial Discretion: Citizenship applications are reviewed by judges, meaning stronger ties increase approval chances
