Argentina digital nomad visa guide

The basics

Argentina's official government page describes a temporary residence for digital nomads, for people who enter the country to provide services remotely to individuals or companies based abroad. It is regulated under Article 24(h) of Law 25.871, Decree 616/2010 and Disposición DNM 758/2022.

Validity

Temporary residence of up to 180 days, extendable (official page)

Stay per entry

Sources do not state a per-entry stay for this category

Where you apply

In person inside Argentina, with the National Directorate of Migration (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones). Not through the RADEX system, per the official page

Fee

The official page refers to the migration fee table and does not state an amount here. Sources do not confirm a figure

Who it's for

The official page says the category is for foreign nationals who provide services remotely, using computer, telecommunications or similar means, for individuals or companies domiciled abroad.

It is stated to be available only to nationals of countries that do not require a visa to enter Argentina as tourists. Which nationalities that includes varies, so check the rules for your passport.

How to apply

According to the official page, the process is done in person and not through the RADEX system. You must be inside Argentine territory to apply.

• If you live in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA), contact the migration authority by the email address given on the official page.
• If you are elsewhere in the country, go in person to the migration delegation or office for your jurisdiction.
• The page says procedures are personal and an intermediary (gestor) is not needed.
• The only payments are those generated by the official web platform.
• A preferential appointment is available for an additional fee. In that case the Argentine criminal record certificate is obtained outside RADEX and must be presented on the appointment day.

Documents

Based on the official page, the National Directorate of Migration may request additional documents if it considers them necessary.

• Personal documents: a valid passport (all nationalities). MERCOSUR nationals may use certain other travel documents listed in the page.
• Argentine criminal record certificate from the National Registry of Recidivism (required only for applicants over 16).
• Proof of address.
• Regular entry into the country.
• Signed application stating personal data and the independent work activities to be carried out, with a short curriculum vitae showing experience and education level.
• Evidence of the activity, such as a contract, company endorsement or proof of a work request, certifications, or income or fee receipts, plus at least one reference linked to the occupation.
• Documents issued abroad must be legalized by an Argentine consulate or carry an apostille if the country is party to the Hague Convention.
• Documents in a foreign language need a Spanish translation by a Public Translator (Traductor Público Nacional), legalized by the Translators' Association.
• Documents presented must be originals.

Stay and extensions

The official page states the residence is granted for up to 180 days and can be extended for an equal period. Sources do not state the extension procedure, the fee, or whether further renewals are possible.

Things to confirm

• The current fee, which the official page only refers to the migration fee table for.
• Which passports qualify, since eligibility depends on being a nationality that does not need a tourist visa.
• The extension procedure and cost.
• Whether any minimum income applies. Official sources reviewed do not state one.
• Whether the Argentine criminal record certificate and legalization steps can be completed before arrival. The sources do not say.
• Current processing times and appointment availability with the National Directorate of Migration.
• Rules on working for Argentine clients or employers, which official sources reviewed do not address.

Sources

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