Argentina residence and citizenship
The lowest comparable cited investment amount on file for a residence route in Argentina is $1,000, for the Residencia temporaria - Inversionista. Ordinary naturalisation in Argentina needs 2 years of legal residence.
Partly checked — So far the automated review covers own-income temporary residence only (sources read 10 November 2026). Everything else on this page is provisional.
Residence routes in Argentina
Investment, own-income, remote-work and permanent routes. Scroll across the table to see every column.
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residencia temporaria - Inversionista* | Investor | $1,000 | — | — |
| Residencia transitoria - Nómada digital* | Remote work | — | — | — |
"Minimum" is a cited investment threshold in its stated currency. A USD figure appears only when a supported conversion is on file; "—" means no supported amount is on file, not that it is free. "To citizenship" counts the years of residence before a naturalisation application. A zero-year entry states no residence wait; citizenship still needs a separate decision.
Work, family, study and other routes (1)
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own-income temporary residence (rentista) | Residence permit | — | — | — |
* Provisional — not yet verified by the automated source check. Residencia temporaria - Inversionista: from Government of Argentina (Decreto 616/2010, art. 23 d), read 10 November 2026. Productive investment of at least ARS 1,500,000 (about USD 1,000) per the decree; the project is assessed. Temporary residence; amount not updated since 2010. Residencia transitoria - Nómada digital: from Government of Argentina (Migraciones), read 10 November 2026. Up to 180 days, extendable once by 180 days. Only for visa-exempt nationals working remotely for foreign clients. No income figure set. Years to naturalisation: from Argentine Congress (Ley 346, consolidated text), read 10 November 2026. 2 years of continuous legal residence (temporary or permanent). Decree 366/2025 moved the process to Migraciones and added a no-absence rule; several courts struck that decree down. Years to permanent residence: from Government of Argentina (Decreto 616/2010, art. 22), read 10 November 2026. 3 continuous years of temporary residence; 2 years for Mercosur and associated-state nationals. Citizenship by investment: from KPMG, read 10 November 2026 (a summary, not the official text). Citizenship for a 'relevant investment' was created by Decree 366/2025 (USD 350,000 contribution or USD 800,000 bond announced). Applications not open as of 8 Oct 2026; expected Q4 2026.
Each route's conditions and sources
Own-income temporary residence (rentista)
Personal work pay does not qualify as rentista income. The official table sets different Mercosur and non-Mercosur fees; no single fee is used.
Sources: Temporary residence for own-income holders (Argentine National Migration Directorate), Residence fees by Mercosur nationality (Argentine National Migration Directorate)
Citizenship in Argentina
- Years of residence before naturalisation: 2 years*
- Years before permanent residence: 3 years*
- Dual citizenship allowed: Not stated
- Citizenship by investment: No programme*
What is the cheapest residence visa in Argentina?
The lowest comparable cited investment amount on file for a residence route in Argentina is $1,000, for the Residencia temporaria - Inversionista. Provisional — from Government of Argentina (Decreto 616/2010, art. 23 d), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. Productive investment of at least ARS 1,500,000 (about USD 1,000) per the decree; the project is assessed. Temporary residence; amount not updated since 2010. Routes for people living on their own income or working remotely (Residencia transitoria - Nómada digital) ask for proof of income, not an investment.
How many years to citizenship in Argentina?
Ordinary naturalisation in Argentina needs 2 years of legal residence. Provisional — from Argentine Congress (Ley 346, consolidated text), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. 2 years of continuous legal residence (temporary or permanent). Decree 366/2025 moved the process to Migraciones and added a no-absence rule; several courts struck that decree down. Permanent residence is possible after 3 years. Provisional — from Government of Argentina (Decreto 616/2010, art. 22), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. 3 continuous years of temporary residence; 2 years for Mercosur and associated-state nationals.
Does Argentina allow dual citizenship?
The sources on file do not settle whether Argentina allows dual citizenship.
Can you get citizenship by investment in Argentina?
No. Argentina has no citizenship-by-investment programme on file; residence by investment, where it exists, leads to citizenship only through the ordinary residence years. Provisional — from KPMG, read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. Citizenship for a 'relevant investment' was created by Decree 366/2025 (USD 350,000 contribution or USD 800,000 bond announced). Applications not open as of 8 Oct 2026; expected Q4 2026.
Tax and residence days
A residence permit and tax residence are different tests. See the Argentina tax rates, count your days with the Argentina day test and see what changed in the data, day by day.
Sources
The Argentina profile cites 2 sources, 2 of them from a government or a statute. Data as of 2026-Q4.
- Temporary residence for own-income holders · Argentine National Migration Directorate, official, read 10 November 2026
- Residence fees by Mercosur nationality · Argentine National Migration Directorate, official, read 10 November 2026
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