Argentina · Digital nomad visa
Argentina digital nomad visa: requirements for Americans
Short answer
The main route is the Digital nomad residence (residencia transitoria para nómadas digitales). Remote workers serving people or companies abroad, from visa-free countries like the US.
- Money needed: No minimum; you show proof of income from your remote work
- How long it lasts: Up to 180 days, plus one 180-day extension Still being checked
- Leads to: Doesn't appear to lead to permanent residence Still being checked
Key facts
- Money needed
- No minimum; you show proof of income from your remote work
- How long it lasts
- Up to 180 days, plus one 180-day extension Still being checked
- Leads to
- Doesn't appear to lead to permanent residence Still being checked
- Apply from
- In person at an immigration office in Argentina, or electronically from abroad
- Processing time
- No official time is published; real waits Not yet verified
Checked against the law Who qualifies, the 180-day term and the work limits, from the 2022 nomad rule.
Still being checked How many extensions, the exact fees, whether employees qualify, and the tax position.
What you need
- Passport: valid, plus a 4x4 cm photo
- Application: your remote work activity and a short CV
- Work proof: a contract, company letter or income receipts, plus one work reference
- Argentine papers: a local criminal record certificate and proof of address
- Apostille and translation: US documents apostilled and translated by an Argentine sworn translator; originals only
- Fees: about $65 to switch from tourist and $26 to extend Still being checked
Good to know
- Clients abroad only: no work for Argentine employers or clients.
- Spend half the time there: at least 50% of the term in Argentina to get the extension.
- Family: there's no rule for spouses or children Not established yet
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Questions people ask
How much income do I need for Argentina's digital nomad visa?
No minimum; you show proof of income from your remote work
How long does it last?
Up to 180 days, plus one 180-day extension (Still being checked)
Does it lead to permanent residence or citizenship?
Doesn't appear to lead to permanent residence (Still being checked)
Where do I apply?
In person at an immigration office in Argentina, or electronically from abroad
How long does processing take?
No official time is published; real waits (Not yet verified)