Argentina Rentista Residency Visa
Argentina ARG
Argentina's Rentista Visa is a temporary residency pathway for individuals who can demonstrate regular passive income from sources such as pensions, rental income, dividends, or royalties, without needing to be employed in Argentina. The visa grants two-year temporary residency, renewable, and after two continuous years in Argentina the holder can apply for permanent residency — followed immediately by eligibility for citizenship. Argentina is one of the few countries offering a path to citizenship in as little as two years of qualifying residence, and dual citizenship is fully permitted.
Program Details
- Category
- Passive Income
- Processing Time
- 3 months
- Application Fee
- $200
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse/partner and dependent children under 18 may apply for derivative residency status
- Path to PR
- Yes — 2 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 2 years
- Physical Presence
- Temporary residency (2 years) must be maintained with regular presence in Argentina; permanent residency and citizenship require demonstrating continuous residence
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Foreign nationals residing in Argentina for more than 12 consecutive months become Argentine tax residents and may be subject to personal income tax on Argentine-source income; worldwide income taxation applies after 5 years of residency
Must demonstrate regular passive income sufficient to cover living expenses in Argentina; no fixed USD threshold set by law, but immigration officers typically look for proof of consistent monthly income (often equivalent to USD $1,000–$2,000/month in practice)
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of regular passive income from a legitimate foreign or domestic source (pension, rent, dividends, royalties, etc.)
- ✓Bank statements and supporting documentation demonstrating consistent income sufficient for living expenses
- ✓Valid passport with at least 1 year remaining validity
- ✓Birth certificate (apostilled)
- ✓Criminal background check from country of origin and any country of residence in the past 3 years (apostilled)
- ✓Health certificate from a licensed physician