Argentina Rentista Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇷 Argentina
Program
Rentista Visa
Local Name
Residencia Temporaria — Rentista
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
36 months
Renewable
Yes
(12 mo)
Min Stay
183 days
per 12 months
Temporary residency for individuals with verified passive income of about $1,700/month from abroad. One of the fastest paths to citizenship globally at just 2 years.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$1,700/mo
Application Fee
$200
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Worldwide Income Tax
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
3 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
2 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
60–180 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Income requirement is ~5x Argentine minimum wage (~$1,700/month as of 2025, fluctuates). Income must be passive: rental properties, dividends, valuable documents — NOT salary or employment income. CRITICAL 2025 change (Decree 366/2025): 2 years continuous residency required without leaving Argentina — any departure resets the clock. Citizenship handled by Migration Service, not courts. Argentine passport grants visa-free access to 170+ countries including Schengen, UK, Japan.
📋 ALSO IN ARGENTINA
Argentina also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Argentina Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)