Added
updated tuition and health-insurance rules to DNU 366/2025 Source
Tuition
Mixed
Work during study
Unlimited
Post-study work
None
Proof of funds
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Path to staying
- Study12 months, renewable
- Work permitpossible
- Permanent residencypossible
- Citizenshipafter 2 years
Overview
- Country
- Argentina
- Visa name
- Student Visa for Official Education (over 365 days)
- Local name
- Visa para estudiantes enseñanza oficial (+365 días)
- Status
- Active
- Duration
- 12 months
- Max duration
- 24 months
- Renewable
- Yes
Argentina's student visa for studies lasting more than 365 days in the official education system, including secondary, tertiary, university and postgraduate study at public or private institutions. The authorized stay is up to two years. The applicant applies personally at the Argentine consular representation for their place of residence; the educational institution must be registered with RENURE and electronically file the student's data.
Tuition and costs
- Tuition policy
- Mixed
- Free condition
- State-managed higher-education undergraduate studies are free for Argentine citizens and foreigners with permanent residence. Institutions may charge students outside those groups; each institution sets its own terms.
The visa does not set tuition. State-managed higher-education undergraduate studies are free for Argentine citizens and foreign nationals with permanent residence. Institutions may set charges for other students. No nationally applicable tuition range was verified.
Work rights during study
- Work allowed
- Yes
- Hours
- Unlimited
- Permission
- Automatic
- Freelance
- Allowed
The student is admitted through the temporary-resident student category. Argentine migration law allows temporary residents to perform paid or profit-making work during their authorized stay, including self-employment. No student-specific weekly cap was found.
Fees and costs
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consular fee | Application | $250 | One time |
| Migration fee for MERCOSUR nationals | Permit | $300 | One time |
| Migration fee for extra-MERCOSUR nationals | Permit | $600 | One time |
Dependents and family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Restriction
- Family reunification is a separate application; current law covers a spouse, parent, or qualifying child of a temporary resident.
- Spouse work
- Unrestricted
- Conditions
- Requires the spouse to obtain the appropriate residence status.
Long-term pathway
- Work permit
- Possible
- Permanent residency
- Possible
- Citizenship
- After 2 years
- Study time counts
- Yes, full credit
How to apply
- Method
- In person
- Interview
- Required
- Official site
- www.cancilleria.gob.ar
- Health insurance
- Required (buy separately)
Notes and caveats
The consular checklist requires a study program, electronic student-data filing, RENURE registration, proof of funds, an interview, and payment of consular and migration fees. A foreign police certificate and affidavit are required for applicants aged 16 or older under the stated residence-history conditions. Incoming foreign nationals must declare that they have health insurance under DNU 366/2025. Permanent residence and family reunification require separate applications; study does not grant either automatically.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source