The Argentina Retirement Visa, Explained

Yes. There is a distinct subcategory of retirement visa in Argentina known as the "Rentista" visa. This visa is for individuals who can prove the origin of their funds and their entry into the country through authorized banking or financial institutions. They must also demonstrate that the amount of income they receive is sufficient to support themselves and their primary family group.

Yes. You can apply for a visa outside Argentina or after arriving in the country. The application for residency by a foreigner not native to a MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market) member state can be made either abroad, by the interested party or their representative, before an Argentine consular or immigration authority with jurisdiction in the applicant's domicile, or within Argentine territory, by a representative, by first-degree relatives of the applicant or by a requester, before the National Immigration Office.

The processing time for the retirement visa application is approximately 30 business days, starting from the date the file is generated. This period begins once the visa application payment is confirmed. However, this timeframe is not specific as it depends on the volume of applications.

Yes. There is an option to obtain an appointment faster by paying an extra fee when filing the residency application. See the visa fees page for details.

Yes. You can bring dependents or family members to Argentina together with you under your retirement visa. Accepted family members are the spouse, children, or parents of the main visa applicatant. The children must be under 18 years old or older with a disability.

The duration of a retiremment visa in Argentina is up to three years (two years for Mercosur citizen). The visa is usually given for 1 year, and can be renewed. After three years (two years for Mercosur citizen), you must apply for permanent residency.

Yes. You can travel in and out of Argentina without any restrictions on a retirement visa. The visa includes multiple entries and exits.

Yes. You can switch to a different visa type while residing in Argentina on a retirement visa. The immigration laws in Argentina allow foreigners to change their immigration category or subcategory without the need to leave the country.

Yes. It is possible to renew a retirement visa. You must renew it before it expires though. You can file the renewal application starting from 60 days before the expiry date, up to 10 days. If you are late, it is possible to renew the visa up to 30 days after the expiry date, paying an additional fee. After 30 days following the expiry date, it is no longer possible to renew a visa.

Yes for permanent residency. No for citizenship. You can apply for permanent residency in Argentina after two years (Mercosur citizen) or three years (citizens from non-Mercosur countries). For citizenship application, you must first be a permanent resident. There is no direct path to citizenship from temporary residency.