Temporary Residence Visa (23A/23E)
Argentina
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$250
4-10 weeks
High
About this Visa
This is a work visa for people who want to live and work in Argentina. Your employer sponsors you, and you can stay for 1 year at a time. You can renew it every year if you keep your job. The visa lets you work legally in Argentina, bring your family, and access public healthcare. It's the main pathway to eventually become a permanent resident and get citizenship. Since May 2025, stricter rules apply including mandatory health insurance and restrictions on public service access for temporary residents.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for your employer
- Bring your spouse and children
- Access public healthcare (free)
- Travel freely in and out of Argentina
- After 2 years: Apply for citizenship directly
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a valid job offer from an Argentine company
- Job must be for at least 12 months
- Your employer must be registered with RENURE
- No criminal record
- Pass a medical exam
- Good health (health insurance required since July 2025)
- Proof of financial support
Financial Requirement
You must prove you have enough money to support yourself. Your employer must show they can pay your salary. No exact minimum amount stated. Health insurance ($20,000+ coverage) required since July 2025.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months validity remaining
- Passport photos4 photos, 4x4cm
- Birth certificateOfficial translation into Spanish with apostille
- Criminal record checkFrom your home country, official translation with apostille
- Medical examProof of good health
- Employment contractSigned by employer, notarized and certified
- Bank statementsLast 3 months
- RENURE confirmationProof your employer is registered with Argentina's tax office
- Marriage certificateIf applicable, official translation with apostille
- Health insurance$20,000+ coverage minimum required
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.