Investor Residence Visa
Argentina
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$200
2-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Argentina while running a business or making an investment. You invest money in a productive business, and you get residency in return. After 2 years of continuous living there, you can become an Argentine citizen. You keep your original citizenship — Argentina allows dual citizenship. This visa is for people who want to invest and eventually become an Argentine citizen. It's not for tourists or temporary workers.
Key Benefits
- Work and run your business legally
- Bring spouse and children under 18
- Access to public healthcare with insurance
- Free travel in and out of Argentina
- Become Argentine citizen after 2 years
- Travel to 170+ countries visa-free after citizenship
- Keep original citizenship with dual citizenship allowed
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- No criminal record - even minor convictions disqualify
- Must have investment money from legal sources
- Business plan must be real and viable
- Must have valid health insurance
- Must live in Argentina continuously with minimal foreign travel
- Must spend at least 183 days per year in Argentina
Financial Requirement
You must invest 1,500,000 Argentine pesos ($1,034 USD). The money must be legal and transferred through official Argentine banks. You keep this investment active for the entire visa period.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months remaining validity
- Criminal background checkFrom home country
- Business planDetailed and viable
- Bank statementsShowing investment funds
- Proof of legal fund sourcesTax returns and documentation
- Investment agreementsBusiness documents
- Proof of residence addressIn Argentina
- Valid health insuranceRequired since 2025
- Spanish translationsAll documents by certified translator
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.