Family Reunification Visa
Argentina
Last updated: December 19, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$850
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you move to Argentina to live with a family member who is already there. You can apply if your spouse, child, or parent is an Argentine citizen or permanent resident. Once approved, you get temporary legal status to stay and work in Argentina. You can renew after 3 years and eventually become a permanent resident. Unlike work or investment visas, you don't need money, a job offer, or special skills. You just need a family member already living in Argentina.
Key Benefits
- Work any job without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children
- Access free public healthcare
- Send children to school
- Own bank account and rent property
- Travel freely in and out of Argentina
- Apply for permanent residency after 3 years
- Become Argentine citizen after 2 years of continuous residence
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be spouse, child, or parent of Argentine citizen or permanent resident
- Must have valid passport with 6 months remaining
- Must have no serious criminal record
- Must be 16 or older to provide police record
- Must be able to prove family relationship
- Must pass in-person consular interview
- Cannot have criminal convictions
- Cannot have been deported from Argentina or other countries
- Cannot have lied on previous visa applications
Financial Requirement
No specific amount required. Your family member in Argentina must show they can support you with recent bank statements and proof of income.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for at least 6 months and have 2 blank pages
- PhotosTwo 4x4cm color photos on white background
- Completed visa formApplication form FSV
- Proof of addressUtility bill or rental contract
- Family documentsBirth certificate (if parent or child) OR marriage certificate (if spouse) - must be official and certified
- Sponsor's IDOfficial copy of their Argentine ID card
- Sponsor's proof of addressWhere they live in Argentina
- Parental permissionWritten permission from both parents if applicant is under 18
- Police recordFrom every country lived in for more than 1 year in the last 3 years - required if 16 or older
- Sworn statementSigned affidavit swearing you have no criminal record
- Fee paymentConsular fee payment
- In-person interviewMust meet with consulate
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.