Rentista Residence Visa
Argentina
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$80–$150
2-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Argentina if you get money from outside the country (like rental income, pensions, or investments). You don't need a job. It's for people who have their own income source they can prove. You get to stay for 1 year and can renew it every year. You can bring your spouse and children with you. After 3 years, you can apply for permanent residency. After 2 more years total, you can become an Argentine citizen.
Key Benefits
- Live in Argentina legally for 1+ years
- Bring spouse and dependent children
- Leave and come back to Argentina freely
- Start a business or become self-employed (cannot work as employee)
- Path to permanent residency after 3 years
- Path to Argentine citizenship after 5+ years total
- Must have health insurance (required since July 2025)
- Cannot use free public healthcare or public university education (must pay or use insurance)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18+ years old
- Need $1,400-$2,000/month in passive income from abroad
- Cannot have criminal record
- Must show regular, monthly deposits through a bank
- Cannot work as employee (self-employment OK)
- Must have health insurance
- Must stay in Argentina most of the year (cannot be gone 6+ months in a row)
Financial Requirement
You need $1,400-$2,000 per month from outside Argentina. Must come from passive income (rental, pensions, investments—not a job). Add $500-$1,000 extra per family member (spouse, kids).
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months valid
- Bank statements6-12 months showing regular income deposits
- Income proofRental contracts, pension letters, investment statements
- Criminal background checkFrom your home country
- Argentine criminal background checkObtained in Argentina
- Proof of addressLease, utility bill, or address certificate
- Health insurance proofRequired since July 2025
- Certified translationAll documents must be translated to Spanish
- Marriage certificateIf bringing partner
- Birth certificatesIf bringing children
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.