Temporary Residence Visa - 23A (Trabajador Migrante)
Argentina
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$250
2-6 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live and work in Argentina legally with a job. You need a company to sponsor you and hire you before you apply. Your employer must be registered with the Argentine government. You can work only for the company that hired you. If you want a different job, you need a new visa. You can bring your spouse and children, and you are allowed to travel and come back to Argentina anytime. This is designed for people who already have a job lined up. It is not for tourists or digital nomads—it is for traditional workers.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for sponsoring employer
- Bring spouse and children under 18
- Travel internationally while maintaining visa status
- Progress to permanent residency after 3 years
- Become Argentine citizen after 5 years total
- Family receives employer healthcare insurance
- Open bank accounts and build credit
- Children can attend school
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have confirmed job offer before applying
- Employer must be officially registered with Argentine government
- Cannot have criminal record (automatic rejection)
- Must obtain health insurance
- Must have 60+ days travel insurance
- Must be able to support self and dependents
- Cannot have overstayed visas or violated immigration laws previously
Financial Requirement
Signed employment contract required. No minimum salary legally set. Job must pay enough to support applicant and dependents. Employer must be officially registered with Argentine government.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for at least 6 months
- Employment contractSigned by employer, officially stamped and certified
- Police clearance certificateFrom all countries lived in 1+ years in past 3 years, with official government stamps (apostille)
- Criminal background checkOfficial document showing no criminal record
- 3 months salary slipsFrom new Argentine employer with company stamp
- Travel insuranceMinimum 60 days coverage
- Health insuranceMandatory, approximately $40-50 per month
- Proof of accommodationRental contract or letter of housing
- Passport photos2 color photos on white background
- Visa application formCompleted form from 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.