Argentina Digital Nomad Visa

Usually, a digital nomad visa in Argentina is valid for up to a year. This period allows you to work remotely, explore the country and enjoy its culture. If necessary and certain requirements are met, it is possible to extend the visa for another year.

No, the digital nomad visa in Argentina is classified as nonimmigrant and does not apply to family members. Each family member will need to look for other grounds for legalization in the country. Argentine legislation does not provide for the sponsorship of family members by the main applicant applying for a short-term residence permit on a digital nomad visa.

Да, наличие справки о несудимости является обязательным требованием. Этот документ подтверждает, что у человека нет судимости в стране постоянного проживания или любой другой стране, где претендент проживал в течение последних пяти лет. Справку нужно будет получить в соответствующих органах и перевести на испанский язык.

Yes, apostilling the contract with the employer is necessary. This process confirms the authenticity of the document and its recognition in Argentina. Apostillation is carried out in the country where the contract was concluded, usually through government agencies or notary services.

All key documents must be apostilled. This also applies to a birth certificate and a criminal record certificate. It is important to remember that the apostille is always placed only in the country of issue of the document. It is impossible to apostille Russian documents in Argentina, even through the consulate.

Yes, all documents for a digital nomad visa must be translated into Spanish. There are two ways to make a transfer. Before entering Argentina through official translators in Russia. While already in the country, using the services of local translators. The translations must be official and certified accordingly.

To confirm the status of a remote employee, you must provide an employment contract with a foreign company and a certificate from your place of work. For freelancers, contracts with clients or receipts for payment for services, confirmation of regular cash receipts (bank statements).

Medical insurance must be valid in Argentina, cover basic medical services, and be valid for the entire period of stay in the country. Insurance may also be required when boarding a flight, as some airlines check its availability.

There are two ways to apply for a visa. There are many more reasons to move to Argentina.

• Before entry through the consulate (cost: $120 migration fee + $80 consular fee).
• Already being in the country on the basis of a visa-free regime (cost: 30,000 pesos)

When applying for a visa in Argentina, a temporary “precaria” document is issued, which allows you to legally stay in the country after the end of the 90-day visa-free period and freely leave and enter back.

The standard time for reviewing documents varies from 10 to 45 days, depending on the workload of migration services and the completeness of the data provided. When submitting through the consulate, the deadline may increase due to the need for diplomatic transfer of documents. It is important to keep in mind that during periods of high demand (for example, during the tourist season), the processing of applications slows down.

The initial validity period of the visa is 180 days (6 months). At the same time, the applicant has the right to extend the status for another 180 days, which allows him to legally stay in the country for up to 1 year. The total maximum period of continuous stay under the program is limited to 3 years, subject to compliance with all requirements.

It is recommended to start the process 2-3 months before the scheduled departure. This allows you to take into account the timing of apostillation of documents (from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the country), their translation into Spanish (5-10 business days), as well as possible delays in arranging interviews at the consulate. For persons who are already in the country on the basis of a visa-free regime, documents must be submitted no later than 30 days before the expiration of the 90-day period.

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application. A certificate of non-criminal record is considered valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Bank statements should cover the last 3-6 months. Medical insurance must cover the entire period of the requested stay with a margin of 15 days.

The digital nomad visa is activated from the moment of the first border crossing. The period between the approval of the application and the first entry should not exceed 90 days. Otherwise, the permit is revoked. After activation, the 180-day period starts from the date of entry indicated on the migration card.

An extension is possible 30 days before the expiration of the initial 180-day period. The application is submitted to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones offices with an updated package of documents, including fresh bank statements and proof of absence of tax obligations in Argentina. The decision on the extension is made within 15-20 business days.

When submitting documents from Argentina, the applicant receives a temporary document (precaria) valid for 90 days. During this period, the migration service must review the application. If approved, precaria is replaced with a full-fledged visa, which is valid from the date of initial entry.

If the visa is refused, a re-application is possible after 6 months. This period allows you to eliminate the reasons for refusal, which are most often associated with insufficient proof of income or errors in paperwork. In exceptional cases (for example, when providing new substantial evidence), the period may be reduced to 3 months by decision of the consulate.

The digital nomad visa does not provide for the inclusion of family members. Relatives must apply for separate visas (for example, tourist visas) with a maximum stay of 90 days, which can be extended through local migration offices every 3 months. For long-term stays, it is recommended to consider other types of resident visas.

After the expiration of the visa or the refusal to extend it, the applicant must leave Argentina within 10 working days. Violation of this rule entails a fine of 30-50% of the cost of the visa and a possible ban on re-entry for up to 2 years. In case of force majeure (for example, medical indications), you can request a 30-day extension through the migration service.

The total cost varies from $200 to $400, depending on the way the documents are submitted. When applying through a consulate outside of Argentina, a $120 migration fee and $80 consular fee are charged. For those who apply while already in the country, the cost is 30,000 pesos (about $240).

• Apostillation of documents: $50-150 for a criminal record certificate and a birth certificate. 
• Official transfer: $30-80 per document.
• Courier services: $50-100 for forwarding documents to the consulate.
• Insurance: minimum $150 for six months.
• Legal services: from $300 for full support.

• Initial payment: 50% upon application.
• Final payment: After visa approval.
• Extension: One-time payment of 4,000 pesos.
• Payment is made via bank transfers or in cash at official Migraciones points.

No. Consular and migration fees are non-refundable, even if the applicant has been refused. The exceptions are cases of technical errors during payment.

Visa holders are exempt from paying taxes in Argentina, provided that the income comes from abroad, there is no employment in local companies, and the stay does not exceed 360 days.

No, a digital nomad visa in Argentina does not provide a direct path to citizenship. It is classified as a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa that allows you to stay in the country for up to 1 year and does not give you the right to permanent residence or citizenship.