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Residency · AmericasArgentina Rentier and Pensioner Residence
Temporary residence in Argentina for people with stable passive income or a pension of at least five times the national minimum wage.
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Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Argentina Rentier and Pensioner ResidenceRoute to citizenshipNaturalisation follows the ordinary rules;
- What does your family invest?
- No investment. Monthly income of at least five times the national minimum wage (Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil).
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- What is the main drawback?
- Rentier income from assets abroad, not pay for work, sent through authorised banks; criminal records for the last three years; apply from inside Argentina.
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Rentier income must come from assets held abroad (not pay for personal work) and arrive through banks authorised by the Central Bank. Criminal-record certificates from Argentina and from each country lived in for more than a year in the last three years (applicants 16 and over). The application is made from inside Argentina.Full details below - Family inclusion
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- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Argentina offers temporary residence to rentiers (people living on passive income) and pensioners. The required income is five times the Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil, set by National Migration Directorate rules.
Because the minimum wage is adjusted regularly, the amount in US dollars changes over time and must be checked when applying.
For rentiers, the income must come from assets held abroad, such as financial instruments, property or company holdings, and reach Argentina through banks authorised by the Central Bank; pay for personal work does not count. The application is made through the RaDEX system from inside Argentina, and the first residence lasts one year and can be extended.
Applicants aged 16 and over need an Argentine criminal-record certificate and certificates from every country where they lived for more than a year in the last three years. The pensioner route is a separate category with its own official procedure.
Argentina's separate citizenship by investment program was announced in 2026 but is not yet accepting applications.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
Naturalisation follows the ordinary rules; see the separate citizenship by investment program.
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- Investment pathway
- Temporary residence for rentiers or pensioners with proven stable income.
- Minimum investment
- No investment. Monthly income of at least five times the national minimum wage (Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil).
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Application process
- 1While in Argentina, the applicant starts the application online on the National Migration Directorate's RaDEX system, registers, completes the form and pays the fees.
- 2The applicant uploads a valid passport, criminal-record certificates, proof of address and regular entry, and proof of income or pension of at least five times the minimum wage.
- 3Foreign documents must be apostilled or legalised by an Argentine consulate and, if not in Spanish, translated by a sworn public translator; originals are shown in person.
- 4If the application is admissible, Migraciones emails the applicant an in-person appointment date to complete the process.
- 5Temporary residence is granted for one year and can be extended through RaDEX before it expires, by showing the income continues; each extension is for one year.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
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Residence requirements
- Renewal requirements
- Temporary residence for one year, which can be extended.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Naturalisation follows the ordinary rules; see the separate citizenship by investment program.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Rentier income must come from assets held abroad (not pay for personal work) and arrive through banks authorised by the Central Bank. Criminal-record certificates from Argentina and from each country lived in for more than a year in the last three years (applicants 16 and over). The application is made from inside Argentina.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina
- Legal basis
- Migration Law No. 25.871 and National Migration Directorate Disposition No. 1732/2023.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do I need for Argentine rentier residence?
Five times the national minimum wage each month. The minimum wage changes regularly, so the amount must be checked when applying.
Which criminal records are needed?
Applicants aged 16 and over need an Argentine certificate and certificates from every country where they lived for more than a year in the last three years.
What is the minimum investment for Argentina Rentier and Pensioner Residence?
No investment. Monthly income of at least five times the national minimum wage (Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil).
Can my family be included?
Family inclusion rules vary and will be confirmed for your circumstances.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Argentina Rentier and Pensioner Residence lead to citizenship?
Naturalisation follows the ordinary rules; see the separate citizenship by investment program.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Argentina with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.