Why Choose Argentina to Obtain Your Residency and Passport?

If you're looking for a fast and high-quality passport, Argentina might be the perfect option. This article will explain the residency options, benefits, and how to start the process simply and efficiently.

Why the Argentine Passport?

• Visa-Free Access to 172 Countries Including the entire Schengen Area, much of Asia, and Latin America.

• Fast and Accessible ProcessYou can apply for citizenship after just two years of legal residency — or in as little as 6 months through extraordinary contribution.

• No Tax if You Don't Generate Local IncomeObtaining residency doesn’t make you a tax resident unless you generate income within Argentina.

• High Quality of LifeBuenos Aires offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle with vibrant culture, top gastronomy, and a lower cost of living compared to Europe or the U.S. Argentina also has stunning natural diversity — from glaciers to tropical jungles.

How to Obtain Residency in Argentina

Before applying for citizenship, you must first obtain legal residency. There are two main options:

1. Rentista Residency (Passive Income outside Argentina)

Perfect for individuals who can demonstrate a monthly passive income of at least USD 1,500 per person, such as:

• Rental income from properties

• Dividends from stocks or businesses

• Returns from overseas investments

  
  

Costs: Starting at USD 10,000 per applicant, with higher-tier packages available for families or VIP service.

2. Sponsorship Program (Active Income in Argentina)

If you don’t meet the passive income requirements, we offer a sponsorship program where an Argentine company sponsors your application.

What’s included:

• Full legal sponsorship by one of our partner companies

• Management of the entire application process

• No need to show personal income

• Personalized service for families

  
  

Costs: Starting at USD 20,000, this is a turnkey solution.

Paths to Argentine Citizenship

After receiving your residency and national ID (DNI), there are four main paths to citizenship:

1. Roots-Based Citizenship (Standard Path)Live in Argentina for 2 years with temporary or permanent residency.

2. Birthright Citizenship (Child Born in Argentina)Grants you immediate permanent residency and direct access to citizenship.

3. Marriage to an Argentine CitizenAlso allows you to apply for citizenship without waiting two years.

4. Extraordinary Contribution to ArgentinaIf you make a significant economic, scientific, or cultural contribution, starting from USD 150,000, you can obtain citizenship just 90 days after receiving your DNI.Timeline: Passport in as little as 6 months.

   
   
   
   

Application Process

Option 1: Apply from Argentina

If you don't need a visa to enter:

• Travel to Argentina

• Apply for residency (1-week process)

• Receive your DNI within 20–30 days

• Start your citizenship path

  
  
  
  

Option 2: Apply through a Consulate

If you do need a visa to enter Argentina:

• We file your application in Argentina (takes approx. 90 days)

• Once approved, you visit the Argentine consulate in your country

• The visa is stamped in your passport

• You travel to Argentina and complete the process in around 20 days

Required Documents

• Passport

• Criminal background checks (country of origin + any country where you've lived more than a year in the past 3 years)

• Proof of income (depending on residency type)

Why Work With Us?

At Creimerman, we walk you through the entire process:

• Legal and strategic guidance

• Document preparation and filings

• Personalized support for you and your family

  
  

Book a consultation now and take the first step toward your Argentine passport.

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Argentina: More Than a Passport

From the peaks of the Andes to the energy of Buenos Aires, Argentina offers not just a second passport — but a better lifestyle.