Argentina

Residencia Temporaria Inversionista

Argentina's Residencia Temporaria Inversionista (Temporary Residency for Investors) allows foreign nationals to reside in the country while carrying out productive, commercial, or service investment activities. Unlike the rentista category which requires passive income, this category requires active capital deployment into a business. The minimum investment is ARS 1,500,000, and the residency permits stays of up to three years with multiple entries and exits.

• Foreign national of any nationality
• Minimum investment of ARS 1,500,000 in a productive, commercial, or service activity of interest to Argentina
• Must prove the origin and legality of funds
• Funds must have entered Argentina through banking or financial institutions authorized by the Banco Central de la República Argentina
• No specific educational or professional qualifications required

• Valid passport or national identity document
• Birth certificate and civil status documentation
• Argentine criminal background certificate from the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (ages 16+)
• Criminal clearance certificates from countries of residence (1+ year) in the past 3 years
• Proof of address in Argentina (utility bill or certificate)
• Entry stamp in travel document
• Investment project proposal signed by the applicant
• Documentation proving origin and legality of funds
• Proof that funds entered through authorized banking institutions
• All foreign documents must be legalized (Hague Apostille) and translated by a certified public translator

The residency is granted for up to 3 years and is renewable. The holder must demonstrate the investment remains active for renewal. Absence from Argentina for 6 or more continuous months results in cancellation of temporary residency.

The Migration Law guarantees the right to family reunification for immigrants, covering spouses, children, and parents. Family members can apply for their own temporary residency. Children under 16 applying jointly with a parent are exempt from the migration processing fee.

Foreign individuals who obtain temporary residency and reside in Argentina with the intention of habitual residence become tax residents subject to income tax on worldwide income. Tax residency is triggered after 12 months of presence (with temporary absences not exceeding 90 days). The tax authority is ARCA (formerly AFIP).

From within Argentina: Apply through the RaDEX digital platform (migraciones.gob.ar/radex) — register, complete the form, upload documents, and pay migration fees, then attend a mandatory in-person appointment at the DNM office.

From abroad: Request a Permiso de Ingreso (entry permit) via email to tramitacion.ingresos@migraciones.gob.ar or in person at the DNM Central Office. Once approved, obtain a visa at an Argentine consulate, then apply for full residency through RaDEX after arrival.

Fees: ARS 100,000 for non-MERCOSUR nationals; ARS 50,000 for MERCOSUR nationals.

The Ministerio de Economía evaluates each investment project on three axes: nature of the investment, legal viability, and economic-financial sustainability. Upon favorable opinion, the DNM grants residency and sets a deadline for executing the investment.

Non-MERCOSUR nationals may apply for permanent residency after 3 years of continuous temporary residency. MERCOSUR nationals may apply after 2 years. Applicants must demonstrate physical presence in Argentina exceeding 50% of their authorized residency period.

Links

• https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-una-residencia-temporaria-como-inversionista-no-mercosur
• https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-un-permiso-de-ingreso-temporario-como-inversionista
• https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/90000-94999/92016/texact.htm

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