🇦🇷 Argentina · Employer-sponsored work
Residencia Temporaria como trabajador migrante — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 16–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Pasaporte válido y vigente o documento alternativo (según nacionalidad)
- Certificado de Antecedentes Penales Argentinos (mayores de 16)
- Certificado de antecedentes penales de países donde residió más de 1 año en los últimos 3 años (mayores de 16)
- Acreditación de domicilio
- Ingreso regular
- Pre-contrato laboral firmado
- Constancia de inscripción del empleador en AFIP
- Constancia de inscripción del empleador en el Registro Único de Requirentes de Extranjeros
- Constancia de alta temprana de AFIP suscripta por el empleador
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-una-residencia-temporaria-como-trabajador-migrante.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Pre-contrato laboral suscripto por las partes.”
“Constancia de inscripción del empleador ante AFIP and DNM requester registry required.”
“Criminal record certificates required for applicants over 16 where applicable.”
“Certificado de Antecedentes Penales Argentinos (Solo exigible a mayores de 16 años).”
“Se otorga una residencia temporaria por un plazo de 1 año, prorrogable.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.