🇦🇷 Argentina · Employer-sponsored work

Visa for expatriate staff — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Costs

Application / consular fee€250

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Passport valid for at least six (6) months at the time of entering Argentina, with at least two (2) blank pages
  • Two (2) current 4 x 4 cm photographs, facing the camera, printed in colour, on a white background
  • Visa application form filled out (preferably in electronic format) and signed by the applicant
  • Proof of habitual residence within the jurisdiction of the Consulate (such as a utility bill or other document that serves as proof)
  • An apostilled or legalized certificate of good conduct issued by the competent authority of the countries where they resided for more than one year over the previous three years
  • Commitment to tell the truth or Sworn Affidavit of lack of a criminal record in other countries, signed before the consul
  • Copy of the employment contract or incumbency certificate issued by the company abroad (letter with company letterhead including position, years of service, monthly remuneration and contact information)
  • Certificate issued by the subsidiary or host entity in Argentina, including RENURE registration, reason for transfer, duration of stay, monthly payment and contact person
  • Payment of migration fee
  • Payment of consular fee: 250 US dollars or euros, depending on the Consular Office
  • Consular interview

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/services/visas/visa-expatriate-staff.

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.

No direct PR path

“page lists documents for the expatriate staff visa and a consular fee of 250 US dollars or euros; does not mention permanent residence”

Open to all nationalities

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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.

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