🇦🇷 Argentina · Employer-sponsored work
Visa for expatriate staff — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“page lists documents for the expatriate staff visa and a consular fee of 250 US dollars or euros; does not mention permanent residence”
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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.