🇦🇷 Argentina · Employer-sponsored work
Working visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €218 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 3,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €250 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. 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 address 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 their lack of a criminal record in other countries, signed before the consul
- Employment contract signed by the employer and including the registration number of the contracting company with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE)
- Payment of migration fee
- Payment of consular fee: 250 US dollars or euros, depending on the Consular Office where the application is filed.
- 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/working-visa.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €218.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Employment contract signed by the employer and including the registration number of the contracting company with the National Registry of Petitioners on behalf of Foreign Applicants (RENURE)”
“The signature of the company's representative must be certified by an Argentine Notary Public and the relevant Association of Notaries Public.”
“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.”
“Applications for a working visa may only be submitted at the Consular Office of the Argentine Republic ... (page lists only documentary requirements; silent on 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.