🇦🇷 Argentina · Religious Worker
Visa para Religiosos del Culto Católico — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €262 |
| Minimum annual salary | €218 |
| Proof of savings | €523 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 16–16 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €262 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity, at least 1 blank page)
- Two passport photos (4x4cm, color, white background)
- Completed Visa Application Form FSV, signed by applicant
- Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction (e.g., utility bill)
- Invitation letter from religious entity with specified contents
- For applicants 16+: Apostilled/legalized police clearance for countries of residence >1 year in past 3 years
- For applicants 16+: Sworn statement of no criminal background in other countries, signed at consulate
- Receipt of consular fee payment (unless secular clergy)
- 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/es/servicios/visas/visa-para-religiosos-del-culto-catolico.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €262.
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.
“En caso de viajeros con 16 años cumplidos, certificado de antecedentes penales apostillado o legalizado.”
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“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência TEMPORÁRIA ligada à organização religiosa patrocinadora; a fonte oficial não estabelece via de residência permanente a partir deste visto (PR = processo geral separado). not_applicable. Quote do programa: c) Dirección física y contactos de la entidad religiosa;”
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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 2026-06-22.