🇦🇷 Argentina · Researcher
Residencia Temporaria para científicos, personal especializado y personal de traslado — artículo 23 inciso e) Ley 25.871 — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €614 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Pasaporte válido y vigente o documento permitido (para nacionales MERCOSUR)
- Certificado de antecedentes penales argentinos (mayores de 16 años)
- Certificado de antecedentes penales del/de los país(es) de residencia de más de un año durante últimos tres años (mayores de 16 años)
- Acreditación de domicilio
- Acreditación de ingreso regular
- Contrato con entidad empleadora/especialidad con firmas certificadas ante escribano público
- Constancia de inscripción en RENURE (Registro Único de Requirentes de Extranjeros)
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-cientifico-yo-personal-especializado-yo-personal-de.
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.
“Certificado que acredite fehacientemente que no registra condenas anteriores... emitido por las autoridades competentes.”
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/contrato; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
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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.