🇦🇷 Argentina · Researcher
Residencia temporaria como científico y/o personal especializado y/o personal de traslado — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 16–19 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Pasaporte válido y vigente o documento equivalente
- Certificado de Antecedentes Penales Argentinos para mayores de 16 años
- Certificado de antecedentes penales del país/s de residencia anteriores (mayores de 16, si residió >1 año en esos países, últimos 3 años)
- Acreditación de domicilio
- Evidencia de ingreso regular
- Contrato con la institución especificando tareas y plazo (científicos)
- Constancia de Inscripción en RENURE
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.
- Typical processing: ~1 days.
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 de Antecedentes Penales Argentinos emitido por el Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (Solo exigible a mayores de 16 años).”
“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.