VISAS & RESIDENCY
Living in Argentina
Foreigners can enter Argentina as visitors or obtain a form of legal residence, depending on their circumstances. A tourist stay is not the same thing as residency, and the rules and permitted activities depend on your nationality and immigration category.
Argentina's immigration authority, Migraciones, handles residency applications, extensions and other immigration procedures. Anyone planning to stay long-term should check the current requirements rather than relying on advice from older articles or social media.
Entering Argentina as a touristTourist entry, permitted stays and what visitors should know before arriving.
Tourist stay vs. residencyThe difference between visiting Argentina and establishing legal residence.
Prórroga explainedWhat an extension is and when a foreign visitor may encounter the term.
Temporary residencyAn overview of temporary residency and the types of applicants it can cover.
Permanent residencyHow permanent residency differs from temporary residency and the basic concepts to understand.
Staying compliantImportant concepts around passports, immigration status, expiration dates and official records.