You may request citizenship five years after you first obtain your temporary DNI or two years after you obtain your permanent DNI. Whether you get a temporary or permanent DNI depends on what visa you apply for. For most people it will take five years before you can obtain citizenship. However, if you qualify for [...]
What is a DNI? Do I need one?
A DNI is an Argentinian national identity document. It is a small book, about half the size of a passport, and includes vital information about your identity, including a unique number that identifies you. This DNI number is the rough equivalent of the social security number in the [...]
This article explains what’s required to “tramitar” residence in Argentina, for those who get married to an Argentinian citizen and presents some real experiences on typical hold-ups.
If at all possible, I recommend using an immigration agency or a lawyer to help you with the Argentinian immigration process - the marginal cost incurred will likely save [...]
CUILs (Unique Worker Identification Code) are tax identification numbers that identify individuals for tax purposes. Every legal worker in Argentina has a CUIL and they are required even for people who do not intend to work. A CUIL is necessary, for example, to open a bank account within Argentina, so that the bank can remit [...]
This article discusses the process of obtaining the the “Article 23 (E) Secondment – Temporary Residence” visa under Provision 18/94 based on the scenario of an intra-company transfer.
As the sponsoring organization, an Argentinian company that is registered with the “Direccion Nacional de Migraciones” is required to prepare a work permit application on behalf of the [...]
In general, a foreign applicant (the “employee”) assigned to work in another country must evidence a degree of proprietary knowledge, specialized skills, or managerial/ executive-level skills that are not readily available in the destination country’s domestic labor market.
The following is a general summary of the types of employment visa categories that are common to corporate, [...]
First of all, no visa is required for U.S. citizens for stays of up to 90 days.
Should I apply for my visa before or after arriving in Argentina?
Before! All visas require a consular interview in your home country and documents from your home country. It is impossible to obtain your visa while you are inside [...]