Rentier residence permit in Argentina — Rentista
Argentina's rentier residence permit (Rentista) on the basis of stable passive income. For rentiers, pensioners and those living on investments.
- A foreign national with passive income from abroad (rent
- dividends) that does not come from work in Argentina
- 18+
Who it suits
- A foreign national with passive income from abroad (rent
- Dividends) that does not come from work in Argentina
- 18+
- No criminal record
- People relocating
- Families
- Remote professionals
What the service includes
| Choosing the grounds for your case | |
| Preparing and filing the documents | |
| Support through to the status being granted | |
| State duties and visa fees— billed separately | |
| Flights and accommodation— billed separately |
Official terms
Financial requirement
Income of at least 5 SMVM per month (~USD 1,500–2,000 per month); fees ~USD 90–120; medical insurance
Timelines and rights
Review time
Through RaDEX, 1–3 months until the DNI
Right to work
Employment and self-employment are formally permitted as a temporary resident
Residence conditions
You may live legally, rent housing and use medical services
Source: argentina.gob.ar — temporary residence for persons with passive income (residencia temporaria como rentista) · checked 2026-08-08
Documents and programme requirements
- 1A passport
- 2Proof of income or of the grounds
What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship
Route to permanent residence
After 3 years of temporary residence → Residencia Permanente
Route to citizenship
From May 2025 — citizenship after 2 years of residence
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