Argentina•South AmericaDigital Nomad Visa (Residencia Transitoria - Nómada Digital)
At a Glance
1–2 weeks
USD $300–$600
Varies by filing options
6 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Transitory residence for remote workers earning foreign-source income; 180 days, extendable once for a further 180 days.
Argentina's Digital Nomad Visa is a transitory residence under Disposicion DNM 758/2022, created in 2022 to authorize remote work for foreign employers or clients while resident in the country.
The permit lasts 180 days and can be extended once for a further 180 days, for a maximum stay of one year. The current migration fee is USD 600 (extra-MERCOSUR) or USD 300 (MERCOSUR), and foreign income is generally outside Argentine tax scope for the duration.
This visa is ideal for remote employees, freelancers, and consultants from visa-exempt countries who want a legal, low-friction base in Buenos Aires or other Argentine cities without seeking permanent residency.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Be a national of a country that does not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina (MERCOSUR nationals may use alternative travel documents).
Perform remote work for an employer or clients domiciled outside Argentina (independent or dependent activity).
Hold a valid passport or equivalent travel document.
Provide a CV demonstrating field experience and education level.
Provide documentation of the remote activity: contract, employer endorsement, work-demand letter, certifications, or income receipts.
Provide an Argentine criminal background certificate (for applicants 16+) and criminal background clearance from country of origin.
Provide proof of address in Argentina.
Foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish by a certified translator.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (data page + photo page, JPG copies for TIE 24H).
Signed application detailing personal data and the remote work activity.
Brief CV showing field experience and education level.
Documentation proving the remote activity: contract, employer endorsement, work-demand letter, certifications, or income receipts.
Argentine criminal record certificate (for applicants aged 16+, when filing in country).
Criminal record certificate from country of origin or last residence, apostilled/legalized and translated into Spanish.
Proof of address in Argentina (when filing in country).
Recent facial photograph (white background).
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Legal residence for up to 360 days (180 + 180 extension) with multiple entries.
- Foreign-source income generally outside Argentine tax scope during the transitory stay.
- Three filing channels: pre-arrival TIE 24H, consular, or in-country DNM.
- No fixed minimum income threshold; flexible proof-of-activity documentation.
- Open to remote workers from all visa-exempt countries.
Worth Knowing
- Transitory category does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship.
- Cannot work for Argentine-domiciled employers or clients.
- Migration fee raised to USD 600 (extra-MERCOSUR) from January 2026.
- Foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish.
- Staying past 12 months may trigger Argentine tax residency.
Application Process
Confirm qualification
nationality must be visa-exempt for Argentine tourist entry (or MERCOSUR with travel document).
Gather documents
passport, CV, work contract / income evidence, criminal record from country of origin, recent photo.
Choose route
(a) pre-arrival TIE 24H electronic authorization online, or (b) consular visa via an Argentine consulate, or (c) in-person filing with DNM after entry.
Pay the migration fee (tasa migratoria) — USD 600 extra-MERCOSUR / USD 300 MERCOSUR, via Provincia NET.
Enter Argentina and present authorization at immigration control (if TIE 24H).
If applying in country
obtain Argentine criminal record certificate and proof of address, then file with DNM in person.
Receive 180-day transitory residence; apply for the 180-day extension before expiry if continuing to reside.
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