Work Visa (Temporary Residence)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-6 weeks
- Fee
- $250 USD or EUR
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Required for foreign nationals planning to work in Argentina. Most employees need a 23A visa (for salaried activity lasting 1 year) or 23E visa (intra-company transfer). Employer in Argentina must be registered with RENURE and obtain PIM (Entry Permit) from Argentine Immigration Authority before employee can apply for visa. After arrival, employee must obtain DNI (National Identity Document) from RENAPER.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have valid job offer from Argentine employer registered with RENURE. Employer must obtain PIM approval before visa application.
Required status: Job offer from registered Argentine employer with PIM approval
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 4x4 cm, color, white background, facing camera
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Police clearance
Countries required: Countries where applicant resided for more than 1 year in the previous 3 years; Validity months: 12
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Visa Application Form; Form url: Contact Argentine embassy/consulate
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer (varies by consulate); Amount: $250 USD or EUR
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Employer must be registered with RENURE, employment contract must include RENURE registration number
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Prior approval
Approval number: PIM (Entry Permit) obtained by employer; Approving authority: Argentine National Directorate of Migration (DNM)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: passport, photos, employment contract with RENURE number, apostilled police clearance certificates
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Argentine embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Submit visa application with all required documents
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa