The Argentina Digital Nomad Visa is a temporary residence permit introduced in May 2022 to attract remote professionals. It allows foreign nationals to live in Argentina while working for clients or companies outside of Argentina. The visa is initially valid for 180 days, and it can be extended once, for a maximum total stay of one year.
This visa is perfect for freelancers, remote employees, or entrepreneurs who want to explore Argentina’s vibrant lifestyle without breaking immigration rules or becoming tax residents—provided they meet certain conditions.
To qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa, you must:
Be a foreign national (non-Argentine citizen), typically from a visa-exempt country.
Work remotely for companies or clients located outside Argentina.
Prove a stable monthly income, generally accepted at around USD 2,500 to USD 3,000 per month or show sufficient savings/assets to support your stay.
Have valid international health insurance that covers your stay in Argentina (recommended minimum coverage: USD 30,000).
Present a clean criminal record, legalized (apostilled) and translated into Spanish.
Show proof of accommodation in Argentina (rental agreement, hotel reservation, or invitation letter).
Provide supporting documents such as work contracts, invoices, or client references proving remote employment.
Apply through the official Argentine immigration system and pay the required consular and administrative fees (totaling around USD 200).
Live legally in Argentina while continuing your remote work without needing a local sponsor or job offer.
No requirement to pay taxes in Argentina if you stay under 183 days in a calendar year.
Lower cost of living compared to North America or Europe—especially in cities like Buenos Aires, Córdoba, or Mendoza.
Access to Argentina’s culture, healthcare (private), and modern urban lifestyle.
Great base for traveling within South America during your stay.
A Canadian graphic designer with steady clients in the US and Europe decides to live in Buenos Aires. She earns around USD 3,500 per month and has international health insurance. She applies for the Digital Nomad Visa, submits all documents showing remote work, income, and housing, and receives approval. She enjoys her stay for 6 months, then extends it for another 6 months—all without paying local taxes or switching jobs.
It is valid for 180 days and can be renewed once for an additional 180 days, totaling one year.
No. You are not allowed to work for Argentine clients or companies. All work must be performed for entities based abroad.
Generally, no—if you stay under 183 days in a year and earn income abroad, you are not considered a tax resident.
No, this visa does not include dependent family members. Each person must apply individually if eligible.
No. Time spent under the Digital Nomad Visa does not count toward permanent residency or citizenship in Argentina.
No. After the one-year maximum (initial 180 days plus one extension), you must leave or apply for a different visa category if eligible.