Rentista Visa
in Argentina

The National Immigration Office (DNM) requires proof of monthly passive income equivalent to 5 minimum vital and mobile wages (SMVM). The amount is updated periodically. Income must originate from abroad and be verifiable through banking or financial documentation.

The main requirements are: demonstrable passive income from abroad (rental income, dividends, interest, pensions), a valid passport, criminal background checks from the country of origin and Argentina, proof of domicile, valid health insurance, and documentation supporting the origin of funds.

The rentista visa is for those who receive passive income such as rental income, dividends, or interest, while the retirement visa is a specific category for retirees and pensioners who receive a pension from abroad. Although both allow legal residence in Argentina, each has different requirements and documentation. A foreign retiree must apply for the retirement visa, not the rentista visa.

Temporary residency as a rentista is granted for up to three years. It is renewable by demonstrating the continuity of passive income. Once the legally required periods have been met (2 years for MERCOSUR nationals, 3 years for non-MERCOSUR nationals), the holder may apply for conversion to permanent residency.

They are not the same. The digital nomad visa is granted to those who work remotely for employers or clients abroad, and the central criterion is the employment relationship with a foreign entity. The rentista visa, on the other hand, is based on the receipt of passive income (rental income, dividends, interest, royalties) regardless of whether the applicant engages in any work activity. They are distinct immigration categories, with different requirements and documentation.