Work Visa
in Argentina

To obtain a work visa in Argentina you must apply for temporary residency before the National Immigration Office (DNM). You will need an employment contract or proof of employment relationship with an Argentine employer, a valid passport, criminal background checks and proof of domicile.

The work permit is obtained through temporary residency for employment. Once residency is granted, the foreigner receives their DNI and CUIL/CUIT, which authorize them to work legally as an employee or as a self-employed worker. Without valid residency, a foreigner cannot be formally employed in Argentina.

Yes. The precaria residency is the provisional document issued while the temporary residency application is being processed. It authorizes the foreigner to reside and work legally in Argentina until the final decision on their application is reached. It is renewed periodically before the Immigration Office.

The timeline varies depending on the administrative workload of the Immigration Office. Under normal conditions, the process can take between 2 and 6 months. In the meantime, the applicant receives the precaria residency which allows them to work legally from the start of the application.

Yes. Argentina offers options for those working remotely for employers abroad. The digital nomad visa or temporary residency for self-employment allow you to reside legally while working remotely. It is important to regularize your immigration status to access banking services, healthcare and comply with tax obligations.