Argentina Visa & Policy Updates
Argentina has formalized 90-day visa-free entry for 91 nationalities and expanded Electronic Travel Authorization access to US Green Card holders. Recent updates include DNU 681, which allows the expulsion of foreigners for hate speech, and a new income requirement for rentista visas set at five times the minimum wage. While the government terminated a proposed citizenship by investment program, courts recently reinstated judicial pathways for naturalization applicants.
Argentina DNU 681 allows expulsion of nomads for hate speech after July 31 update
A new government decree grants Argentine authorities expanded powers to deny entry or revoke the residency of foreigners accused of incitement to violence or hateful speech. The measure creates new legal risks for expats and long-term residents regarding their public conduct and social media activity.
Argentina visa-free entry remains at 90 days for most nationalities
Argentina has formalized visa-free entry for citizens of 91 nations, including the US, UAE, Japan, and Schengen area members. This policy simplifies short-term stays for digital nomads and tourists by removing the need for advance visa applications at consulates.
Argentina court restores judicial citizenship path for naturalization applicants
An Argentine court has overturned a decree that tightened naturalization requirements and restricted migrant access to public services. The ruling reinstates previous residency-based pathways to citizenship and returns authority over the process to the federal judiciary.
Argentina requires 5 times the minimum wage for pensionado and rentista visas
Argentina offers specific residency pathways for foreigners with a guaranteed monthly income of at least 30,000 pesos from pensions or investments. These permits provide a route to permanent residency and citizenship while granting access to the local healthcare system.
Argentina Pauses Citizenship by Investment Program Procurement Indefinitely
The Argentine government issued Resolution 522 to terminate the development of a formal citizenship by investment pathway. This move eliminates a potential fast-track route for wealthy foreigners and remote workers seeking permanent residency or naturalization through financial contribution.
Argentina Tightens Residency and Public Service Rules
President Milei's 2026 agenda includes a new wave of structural reforms that may specifically target immigration and residency regulations.
Argentina Updates Entry Rules for US Green Card Holders
Argentina has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) system to include US Green Card holders for tourism and business. Eligible permanent residents can now enter the country without a traditional consular visa, simplifying travel for those based in the US.