Anna Galchenko insta web Editor-in-chief of tripmydream
The advantages of living in Argentina
- Ease of legalization, there are enough options for obtaining a residence permit.
- The most European country in South America, descendants of Spaniards, Dutch, Italians and other European peoples live here.
- The cost of living is much cheaper than in other popular countries.
- Good climate, beautiful nature and developed domestic tourism.
- The Russian-speaking community.
Disadvantages of living in Argentina
- The country’s remoteness from the European continent.
- The economic situation is unstable, the inflation rate exceeds 200%.
- The country’s social policy is based on the protection of the poor, marginalized and parasites, who are supported by middle-class taxes, which contributes to the growth of crime.
- You can’t get a good job without knowing Spanish.
- Unavailability of brands such as Nike, Zara, apple — they are either expensive or they are not, due to expensive import duties.
What are the visas for entry and residence in Argentina
Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Argentina for tourist purposes — they will need a passport, a reservation of accommodation and sometimes they ask for a return ticket. You can stay in the country without a visa for up to 90 days.
In Argentina, documents must be translated into Spanish and certified by the Board of translators.
Visas to Argentina:
- rentier digital nomad visa (with this visa you can open a business and work, but not as an employee, passive income must be from $ 1,000, issued for a year with the possibility of extension for 3 years);
- tourist;
- student;
- work;
- business;
- family reunion.
Documents that may be needed to apply for a visa:
- completed application form in Spanish;
- valid passport and internal passport;
- 2 photos 3,5×4,5;
- certificate of TIN assignment;
- certificate from the place of work;
- proof of solvency (bank statements);
- booking of a hotel and air tickets in both directions;
- medical insurance for the entire period of travel;
- invitation to Argentina from a company or organization (for a work or business visa);
- an invitation from relatives;
- a copy of the pension certificate (for pensioners);
- a certificate from the university (for students);
- a copy of the birth certificate and a notarized permission to leave from parents (for children).
You can get acquainted with the visa requirements on the official portal.
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How to get a residence permit and permanent residence in Argentina?
Argentina’s residence permit can be obtained by following requests:
- Employment: in order to obtain it, you must provide an employment contract (issued for 3 years, after the expiration date you can apply for permanent residence);
- Education: to receive it, you must provide a certificate of admission to a university (issued for 2 years with the right to reissue);
- Financial independence: if you have income from another country or work remotely, dividends, this must be documented;
- Business immigration: it is necessary to provide a business project for a starting capital of $ 5,400 (issued for 3 years with the right to extend, or with subsequent registration of permanent residence);
- Family reunification, marriage (spouse, children, parents or incapacitated relatives who do not have another guardian) — in this case, permanent residence status is immediately issued.