Quick answer
The Rentista Visa (Steady-Income Visa) is a temporary residency for foreigners who can support themselves with income from assets abroad, such as financial instruments, real estate, or company shareholdings [4]. You must prove a monthly income of at least 5 Minimum Living and Mobile Wages [9], and the funds must enter Argentina through authorized banks [11]. The application is started online via the RaDEX system , and you must be in Argentina . Required documents include a valid passport [6], proof of income [9], and legalized translations of foreign documents [12][14].
Key facts
Am I eligible?
Rentista (Steady-Income) Visa
- Provide evidence of a steady monthly income of at least ARS 2,500 (or equivalent in U.S. dollars) per applicant (principal and dependants).
- Submit a completed application form with all questions answered.
- Provide 6 recent passport-style photographs.
- Provide evidence of immigration status in your country of residence (if not a national of that country).
- Provide evidence of income: a letter from the Social Security Administration, a pension fund, or a bank indicating your monthly income.
- Letters must be written on official letterhead paper, duly signed by the person in charge, and notarized.
- Provide a birth certificate that includes your parents' names (long form), issued by a governmental authority.
- If applicable, provide a marriage certificate issued by a governmental authority.
- Provide police records from each place of residence during the last five years, certifying no arrests or convictions.
- Police records must be written on official letterhead paper and duly signed by the police officer in charge.
- Police records must not be expired at the date of submission.
- If an arrest or conviction appears on your police record, approval by the Argentine immigration authority is necessary.
- An additional detailed report may be required.
- Complete a no-national/international criminal records affidavit, signed in person at the Consulate before a visa agent.
- All applicants (principal and dependants) must appear in person for an interview and fingerprinting.
- Applications submitted by mail are not accepted.
- All documents must be authenticated by Apostille (or through the Argentine consulate if the country does not follow the Hague Convention).
- All documents must be translated into Spanish by a recognized translator or agency, with a certification of accuracy.
- No translation is needed for documents in Portuguese if the applicant holds Brazilian or Chilean nationality.
- All documents and translations must be originals (no photocopies or faxes).
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Requirements in detail
Passport must be valid for at least 1 year from intended date of entry and have at least one free page.
Evidence of income from Social Security, pension fund, or bank indicating monthly income. Minimum ARS 2,500 per applicant per month.
Letter from Social Security Administration, pension fund, or bank on official letterhead, signed and notarized.
Completed application form with all questions answered.
6 recent passport-style photographs.
If not a national of Guatemala or Belize, evidence of valid immigration status (e.g., valid visa).
Long-form birth certificate including parents' names, issued by governmental authority.
If applicable, marriage certificate issued by governmental authority.
Police records from each place of residence in the last 5 years, on official letterhead, signed, valid for 60 days.
Affidavit signed in person at the Consulate before a visa agent.
US$ 200 processing fee per applicant.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport or MERCOSUR travel document [6]
- Proof of income equal to or greater than 5 Minimum Living and Mobile Wages [9]
- Evidence that income comes from assets abroad (financial instruments, real estate, company shareholdings) [10]
- Proof of funds entering Argentina through authorized banks [11]
- All foreign documents legalized or apostilled [12]
- Translations into Spanish by a public translator if in a foreign language [14]
- Original documents only [15]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
- 1
Start your application online via the RaDEX system
- 2
Register as a user, complete the application form, and pay the fees
- 3
Attach the required documentation
- 4
If eligible, receive an email with an appointment date
- 5
Attend the in-person appointment
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum income required for the Rentista visa?
A minimum of ARS 2,500 (or its equivalent in U.S. dollars) per visa applicant (principal and dependants) per month is required. Ask the Consulate for the applicable exchange rate.
How long does it take to process the Rentista visa application?
Applications are generally processed within 5 business days of receipt. You will be contacted within 5 business days to inform you of the final decision.
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Sources
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Legal basis for the visa
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Definition of rentista
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Income requirement
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Documentation requirements
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Application process
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FAQ: Minimum income requirement
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FAQ: Processing time
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This page reflects Argentina's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Argentina's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.