FAQ
Common questions.
How much income do I need for the Argentina retirement visa?
A pension of at least 5 times the minimum wage (SMVM), ARS 1,956,000 a month from 1 October 2026. It rises to ARS 1,994,000 in November and ARS 2,032,000 in December 2026.
Is there an age limit for the Argentina retirement visa?
The official page sets no minimum age.
What do I need for the Argentina retirement visa?
The official page asks for: pension certificate, legalised or apostilled and translated, valid passport, criminal record certificates from countries where you lived more than 1 year in the last 3 years and proof of address.
Do I need health insurance?
The migration law asks everyone entering Argentina to declare that they have health insurance. The residence page does not list it as a document.
Can I work on the Argentina retirement visa?
Temporary residents may work during the time their residence allows.
How long do I need to spend in Argentina?
The official page sets no minimum stay for the temporary permit. To move to permanent residence, you must have spent at least half of the permit time in Argentina and not been away for 6 months or more in a row.
Does the Argentina retirement visa lead to permanent residence?
After 3 years of temporary residence (2 years for Mercosur nationals) you can apply for permanent residence. You must show enough money to live on.
How long does the Argentina retirement visa last?
The residence is granted for 1 year. Yes, it can be extended.
How much does the Argentina retirement visa cost?
100 UMSM for nationals of countries outside Mercosur (50 UMSM for Mercosur), or 600 consular units if you start at an Argentine consulate. The page does not give the value of a UMSM in pesos.
Who can apply for the Argentina retirement visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People who get a regular, lasting pension from a government, an international body or a private company for work done abroad.
How do I apply?
Online on the RaDEX system of the National Migration Office, then at an in-person appointment. You must be in Argentina.
Sources
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
- Argentina: Temporary residence for pensioners (residencia temporaria como pensionado) (argentina.gob.ar)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.