Brazilian citizens moving to Argentine Republic
Brazilian nationals typically move to Argentine Republic through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Argentina routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and 5 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Brazilian nationals require a visa to enter Argentine Republic, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Argentine Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Brazilian citizens
Of the 6 Argentine Republic routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 5 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Argentine Republic routes open to Brazilian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
MERCOSUR Temporary Residence (by nationality)
Temporary residence for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associated states based on nationality alone, without needing a job offer or investment.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Temporary Residence as a Migrant Worker
Temporary residence for foreign nationals hired under an employment relationship to carry out lawful paid work in Argentina.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for foreign nationals who support themselves with regular income from assets or other lawful external sources, not from personal work.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Inversionista (Investor) Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for foreign nationals who make a productive, commercial or service investment of interest to Argentina, with funds of lawful origin.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Digital Nomad Transitory Residence
Transitory residence for foreign nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based abroad while staying in Argentina.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Temporary Residence by Family Reunification
Temporary residence for the spouse, parents and children of an Argentine citizen or of a temporary or permanent resident.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Brazilian citizens enter Argentine Republic without a visa?+
No. Brazilian nationals require a visa to enter Argentine Republic, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Argentine Republic visa routes are best suited to Brazilian applicants?+
Brazilian nationals typically move to Argentine Republic through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Brazilian applicants typically apply for a Argentine Republic visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Argentine Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Argentine Republic's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Brazilian citizens need a job offer to move to Argentine Republic?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 6 Argentine Republic routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Brazilian citizens get permanent residence in Argentine Republic?+
Yes. 5 of the 6 Argentine Republic routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.