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Temporary Residence by Family Reunification

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Source check: all 11 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Temporary residence for the spouse, parents and children of an Argentine citizen or of a temporary or permanent resident.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyDefer to the official page; terms depend on the relationship and the sponsor status.
Processing time
Indicative only; processing times and any fees are set by DNM and stated on the official page. File online via RaDEX and attend an in-person appointment.
Government fees
Indicative only; the applicable migration fees are published by DNM on the official page.
Typical duration
Defer to the official page; terms depend on the relationship and the sponsor status.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Temporary Residence by Family Reunification for Argentine Republic is a sponsor-led Argentina immigration route. Sources: official Argentine Republic government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/argentina/family-reunification-residence#answer

What is the Temporary Residence by Family Reunification in Argentine Republic?

Temporary Residence by Family Reunification is a sponsor-led Argentina route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only; the applicable migration fees are published by DNM on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only; processing times and any fees are set by DNM and stated on the official page. File online via RaDEX and attend an in-person appointment; typical duration is Defer to the official page; terms depend on the relationship and the sponsor status. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

This route allows the spouse, parent, or unmarried child of an Argentine citizen or of a temporary or permanent resident to obtain residence based on the family relationship. Applicants must document the qualifying relationship with legalised or apostilled civil-status records. It is administered by DNM under Migration Law 25.871.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Register as a user and start the application online in the RaDEX system.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Complete the form, upload the relationship and identity documents, and pay the fees.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Receive an email with the date of your in-person appointment.

  4. After approval

    Attend the appointment at DNM to finalise the residence.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Temporary Residence by Family Reunification, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check the conditions for your own permission, including work, and keep evidence of the qualifying relationship. The principal applicant’s conditions may differ.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Argentina. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Temporary Residence by Family Reunification route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence by Family Reunification.

    Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Which family members qualify?+

The spouse, parents and qualifying children of an Argentine citizen, or of a temporary or permanent resident. See the official DNM page for the precise definitions.

Do foreign documents need legalisation?+

Yes. Birth, marriage or cohabitation-union certificates must be legalised by the Argentine consulate or apostilled, and foreign-language documents need an official Spanish translation. Check the official DNM page.

Can my spouse and child join me if I have temporary residence in Argentina?+

Yes. Family reunification residence is available to the spouse, parents and qualifying children of an Argentine citizen or of a temporary or permanent resident, based on the documented family relationship. See the official DNM page for the precise definitions.

What documents do I need to include my child in a family reunification application?+

For minors you need a legalised (or apostilled) birth certificate and parental authorisation, and foreign-language documents require an official Spanish translation; a criminal-record certificate is required for applicants aged 16 and over. Confirm the documents on the official DNM page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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