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Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residence
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Temporary residence for foreign nationals who support themselves with regular income from assets or other lawful external sources, not from personal work.
- 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
- Granted for one year, renewable; defer to the official page for current terms.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The rentista category is for foreign nationals who wish to settle in Argentina supporting their stay with their own resources brought from abroad, the income those resources produce, or any other lawful income from external sources. Income earned from personal work is not counted for this category. It is administered by DNM under Migration Law 25.871.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Prove regular income from assets or other lawful external sources.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ✓Show the income originates from abroad and not from personal work.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ✓Hold a valid passport or accepted travel document.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ✓Provide a certificate of domicile in Argentina.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
Common blockers
- !Income derived from personal work rather than assets or external sources.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the lawful origin and regularity of the income.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- !Disqualifying criminal record under the migration law.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport or accepted travel document.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ·Documentation of the income source and its lawful external origin.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ·Argentine and applicable foreign criminal-record certificates.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
- ·Certificate of domicile or a utility bill in the applicant name.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Register as a user and start the application online in the RaDEX system.
Build the evidence pack
Complete the form, upload proof of income and required documents, and pay the fees.
Submit through the official channel
Receive an email with the date of your in-person appointment.
After approval
Attend the appointment at DNM to finalise the residence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residence route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residence.
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Frequently asked questions
Can income from a job qualify for the rentista category?+
No. The rentista category covers income from assets or other lawful external sources; compensation from personal work is not counted. See the official DNM page for details.
How long is the residence valid?+
It is granted for one year and is renewable. Check the official DNM page for the current duration and renewal terms.
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