ArgentinaPermanent residenceLast checked October 30, 2026

Permanent residence for children of Argentines or by 'arraigo' after temporary residence

Official name: Radicaciones - Residencia Permanente (Ley 25.871 art. 22, modificada por Decreto 366/2025)

Since Decreto 366/2025, permanent residence in Argentina is mainly for foreign-born children of Argentines and for people who change category by 'arraigo' after 2 years of temporary residence (Mercosur nationals) or 3 years (others), with sufficient means of support. Recognised refugees who meet the arraigo rule, Brazilians under Ley 26.240 and former diplomats also qualify. Applications start online in RaDEX and require being in Argentina.

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Life in Argentina

Finance

Currency

Argentine Peso

ARS

Argentine Peso

Tax

5–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 21% · social security 17%

Ganancias scale; 35% on net income above ARS 53.15 million (2025 bands, indexed).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

Happiness

6.4

#42 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign-born children of native, naturalised or optional Argentines; temporary residents with 2 years (Mercosur) or 3 years (non-Mercosur) of residence; recognised refugees with arraigo; Brazilian nationals.

Eligibility

Arraigo: 2 or 3 years of temporary residence
You need 2 or 3 years of temporary residence, enough means to live in Argentina, and limited time spent outside the country.
Temporary residence needed
Mercosur nationals
2 years
Other nationals
3 years
- Be in Argentina at least 50% of the period granted
- Not outside the country for 6 consecutive months or more
Official wording
Temporary residence for 2 years (Mercosur nationals) or 3 years (others), with sufficient means to live in Argentina. The applicant must have been in Argentina for at least 50% of the period granted and not outside the country for 6 consecutive months or more.
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Child of an Argentine
Birth certificate proving the link and the Argentine parent's DNI.
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Recognised refugee
Must be recognised as a refugee and meet the arraigo requirement.
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SourceRadicaciones Residencia Permanenteargentina.gob.arChecked Oct 30, 2026

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