Argentina ~ Pensioners Visa (Pensionado)
Time to Permanent Residency: 3 Years ~ Time to Citizenship: 5 Years
Under the act no 25.871, Dto. 616/2010, Dto. 70/2017 a foreign national who has a pension of at least ARS30,000, may be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa. The visa has a validity of 1 year, renewable up to 3 years. After that, the resident may apply for permanent residency. After two years of permanent residency, the resident will be eligible for citizenship.
You will be required to prove that you receive a pension or retirement benefit from a government or an international organization of at least ARS30,000. You may include your dependents, but additional amounts may be required.
Pensionado Visa holders may establish a business or work on their own, but may not work as employees.
The visa has a validity of one year. You can renew the visa on condition that you still meet the requirements. After two renewals, you will be eligible for permanent residency.
Requirements
– Clean criminal record. Police clearance certificate from the countries where you have resided for a period of more than one year during the last three years, together with an affidavit stating lack of criminal records.
– Entry visa stamp (if proceeding)
– Certificate issued by a government or international organization that certifies that you receive a pension or retirement, in a regular and permanent manner, as well as the amount and duration of said benefit. Proof of source of funds/income.
– 3 Payment receipts of the government pension.
– All documents must be duly translated into Spanish.
Documents Required
Affidavit regarding criminal records- Original Police Clearance Certificate
- Evidence of Residential Address
- One passport-size photo
- Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of pension
