In over half of my consulting calls with private clients I get asked about Argentina for residency, citizenship and/or investment.
There is a lot of contradictory information online about residency and citizenship in Argentina.
So I interviewed Martin, an Argentine lawyer specializing in immigration matters. That’s all he does.
We discussed the different ways one can obtain residency in Argentina, the timelines to naturalize and get citizenship, the minimum presence requirements.
Argentina is a (very) complex place. Nothing is easy. Nothing is straightforward. This also applies to immigration.
Let’s address some misconceptions about residency and citizenship in Argentina
– It’s not a great Plan B residency as renewing residency requires substantial presence on the ground.
– Getting citizenship takes 3-4 years. Yes, you must live there for two years before being able to apply for citizenship, but the naturalization process itself takes one to two years
– Giving birth to a child in Argentina grants the child immediate citizenship, but the parents have to live in Argentina while their citizenship application gets processed through the court system, which can take up to two years
– It is true that renouncing Argentine citizenship is very complicated
So if you are interested in taking Spanish and Tango classes in Buenos Aires for a couple years and then qualifying for citizenship, do get in touch with Martin :). He can help you obtain residency in Argentina through a multitude of ways.
As for real estate in Buenos Aires, I shall publish my full report in the next few weeks. Stay tuned.
To a World of Opportunities,
The Wandering Investor.
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