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Obtaining Your Digital Nomad Visa In Argentina

Picture of Mikkel Thorup Mikkel Thorup : March 28 2023

Digital Nomad Visas

Argentina is the second largest country in South America, located in the southern region. It has many beautiful places to visit and a wide range of weather. Towards the north, you will find warmer temperatures, with some big cities like the capital Buenos Aires. Towards the south of Argentina, you will find cooler temperatures and many mountainsides for those who love the cold and hiking.

Argentina neighbours Uruguay to the northeast, Chile to the west, and Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil to the north. Argentina has been an inexpensive expat hotspot for a few decades now. To bolster this high traffic of immigrants, help with their economy, and give digital nomads a better experience in the country, they launched in May 2022 their first digital nomad visa.

Argentina is considered one of the safest countries in South America

LIVING IN ARGENTINA

Argentina is an expat and digital nomad hotspot, as there are currently around 60,000 expats in Argentina. It is considered one of the safest countries in South America, although crimes like pickpocketing are common in bigger cities. Argentina has a population of 45.8 million and is the second-largest country in South America. The cost of living is low, and the government has a lot of other visa programs for digital nomads who decide to take up residence in Argentina.

LOW COST OF LIVING

The average monthly wage in Argentina is currently around 203,764 Argentine pesos (around $800 USD). Argentina’s economy has faced many challenges, including high unemployment and inflation of nearly 100%. However, digital nomads can live comfortably in Argentina for $1,000 USD/month or less, making saving money easy.

NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

Argentina has many wonderful natural parks, including Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares and other national parks. The country has a large salt flat, one of America’s most extensive wetlands, waterfalls, and jungles. It is also relatively easy to navigate Argentina and travel, as the country is around one-third the size of the United States.

INTERNET SPEED

Broadband speed is ranked 71st globally, averaging 63 Mbps. However, you may get frustrated with mobile internet speeds. They can be slow due to problems between the leading internet service provider and the government wanting to remove their licence, leading to a lack of investment in the infrastructure.

The Argentina digital nomad visa is one of the best ways to get established in the country

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Argentina has a strong, educated middle class. Moreover, the government has several visa programs to support foreign entrepreneurs and investors, and it is even possible to gain citizenship if you start a business and stay in Argentina long enough. The Argentina digital nomad visa is one of the best ways to get established in the country, learn more about the language and economy and decide if this is a good long-term fit for you.

SIM CARDS

It is very easy for digital nomads to purchase a local SIM card, and monthly plans are very affordable. Digital nomads can buy monthly plans for less than $20 USD/month, so there is no need to rely on global plans from companies in the United States or other countries, as these can cost $100 USD/month or more to cover you while you are abroad.

TAXES

While living in Argentina with a digital nomad visa, Argentina will not subject you to local or national taxes. You will live in Argentina as a tax haven for the period of your visa. A significant positive benefit of being a digital nomad in Argentina.

The digital nomad visa for Argentina will allow you to stay 180 days

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA OVERVIEW

Argentina released its first digital nomad visa in May 2022, joining other regional peers such as Brazil and Costa Rica. There are plenty of local employment opportunities in Argentina, but if you want to work for a local company, you must apply for a work permit and can’t use this visa. This new visa provides digital nomads with a residence permit that allows them to work for companies outside of Argentina while living in Argentina.

Below are some requirements for this digital nomad visa program:

You must apply online with your personal information, including your current job, earnings, and signature. You must write a separate document to upload to your application;
You must present your current and valid passport with images of the sheets with your personal information and photo in JPG format;
A brief Curriculum Vitae stating your experience level and any scholarly accomplishment;
A photo of yourself showing your face with a white background must be an image taken when uploading your other documents and not a picture of a photo also in JPG format;
Lastly, you will need proof of work, documentation like a contract, company guarantee, proof of application for labour demand, certificates or receipts of income, and a minimum of one reference to your company.

You may be required to provide more information than listed here by immigration. To apply for your digital nomad visa, go to this site.

VISA LENGTH

Among the many digital nomad visas, Argentina has a short stay. The digital nomad visa for Argentina will allow you to stay one hundred and eighty (180) days. However, the visa is renewable once for another 180 days.

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Argentina’s Retirement Visa is a great option if you decide to reside there permanently

STAYING IN ARGENTINA LONGER

Other popular visa programs in Argentina include the Argentina Work Visa, Argentina Investor Visa, and Argentina’s Retirement Visa. These are also great options if you end up loving the country and decide to reside there permanently. Argentina does not have a citizenship-by-investment program, but after being a permanent resident for two years, you may apply for citizenship.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Argentina is a country of wonders, beauty, and opportunities. With an excellent climate for every person, whether you like cold or warm weather, there are many places to visit and explore, from nature to historical sites and monuments. The digital nomad visa is a fantastic way to taste all Argentina offers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, especially since Argentina has become a trendy expat hotspot, and it is incredibly inexpensive for those who earn in USD or Euros as inflation there has gone up almost 100%.

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Written by Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money®, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.