Rentista Residency
retirement · Argentina
Temporary residency for foreigners with stable passive income from foreign-located assets (financial instruments, real estate, business interests). Wage income is excluded. Under Disposición DNM 1.732/2023 (as modified by Disposición 3.446/2023), the threshold is 5 × Salario Mínimo Vital y Móvil = ARS 1,815,000/mo (May 2026 SMVM = ARS 363,000). Income must come from foreign-domiciled assets and transit Argentine banking channels (BCRA-authorised). 1 year, renewable; permanent residency after 3 years.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 1 yr renewable; PR after 3 yrs
- Processing time
- Not officially published
- Official source
- https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-una-residencia-temporaria-como-rentista
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Income from foreign-located assets (no wages)
- [Mandatory] Monthly passive income ≥ ARS 1,815,000 (5×SMVM, May 2026)