Unlike many other nations, obtaining citizenship in Argentina is relatively straightforward. The first step is to obtain your visa, which will allow you to live in the country for one year on a temporary residence permit. When the year has expired, the visa can be extended for an additional year. At the end of the second year, the visa can be extended again for another year. At the end of the third year, you can extend the visa again and receive permanent residency. At this point you will be legally entitled to reside in the Argentina permanently. Two years after receiving your permanent residency, you may apply for citizenship.
Citizenship Time line
The Citizenship Hearing
The citizenship proceeding is not complex. You will go before a judge who will decide whether or not to grant you citizenship. ARCA will represent you at this hearing. You will be asked to read a page in Spanish from a book or newspaper. You will not be given a written exam or be required to know Argentina's history or constitution. The judge is only interested in determining whether or not you can read.
As long as you have no criminal record, you are in good health, and you haven't tried to collect welfare payments in Argentina, approval should be quick and easy. The judge is basically trying to determine whether you will be a burden to the state or whether you will contribute to society. If you are a citizen in good standing, there should not be any problems.
Citizens of Developing Countries
If you are from a developing country or from a current or former communist country, the judge will likely scrutinize your application more closely. The judge will want to know how long you've lived in Argentina during the two years that you've had your permanent residency to see whether you've broken ties with your former homeland and that you've fully integrated into Argentine society. If you are from a developed country, you will typically receive much less scrutiny.
Simple, Flat Rate Pricing
For an additional fee of $1500, ARCA will assist previous residency clients with the citizenship process. While we cannot teach you Spanish, we can file all citizenship paperwork and represent you at the citizenship hearing. Our attorneys and Immigration Advisors will serve as your advocate to assist you with every step of this process.
Getting Your Passport
After you obtain citizenship, acquiring an Argentina passport is as simple as filling out a form and waiting for the passport to be completed, much the same as it is in your home country.
Simple, Flat Rate Pricing
Unlike traditional attorneys, ARCA never charges by the hour. We want you to feel relaxed and comfortable when speaking with us. We will be happy to answer all your questions and attend to your specific concerns. Our flat rate price includes all the services required to obtain your visa, DNI, and other residency documents.
What's Included:
Preparation and translation of all your documents in Argentina.
Visa application and preparation of your file in Argentina.
Presentation of your file to the authorities in Argentina.
Payment of all government fees in Argentina.
All notary & translation fees in Argentina.
An experienced lawyer to negotiate on your behalf.
An experienced Immigration Advisor to help you gather all your documents, legalize them for use in Argentina, make your travel arrangements, and accompany you to government offices in Argentina.*
Chauffeur and car to take you from the airport to your hotel.
Introduction to banker and real estate agent and help opening a local bank account and finding an apartment or house for rent or purchase.
*Your Immigration Advisor will not accompany you to your consular interview within your country.
What's Not Included:
Airfare to/from Argentina or hotel stay.
Entertainment, food, transportation, and other expenses within Argentina.
Fees you pay within your country to obtain the documents we require.
Payment of consular fees within your country (usually about $100).
Costs You May Incur
Typically, ARCA clients in the United States will pay about $75 in notary and document fees when gathering the required documents. Customers who use free notaries provided in banks, have copies of their birth certificate on hand, etc., will pay less.
Contact ARCA
USA +1 (888) 748-3435
Argentina +54 (11) 4952-6009
info@ArgentinaResidency.com
Sarmiento 2046, #2 "16"
(C1044) Ciudad de Buenos Aires
República Argentina
http://www.argentinaresidency.com/
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