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Argentina Argentine nationality by option
Argentine nationality by option for children of native-born Argentines born abroad (Ley 346 Article 1(2))
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Key facts
Argentine nationality by option is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Argentina. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
Where to applyFrom abroad
In person at the Argentine consulate for your residence.
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Argentina, not after arriving
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Your father or mother is a native-born Argentine and you were born abroad.
Documents2
- Your apostilled or legalised birth certificate and your valid foreign identity document (mandatory for adults).
- The Argentine birth certificate and DNI of the Argentine parent through whom you opt.
Steps1
- Book a free appointment and attend in person at the consulate; minors attend with the holders of parental responsibility or with the absent parent's authorisation.
After you arrive1
- The consulate may ask for additional documents under local rules.
When you become tax resident
How Argentina decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
The 12-month temporary-authorisation test and the 6-month rule for deductions are stated by ARCA; Argentine nationals lose resident status on acquiring permanent residence abroad or after 12 continuous months abroad.
- Foreign-source income
Argentine tax residents pay Ganancias on income obtained in Argentina and abroad and may credit analogous foreign taxes up to the limit set by law; non-residents pay only on Argentine-source income.
All tax rules for Argentina Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Certified translation
Your apostilled or legalised birth certificate and your valid foreign identity document (mandatory for adults)
- Police certificate and civil documents
Your apostilled or legalised birth certificate and your valid foreign identity document (mandatory for adults)
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Children of native-born Argentines who were born abroad can opt for Argentine nationality of origin. The procedure is personal and in person at the consulate, with the child's apostilled birth certificate and the Argentine parent's birth certificate; grandchildren are not covered unless their own parent has opted first. 1 2
Requirements
- Your father or mother is a native-born Argentine and you were born abroad. 2 1
- Your apostilled or legalised birth certificate and your valid foreign identity document (mandatory for adults). 1
- The Argentine birth certificate and DNI of the Argentine parent through whom you opt. 1
- Book a free appointment and attend in person at the consulate; minors attend with the holders of parental responsibility or with the absent parent's authorisation. 1
- The consulate may ask for additional documents under local rules. 1
Stay
- Citizenship is permanent once acquired; it is not a time-limited permit.
Nationality
Open to people of any nationality born abroad to a native-born Argentine parent.
Work
An Argentine national may live and work in Argentina and benefits from Mercosur residence rights.
Family
Each child needs a separate appointment and file.
Official sources
- Opción de Nacionalidad Argentina para hijos de argentinos nativos nacidos en el exterior · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley 346 de Ciudadanía, texto actualizado · Argentina.gob.ar (InfoLEG) · checked 2026-10-11
Argentine nationality by option and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine nationality by option | – | – | – |
| Mexican nationality by descent Mexico | – | – | Yes |
| Colombian nationality by descent Colombia | – | – | – |
| Brazilian nationality by descent Brazil | – | – | – |
| PSA status (Surinamese descent) Suriname | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Argentine nationality by option?
Citizenship is permanent once acquired; it is not a time-limited permit.
Can I work on the Argentine nationality by option?
An Argentine national may live and work in Argentina and benefits from Mercosur residence rights.
Can I bring my family on the Argentine nationality by option?
Each child needs a separate appointment and file.
How are Argentine nationality by option holders taxed in Argentina?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Argentine nationality by option. The standard rules apply: Argentine tax residents pay Ganancias on income obtained in Argentina and abroad and may credit analogous foreign taxes up to the limit set by law; non-residents pay only on Argentine-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Opción de Nacionalidad Argentina para hijos de argentinos nativos nacidos en el exterior · Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto · checked 2026-10-11
- Ley 346 de Ciudadanía, texto actualizado · Argentina.gob.ar (InfoLEG) · checked 2026-10-11
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