Argentina · Nomad / Remote work
Argentina Digital nomad residence
First stay: 6 mo
Residencia transitoria — Nómada Digital (Disposición DNM 758/2022; Ley 25.871 art. 24 h)
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Key facts
Digital nomad residence is a nomad / remote work route for Argentina. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ~ARS 16k ≈ $11 · ~ARS 32k ≈ $21
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost, time and long term
Government fees~ARS 16k ≈ $11 · ~ARS 32k ≈ $21
- ARS 16,000 (≈ $11)Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (16 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
- ARS 32,000 (≈ $21)Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of other countries (32 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
RenewalRenewable, 1 year max
Transitory residence is granted for up to 180 days. It can be extended once only, for the same term, with proof of income for services provided during the stay and presence in Argentina for at least half of the period.
Where to applyInside the country
Enter Argentina first, then apply in person at the migration office.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 1 year in total
What you'll need
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of ARS 16,000 (≈ $11) · Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (16 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
- A fee of ARS 32,000 (≈ $21) · Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of other countries (32 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
Documents6
- A valid passport is required.
- An Argentine criminal-record certificate is required.
- Proof of address is required.
- A signed request describes the independent work, with a short CV.
- Documents prove the activity: contract, company endorsement, or income or fee receipts.
- One professional reference is required.
After you arrive2
- The extension is granted once only, for the same term, and requires income statements for services provided during the residence.
- Extension requires presence in Argentina for at least half of the period.
When you become tax resident
How Argentina decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year in total
- 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
- Accommodation
Proof of address is required
- Police certificate and civil documents
An Argentine criminal-record certificate is required
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Transitory residence for nationals of countries that do not need a tourist visa who provide services remotely for individuals or companies domiciled abroad. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of ARS 16,000 (≈ $11) · Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (16 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each). 3
- A fee of ARS 32,000 (≈ $21) · Indicative. The fee table has no digital nomad line; this is its line for transitory residence other than tourist, nationals of other countries (32 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each). 3
Requirements
- A valid passport is required. 1 2
- An Argentine criminal-record certificate is required. 1 2
- Proof of address is required. 1 2
- A signed request describes the independent work, with a short CV. 1 2
- Documents prove the activity: contract, company endorsement, or income or fee receipts. 1 2
- One professional reference is required. 1 2
- The extension is granted once only, for the same term, and requires income statements for services provided during the residence. 2
- Extension requires presence in Argentina for at least half of the period. 2
Stay
- Residence of up to 180 days; one extension only, for the same term as the residence granted (Disposición 758/2022 art. 3).
- Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
- Visa validity: 6 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Only nationals of countries that do not require a visa to enter Argentina as tourists.
Work
Remote services for persons or companies domiciled abroad.
Fine print
The migration fee table (Decreto 584/2024) has no line for digital nomads and the service page gives no amount. The fees shown are the table's line for transitory residence other than tourist; the table also has a line of 100 UMSM for a tourist who changes to the special-reasons subcategory inside Argentina, which is the legal basis of this residence. Last checked 12 October 2026.
Official sources
- Obtener una residencia transitoria como Nómada Digital · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Disposición DNM 758/2022 — residencia transitoria para nómadas digitales · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2022-05-11
- Cuadro de tasas migratorias, Decreto 584/2024 (1 UMSM = ARS 1,000) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
Digital nomad residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad residence | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
| Digital nomad visa V Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only |
| Remote worker stay Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Remote employee residence Uruguay | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Digital nomad residence?
A fee of ARS 16,000 (≈ $11). Indicative. A fee of ARS 32,000 (≈ $21). Indicative.
How long can I stay on the Digital nomad residence?
Residence of up to 180 days; one extension only, for the same term as the residence granted (Disposición 758/2022 art.
Can I work on the Digital nomad residence?
Remote services for persons or companies domiciled abroad.
How are Digital nomad residence holders taxed in Argentina?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad residence. 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 2026-10-12 against 3 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.
- Obtener una residencia transitoria como Nómada Digital · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Disposición DNM 758/2022 — residencia transitoria para nómadas digitales · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Cuadro de tasas migratorias, Decreto 584/2024 (1 UMSM = ARS 1,000) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
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