Argentina · Retire or live on savings
Argentina Pensioner residence
Income needed: ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290
Residencia temporaria — Pensionado (Ley 25.871 art. 23)
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Key facts
Pensioner residence is a retire or live on savings route for Argentina. Applicants need income of ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290. You can stay 3 yrs. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290
- Government fees
- ARS 50k ≈ $33 · ARS 100k ≈ $66
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; income to show ARS 2M+/mo ≈ $1,290. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesARS 50k ≈ $33 · ARS 100k ≈ $66
- ARS 50,000 (≈ $33)Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (50 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
- ARS 100,000 (≈ $66)Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of other countries (100 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
Shown, not spentARS 2M+/mo ≈ $1,290
- ARS 1,956,000 a month (≈ $1,290)Minimum monthly amount to prove pensioner status: 5 SMVM (5 x ARS 391,200 (≈ $260)), regular and permanent.
RenewalRenewable
Residence is granted for up to 3 years. Request the extension within the 60 days before the current term expires.
Dirección Nacional de MigracionesDirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina
Permanent residenceAfter 3 years of residence
Temporary residents from outside Mercosur can apply for permanent residence after 3 years (2 years for Mercosur nationals), after living in Argentina for more than half of the period and without a 6-month consecutive absence.
CitizenshipAfter 2 years of residence
Naturalisation needs 2 years of continuous legal residence immediately before applying, without leaving the country, holding temporary or permanent residence.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Request a temporary entry permit, then collect the visa at the Argentine consulate in your country of origin or legal residence.
Presence rulesAway under 6 months
Temporary residence is cancelled if you stay outside Argentina for 6 months or more, unless an exception applies.
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
- The applicant receives a pension from a government, an international body or a private company for services performed abroad.
What you must show2
- The pension must give a regular and permanent income of at least 5 minimum wages per month: ARS 1,956,000 (≈ $1,290) (5 x ARS 391,200 (≈ $260)).
- The entry permit fee is ARS 50,000 (≈ $33) for Mercosur and associated-state nationals and ARS 100,000 (≈ $66) for other nationalities.
Documents2
- A complete, current copy of the valid passport is required.
- Copies of the act granting the pension and of the last three pay receipts are required.
Steps2
- File a request note with supporting documentation at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones head office or the local delegation.
- After approval, the applicant obtains the visa at the Argentine consulate in the country of origin or legal residence.
After you arrive1
- Temporary residence is granted for up to 3 years.
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 3 years at first, renewable
- 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
Full official text
Temporary residence for foreigners who receive a pension from a government, international body or private company for services performed abroad. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least ARS 1,956,000 a month (≈ $1,290) · Minimum monthly amount to prove pensioner status: 5 SMVM (5 x ARS 391,200 (≈ $260)), regular and permanent. 1 2
- A fee of ARS 50,000 (≈ $33) · Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (50 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each). 3
- A fee of ARS 100,000 (≈ $66) · Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of other countries (100 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each). 3
Requirements
- The applicant receives a pension from a government, an international body or a private company for services performed abroad. 1
- The pension must give a regular and permanent income of at least 5 minimum wages per month: ARS 1,956,000 (≈ $1,290) (5 x ARS 391,200 (≈ $260)). 1 2
- The entry permit fee is ARS 50,000 (≈ $33) for Mercosur and associated-state nationals and ARS 100,000 (≈ $66) for other nationalities. 3
- A complete, current copy of the valid passport is required. 1
- Copies of the act granting the pension and of the last three pay receipts are required. 1
- File a request note with supporting documentation at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones head office or the local delegation. 1
- After approval, the applicant obtains the visa at the Argentine consulate in the country of origin or legal residence. 1
- Temporary residence is granted for up to 3 years. 1
Stay
- Temporary residence for up to 3 years.
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
Family
Family members can be included under related family categories.
Official sources
- Obtener un permiso de ingreso temporario como rentista o pensionado · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Resolución 4/2026 — Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil (ARS 391,200 from 1 Oct 2026) · Secretaría de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-09
- Cuadro de tasas migratorias, Decreto 584/2024 (1 UMSM = ARS 1,000) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Residencia temporaria por nacionalidad MERCOSUR (nativos de Estados Parte y Asociados) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina · checked 2026-10-11
- Preguntas frecuentes - Residencias · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina · checked 2026-10-10
- Obtener Ciudadanía Argentina por Naturalización · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) · checked 2026-10-11
Pensioner residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensioner residence | Needs income of ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290 | 3 yr | – |
| Rentista residence | Needs income of ARS 2M+ a month ≈ $1,290 | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Retiree permanent residence Mexico | Needs income of MXN 134k+ a month ≈ $7,310 | – | Yes |
| Pensioner visa M Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 3 yr | Yes |
| Pensionado residence Costa Rica | Needs income of $1,000+ a month | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Pensioner residence?
Income of at least ARS 1,956,000 a month (≈ $1,290). Minimum monthly amount to prove pensioner status: 5 SMVM (5 x ARS 391,200 (≈ $260)), regular and permanent. A fee of ARS 50,000 (≈ $33). Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of Mercosur and associated states (50 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each). A fee of ARS 100,000 (≈ $66). Entry permit fee for temporary residence as pensioner, nationals of other countries (100 UMSM at ARS 1,000 (≈ $1) each).
How long can I stay on the Pensioner residence?
Temporary residence for up to 3 years.
Can I bring my family on the Pensioner residence?
Family members can be included under related family categories.
Does the Pensioner residence lead to permanent residence in Argentina?
Time on the Pensioner residence counts toward permanent residence in Argentina, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence. Time on the Pensioner residence counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 2 years of residence.
How are Pensioner residence holders taxed in Argentina?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Pensioner 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 2026-10-11 against 6 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
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 un permiso de ingreso temporario como rentista o pensionado · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Resolución 4/2026 — Salario Mínimo, Vital y Móvil (ARS 391,200 from 1 Oct 2026) · Secretaría de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social · checked 2026-10-10
- Cuadro de tasas migratorias, Decreto 584/2024 (1 UMSM = ARS 1,000) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-12
- Residencia temporaria por nacionalidad MERCOSUR (nativos de Estados Parte y Asociados) · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina · checked 2026-10-11
- Preguntas frecuentes - Residencias · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina · checked 2026-10-10
- Obtener Ciudadanía Argentina por Naturalización · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) · checked 2026-10-11
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