Work visas
Argentine Work Temporary Residence (Migrant Worker)
Temporary residence for foreign nationals contracted to carry out lawful paid work under an employment relationship.
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Application fees follow the official 'cuadro de tasas migratorias'; no specific fee amount or processing time is stated on the official service page.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Argentina government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Residencia temporaria como trabajador migrante
- Route type
- Temporary residence for employment (Article 23, Law 25.871)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Enables DNI
- Yes, temporary DNI
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals contracted to work in a lawful, paid, dependent employment relationship
- Applicants who are physically present in Argentina (radicacion) or applying via a Permiso de Ingreso from abroad
Requirements
- Valid passport or MERCOSUR travel document
- Argentine criminal record certificate (ages 16+)
- Foreign criminal clearance from countries where resident over 1 year in the last 3 years (ages 16+)
- Proof of address and lawful regular entry
- Pre-employment contract signed by both parties stating tasks, hours, duration, place and salary
- Employer registered with AFIP and with the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones
- Foreign documents legalised or apostilled; non-Spanish documents with certified public translation
What you can do
- Work in the contracted paid employment for the authorised period
- Obtain a temporary DNI
- Renew the residence and, after the qualifying period, apply for permanent residence
How to apply
- Register in the RaDEX online system
- Complete the application form and pay the platform fees
- Upload the required documentation
- Attend the in-person appointment in Argentina when notified by email
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.