Argentina•South AmericaWork Visa (Category 23A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Primary employment visa for salaried workers. Valid for 1 year, renewable indefinitely. Includes work rights and path to permanent residency after 3 years.
The 23A work visa is the primary employment visa for Argentina. It allows foreign workers to be employed by Argentine companies with proper sponsorship. The visa is tied to employment and includes work rights from day one.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Passport photos
Two 4x4 cm recent photos
Employment contract
Signed contract detailing position and salary
Certificate of good conduct
Apostilled from home country
Health insurance
Valid for duration of stay in Argentina
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of business registration in Argentina
RENURE registration
Company must be registered as sponsor
Work permit application
Submitted to Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Employment contract
Signed by employer and employee
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after 3 years
- Includes work rights
- Renewable indefinitely
- Spouse can obtain dependent visa
- Children covered by family provisions
- Can obtain DNI and social security number
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer
- Complex application process
- Requires RENURE registration
- Processing time can be long
Application Process
Employer registers with RENURE
Argentine employer must be registered in National Registry of Petitioners
Obtain work permit approval
Employer applies for work permit at Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Receive permit approval
DNM issues work permit authorization
Apply for visa at consulate
Submit visa application at Argentine consulate with approved permit
Attend interview
May be required at consulate
Receive visa
Collect visa and travel to Argentina
Obtain DNI and work rights
Register residence and obtain National Identity Document
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
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