🇦🇷 Argentine citizenship · By birth
Argentine citizenship by birth of a child
Have a child in Argentina and the whole family can get permanent residence and a passport. In most cases you do not even need a visa to enter the country.
Argentina is a country with a rich history, spectacular nature and a high standard of living. One of the largest economies in South America, it offers free education, affordable healthcare and a welcoming atmosphere for foreigners.
Legal grounds
Who gets citizenship
Any child born on Argentine territory automatically becomes a citizen of the country.
Citizenship for the parents
Once the child is born, the parents can apply for permanent residence straight away. Without waiting for it to be issued, they can also file for citizenship. An application is reviewed in 1-2 years.
The parents' legal status
There are no special requirements for legal status in the country: for foreigners a tourist visa is enough, if one is needed to enter at all. Russian citizens can stay in Argentina without a visa for 90 days.
Citizenship for the other children
After the birth, the parents can also apply for permanent residence for their other children under 18. Older children receive an Argentine passport when they turn 18 - there is no requirement to be of age at the time of filing: parents can apply for a child's citizenship before the child comes of age.
Other relatives
Grandparents can apply for a residence permit under the family reunification program. For citizenship they need to live in Argentina for 2 years on a residence permit before filing an application.
Foreigners travelling to the country to give birth need a tourist visa if their country has no visa-free agreement with Argentina. Russian citizens can stay in Argentina without a visa for 90 days.
Advantages of an Argentine passport
Freedom of travel
Visits to more than 170 countries without a visa, including the EU, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Free education and healthcare
Argentine citizens have access to free state schools and hospitals.
Access to Mercosur countries
The right to move, work and live freely in Mercosur countries with no visas or extra permits.
Citizenship passed on by descent
Children of Argentine citizens born abroad automatically become citizens of Argentina.
How to get Argentine citizenship by birth step by step
Entering the country
Getting a tourist visa if one is required (Russian citizens can stay in Argentina without a visa for 90 days). Enter the country a few weeks before the expected due date.
Giving birth in Argentina
You need to have the original Russian documents translated into Spanish and certified by the translators' association, and to get a proof of address certificate from a police station.
Birth certificate
The maternity hospital issues a record of the birth. On that basis you obtain the birth certificate and the DNI - the identity document of an Argentine citizen.
Permanent residence application for the parents
While the application is pending, a foreigner receives Residencia Precaria - a temporary permission to stay.
Citizenship application for the parents
Parents can apply for citizenship without waiting for permanent residence. A case takes 1-2 years to review.
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