Argentina family reunification visa and residence

Under article 23 ñ) of Law 25.871, as amended by Decree 366/2025, the DNM grants temporary residence to the spouse, parent or child of an Argentine citizen (native, naturalised or by option), and to the spouse, parent or unmarried child under 18 (or an adult child with disabilities) of a temporary or permanent resident. The authority takes into account the scope of the right to family reunification when deciding.

The residence allows multiple entries and exits and can be extended.

You must present a legalised or apostilled birth or marriage certificate proving the link, the sponsor's identity document, your passport, criminal record certificates (from age 16) and proof of address and regular entry. Minors need a legalised birth certificate and authorisation from a parent, who attends with a valid DNI; if the parents do not live in Argentina, a designated guardian with legal residence is required.

For the consular visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months from entry with a blank page, and you bring two recent 4x4 cm colour photos on a white background. A minor needs the express authorisation of both parents or the legal guardian. Foreign-language documents used in RaDEX must be translated into Spanish by an Argentine public translator and legalised by the College of Translators.

The consular visa costs USD or EUR 250 plus a migration fee of USD 600 for non-MERCOSUR nationals, paid when the consulate indicates. The DNM residence fee in Argentina is 100 UMSM (ARS 100,000) for non-MERCOSUR nationals.

Inside Argentina, apply through RaDEX and attend the appointment. Abroad, the family reunification visa can only be requested at the Argentine consulate for your place of residence, with the FSV form, proof of address in the consulate's district, civil-status certificates, a certified copy of the Argentine or resident relative's DNI and their address certificate, criminal records, a sworn statement before the consul, the migration fee and an interview.

Family reunification visas are processed only by the Argentine mission responsible for the applicant's place of residence, by appointment. Check the mission's jurisdiction and accepted payment methods before you book; consular fees are charged in USD or EUR, plus the migration fee for non-MERCOSUR nationals.