Work permits
A foreign national who intends to work in Argentina for less than 90 days may obtain a transitory work permit. The foreign national should enter the country as a tourist (in some cases, a tourist visa is needed) and apply for residency at the NMB. The authorized stay term expires on the same day that the period of time authorized at the time of their entry as a tourist ends and is extinguished when the foreign national leaves Argentina.
The transitory residency authorizing the foreign national to undertake remunerated tasks may not be extended or granted more than twice per year, beginning on the date on which it was originally requested.
Entry based on international agreements
If a foreign individual is a national of the MERCOSUR or its associated countries and intends to work in Argentina for one or two years, they must obtain their residency directly at the NMB using the nationality benefit. RENURE registration is not required.
The formalities are conducted on a strictly individual basis, and all the applicants must appear personally before the NMB.
A provisional residence certificate (Precaria) will be delivered to the applicant, allowing them to obtain a CUIL and immediately start working. The Precaria also authorizes the applicant to leave and reenter the country.
The applicant will be granted temporary residency (for a term of two years) and the DNI about 90 days after that. After the expiration of the two-year term, the applicant may apply for permanent residency.