Argentina's Digital Nomad Transitory Residence (Residencia Transitoria para Nómadas Digitales) allows foreign nationals to live in Argentina while working remotely for employers or clients located outside the country. Launched in May 2022, the program targets remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals who earn their income from foreign-domiciled entities through digital means. Unlike many comparable programs, Argentina does not impose a formal minimum income threshold — applicants only need to demonstrate active remote work. The program remains active and is one of the least demanding digital nomad routes in the region.
The initial residence is valid for up to 180 days. A single extension of 180 days may be granted (360 days maximum). To qualify for the extension, you must have remained in Argentina for at least 50% of the initial period (minimum 90 days) and provide proof of income received during that time. The visa does not lead to temporary or permanent residency.
The original digital nomad rules did not require health insurance. However, a 2025 immigration reform (Decreto DNU N° 366/2025, effective 29 May 2025) amended the Migration Law to require foreigners to submit a sworn declaration (declaración jurada) confirming they hold health insurance, and conditions free public-hospital care — other than emergencies — on holding insurance or paying for the service. As of mid-2026 this sworn-declaration mechanism had not yet been fully regulated and was not being enforced at the border, but holding travel or medical insurance before entering is strongly recommended. The same reform added general economic-means and clean-criminal-record conditions and introduced a "residencia precaria" category. It did not repeal the digital nomad residence, which remains active.
Holders with transitory residence are generally considered non-residents for income tax purposes and are taxed only on Argentine-source income, not on foreign-source income. However, spending more than 12 consecutive months in Argentina may trigger tax residency. VAT (IVA) applies to local purchases of goods and services.
There are two main pathways:
Applicants already in Argentina apply in person at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones offices — this in-country route is handled in person rather than through the online RaDEX system.
Holders may only work remotely for entities or individuals domiciled outside Argentina. Any local employment or service provision to Argentine companies or clients is prohibited.