Student VisavsDigital Nomad Visa

Must be enrolled in a recognized Argentine university or educational institution. Requires acceptance letter, proof of financial means, health insurance, and background check.

Must prove remote employment or freelance income from foreign sources. Requires proof of minimum $1,500 USD/month income, health insurance, and a clean background.

1-2 years, aligned with your academic program. Renewable for the duration of your studies. Can extend to cover full degree programs (4-6 years).

6 months, renewable once for a total of 12 months maximum. After that, you must leave or switch visa categories.

Lower overall. Application fee around $100-200 USD. Argentine public universities are free for foreigners, making this extremely budget-friendly.

Higher. Application fee around $200-300 USD plus the ongoing requirement to maintain $1,500/month income. More expensive to sustain month-to-month.

Limited. You can work up to 20 hours/week with authorization, but your primary activity must be studying. Many students supplement with tutoring or freelance work.

Yes, for foreign clients only. Full-time remote work is allowed and expected. Cannot work for Argentine companies or provide services to local clients.

Full access to Argentine universities. Free public education, student discounts, campus facilities, and integration into the academic community.

No university access through this visa. You could take private language courses or workshops, but formal university enrollment requires a Student Visa.

No age limit. Argentina welcomes students of all ages. Many mature students enroll in master's programs or take undergraduate courses.

No age limit. Open to anyone who can demonstrate remote income, regardless of age. Popular among 25-45 year olds but no formal restrictions.

Moderate. 2-6 weeks once you have your acceptance letter. The university enrollment process itself can take longer, especially for degree programs.

Fast. Typically 2-4 weeks. Fully online application. One of the quickest visa processes available for Argentina.

Excellent. Student Visa time counts toward residency requirements. After completing studies, you can transition to a work visa or apply for permanent residency.

Limited. Does not count toward permanent residency. After 12 months maximum, you need to leave or find another visa pathway.