How to settle for good: arraigo after temporary residency, being the child of an Argentine citizen, and special regimes — with the physical-presence and absence rules up to date.
Permanent residency allows you to settle indefinitely, has no migratory expiry and grants a permanent DNI. The DNI is renewed every 15 years and your address must be kept up to date.
The child of an Argentine — native, naturalized or by option — accesses permanent residency. You should also assess whether you can acquire Argentine nationality by option directly (a distinct institution, with different effects). See our Argentine citizenship guide (EN).
| Origin | Valid temporary residency required |
|---|---|
| MERCOSUR nationals | 2 years |
| Non-MERCOSUR nationals | 3 years |
You must also show sufficient means of support and meet the physical-presence conditions: more than 50% of the period in the country and no absences of 6 consecutive months or more, according to the rules published after the decree. These conditions should be verified against the ongoing litigation.
Special regime under Law 26,240.
Refugees and former diplomatic officials, among others, have specific provisions.
Updated 19 July 2026. This guide is general information, not personalized legal advice. Rules and required documents can change and each file is decided on its own merits. We recommend a consultation before starting any procedure, particularly while the scope of the annulment of Decree 366/2025 is being clarified.
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