Passive income · with DNI

Rentier residency in Argentina

For people who live on passive income from abroad. Requirements, minimum amount, timelines and how we take you from assessment to DNI — remotely, acting under power of attorney.

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Rentier residency is for people who live on passive income from abroad — rent, dividends, interest or royalties — in a stable and lawful way. It grants a temporary DNI and opens the path to permanent residency by arraigo.

min. monthly wages
up to 3 yrs
renewable
DNI
yes, temporary
Remote
we act under PoA
Who it's for

Is this you?

  • You live on rent, dividends, interest or royalties from your own assets abroad.
  • The income is stable, provable and of lawful origin.
  • You don't depend on salary from personal work (if you do, see the digital nomad visa).
Requirements

What you must show

  • Monthly income equal to or above five minimum wages.
  • Funds remitted through a BCRA-authorized entity.
  • Valid passport, criminal-record certificate and proof of address in Argentina.
  • Foreign documents apostilled and translated by a sworn public translator.
Watch outRemote-work salary does not qualify as rentier, because it is personal-work income. For that profile we assess the digital nomad visa or another structure.
How we help

From assessment to DNI

  1. Assessment of your income profile and viability.
  2. Preparation of documents, apostilles and sworn translations.
  3. Filing and follow-up in RADEX (we can act under power of attorney).
  4. Answering notices through to the decision and the DNI.
FAQ

About rentier residency

What income counts as rentier?

Passive income from your own assets: rent, dividends, interest, royalties. It must be stable, lawful and remitted through a BCRA-authorized entity.

What is the minimum amount?

As a rule, five minimum wages per month. The nominal figure changes with the current minimum wage; we confirm it at the consultation.

Does rentier residency grant a DNI and lead to permanent?

Yes. It is temporary (up to 3 years, renewable), grants a DNI and, after 3 years (non-MERCOSUR) with physical presence, enables permanent residency by arraigo.

Do I have to live in Argentina full time?

To reach permanent residency, physical presence is required (more than 50% of the period and no long absences). We plan your travel so the file is not put at risk.

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Aníbal Falivene
Attorney · CPACF Volume 71, Folio 132 · Buenos Aires

25+ years in Argentine public and private law. Foreign investment structuring, residency, immigration and citizenship, with direct service in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.

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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Tell us your nationality, the reason for your residency, your timeline and your family situation, and we will map the fastest viable path. We work remotely and can act under power of attorney, so you don't have to travel. Confidential first reply, typically within one business day.

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