Simplified process for obtaining permanent residency in Argentina for Brazilian citizens
- Mar 25
- 1 min read
Brazilian citizens who wish to reside legally in Argentina have a privileged route: the MERCOSUR Residency Agreement considered together with the Law No. 26,240. This regional instrument, in force since 2009, establishes a simplified process for nationals of the bloc's member and associated countries, while Law No. 26,240 creates the mechanism for Brazilian citizens residing in Argentina to transform their legal residency into "Permanent" residency, regardless of their previous length of residence in the country.
The Mercosur route does not require proof of employment, income, or family ties. Nationality is the central requirement.
Required documents
Valid Passport (CPF it is also valid)
Certificate of criminal records, apostilled or legalized from every country in which the foreigner has lived 1 year during the last 3 years. Brazilian criminal records is recommendable to be legalized in the Brazilian Consulate in BA.
Proof of domicile in Argentina
Migration fee payment.
Medical insurance.
Regular entry through authorized border crossings.
El proceso paso a paso
Initiate through the RaDEx digital system
Apostille/legalize foreign documents and have them translated
Submit to the National Directorate of Migration (DNM)
Await evaluation and resolution
Obtain Argentine National ID (DNI) once approved
Once permanent residency has been granted to a Brazilian citizen, he will not have to request a renewal of his residency but will simply have to renew his ID card upon expiration, just like any Argentine citizen.
Brazilian citizens may consider applying for Argentine citizenship if they wish, after having resided in the national territory for two years.
