Get Your Argentina Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Anyone born in Argentina is automatically a citizen, except children of foreign diplomats.
- By Descent : Individuals born abroad to an Argentine citizen can apply for citizenship by descent at an Argentine consulate.
- By Marriage : Foreign spouses of Argentine citizens may apply for residency and later citizenship through simplified naturalization.
- By Naturalization: Anyone who has legally resided in Argentina for 2 years may apply, with no language or cultural test required.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Argentina allows dual citizenship without requiring renunciation of your original nationality. This includes all naturalized citizens.
Step-by-Step Process
- Determine your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application through the Civil Registry (if in Argentina) or at an Argentine consulate (if abroad).
- Provide supporting documents such as birth, marriage, or residency records.
- Undergo a judicial process for naturalization, which may include an interview.
- Receive your citizenship certificate and apply for a DNI and passport.
Benefits of Argentine Citizenship
- Live, work, and travel freely in Argentina and MERCOSUR countries
- Access to public healthcare and education
- Visa-free travel to 170+ countries
- Full dual citizenship rights — no renunciation needed
Frequently asked questions.
Does Argentina allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Argentina permits dual citizenship with no restrictions. You are not required to renounce your original nationality.
Can I get citizenship through my Argentine parent?
Yes. If your parent is an Argentine citizen, you can apply for citizenship by descent, even if born abroad. The process is handled at consulates or in-country.
Can I become a citizen by marrying an Argentine?
Yes. Marriage to an Argentine citizen makes it easier to apply for residency and citizenship through simplified naturalization pathways.
How long do I need to live in Argentina for naturalization?
Just 2 years of legal residence are required. There are no language tests, and judges have broad discretion to approve applications.
Is same-sex marriage recognized in Argentina?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is fully legal nationwide, and foreign same-sex spouses are eligible for citizenship under the same rules as opposite-sex couples.
Do I have to pay taxes in Argentina as a dual citizen?
Argentina taxes are based on residency, not citizenship. If you live abroad, you are generally not taxed on foreign income. Residents are taxed on worldwide income.