Published: 30.09.2026
Following the migration reform, applicants for naturalisation must complete two years of continuous and lawful residence in Argentina immediately before applying. Sources state that no trips abroad are allowed during this period, and permanent residence is not a prerequisite.
The rule changes the strategy for people who plan to seek citizenship soon after obtaining temporary residence: the two-year period must be spent in Argentina without leaving the country. This particularly affects remote professionals, entrepreneurs and families who plan to divide their time between countries. Applicants will need to plan travel around the continuous-residence requirement and maintain lawful status throughout the period. Anyone pursuing naturalisation should treat this as a material planning constraint.