Retired people or applicants who wish to settle in Argentina and have a steady monthly income may apply for a temporary visa for up to one year, after which successive extensions may be granted by Direccion Nacional de Migraciones.
Direccion Nacional de Migraciones may ask for certified translations of certain documents already presented with a simple translation at the Consulate General when applying for the visa. All foreign documents to be lodged directly at Direccion Nacional de Migraciones have to be translated by a certified argentine professional.
Requirements:
Book an appointment calling on 0207 318 1340, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12pm
Valid passport
Only for the RETIRED: Public document granting the retirement status, translated into Spanish and stamped with the Apostille issued by the FCO, and the two last original payslips (or notarised copies stamped with the Apostille), translated into Spanish. Minimum monthly income required is the equivalent of 2.000 argentine pesos.
Only for those who have a STEADY INCOME: A statement issued by a chartered
accountant, notary public or bank, informing that according to their
estimations, the applicant will have at his disposal, on a steady monthly basis
for the following two years, the equivalent to at least 2.500 argentine pesos.
If the document comes from a chartered accountant or bank, its signature or
authenticity has to be certified by a notary public, and the notary public's
signature by the Apostille stamp fixed by the FCO. In case the document is
issued by a notary public, his signature is required to be legalized by the
Apostille. All contents have to be translated into Spanish.
Bank statements for over GBP 10.000
Three 4x4 cm passport photos, light blue background and 3/4 right profile
Original or certified copy of Full Birth Certificate legalised by the FCO with the Apostille. Applicants not born in the UK must have the certificate issued in their country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate belonging to the area in that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant. If the applicant has changed his name and the birth certificate has not been amended, the original Deed Poll will be required, legalised by the FCO with the Apostille and translated into Spanish. This document will be retained by agentine authorities.
Original or certified copy of full Marriage Certificate (if applicable) legalised by the FCO with the Apostille. Applicants not married in the UK must have the certificate issued in their country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant.
Original or certified copy of Final Decree (if applicable) legalised by the FCO with the Apostille. Applicants not divorced in the UK must have the certificate issued in the country of origin and legalised by the competent authorities with the Apostille or by the Argentine Consulate in that country. This document must be submitted with its translation into Spanish and will be retained for processing by argentine authorities and not given back to the applicant.
An affidavit provided on the day of the appointment, to be signed at the Consulate General, stating that the applicant has no international criminal records.
Payment of a consular fee
Notice: Spouses, parents and single children under 21 years old or handicapped children, can apply as accompanying persons. Same documents are required, except proof of retirement or steady income. A second marriage certificate is required if the spouse is travelling separately. In the case of handicapped children, a medical certificate, legalised by the FCO with the Apostille stamp and translated into Spanish, is required