🌟 Why Argentinians Choose Spain
Spain continues to attract thousands of Argentinians each year looking for a better lifestyle, European opportunities, and cultural connection.
✅ Key Reasons to Move to Spain:
-
🗣 Spanish-speaking country with strong Argentine community
-
🛫 Visa-free entry for up to 90 days as a tourist
-
🏥 World-class healthcare and public services
-
📜 Accelerated citizenship after just 2 years of residency for Latin Americans
-
🧑⚖️ Multiple visa paths for work, study, and long-term stay
Whether you’re relocating alone, with family, or as a retiree, Spain offers a legal pathway tailored to your background and goals.
⚖️ Special Benefit: Citizenship After 2 Years for Argentinians
Unlike most non-EU citizens who must wait 10 years, Argentine nationals can apply for Spanish citizenship after just 2 years of legal residency.
📝 Requirements:
-
Maintain 2 consecutive years of legal residence (non-student)
-
Pass the DELE A2 Spanish exam
-
Pass the CCSE cultural knowledge exam
-
Show good moral conduct and integration
-
Spend most of the 2 years living in Spain
⛔ Important: Student visa years do not count toward citizenship.
🛂 Visa Options for Argentinians Immigrating to Spain
You must first enter Spain with a residency visa—your choice depends on your income, work status, or study plans.
🏖 Non-Lucrative Visa
Ideal for remote workers, retirees, or those with independent income.
-
💶 Requires approx. €2,400/month in stable income or savings
-
❌ Employment in Spain is not allowed
-
👨👩👧 Includes spouse and dependent children
-
🔁 Renewable annually and leads to permanent residency
✅ Counts toward the 2-year citizenship track.
💼 Work Visa (with Spanish Job Offer)
For professionals with a sponsoring Spanish employer.
-
📄 Must have a job offer from a company in Spain
-
👷 Eligible roles often appear on Spain’s shortage occupation list
-
🛂 Employer applies for your work authorization in Spain
-
✈️ You complete the visa process at the Spanish consulate in Argentina
✅ Leads to residency and counts toward citizenship.
🎓 Student Visa
For those studying at Spanish universities or language schools.
-
🏫 Must be enrolled in an approved academic program
-
🕒 Allows part-time work (20 hours/week)
-
🔁 Can be renewed each academic year
-
🔄 Some programs allow a switch to a work visa upon graduation
⚠️ Does not count toward the 2-year citizenship rule.
👨👩👧 EU Family Member Visa
For non-EU family members of EU citizens (including Spanish nationals).
-
💍 Applies to spouses, registered partners, and dependent children or parents
-
⏱ Fast-track application under EU Directive 2004/38/EC
-
📅 Grants a 5-year renewable residence card
-
🛠 Fewer income or documentation requirements
✅ One of the most flexible and permanent pathways.
📋 Step-by-Step: How to Immigrate to Spain from Argentina
Here’s a simplified overview of the immigration process:
1️⃣ Choose the Right Visa
🎯 Based on your life situation—job offer, income, or studies.
2️⃣ Gather and Legalize Documents
📝 Documents typically include:
-
Valid Argentine passport
-
Proof of income or job contract
-
Private health insurance
-
Criminal background check (apostilled)
-
Medical certificate
-
Certified Spanish translations
3️⃣ Submit Your Application
📍 Most residency visas are submitted at the Spanish Consulate in Buenos Aires. Some (like family or work-sponsored visas) may begin in Spain.
4️⃣ Enter Spain & Register
🏠 Once approved, move to Spain and:
-
Register with your local ayuntamiento (town hall)
-
Apply for your TIE (Foreigner’s ID Card) within 30 days
-
Set up a Spanish address, bank account, and healthcare coverage
5️⃣ Begin Your Path to Citizenship
⏳ If eligible, begin tracking your 2 years of legal residency for naturalization.
⚠️ Mistakes Argentinians Should Avoid
🚫 Applying for the wrong visa category
🚫 Submitting un-translated or incomplete documents
🚫 Failing to maintain valid private health insurance
🚫 Spending too much time outside Spain (may reset your 2-year clock)
✅ Avoid these pitfalls by working with immigration professionals.
👩⚖️ Work with Borderless Lawyers
We are a multilingual legal team specializing in Spain-bound immigration for Latin Americans—especially Argentinians. Our lawyers are licensed and based in Spain with deep expertise in consular processing, family law, and long-term immigration planning.
🔧 Our Legal Services Include:
-
✅ Strategic visa planning and consultation
-
📑 Document preparation, apostilles, and sworn translations
-
📨 Application submission & communication with consulates
-
🛂 Assistance with TIE appointments, renewals, and appeals
-
🏛 Full Spanish citizenship application processing
-
🇪🇸 DELE/CCSE exam guidance & preparation resources
📞 Ready to Start Your Move?
We help you immigrate legally and confidently from Argentina to Spain. Whether you’re planning for work, retirement, education, or family reunification—we’ll guide you every step of the way.
👉 Schedule your private consultation with a Spanish immigration lawyer today.