Doing Business In Argentina

C1104AC) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 4311-7695 or 4313-2777
Fax: (54-11) 4313-1778
As a result of Argentina’s suspension from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in February
2002, Argentine citizens traveling to the U.S. for any purpose must for apply for and
receive a U.S. visa. For more information on U.S. visa application procedures, visit
http://unitedstatesvisas.gov.
Work and other Extended Visas
Although it is theoretically possible to arrange a work permit following arrival in
Argentina, the process is much more complicated and time consuming than applying for
the work visa abroad, and one may not legally begin remunerated employment until
permission has been granted. Therefore, it is important to begin the work visa process
as early as possible by applying at an Argentine consular office in the U.S. or abroad.
This process can still be quite lengthy and require many civil documents (e.g., birth and
marriage certificates) and police certificates. U.S. civil documents submitted to Argentine
consular offices do not require Argentine consular certification. The government of
Argentina requires only a Hague Convention apostille certificate from the Secretary of
State of the U.S. state where the document was issued or from the U.S. Department of
State for U.S. federal government-issued documents.
Argentine immigration law provides for the following temporary and permanent resident
categories and conditions:
· Transitory residents, tourists, and students are not allowed to carry on a
remunerated or profitable activity unless expressly authorized by the immigration
authorities.
· Temporary residents may perform such activities during their authorized stay if
they obtain a work permit. The work permit can be obtained from the immigration
authorities at the Immigration Office, upon prior file of relevant documentation. The
permit authorizes a stay from one to three years.
· Permanent residents may perform any type of remunerated or profitable activity,
either as employees or self-employed.
There are special immigration provisions for some foreign professional, scientific or
technical research personnel hired abroad to render services in Argentina for a
maximum of two years. They must not be a resident in Argentina and must be covered
for contingencies such as old age, disability or death by the law of their own country.
For more information, contact an Argentine consular office in the U.S.
State Department Visa Website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
United States Visas.gov: www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
U.S. Companies that require travel of foreign businesspersons to the United States
should be advised that security options are handled via an interagency process. Visa
applicants should go to the following links.
3/4/2008