Citizenship

Citizenship by Residence

After two years of continuous legal residence in Argentina, you become eligible to apply for citizenship through naturalization. We manage the entire federal court process, from case preparation to your Argentine passport.

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Our Process

Citizenship by residence (naturalization) is a federal court process. Here is exactly how we take you from eligible resident to Argentine citizen.

Eligibility Review

We confirm your two years of continuous, legal residence and review your residency history for any gaps that could affect your case.

Document Preparation

We gather your DNI history, criminal record certificates, proof of residence, and any supporting documentation required by the federal court.

Federal Court Filing

We file your naturalization case before the competent federal court and represent you throughout every procedural step.

Hearing & Sentence Tracking

We prepare you for the citizenship hearing and track your case until the court issues its sentence granting citizenship.

Passport & DNI Issuance

Once citizenship is granted, we coordinate your Argentine passport and updated DNI as a citizen.

Requirements

These are the core requirements our team verifies before filing your naturalization case.

Residency Requirements

2 years of continuous legal residence in Argentina
Temporary or permanent residency status
No extended absences that break continuity
Proof of a fixed address in Argentina

Standard Documents

Valid DNI (temporary or permanent)
Criminal record certificate (Argentina)
Criminal record certificate (home country, apostilled)
Proof of address & means of support

Frequently Asked Questions

Federal court timelines vary, but the process typically takes between 8 and 18 months from filing to the citizenship sentence, depending on the jurisdiction and court workload.

No. Argentina recognizes dual citizenship, so you keep your current nationality while becoming an Argentine citizen.

Yes, any period of continuous legal residence — student, rentista, work contract, business, or permanent — counts toward the two-year requirement.

No. Our attorneys represent you before the federal court throughout the entire naturalization process, including the citizenship hearing.