Nothing in this world is permanent. Windows for fast-track citizenship open — and then slam shut.
On May 14th, presidential spokesperson Manuel Ardoni announced upcoming restrictions to Argentina’s migration laws. Two major points stand out:
What Exactly Is Changing?
❗ Two uninterrupted years of physical presence in Argentina are now required for naturalization. Previously it was possible to leave the country during this period — no more.
❗ Tighter background checks for criminal records both inside and outside Argentina. This will especially complicate things for applicants with missing or inconsistent documents.
The decree hasn't been signed yet, but judging by the rhetoric of President Javier Milei (who’s been full-on cosplaying Trump lately), this might just be the beginning.
What Does This Mean for Current Residents?
🕰️ Expect naturalization court cases to move slower. Even before this, Argentine courts were never in a rush — your file could sit untouched on a dusty shelf for a year. Now, extra verifications will mean longer delays.
🌴 Leaving the country without notifying immigration could result in status cancellation. We’ve seen this trend all year — now it’s officially policy.
Will Birth Tourism Be Affected?
Argentina has been one of the fastest citizenship options for new parents. If your child was born there, you could immediately file and receive your citizenship within 6 months. родители новорождённого могли сразу подать на гражданство — и за 6 месяцев получить документы. Это привлекало десятки пар каждый месяц.
That may soon no longer be an option. If the new rules require two years of prior residence, birth tourism could collapse. перестать работать.
Right now, the decree is just an announcement — the parliament could cancel it as unconstitutional. But don’t count on that.
What Should You Do?
If you’re already in Argentina:
📄 Submit your documents to court ASAP. There’s still a chance you can get in under the old rules.
If you’re planning to come:
💡 Start thinking about Plan B You may need to commit to two years of uninterrupted residence — or look into another country.
Got questions about legalization or naturalization? Message me directly.
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