Argentina is one of the largest and most prosperous states in South America. All issues related to obtaining and restoring Argentinean citizenship are regulated by the Argentinean Citizenship Law. In fact, becoming a full-fledged citizen of this hospitable Latin American country, if desired, is not so difficult.
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Instruction manual
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First of all, in order to become a citizen of the Argentine Republic, you need to live in the country for at least two years. Accommodation is possible both in visa mode and upon obtaining a residence visa. The main thing is to provide the commission with documentary evidence of your permanent residence in the country.
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In addition, candidates for Argentine citizenship must have a stable source of income in the country, certified by documents. You can provide the judge with a salary certificate or work contract. It is worth noting that only people over the age of majority can apply for Argentinean citizenship. Children born to citizens of Argentina receive citizenship automatically, regardless of place of birth.
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Unlike most other countries, the procedure for obtaining Argentinean citizenship does not imply passing a test on the history of the country and its culture. The only condition is an initial knowledge of the official language of Argentina - Spanish. To test your knowledge, you will be asked to read a page of text in Spanish. It is also worth noting that citizens of countries such as Sweden, the USA, Chile, Italy, Colombia, Norway, Spain, Ecuador, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras can apply for a second citizenship in Argentina without giving up the first.
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If the judge makes a positive decision, you first receive a temporary residence permit for a year, then this residence permit is extended for another year, and then you become a full citizen of the country. Argentine citizens have the right to visa-free entry to most European countries with the right to work. If we talk about the timing of obtaining citizenship, then consideration of the application usually takes from a year to 14 months. To obtain citizenship in the shortened time (up to 6 months) can only persons who are descendants of citizens of Argentina but who have citizenship (citizenship) of another country.