Latin America
Nomad Score
7/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,200
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Safety
Moderate
Argentina taxes residents on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 35%. Severe currency controls and multiple exchange rates complicate finances. Blue dollar rate is significantly higher than official.
Income Tax
5-35%
Capital Gains
15%
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Tax Year
calendar
Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Visa free tourist or short visit entry for eligible passport holders for up to 90 days per visit.
tourist
Tourist visa issued by Argentine embassies and consulates for nationals who are not visa exempt.
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Temporary residence route designed for digital nomads and remote workers who earn foreign source income and want to live in Argentina beyond a simple tourist stay.
work
Temporary residence for foreign nationals hired by Argentine employers under the standard work based residence system.
education
Temporary residence for foreign students enrolled in recognised Argentine educational institutions.
special
Temporary residence for people who can prove stable passive income from abroad, such as rental income, dividends or pensions, at or above the threshold set by Migraciones.
$1,200/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Buenos Aires has excellent hospitals (Hospital Aleman, Hospital Italiano). Public hospitals are free for everyone. Good medical training.
DNI (national ID) required for bank accounts. Severe currency controls. Blue dollar market is essential knowledge. Crypto widely used.
Buenos Aires is generally safe in tourist areas. Express kidnappings are rare but occur. Do not display wealth. Patagonia is very safe.