Argentina Startup & Talent Visa

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The Argentina Startup & Talent Visa is a special visa program that allows foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and highly-skilled professionals to come to Argentina to develop their innovative projects and contribute to economic growth.
What are the main aims and objectives?
The program is aimed at fostering innovation by attracting fresh ideas and expertise from international entrepreneurs. Likewise, the Startup & Talent Visa is designed to attract investors, and highly-skilled professionals to Argentina to develop innovative projects and contribute to the country's economic growth. In particular the visa is designed to provide a streamlined and efficient process for obtaining residency and work permits, which can facilitate the integration of foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals into the Argentine society and culture. 
How does the program work?

Accepted applicants will receive benefits that make it "easier and faster" for foreign entrepreneurs and talent to start a business and work in the country:  

  • Temporary residence: valid for three years and renewable (if business set-up is demonstrated), extended to immediate family members and startup employees. 

  • Fast track procedure 

  • Opportunity to access the Seed Fund program (up to 250.000 Argentine pesos approx $1,100). 

  • Access to an existing network of Entrepreneur Clubs and Incubators across Argentinean cities which are ready to welcome international startups via co-working space, training sessions and more.  

  • Softlanding: partner incubators ready to welcome international startups (coworking space and coaching sessions) 

  • Help desk: a channel dedicated to help with administrative procedures 

To be eligible for the Startup & Talent Visa, applicants must meet certain educational and professional requirements. Successful applicants must have a degree from a recognized university or have at least three years of professional experience in the field in which they will be working in Argentina. Additionally, they must have a business plan that demonstrates that their project is innovative, has the potential to generate employment, and will contribute to the economic development of the country. Applicants may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish and provide a criminal record check. 

What is the overall cost?
The Argentinian government does not publish the exact cost of running the Start-up Visa Program. However, there are no major costs associated with visa schemes outside of the administrative costs of processing applications, conducting background checks and maintaining the program’s infrastructure. Indeed, it is highly likely that any costs that do exist will be outweighed by the economic benefits associated with the program. 
How was it implemented?
The Startup & Talent Visa project is co-led by the Ministry of Production (Secretariat of Entrepreneurs and SMEs), and the Ministry of Interior, Public Works and Housing of Argentina (National Directorate of Migration). 
What impact has been measured?
There is no available information about the impact of the Startup & Talent Visa program. 

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