Visas and Visa companies

I have talked by email to several people over the last week or so about visa options and the range of fees for their services.  Honestly, there are a lot of companies out there - some are reasonably priced while others are extremely overpriced; there is a range in the quality of services as well.

For instance ASN Visas would have done a rentista visa (aka Annuitant visa) for my husband and I for $1,400. We sat with them for almost two hours back in November and found them to be extremely helpful and very professional. If we choose them, they will handle all paperwork and also go to all of the meetings with us.  We haven't gone any further with them yet mainly because we're not ready to start the process and now that we decided to move earlier things have gotten crazy.

It really shouldn't cost you a lot of money to get your visa. I have heard about one very well advertised company charging up to $5,000 U.S. to process your visa. You don't need to pay that much - period! There are other unscrupulous lawyers who will just plain take advantage of you. Please be careful of those that are more than willing to prey upon you.

Here are the four common Temporary Resident Visas for Argentina:

Annuitant or Rentista Visa: You will need to be receiving a monthly income from an investment or remittances (ie rentals in the States or elsewhere) of not less than $900 UDS per month.

Pensioner or Retiree Visa: You should already be retired or receive income from retirement plans of not less than $700 USD.

Labor Contract: You will need to have an offer from an Argentine company.

Migrants with Equity Capital: Quite difficult to get. You will need to prove that you have the minimum amount of $100,000 PESOS (an equivalent of approx. $35,000 USD) that will be invested in a SERVICE, PRODUCTIVE, OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. This does not include buying a rental property in Buenos Aires to rent in the market! It must be a regular income producing business ie. restaurant, B&B, Internet cafe, store etc. And, you will have to do a business plan and have it translated to Spanish.

If you have any questions don't hesistate to give me a shout!

Until the next post about Argentine consulates in the United States.

Chau!

Comments

[hans figge]

Attn: Chau

After reading your article
regarding "Visas & Visa
Companies", I would like to
ask you if you could e-mail the address from ASN Visa, I
tried the locate them on
the internet but to no
avail. Thank you kindly for
your help.

Best regards,

Hans Figge
Salisbury, MD