Eligibility Quiz
Were you born outside of the territory of the Argentine Republic?
Documents Required
All documents issued outside of Argentina must be Apostilled (or legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if the country is not a member of the Hague Convention). Documents not in Spanish must be translated by a Certified Public Translator in Argentina and legalized by the Colegio de Traductores.
Identity and Civil Documents
- Applicant’s Birth Certificate: An original, legalized/apostilled copy.
- Parent’s Argentine Birth Certificate: A certified copy (testimonio) issued by the Civil Registry in Argentina. It is highly recommended to provide a digital version issued within the last 6–12 months.
- Parent’s DNI: The Documento Nacional de Identidad of the Argentine parent.
- Applicant’s Current Passport or ID: A valid document proving your current identity and nationality.
- Marriage Certificate of Parents: While not always strictly required if filiation is clear on the birth certificate, it is often requested to establish the legal link between parents.
Supporting Documents
- Proof of Residence: A utility bill or official ID showing you live within the jurisdiction of the consulate where you are applying.
- Consent Forms: For applicants under 18, both parents must provide consent and sign the application. If one parent is absent, a specific power of attorney is required.