Who qualifies
Adult foreign nationals who complete two years of continuous, legal residence in Argentina immediately before applying.
Legal residence
Argentina
Two uninterrupted years of legal residence. Under the current statutory text, a departure during the clock breaks continuity.
2 years continuous
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What the headline leaves out
When the clock starts
The current Citizenship Law uses a two-year continuous-residence test and defines continuity strictly: the applicant must remain in Argentina throughout that period.
The catch
The attractive headline is real, but the no-departure wording makes the two-year period much less flexible than a normal residence clock.
Application brief
Core requirements
These are the route-defining requirements, not a complete filing checklist. Documents, fees and exceptions depend on your status and filing date.
- 01
Be at least 18 years old
- 02
Complete two continuous years as a legal resident
- 03
Avoid departures during the qualifying period
- 04
File the naturalization request under the current national procedure
Primary sources
Verify before filing
Nationality rules and administrative practice change. Start with the responsible authority or the controlling law, then confirm how it applies to your residence history.
Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm current eligibility with the listed authority or a qualified nationality lawyer before relying on a residence clock.