Most people come to Argentina with a return ticket.
They don’t plan much beyond that.
But Buenos Aires has a way of changing the timeline.
Days stretch.
Routines appear.
Faces become familiar.
At some point, the question isn’t what’s next?
It’s how do I stay?
The Transitory Visa in Argentina Is a Student Visa
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In real life, when people talk about a transitory visa in Argentina, they’re talking about the student visa.
It’s the visa that allows you to:
- stay legally in the country
- stop counting days
- build a normal routine
And the way most people get it is simple:
they study Spanish in Buenos Aires.
No university enrollment.
No long academic commitment.
Just Spanish classes and time.
Learning Spanish as a Way to Belong
At first, Spanish feels optional.
Then you realize it’s how the city opens up.
Learning Spanish in Buenos Aires isn’t about perfection.
It’s about participation.
You understand more.
You speak a little.
You start showing up differently.
Spanish becomes part of your daily life — not something separate from it.
That’s why so many people who extend their stay end up looking for a Spanish school in Buenos Aires.
Wanderlust Is More Than a School
People don’t stay at Wanderlust just for grammar.
They stay because of the community.
Classes turn into conversations.
Conversations turn into friendships.
Friendships turn into a sense of belonging.
When you’re learning Spanish with people who are also building a life in Buenos Aires, everything feels easier.
Studying at Wanderlust allows you to apply for the student (transitory) visa, but what you gain goes beyond paperwork.
A Legal Way to Stay Without Forcing a Plan
The student visa gives you something simple but powerful: time.
Time to:
- learn Spanish
- settle into the city
- decide what comes next
You don’t need to commit to a long-term future.
You just need space to live the present.
For many people, this becomes the most natural way to stay in Argentina.
Want to Extend Your Time in Buenos Aires?
If you’ve fallen for the city and want to stay longer, the path is straightforward:
- apply for a student visa
- study Spanish in Buenos Aires
- become part of a real community
At Wanderlust, that’s exactly what we help people do.
Not rush.
Not overplan.
Just stay — legally, calmly, and connected.
