🇦🇷 How to Get a Student Visa in Argentina (2025 Step-by-Step Guide)

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If you’re planning to study Spanish, live in Buenos Aires, or stay in Argentina long-term, a Student Visa is the most reliable and legal way to do it.
It allows you to live in the country, extend your stay, and even start your journey toward residency — all while learning the language.

At Wanderlust Spanish, we’ve helped over 150 international students obtain their transitory student visa quickly and smoothly, so they can focus on what really matters: living the Argentine experience.


🎓 What Exactly Is a Student Visa in Argentina?

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A Student Visa (Residencia Transitoria por Estudios) is a legal permit granted to foreigners who enroll in an accredited educational institution in Argentina.

With this visa, you can:

  • Stay in Argentina legally for 6 to 12 months (renewable).
  • Open a local bank account.
  • Rent apartments under your name.
  • Travel in and out of the country freely.
  • Apply for extensions or residency in the future.

Unlike a tourist visa — which lasts only 90 days and can’t be renewed indefinitely — a student visa gives you stability and peace of mind.


⚡ How Fast Can You Get It?

At Wanderlust Spanish, we make the process fast and simple.
Once you enroll in our Visa Program, you can apply and obtain your student visa in a matter of weeks — no bureaucracy, no confusion.

We work directly with official institutions and immigration offices to ensure your documentation is correctly prepared and approved.

💡 Most of our students receive their visa within 2–4 weeks.


🪪 Requirements for the Student Visa in Argentina

Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

  1. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  2. Proof of enrollment in a certified institution (we provide this from Wanderlust Spanish).
  3. Two recent photos (passport size).
  4. Criminal record certificate from your country of origin (apostilled).
  5. Criminal record certificate from Argentina (we assist you in obtaining it).
  6. Payment of the visa fee to Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.

We guide you step by step, translating documents if needed, and booking your appointment with Migraciones.


🗓️ Step-by-Step Process (2025 Updated)

  1. Enroll at Wanderlust Spanish — Choose your preferred Spanish course.
  2. Get your enrollment certificate — This is the key document for your visa.
  3. Prepare the required documents — We help you with the checklist.
  4. Book your appointment at Migraciones.
  5. Attend your appointment with our assistance (yes, we guide you there!).
  6. Receive your Student Visa — usually valid for 1 year, renewable.

After that, you’re officially part of the Wanderlust community: studying, living and discovering Argentina legally.


🌎 Why Choose Wanderlust Spanish for Your Visa?

Because we don’t just teach Spanish — we help you build your new life in Argentina.

✅ Accredited institution recognized by Migraciones.
✅ Direct access to the Transitory Student Visa (Residencia Transitoria).
Fast approval process — handled with experience.
150+ students already living legally in Argentina.
✅ Support in English and Spanish during the whole process.

You won’t find another school that simplifies the visa process like this.


💬 What Our Students Say

“Wanderlust made everything easy. I got my student visa in less than three weeks and now I’m studying and living in Palermo!” — Anna, Germany

“I had no idea how to start the process. They took care of everything.” — Thomas, USA


🧭 Final Thoughts: Study, Live and Belong in Argentina

Getting a student visa in Argentina is easier than you think — especially when you do it with a school that already knows every step.
At Wanderlust Spanish, we combine language, culture, and legal guidance so you can live your Argentine experience from day one.


👉 Ready to Start?

Enroll today in our Visa + Spanish Program and we’ll help you:
✅ Study Spanish in Buenos Aires
✅ Get your Transitory Student Visa fast
✅ Begin your new life in Argentina 🇦🇷

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Wanderlust was my second home during my 5 months living in Buenos Aires. I got to know Argentina through this amazing school and experiences while studying with my professor, Vicky.

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