🇦🇷 Why You Need to Understand the Requirements Before Applying
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If you’re planning to live and study in Argentina, understanding the student visa requirements will save you time, money, and stress.
Many foreigners arrive with incomplete paperwork or outdated information, and end up losing months in bureaucracy.
At Wanderlust Spanish, we’ve guided more than 150 students through the process — helping them get their Transitory Student Visa quickly and legally.
This is the real, updated guide for 2025 — no confusing jargon, just what works.
🧾 Argentina Student Visa Requirements (2025 Updated List)
Here’s the exact list of documents you’ll need to apply for your Residencia Transitoria por Estudios — valid for 6–12 months and renewable:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months before expiration).
- Enrollment certificate from a recognized institution – issued by Wanderlust Spanish once you enroll.
- Two recent passport-sized photos.
- Criminal background check from your home country, issued in the last 3 months and apostilled.
- Criminal background check from Argentina (we help you request it locally).
- Visa application form (provided by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones).
- Proof of residence in Argentina (rental agreement or hotel confirmation).
- Visa fee payment receipt.
💡 Tip: If you study with Wanderlust Spanish, we assist you with every step — from the apostille and translation to the appointment booking.
🕐 How Long Does the Process Take?
Most Wanderlust Spanish students get their visa approved within 2–4 weeks.
This includes document preparation, appointment scheduling, and official approval.
Our team works closely with Dirección Nacional de Migraciones to ensure that every document is correct and your application goes through the first time — no rejections, no delays.
🧩 How the Process Works (Step-by-Step)
- Enroll in Wanderlust Spanish.
We issue your official enrollment certificate, recognized by Migraciones. - Collect your documents.
We send you a checklist and help you translate or apostille what’s needed. - Book your appointment.
We guide you to schedule your visa appointment online. - Submit your documents.
Attend your appointment at Migraciones with our assistance. - Get your Transitory Student Visa.
Valid for 6–12 months — and renewable as long as you continue studying.
🪪 What the Visa Allows You to Do
With your Transitory Student Visa, you can:
✅ Live legally in Argentina.
✅ Study Spanish full-time or part-time.
✅ Travel in and out of the country freely.
✅ Open a bank account.
✅ Rent accommodation in your own name.
✅ Apply for longer-term residency after continuous stay.
This visa is not just for short-term students — it’s the foundation for building your legal life in Argentina.
🌍 Why Wanderlust Spanish Is the Best Option
We’re not just another language school — we’re the bridge between your learning goals and your legal residency in Argentina.
🎓 Accredited by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.
⚡ We help you get your visa fast (average: 2–4 weeks).
👩🎓 More than 150 students already received their transitory visa with us.
🗣️ Support in English and Spanish.
📍 Central location in Buenos Aires, with in-person and online classes.
When you study with Wanderlust Spanish, your enrollment automatically qualifies you to apply for the Transitory Student Visa — and we handle the process with you from start to finish.
💬 What Students Say
“They guided me through every step of the visa process. I couldn’t believe how fast it was.” — Marta, Spain
“Wanderlust took care of all the hard parts. I had my visa and started classes in less than a month.” — Jake, USA
🧭 Final Thoughts
The Argentina Student Visa is one of the easiest legal paths to live and study abroad.
With the right school and proper guidance, you can get it quickly and start enjoying life in Buenos Aires — safely and legally.
At Wanderlust Spanish, we’ve turned this process into a simple, fast and proven system — backed by over 150 successful student visas.
👉 Apply Now
Start your Visa + Spanish Program today and we’ll help you:
✅ Get your Transitory Student Visa
✅ Study Spanish in Buenos Aires
✅ Begin your new life in Argentina 🇦🇷
