Acquiring Argentine Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

  • ✅ Individuals born outside Argentina to at least one Argentine-born parent are eligible for citizenship.
  • ✅ The Argentine parent must have been born in Argentina and have a valid Argentine National Identity Document (DNI).
  • ✅ Applicants must apply through the Argentine consulate or relevant government offices.

Required Documentation

  • ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate (apostilled and translated into Spanish if necessary).
  • ✅ Argentine parent’s birth certificate issued by the Argentine Civil Registry.
  • ✅ Valid Argentine DNI of the Argentine parent.
  • ✅ Applicant’s valid passport or identification document.

Application Process

  • 📍 Gather all required documents and ensure they are properly legalized and translated.
  • 📍 Submit the application at the nearest Argentine consulate or relevant government authority.
  • 📍 Attend an interview if required for document verification.
  • 📍 Await processing and approval by Argentine authorities.
  • 📍 Receive Argentine National Identity Document (DNI) upon approval.

Additional Considerations

  • 📌 Argentina allows dual citizenship.
  • 📌 Processing times vary; consult the official Argentine consulate or RENAPER for current timelines.
  • 📌 More details can be found on Argentina's official government websites: Argentina.gob.ar.

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