Eligibility Quiz
Documents Required
All documents issued outside of Argentina must be Apostilled (or legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if the country is not a member of the Hague Convention). Documents not in Spanish must be translated by a Certified Public Translator in Argentina and legalized by the Colegio de Traductores.
Identity and Civil Documents
- Applicant’s Birth Certificate: An original, legalized/apostilled copy.
- Parent’s Argentine Birth Certificate: A certified copy (testimonio) issued by the Civil Registry in Argentina. It is highly recommended to provide a digital version issued within the last 6–12 months.
- Parent’s DNI: The Documento Nacional de Identidad of the Argentine parent.
- Applicant’s Current Passport or ID: A valid document proving your current identity and nationality.
- Marriage Certificate of Parents: While not always strictly required if filiation is clear on the birth certificate, it is often requested to establish the legal link between parents.
Supporting Documents
- Proof of Residence: A utility bill or official ID showing you live within the jurisdiction of the consulate where you are applying.
- Consent Forms: For applicants under 18, both parents must provide consent and sign the application. If one parent is absent, a specific power of attorney is required.