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Relocate to Germany from Argentina

Argentina is a key source of tech and creative talent for Germany, particularly in software development, UX design, and digital marketing. While Argentine nationals can enter Germany visa-free for tourism (90 days), they are not on the Section 41 privileged list — meaning they must apply for a work visa at the German embassy in Buenos Aires before travelling.

Typical timeline: 8–12 weeks from application to arrival

Visa options for Argentine professionals

EU Blue Card

For Argentine professionals with a recognised degree and a qualifying salary offer. Popular among IT and engineering professionals. Must be applied for at the German embassy before travel.

6–10 weeks

Skilled Worker Visa (§18b AufenthG)

For qualified Argentine workers with a recognised degree or vocational qualification and a concrete job offer.

8–12 weeks

Working Holiday Visa

For Argentines aged 18–30. Allows up to 12 months in Germany with the right to work. Can be a stepping stone to a longer-term work visa.

4–6 weeks

Required documents

Documents typically needed for Argentine nationals applying for a German work visa.

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
University degree with apostille
Degree recognition (ZAB evaluation)
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of health insurance
Biometric passport photos
CV in English or German
Proof of accommodation in Germany
Criminal background check (apostilled)

Tips for relocating from Argentina

Argentina is part of the Hague Apostille Convention — get documents apostilled through the Colegio de Escribanos

Although Argentines can enter Germany visa-free for tourism, a work visa must be obtained at the embassy before travel

Germany and Argentina have a Working Holiday agreement for 18–30 year olds — this is a good stepping stone

Argentine IT degrees from UBA, ITBA, and UTN are generally recognised

Berlin has a sizeable Latin American community that can help with settling in

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We review every situation case by case

While this guide provides general information, every relocation is different. Your talent will only be able to start working in Germany once they have received their residence title (Aufenthaltstitel) — or a Fiktionsbescheinigung that explicitly permits employment. Even for visa-free nationalities, this means careful timing. Our immigration experts assess each case individually to find the fastest, most compliant route — so your new hire starts on schedule, not in legal limbo.

Why companies choose relokate

Unlike generic relocation agencies or pure-play software, relokate combines both — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Software + human experts

Most competitors offer either software or service. relokate gives you a real-time dashboard backed by dedicated immigration specialists who handle the actual process.

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We focus exclusively on relocations to Germany. That means deeper expertise in German immigration law, local Ausländerbehörde processes, and the nuances that generalist platforms miss.

Case-by-case assessment

No two relocations are the same. We evaluate each hire's nationality, qualifications, family situation, and timeline to find the fastest compliant path — not a one-size-fits-all template.

Start-date certainty

Your talent can only work once they hold their title. We anticipate bottlenecks and manage timelines proactively, so your team can plan around a realistic start date — not a hopeful one.