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Argentine nationality law
Argentine nationality law is based on the principle of Jus soli.
Birth in Argentina
Any person born in Argentina acquires Argentine citizenship at birth. The only exception applies to children of persons in the service of a foreign government (like foreign diplomats).
Argentine citizenship by descent
Though based for the most part on the principle of Jus soli, Argentine law authorizes the acquisition of Argentine citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis) in two cases:
a person born outside Argentina of an Argentine parent who is in the service of the Argentine government is considered Argentine; and
a person born outside Argentina of an Argentine parent is considered Argentine, provided that that person either be registered with an Argentine.
Naturalisation as an Argentine citizen
Foreigners may apply for Argentine citizenship if they meet the following criteria:
permanent residence in Argentina
two years continuous residence in Argentina
ability to speak and read Spanish
External links
Official page of the Argentine Government
Web page of a company which helps with immigration to Argentina
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