➢ You must post the job offer in a Public Employment Agency (typically, Pôle Emploi) 

➢ The vacancy must remain open for 3 weeks

➢ Post a job ad on VideoWorkers and select from the candidates who applied or search the database directly

➢ After finding a good match, conduct the interview and make a job offer, then sign an employment contract

➢ You can apply for a work permit online via the dedicated online portal

➢ Required documents: 

◦ Duly completed and signed CERFA form 

◦ Employment contract

◦ Information about the company, such as statutes, Kbis extract, etc.

◦ Evidence of payment of the social security contributions

◦ Copy of the worker’s passport

◦ Results of the labor market test

◦ Education diplomas and professional certificates for the future worker

◦ Commitment to pay the fee to the OFII

➢ OFII fee: varies by salary

◦ For work contracts with a duration between 3 and 12 months:

▹ Lower or equal to 1554,58 € – 74 €

▹ Between 1554,58 € and 2331,88 € – 210 €

▹ Higher than 2331,88 € – 300 €

◦ For work contracts with a duration higher than 12 months: 

▹ Lower than 3886,46 € – 55% of the gross salary

▹ Higher or equal to 3886,46 € – 2137,55 €

➢ Processing time: Varies according to the applicant’s nationality

➢ When hiring foreign workers from outside of Mercosur, you must file a request for an entry permit with the DNM. This allows foreigners to obtain temporary residence in Argentina

➢ Required documents: 

• Worker’s valid passport 
• Argentine criminal record incorporated into the RaDEX
• Criminal record from the country of origin. The certificate must have the Apostille of the Hague Convention or be endorsed by the Argentine Consular Authority
• Proof of accommodation in Argentina 
• Employment contract signed by both parties. The contract must include the CUIT number of the employer as well as information concerning the remuneration and tasks that will be performed by the worker
• Proof of employer’s registration with the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP)
• Proof of employer’s registration with RNURE
• If required: proof of academic and professional qualifications
• Any additional documents required by DNM

➢ Application fee: AR $ 6,000

➢ Processing time: 45 days on average