Family: Spouse, Children, Healthcare and Schools
Most applicants relocate with their family. Here are the announced conditions for family members and practical information about life in Buenos Aires.
Updated: 2026-10-21
How much does it cost to include the family?
Under the announced terms, a spouse and children aged 18–25 require about USD 100,000 each, and children under 18 about USD 25,000 each. Amounts must be confirmed by official regulations.
Announced amounts for family members
- Main applicant: USD 350,000 (contribution) or USD 800,000 (public security option)
- Spouse and children aged 18–25: about USD 100,000 each
- Children under 18: about USD 25,000 each
Terms were announced on 2 October 2026 and must be confirmed by published regulations. Final decisions rest with the Argentine authorities.
Family documents
- Apostilled marriage certificate
- Apostilled birth certificates of the children
- Consent of the other parent if they are not taking part
- Criminal record certificates for adult family members
- Sworn translations in Argentina
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Healthcare
Argentina has free public healthcare, but most foreigners choose private health plans (prepaga). Cost depends on age, plan and family size.
Schools and education
Buenos Aires has bilingual and international schools teaching in English and Spanish, including IB programs. Admission usually requires prior school records with apostille and translation. Argentina's public universities are tuition-free.
Settling in
- Learning Spanish is the main factor in children's adaptation
- Buenos Aires has a Russian-speaking community
- Plan family applications together with the main applicant
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