Compare 2 visas

Argentina Pensionado: ARS 100,000 (≈ $65.84) fee, 12 months. Dubai Residence Visa for the Retired: AED 200 (≈ $54.46) fee, 60 months.

Key differences

  • Argentina Pensionado requires $1,287.84 a month, $4,158.04 less than United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence.
  • United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence costs $54.46 to apply, $11.38 less than Argentina Pensionado.
  • United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence takes ~1 wk to process, about 4 months sooner than Argentina Pensionado.

Argentina Pensionado and United Arab Emirates Dubai Residence are built for Retirees.

Your situation

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Cost
Minimum income
Best: Lowest income requirement. ARS 1,956,000 (≈ $1,287.84)/mo
AED 20,000 (≈ $5,445.88)/mo
Application fee
ARS 100,000 (≈ $65.84)
Best: Lowest fee. AED 200 (≈ $54.46)
Timing
Initial duration
12 months
Best: Longest initial stay. 5 years
Processing time
about 6 months
Best: Fastest processing. 1-2 wks
Years to PR
3 years
Not available
Days per year
183 days
Not available
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
Best: Highest score. 3.6/5
2.6/5

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