Argentina's President Javier Milei issued a decree on Wednesday, tightening immigration rules. The move coincides with immigration restrictions previously implemented by the Trump administration in the US.
The executive order tightens restrictions on citizenship. Immigrants now need two uninterrupted years in Argentina or a significant financial investment to secure a passport.
Immigrants seeking permanent residency must show proof of income and clean criminal records. The decree also makes it easier to deport migrants who enter the country illegally or falsify documents.
The new decree charges foreigners for public healthcare and education access. All travelers must hold health insurance. The government claims public hospitals spent $100 million on treating foreigners last year.
The decree allows universities to introduce fees for foreign students. Several provinces have already started charging non-resident foreigners for healthcare access.