Argentina’s office, Javier Milei, said on Wednesday that the head of state issued a decree that hardens immigration rules for the country, excluding people with criminal records and demanding that travelers have health insurance.
The government has stated in a statement that measures aim to ensure that public resources are invested in taxpayers.
Read the full decree:
The Presidency of the Republic informs that, as promised by President Javier G. Milei at the opening of the ordinary period of sessions, a decree of necessity and urgency was issued to make a profound modification in the migration regime.
Juan Bautista Alberdi said that “to govern is to populate,” and Argentina, since its origins, has always been an open country to the world. However, this does not mean that taxpayers should suffer the consequences of the entry of foreigners in the country just to use and abuse resources that are not their own, such as the well -known “health walks.” Much less should tolerate to become criminals.
The extreme restrictions of entry in Argentina that had previously existed that 1,700,000 foreigners immigrated illegally to our territory in the last 20 years. This measure aims to restore order and common sense in a system that, unfortunately, due to the complicity of populist politicians, has been distorted.
First, it establishes that, from now on, no convicted foreigner may enter the country, and that those who commit a crime in our territory, regardless of the sentence, will be deported. This means that infractions with penalties under five years, which have not been reasons for refusal of entry or deportation, will now be taken into consideration.
In addition, temporary, transient and irregular residents will be required to pay for health services and also to have health insurance when entering Argentina. In 2024, medical care for foreigners in national hospitals cost approximately 114 billion pesos. This measure aims to ensure the sustainability of the public health system, so that it is no longer a profit center funded by our citizens.
Among other measures, national universities are authorized, if they wish, to establish rates for university educational services for temporary residents. It is noteworthy that free access to elementary and high school is maintained to all residents, who will continue to access it in the same way as Argentine citizens, according to article 20 of the National Constitution.
Regarding the obtaining of the citizenship card, the requirements have been reinforced, as they should always have been, and from now on it will only be granted if you have continually resided in the country for two years or have made a significant investment in Argentina. For permanent residence, proof of sufficient subsistence means and absence of criminal records will be required.
The society elected President Javier G. Milei with the mandate of undertaking the reconstruction of Argentina. Ensure taxpayers’ money is spent on them and not to those who abuse our public services, that those who commit crimes are prevented from entering or expelled from our country and obtaining permanent residence or citizenship is a demanding process, it is a fundamental step in that direction.
May all those who wish to live on Argentine soil know that in this country everything is within the law; Out of law, nothing.
Office of the President of the Argentine Republic
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