Published on 1 February 2026

Argentina: Family, marriage and partnerships

Find out about family, marriage and partnerships if you are planning to emigrate to Argentina. The FDFA can provide you with information about this.

Joining your family

Visas for family reunification may only be applied for at the consular representation of Argentina corresponding to the foreign national's place of residence. This type of visa is available for the spouse, child or parent of a native-born, naturalised or by option Argentine citizen. A foreigner who is the spouse, parent, child under 18 or disabled child of a foreign national with permanent residence may also obtain this visa

Registering marriages and partnerships

Marriages contracted abroad under civil law are recognised in Switzerland and must be registered with the Swiss civil status authorities. Swiss nationals who get married abroad are required to register their marriage with the competent Swiss representation abroad. The documents must be submitted to the diplomatic representation together with an apostille. The latter will forward the declaration to Switzerland free of charge.

Find out what you need to do as early as possible

Before you get married, contact your Swiss representation to find out what you will need to do to make sure your marriage is recognised and registered in the civil status register without delay.

Registered partnerships

Argentina has permitted same-sex marriage since 2010. Homosexuality is widely accepted in society.

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