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Temporary Residence for Special Reasons of National Interest

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What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?

This route is the 'Especiales' subcategory of temporary residence under Article 23(n) of Ley 25.871. It exists for foreigners who enter the country for reasons not covered by the other temporary residence subcategories and that are considered of interest by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship.

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  • The source does not provide a full official programme description, such as a dedicated government page or regulation, explaining the exact scope and operation of the 'Especiales' subcategory beyond the statutory definition.
  • Ley 25.871, Artículo 23, inciso n)
    n) Especiales: Quienes ingresen al país por razones no contempladas en los incisos anteriores y que sean consideradas de interés por el Ministerio del Interior y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto.

Which specific population, role, circumstance or historical/legal situation does it cover?

The 'Especiales' temporary residence subcategory covers foreigners who enter the country for reasons not contemplated in the other temporary residence subcategories (Article 23, incisos a through m and ñ) and that are considered of interest by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship.

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  • Ley 25.871, Artículo 23, inciso n)
    n) Especiales: Quienes ingresen al país por razones no contempladas en los incisos anteriores y que sean consideradas de interés por el Ministerio del Interior y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto.

What circumstance, event, relationship, nomination, invitation or status activates access?

Access to the 'Especiales' temporary residence subcategory is activated when a foreigner seeks to enter the country for reasons not contemplated in the other temporary residence subcategories and those reasons are considered of interest by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship.

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  • Ley 25.871, Artículo 23, inciso n)
    n) Especiales: Quienes ingresen al país por razones no contempladas en los incisos anteriores y que sean consideradas de interés por el Ministerio del Interior y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto.

What sponsor, authority, nomination, certification, evidence or other step must occur before the status can be obtained?

Before obtaining the 'Especiales' temporary residence status, the reasons for entry must be considered of interest by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship. The source does not specify further prior actions such as sponsorship, nomination, certification, or evidence requirements.

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Limits of the record
  • The source does not provide the specific prior actions, documentation, or procedural steps required before obtaining the status; these are deferred to the Reglamento de Migraciones.
  • Ley 25.871, Artículo 23, inciso n)
    n) Especiales: Quienes ingresen al país por razones no contempladas en los incisos anteriores y que sean consideradas de interés por el Ministerio del Interior y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto.

What immigration status and rights result, how long do they last, can family be included, and what happens if the special qualifying circumstance ends?

The route is within the temporary-resident subcategories. For the special subcategory, the source states that it covers persons entering for reasons not covered by the previous subcategories and considered of interest by the competent ministries. Article 25 states that a temporary resident may remain for the authorised period, with extensions, and must leave when that period expires. The source does not specify a duration, family inclusion, or rules if the special circumstance ends.

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Limits of the record
  • The law text establishes temporary-resident category and the special subcategory, but not the specific duration, family inclusion, or end-of-circumstance consequences for this subcategory.
  • Article 23 opening
    ARTICULO 23. — Se considerarán 'residentes temporarios' todos aquellos extranjeros que, bajo las condiciones que establezca la reglamentación, ingresen al país en las siguientes subcategorías:
  • Article 23(n)
    n) Especiales: Quienes ingresen al país por razones no contempladas en los incisos anteriores y que sean consideradas de interés por el Ministerio del Interior y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto.
  • Article 25
    ARTICULO 25. — El extranjero admitido como ‘residente temporario’ o ‘residente transitorio’ podrá permanecer en el territorio nacional durante el plazo de residencia autorizado, con sus debidas prórrogas, y deberá abandonar el país al expirar dicho plazo. En caso de incumplimiento, procederá la aplicación del artículo 61 de la presente ley.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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