WORKING IN ARGENTINA FOR RUSSIANS IN 2021

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Argentina is one of the largest states in Latin America. Even after the economic crisis, the country continues to develop industry, the agricultural sector, and the mining industry.

Foreign capital inflows account for a significant share of local GDP. Many migrants from the CIS countries find here permanent work and opportunities for starting a private business. This initiative is supported by a lightweight documentary system and a low tax rate.

The economic situation today

The country's government is actively looking for ways out of stagnation. The state has several promising areas for this:

Agriculture;
tourism;
chemical plants;
leather industry;
mining industry;
aircraft construction;
food production.

Rich deposits of natural gas and aluminum have been explored on the territory of Argentina. In the foothills there are vineyards of table and wine varieties. The perfumery industry is developed on the basis of plant raw materials and essential oils.

The unemployment rate among the population continues to fall: in 2019 it amounted to 7,9%. Average earnings within $850 per month. Russian jobseekers must be highly qualified to get a vacancy in Argentina. The flow of cheap labor is provided from Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia.

Of the advantages of living in the country, it is worth noting:

Complete absence of class or racial discrimination;
Friendly attitude towards migrants;
Simple procedure for obtaining a residence permit and citizenship;
There is no interference of the state and the police in the life of civilians.

There are also disadvantages:

Lagging behind in advanced technology;
Lots of queues in shops and offices;
High level of petty crime (pickpockets on the streets of large cities);
The prices are 1.5-2 times higher than the Russian ones.

Most in-demand professions in 2021

The country willingly recruits residents from among professional doctors, teachers, engineers, system administrators, and qualified builders. There is always the opportunity to get a place in the tourism industry. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.

The level of wages per month by profession

Approximate salaries of Argentines in the capital:

Beauty salon employee - $ 400 per month;
A secretary in a small firm - $500-650;
Experienced logist - $1000;
Engineer without qualifications - $800-1000;
Intermediate Engineer - $1700;
Security guard - $800.

The positions of lawyers and doctors are prestigious. Their monthly income from $ 1800 to $ 2500... Average earnings are $880; minimal - $500.

How to find a job without intermediaries

In the case of employment in Argentina, the best way would be to come and look for work locally. But an expensive flight can be a problem. There are many electronic portals, but you should pay attention to the relevance of vacancies and check the data when contacting the company directly, as local databases are updated irregularly.

Popular job search sites

Armed with your knowledge of Spanish, you can post your resume on the portals or respond to vacancies posted there.

Job search sites:

Computrabajo,
Bniversobit,
Bumeran,
Empleos Universia,
Buscojobs,
Zonajobs,
Opcion Empleo.

There is also a local resource for finding various kinds of ads, among which there is a section "Jobs" www.clasificadoslavoz.com.ar

Specialized resources, agencies

Current vacancies in 2021

The local labor market is in demand for programmers and IT specialists, as well as computer graphics designers, web marketers. The oil industry needs engineers, chemists and power engineers. Electricians, locksmiths, turners, assemblers, welders are in demand. English teachers with knowledge of Spanish are often required.

Compatriots from Russia and the CIS countries can be found in the construction, social, service and tourism sectors:

guides,
chefs,
sellers,
taxi drivers,
drivers.

Babysitters, maids, and nurses can find live work from home. For students, there is part-time earnings in chain stores or warehouses.

It is problematic to find a job in Argentina in the specialty:

teachers,
lawyers,
scientists,
economists.

There are difficulties with the confirmation of the diploma and qualifications.

Work without knowing the language

If you do not have the skills to speak Spanish, English will hardly help you in finding a job. Without a local spoken language, they can take to a farm or construction site, but earnings will be minimal. A proven option is vacancies in international companies where communication and negotiations are conducted in English or French.

Seasonal work

This area includes cattle breeding, work in greenhouses, in vineyards. Here, applicants from neighboring countries of Latin America will be in great competition for residents from the CIS countries.

Temporary job

If there is no goal of staying in the country for a long time, then for a couple of months there is an opportunity to get a job as a concierge, a cashier in a store or a janitor for a minimum salary. Such work can be obtained from an acquaintance or recommendation.

Other options

With the signed contract, employees of large firms enter Argentina: aircraft designers, power engineers, engineers of the gas industry. In this case, the employer is responsible for the paperwork. Residents are provided with housing and transport for delivery to the place of work.

Official employment procedure

It is necessary to obtain a work contract, issue a permit to stay in the country (a visa from Russia is issued for 90 days), and also confirm the fact of your residence in Argentina at the nearest police station.

Priority of actions

The consulate is provided with a package of necessary documents. Here are the main ones:

Passports in original and copies, including foreign ones;
Original signed working agreement with a company in Argentina;
Diploma and information about advanced training.

If the employer requires a diploma when issuing a permit, then you should translate it and the accompanying papers in advance, as well as deal with issues of updating education, since only local education documents are accepted in the country. Confirmation can take a long period and considerable financial investments.

On a tourist visa from the Russian Federation, entry for Russian citizens is visa-free. This opportunity should be used to find work on the spot personally, which will save you time and allow you to add your own impression of the country.

Types of work permits

A short-term visa (Visa técnica de trabajo) is issued for up to 15 days;
Temporary (Residencia temporaria) is valid from 6 to 12 months;
For high-level specialists (Científico y Personal Especializado) for 12 months with the right of annual renewal.

Are there categories that do not require a work permit

Even among local residents, there is a practice of avoiding formal employment. The advantages of the gray labor market include the absence of bureaucratic red tape and time spent queuing for registration.

But there are much more cons:

Lack of health insurance and social benefits;
Delay by the employer of salary payments and non-compliance with the terms of vacations;
The salary is not fixed, which means that it can be underestimated;
Refusal to participate in pension programs.

List of main documents

The Consulate of Argentina must provide:

Completed official visa application form;
International passport;
Color photographs 4x4 cm - 3 pcs;
Health certificate certified by the clinic;
Birth certificate;
Certificate of no criminal record.
The signed original of the contract with the employer;
Copies of diplomas and certificates confirming the level of education and experience.

Receipt for payment of state duty: xn - b1ab

If a foreign citizen arrived in Argentina to earn money, you must apply for a work visa, attaching the following documents:

A contract with a local company;
Birth certificate translated into Spanish;
Passport of the state of which the applicant is a citizen;
Photos of the documents.

Selection Criteria for Applicants for a Work Visa

There are no special requirements. Here are the main parameters:

Age up to 50 years;
Good physical form;
Professional skills;
No previous convictions.

Work visa extension

4-5 weeks before the expiration of a work visa, an application for an extension must be submitted with the same package of documents as upon receipt. They will refuse only in case of problems with the law or the absence of a valid employment contract.

Business immigration

This type of migration is not currently popular in Argentina, since after 2001, the government, solving import problems and fighting the crisis, set many bureaucratic barriers to foreign entrepreneurship.

Taxes are high, paperwork is problematic.

Features of internship in the country

The terms of the internship and the passing of the qualification examination are negotiated with the company privately in the form of clauses of the work contract. Most of the low profile positions recruit employees immediately for full salary, bypassing the probationary period.

Consequences for attempting illegal employment

Argentina does not have a system for the deportation of illegal immigrants. Therefore, in the worst case, with informal employment, there will be problems not with the authorities, but with a dishonest employer.

Citizens from Russia see in getting a job in Argentina an opportunity to travel to the countries of the visa-free zone. This is a list of 90 states. Also, the country has a favorable environment for acclimatization and preparation for life in Spain or Italy.

Many people like the local hospitality and decent free medicine, available even to those who are here illegally. It should be borne in mind that the number of vacant places for residents is limited. Work in Argentina awaits prominent specialists, qualified doctors, managers and engineers.

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