# Argentina Expats Guide to ANSES Benefits > Expats need DNI, CUIL and proof of contributions to claim Argentine social security benefits. - Title: Argentina Expats Guide to ANSES Benefits · The Rio Times - Summary: Expats need DNI, CUIL and proof of contributions to claim Argentine social security benefits. Foreign residents in Argentina require a DNI, CUIL and recorded… - Keywords: argentina, expats, anses, social security, dni, cuil, benefits, retirement, auh, aue, suaf, puam - Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/argentina-social-security-and-benefits-guide-2026 - Author: Lucía Martínez - Published: 2026-10-04T10:41:46+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: argentina, expats, anses, social security, dni, cuil, benefits, retirement, auh, aue, suaf, puam ## Who Qualifies for ANSES Benefits Foreign residents need lawful identity, a valid DNI for foreigners, a CUIL, and recorded employment or family relationships to access social security benefits. > Nationality alone does not create entitlement. ## What ANSES Does ANSES pays retirement pensions, family allowances, unemployment benefits and social programs through the Ministry of Human Capital. > ANSES is a decentralized entity under the Ministry of Human Capital. ## October 2026 Benefit Amounts The minimum retirement benefit is ARS 435,748.51 (about US$286) with an extra ARS 70,000 (about US$46) bonus for eligible recipients. > The October 2026 adjustment was 1.66% based on the mobility mechanism. ## Key Documents Needed Applicants require a valid DNI for foreigners, CUIL, birth certificates, marriage documentation, children’s birth certificates, and proof of employment. > The exact list varies but includes certified translations or apostilles for foreign documents. ## How to Apply for Benefits Create a Mi ANSES account using your CUIL and security code to check contributions, view applications, and track payments. > Use the account to check contribution records, view benefit applications, see payment dates and update contact information. ## Common Mistakes to Avoid Assuming informal work counts automatically or ignoring name mismatches between documents can delay or block benefits. > A spelling difference between a passport, foreign birth certificate, DNI and ANSES record can delay a claim for weeks or months. ## Retirement and PUAM Benefits Contributory retirement requires reaching statutory age and having 30 years of contributions, while PUAM is a non-contributory old-age benefit for those who don't qualify. > PUAM is not the same as an ordinary retirement. ## Family Benefits Details AUH provides ARS 156,588 (about US$103) per child monthly, with 20% withheld pending annual health and education certification. > The standard monthly payment is approximately 80%, or ARS 125,270.40 (about US$82). ## Digital Nomads and Benefits Digital nomads usually don't qualify for SUAF or unemployment benefits but may need a CUIL for tax or banking purposes. > They rarely qualify for SUAF or unemployment benefits. ## First 90 Days Checklist Obtain DNI, CUIL, open Mi ANSES account, review records, gather documents, submit claim, and check payment calendar. > For AUH, complete the Libreta health and education certification. ## Payment Timing for October 2026 Minimum pensions and family benefits start payments on 8 October with dates assigned by DNI number. > Payments for minimum pensions and several family benefits began on 8 October. ## What Changes for Expats Foreign employment does not automatically count toward pensions; a contribution history review is needed before assuming eligibility. > Argentina has social-security agreements with certain countries, but contribution aggregation depends on documentation. ## Key Mistakes for Expats Ignoring name mismatches between documents can delay claims for weeks or months, and paying intermediaries can block benefits. > Do not pay an intermediary to 'unlock' a benefit. ## Retirement Requirements Contributory retirement requires reaching statutory age and having 30 years of contributions, with exceptions for teachers, military, and hazardous occupations. > The standard framework commonly discussed in Argentina is age 65 for men, age 60 for women, and generally 30 years of contributions. ## Survivor Pensions Survivor pensions may be available to spouses, partners, and dependent children of deceased contributors with specific documentation. > Applicants normally need the deceased person’s death certificate, proof of family relationship, identity documents, and evidence of qualifying partnership. ## What Happens Next Expats should complete the first 90 days checklist to claim benefits without delays. > For AUH, complete the Libreta health and education certification. ## Key takeaway Foreign residents in Argentina require a DNI, CUIL and recorded contributions to access social security benefits through ANSES.