Argentina proposes fees for non‑resident foreigners on municipal services and university tuition

The La Plata city council received a draft ordinance from PRO bloc leader Nicolás Morzone that would add a surcharge to municipal services for individuals who do not have permanent residence in the city. The proposal, framed as a “local fiscal solidarity” measure, targets non‑resident foreigners using fee‑based services while exempting emergency assistance and services guaranteed free by constitutional or national law, and includes exceptions for citizens of countries with reciprocal treaties.

In the province of Salta, deputy Alejandro Esper introduced legislation requiring the National University of Salta (UNSa) to charge tuition to foreign students without permanent residence. The bill specifies that the revenue would remain within the university to support its own operations. Both initiatives cite recent national policy – the May 2025 decree authorizing public universities to set fees for non‑resident students – and argue that foreigners who do not contribute to local taxes should share the cost of public services.

The measures have been promoted by the government of President Javier Milei as a way to preserve free services for Argentine citizens while ensuring fiscal balance.