Program
Argentina Upcoming Programs
Program Overview
Minimum Contribution
USD 350,000
Government Bond
USD 800,000
Time to Citizenship
TBD
Prior Residency
None
Argentina Citizenship by Investment Requirements
Argentina has launched South America’s first direct citizenship by investment program, offering qualified applicants a route to Argentine citizenship through a government contribution or bond investment.
With contributions starting at USD 350,000, the program combines international travel access with the right to live and work in Argentina, a G20 economy with established agriculture, energy and technology sectors. Eligible spouses and children can also apply.
The final application checklist and detailed eligibility conditions will follow the operational rules.
Main Applicant Requirements
- Make the qualifying contribution or bond investment
- Demonstrate the lawful origin and traceability of funds
- Satisfy identity, security, criminal background and financial checks
- Provide the required supporting documents
- Transfer funds through the formal financial system
Eligible Dependents
- A spouse
- Children under 18
- Unmarried children aged 18–25 who have no children of their own
Argentina Citizenship by Investment Benefits
International Mobility
The Argentine passport provides access to approximately 170 destinations without a prior visa, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea. Electronic travel authorisations and destination-specific entry conditions may apply.
No Prior Residency Requirement
The investment route removes the ordinary requirement to reside in Argentina before applying for citizenship.
Regional Residence Opportunities
Argentine citizenship can support applications to live and work in participating MERCOSUR countries. Eligibility depends on the destination’s rules; the regional residence agreement generally requires naturalised citizens to have held their nationality for at least five years.
Dual Citizenship Permitted
Argentina permits dual citizenship, allowing applicants to retain another nationality where their existing country’s laws allow it.
Family Inclusion
Eligible spouses and children can apply alongside the principal applicant through the announced additional contributions.
Citizenship Without Automatic Tax Residency
Obtaining citizenship through a qualifying investment does not, by itself, create Argentine income-tax residency. Permanent residence or a qualifying period of residence in Argentina can still establish tax residency.
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Legal Basis
Argentina’s investment citizenship route operates under Citizenship Law No. 346, as amended by Decree 366/2025. Decree 524/2025 sets out the framework for evaluating applications and granting citizenship. The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs (APCI), under the Ministry of Economy, will evaluate applications and submit its recommendation to the National Directorate of Migration, which makes the final decision.
Costs of Argentina Citizenship by Investment
Single Applicant
USD 350,000
Spouse
USD 100,000
Each Child Under 18
USD 25,000
Each Unmarried Child Aged 18–25, With No Children of Their Own
USD 100,000
Government Bond Investment
USD 800,000
Additional Fees
TBD
Application Process For Argentina Citizenship by Investment
Application Process
TBD
- Step 1Our team reviews your objectives, family circumstances and preferred financial route, and explains the announced requirements.
- Step 2Prepare identity, family and financial records. The final document checklist will be based on the official application guidelines.
- Step 3Once applications open, submit the application in accordance with the APCI’s procedures.
- Step 4The APCI assesses the qualifying investment and coordinates the required background and security checks.
- Step 5The APCI submits its recommendation to the National Directorate of Migration for a decision. Decree 524/2025 provides a 30-business-day decision period after Migration receives the agency’s report; this is not the total application processing time.
- Step 6Successful applicants complete the applicable procedures to obtain Argentine identity documents and a passport.
READY TO APPLY?
Visa-free Countries for Argentina Citizenship by Investment
VISA-FREE, VISA-ON ARRIVAL, AND EVISA COUNTRIES
Approximately 170 Destinations
Visa-free access
- TBD
Visa on arrival
- TBD
eVisa access
- TBD
Visa required
- TBD
ABOUT ARGENTINA
CAPITAL
Buenos Aires
TOTAL AREA
2,780,400 km²
POPULATION
46 million
LANGUAGE(S)
Spanish
CURRENCY
Argentine Peso (ARS)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = approximately ARS 1,481.45
GDP – PER CAPITA (2025)
$14,898
GDP – TOTAL (2026)
$688.4 billion
About Argentina
Argentina is the second largest country in South America and one of the region’s leading economies. It offers a strategic location, abundant natural resources, a highly educated workforce, and membership in the G20 and MERCOSUR. The country is emerging as a key destination for international investors following major economic reforms and the introduction of its Citizenship by Investment framework.
Where is Argentina?
Argentina is located in southern South America, bordering Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay.
It has extensive coastlines along the South Atlantic Ocean, providing access to major maritime routes and positioning the country as a strategic gateway between South America and international markets.
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