The Argentine government announced the investment terms on 2 October 2026, and applications are expected to open in Q4 2026. The implementing regulations and exact opening date have not yet been published. Police certificates and source-of-funds evidence take time, so interested applicants can start preparing now.
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Argentina Citizenship by Investment
Argentina Citizenship by Investment: Program Status
On 2 October 2026, Argentina’s Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, announced the investment terms of Argentina’s new Citizenship by Investment program. The legal basis is already in place: Decree 366/2025 amended the Citizenship Law so that foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment can be naturalised regardless of how long they have lived in Argentina, and Decree 524/2025 created the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs within the Ministry of Economy.
Applications are expected to open in Q4 2026. The implementing regulations have not yet been published, so the figures below reflect the announced terms and may change. John Hu Migration is following the program closely and can help you prepare your documents in advance.
Advantages of Argentina Citizenship by Investment
- Citizenship of a G20 country and a founding member of Mercosur, with residence rights in other Mercosur and associated countries
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 160 destinations, including the Schengen Area and the UK
- No prior residence period, and no ongoing residence requirement is currently expected
- Dual citizenship is permitted (check whether your current country allows it)
- Spouse and children up to age 24 can be included in one application
- Argentine citizenship can be passed on to future generations
- Target processing time of under four months once the program is operational
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: the main applicant must be 18 or over
- Good character: applicants pass identity, sanctions, criminal record, political exposure and anti-money-laundering checks
- Source of funds: lawful origin of the investment must be proven (e.g. bank, tax, business sale or inheritance records)
- A qualifying contribution or investment (see below)
- At least one visit to Argentina may be required at the approval stage for biometrics; health requirements are still to be confirmed
Investment Requirements
Option 1: Non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury
- Main applicant: USD 350,000
- Spouse: + USD 100,000
- Each child under 18: + USD 25,000
- Each unmarried child aged 18–24 without children: + USD 100,000
- Example: a family of four (couple + two children under 18) = USD 500,000
Option 2: Argentine sovereign bond
- Subscription of USD 800,000 in a government bond created for the program (reported term: seven years)
No real-estate route has been announced, and government processing and due-diligence fees have not yet been published. The first round is reported to be capped at around 5,000 applications.
Processing Time
The government’s target is under four months from submission of a complete application, once the program is operational. This is a target, not a guarantee.
Argentina Citizenship by Investment Application Process
Eligibility Assessment: contact John Hu Migration for an initial consultation on whether the program suits you and your family.
Document Preparation: we collect identity, civil status and source-of-funds documents, with certified translations where needed.
Submission: the complete file is submitted to the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs once applications open.
Government Due Diligence: the Agency reviews the file together with Argentina's intelligence, financial intelligence and security authorities.
Approval in Principle: the National Directorate of Migration (DNM) approves or rejects the application.
Investment Completed: make the Treasury contribution or bond subscription, and attend any required visit for biometrics.
Citizenship & Passport: Argentine citizenship is granted and your Argentine passport is issued.
Want to know if you are eligible to apply? Call 3568 1436/ WhatsApp 9178 8523 now for a free preliminary assessment!
Other Citizenship by Investment Options
Recommended: Turkey Citizenship by Investment. Buy real estate worth USD 400,000 or more and hold it for 3 years; your spouse and children under 18 are included, and the Turkish passport opens the US E-2 treaty investor visa route. See JHM’s Turkish investment immigration page for the investment options, family rules and process.
- São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment: from a USD 90,000 donation, with decisions in about 2 months.
- Nauru Economic Citizenship: from USD 105,000 for a single applicant, about 3–4 months.
Argentina Citizenship by Investment FAQ
- When can I apply for Argentina citizenship by investment?
- How much does Argentina citizenship by investment cost?
A single applicant can choose a non-refundable USD 350,000 contribution to the National Treasury or a USD 800,000 subscription in an Argentine sovereign bond. Under the contribution route, a spouse adds USD 100,000 and each child under 18 adds USD 25,000, so a family of four totals about USD 500,000.
- Do I need to live in Argentina?
No. There is no prior residence period, and no ongoing residence requirement is currently expected. At least one visit to Argentina may be required at the approval stage for biometrics or formalities.
- Which family members can be included?
Based on the announced terms, the spouse, children under 18, and unmarried children aged 18–24 without children of their own can be included. Parents and grandparents have not been announced as eligible and may need separate applications.
- Does Argentine citizenship make me an Argentine tax resident?
Argentina taxes mainly on the basis of tax residence, so citizenship alone generally does not make you an Argentine tax resident. Your position depends on your own circumstances, so take professional tax advice before applying.