About
Why Argentina.
Argentina has moved from a legal framework to a confirmed program. On 2 October 2026, the government announced that applications would open during the fourth quarter of 2026 and named two routes: a USD 350,000 contribution to the National Treasury or subscription to a USD 800,000 government bond created for the program.
The announcement is published by Argentina's Ministry of Economy. The contribution is non-refundable. The government hasn't yet published the bond's maturity or holding rules, so an applicant shouldn't assume when the USD 800,000 can be recovered or transferred.
The family schedule is also confirmed. A spouse or eligible child aged 18 to 25 contributes USD 100,000. Each child under 18 contributes USD 25,000. The adult child must be unmarried and have no children. A principal applicant, spouse and two minor children therefore reach USD 500,000 through the contribution route.
Decree 366/2025 amended Citizenship Law 346 in May 2025 and removed the ordinary two-year residence period for a foreign national who makes a qualifying relevant investment. Decree 524/2025 then established the review framework. The agency will lead due diligence and obtain reports from the financial-intelligence and security authorities before making a recommendation to Migration.
The checks will cover identity and criminal history. Authorities will also examine the applicant's assets, migration record and the traceability of every invested dollar. Funds must pass through the formal financial system. No official total processing time or fee schedule has been released.
What makes this program unusual is the passport. Argentina opens around 170 destinations without a prior visa, including the Schengen Area. The law also removes the prior-residence period for the investment route. That combination is rare, but the program should still be treated as pre-opening until the government begins accepting files.
Read the current Argentina residence routes separately, and check the Argentina passport travel map. Become Global Citizen can review family eligibility and prepare the source-of-funds record now. No contribution or bond subscription should be made until the official application channel is live and the payment instructions have been verified.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
2 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
National Treasury contribution
From
$350,000
The government confirmed a USD 350,000 contribution for the principal applicant. Family contributions are added by category.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
A genuinely strong passport
The Argentine passport opens roughly 170 destinations visa-free, including the Schengen Area. Our Mobility Score puts it at 176. This is the first time a top-tier travel document has been attached to a by-investment citizenship route.
The first citizenship by investment in South America
Argentina has confirmed the first citizenship-by-investment program in South America. Applications are scheduled to open during the fourth quarter of 2026.
No residence requirement
The amended citizenship law allows a qualifying investor to apply without completing Argentina's ordinary two-year residence period.
Two confirmed investment routes
The principal applicant may contribute USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or subscribe to a special USD 800,000 government bond. The bond terms are still pending.
Dual citizenship recognised
Argentina recognises dual nationality, so you wouldn't give up your existing passport.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~The program is scheduled to begin receiving applications during the fourth quarter of 2026. No total processing time has been published; security and source-of-funds checks precede the final decision..
- 1
Framework approved
doneDecree 366/2025 amended Citizenship Law 346 in May 2025 and introduced the relevant-investment route.
- 2
Investment routes announced
doneOn 2 October 2026, the government confirmed the USD 350,000 Treasury contribution and USD 800,000 government bond routes.
- 3
Launch and first applications
Q4 2026The official announcement says the program will begin receiving applications during the fourth quarter of 2026. The filing portal and final operating rules remain pending.
- 4
Due diligence and decision
not yet publishedThe agency will coordinate identity, financial and security checks before sending its recommendation to the National Directorate of Migration.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
6 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 3Police clearance from countries of residence
- 4Source-of-funds documentation
- 5Investment confirmation
- 6Detailed CV
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Argentina's citizenship by investment open yet?
How much will it cost?
Can family members apply together?
How good is the Argentine passport?
Legal basis
Decree 366/2025 amended Citizenship Law 346, Decree 524/2025 established the review framework, and the government announced the program's investment routes on 2 October 2026. Final operating rules remain pending.
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