Argentina, South America’s second-largest country and a member of the G20, has announced a citizenship by investment programme. Investors can qualify with a USD 350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury, or by subscribing USD 800,000 to a government bond created for the programme, with no minimum period of residence in Argentina.
164 destinations you can visit without a visa, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA: 139 countries, 23 territories and 2 other places.
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Argentina is a member of the G20 and one of Latin America's most influential countries, with a diverse economy, abundant natural resources and a strong cultural identity.
Argentina is South America's second-largest country, covering about 2.78 million square kilometres of the mainland. It borders Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, and Brazil, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The Andes run along its western edge, and Aconcagua, at about 6,960 metres, is the highest peak in the Americas. The fertile Pampas lie in the centre, Patagonia covers the south, and the country is known for its glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and vineyards.
Buenos Aires, on the Río de la Plata, is the capital, the largest city and the main port, as well as the centre of the country's business, politics and culture. It is known for its European-style architecture, theatres, cafés and tango. Other major cities include Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine region.
Spanish is the main language of the country. Argentina declared its independence from Spain on 9 July 1816 and is a federal republic made up of 23 provinces and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The President is both head of state and head of government.
Argentina has one of Latin America's largest economies, built on strong agricultural exports, a sizeable industrial base and large natural resources, including energy and lithium. The official currency is the Argentine Peso (ARS).
Argentina is a member of the United Nations, the G20, the Organization of American States and the World Trade Organization. It is also a founding member of Mercosur, the South American trade bloc it formed in 1991 with Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Investing in a second citizenship provides greater global mobility, financial freedom, new business opportunities and access to a secure, high-quality lifestyle, while ensuring long-term security for you and your family.
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA travel to 164 destinations, including the Schengen Area.
Your spouse and children can apply alongside you. Each family member applies in their own right and makes their own contribution, as set out under Investment Options and Costs.
Argentina does not ask you to give up your existing nationality, so you can hold both. Check that your home country also allows dual citizenship.
A second citizenship can support international business structuring and cross-border operations.
As an Argentine national, you can apply for residence in other Mercosur and associated countries under the Mercosur Residence Agreement, subject to each country's rules.
Argentina taxes its residents on worldwide income, and Argentine citizens stop being tax residents once they take permanent residence abroad or spend 12 continuous months outside the country. Take tax advice on your own situation before you apply.
Five conditions apply to the main applicant. Exact documents and procedure follow the rules published by the Argentine authorities.
A non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury for the main applicant. Family members add USD 100,000 for a spouse and for each single child aged 18 to 25 with no children of their own, and USD 25,000 for each child under 18. A family of four, made up of the main applicant, a spouse and two minor children, contributes USD 500,000 in total.
Subscription to a public bond created for the programme. Your advisor will confirm the bond terms and the family amounts under this route against the latest official rules.
The stages below follow the procedure the Government has published so far, and the process is expected to take about 6 months from start to citizenship. Your advisor will confirm each step against the latest official rules.
Argentina's citizenship by investment route is set out in the national citizenship law and two decrees, all published in the Official Gazette.
The Government announced the programme on 2 October 2026 and said it would receive applications during the fourth quarter of 2026. Speak to our team for the current status, fees and procedure, and register your interest so we can keep you updated.
About 6 months from the start of the process to citizenship is the current estimate. Official processing times have not been published, so this is an estimate and may change. The only official deadline so far is that the National Directorate of Migration has 30 business days to decide once it receives the Agency's report.
Either a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury for the main applicant, or a USD 800,000 subscription to a government bond created for the programme. A spouse or a single child aged 18 to 25 adds USD 100,000 each, and each child under 18 adds USD 25,000. Government charges, due diligence fees and advisory fees are quoted separately, so ask your advisor for a full cost estimate.
No. Argentina's citizenship law lets investors apply whatever the length of their residence, so no minimum stay is required. A short in-person visit to give biometric details is expected, and your advisor will confirm how it works.
Yes. Your spouse, your children under 18 and your single children aged 18 to 25 who have no children of their own can apply alongside you. Each family member applies in their own right and makes the contribution for their category.
Yes. Argentina does not ask you to give up your existing nationality. You should still check that your home country allows you to hold a second citizenship.
The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs reviews the application and recommends approval or rejection. The National Directorate of Migration then makes the final decision.
The Government has said the checks cover your identity, the source and traceability of your funds, your financial position, jurisdiction risk, your criminal and reputational background and your migration history. Security and financial intelligence bodies take part in the review, and all payments must go through the formal financial system.
That depends on your situation, so take tax advice first. Under Argentina's Income Tax Law, residents are taxed on their worldwide income, Argentine nationals are generally treated as residents, and that status is lost by taking permanent residence in another country or by staying abroad for 12 continuous months.
A thirty-minute consultation with our advisory team will tell you whether Argentina is the right programme for you, and if it is not, which of our other programmes is.
