Argentina
Citizenship by Investment

Not yet. The program was announced on 2 October 2026 and applications are expected to open in Q4 2026. Be cautious of anyone asking for payment to file an application before the government opens the window. You can register interest with us now and we will contact you the moment applications open.

USD 350,000 for a single applicant via the Treasury route. On top of this there will be government processing fees, due diligence fees and professional fees, which Argentina has not yet published. A family of four (applicant, spouse, two children under 18) starts at USD 500,000 in contributions alone.

No residence is required to apply — the investment route bypasses the standard two-year residence rule. Any interview, biometrics or physical-visit requirements will be confirmed in the implementing rules.

No. Argentine citizens currently need a US visa. Argentina does, however, have a treaty with the US that makes its citizens eligible to apply for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa — a separate application with its own investment requirements.

Citizenship alone does not make you a tax resident. Tax residence generally follows time spent in Argentina (more than 183 days a year) or where your centre of economic and personal interests sits. Take specialist tax advice for your own situation.

The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs reviews identity, source of funds, criminal and reputational records and immigration history, with input from Argentina's intelligence, financial intelligence, security and interior authorities. It then recommends approval or refusal to the National Directorate of Migration, which makes the final decision.

Yes, and you should weigh it. The program rests on Decree 366/2025, which reformed Argentina's citizenship law. In June 2026 the National Electoral Chamber declared the decree null, and a federal appeals chamber ruled parts of it unconstitutional in individual naturalization cases. The government has appealed to the Supreme Court and says the program will proceed. Opposition lawmakers have also filed bills in both chambers of Congress to abolish the investment route; as of October 2026 they remain in committee. Neither bill provides refunds of non-refundable contributions. We monitor developments closely and will brief every client on the current legal position before any funds are committed.

Argentina costs more — USD 350,000 versus roughly USD 200,000–250,000 in the Caribbean — but delivers a stronger passport (168 destinations versus the mid-140s to low-160s), Mercosur residence rights and a G20 economy. Caribbean programs remain faster and fully operational today. Ask an advisor which fits you.