Route I
US$
350,000
Treasury Contribution
A direct, non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury of Argentina. The most efficient path to citizenship.
- Non-refundable
- Paid to the National Treasury
- Lowest capital outlay
Announced 2 October 2026 · Argentina Week, Paris
Argentina Citizenship by Investment
BecomeArgentine.
South America's first citizenship-by-investment programme. A second nationality, a passport of genuine reach, and a home beneath the southern sky — from US$350,000.
Nº 01The Announcement
A new door opens in the South.
On 2 October 2026, Minister of Economy Luis Caputo and Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli unveiled Argentina's Citizenship by Investment Programme before an audience of global investors in Paris.
It is the first programme of its kind in South America — a direct path to Argentine nationality for qualified investors and their families, administered by a dedicated Citizenship by Investment Programmes Agency, with final approval resting with Argentina's National Directorate of Migration.
“Argentina today is a beacon of freedom and investment in the world.”
Nº 02Two Routes to Citizenship
Simple. Transparent. Definitive.
The Government has set out two clear mechanisms for the principal applicant. Every dollar moves through the formal financial system.
Route II
US$
800,000
Public Bond
Subscription to an Argentine public bond created specifically for this programme. Capital placed with the Republic and, per press reports, held for seven years.
- Created exclusively for the programme
- Reported 7-year hold, zero interest
- Full terms to be published
Nº 03Family
One decision. Every generation.
The programme extends beyond the principal investor. Your family can share in your citizenship through additional, clearly defined contributions.
| Spouse | US$100,000 |
|---|---|
| Children 18–25 single, without children | US$100,000 |
| Children under 18 | US$25,000 |
Example published by the Government: principal applicant, spouse and two minor children — US$500,000 in total.
Family Estimator
Spouse
US$100,000Children 18–25
US$100,000 eachChildren under 18
US$25,000 eachIndicative total
US$500,000
4 new Argentine citizens
Indicative only, based on figures published 2 October 2026. Government fees, due-diligence costs and final regulations are not yet published.
Nº 04A Life in the South
Vast by nature. Refined by choice.
The eighth-largest nation on earth. From the boulevards of Buenos Aires to the vineyards of Mendoza and the silence of Patagonia, Argentina is a country of scale, culture and appetite.
Global mobility
An Argentine passport opens visa-free or simplified access to about 170 destinations, including the Schengen Area, Japan and the UAE.*
The Mercosur continent
Your Argentine ID card works as a travel document across most of South America, and after five years as a citizen the Mercosur residence framework opens a streamlined path to live and work across the region.
Keep what you have
Argentina generally does not require naturalised citizens to renounce an existing nationality. Add a citizenship — lose nothing.
Family included
Spouses, young adult children and minors may join the application — a single strategic decision for the whole family.
*Indicative, per leading passport indices; travel access changes over time. A visa is still required for the United States and Canada.
Argentina passport: visa-free countries & ranking → Dual citizenship rules →
Nº 05The Process
From first conversation to passport.
A disciplined path, built on the programme's published framework. We prepare every file to withstand the most rigorous scrutiny.
Begin with a briefing →- 01
Private briefing
A confidential review of your goals, family composition and the route that best fits your capital strategy.
- 02
File preparation
Identity, source-of-funds and asset documentation assembled and verified to OECD and FATF (GAFI) standards.
- 03
Due diligence
The Agency reviews identity, fund traceability, financial standing, jurisdictional risk, criminal and reputational background, and migration history.
- 04
Investment
Your Treasury contribution or bond subscription is completed through the formal financial system.
- 05
Citizenship
Final approval by the National Directorate of Migration. Welcome to Argentina.
Nº 06Integrity
Rigour is the privilege.
A citizenship is only as valuable as the standards behind it. Argentina's programme is reviewed by the nation's senior security and financial institutions.
- SIDEState Intelligence Secretariat
- UIFFinancial Intelligence Unit
- MOSMinistry of Security
- MOIMinistry of the Interior
- DNMNational Directorate of Migration
Insights89 articles
Research for the considered investor.
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What Argentina announced in Paris on 2 October 2026: two routes, family pricing, the agencies involved, timing, and what the government has not yet published.
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A 7-year, zero-interest US$800,000 bond is not free. We price it at 3%, 5% and 7%, compare it with the US$350k contribution, and model default risk.
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Argentina CBI vs Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: cost, timelines, family, passport reach and the 10-year naturalisation rule, compared side by side.
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What Argentina's US$350,000 citizenship programme means for US citizens: dual nationality, travel gains, FBAR and FATCA, and why your US tax bill stays.
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Recoleta, Palermo Chico, Puerto Madero, Belgrano, San Isidro and Nordelta compared: character, 2026 property prices, rents and the schools nearby.
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Palermo polo, the Hurlingham and Tortugas opens, tango, asado, the Teatro Colón and football: how newcomer families find their place in Argentine social life.
Read →Nº 07Questions
What investors are asking.
When can I apply for Argentina citizenship by investment?
The Government has stated that the programme will begin accepting applications in the fourth quarter of 2026. Clients who register now receive a briefing as soon as the regulations and forms are published.
Is the US$350,000 contribution refundable?
No. Route I is a direct, non-refundable contribution to Argentina's National Treasury. Route II, the US$800,000 public bond, is a subscription to a sovereign instrument created for the programme; press reports describe a seven-year, zero-interest bond, but its full terms have not yet been published.
Who in my family can be included?
Your spouse and children aged 18 to 25 who are single and have no children of their own, at US$100,000 each; and children under 18, at US$25,000 each.
Do I need to live in Argentina?
The 2025 decree behind the programme allows naturalisation through investment regardless of time spent living in Argentina. Any visit or physical-presence requirements after approval were not detailed in the announcement of 2 October 2026.
How long will processing take?
Official processing timelines have not yet been published. Thorough, well-prepared files move fastest through due diligence, and preparation can begin now.
What checks are carried out?
Identity verification, source-of-funds traceability and legality, financial and asset analysis, jurisdictional risk, criminal and reputational background, and migration history, aligned with OECD and FATF (GAFI) recommendations.
Is the programme legally secure?
In June 2026 Argentina's National Electoral Chamber ruled against the 2025 decree that created the investment route, and the Government has appealed to the Supreme Court, saying the decree remains in force meanwhile. Applicants should follow the appeal closely and take independent legal advice.
All questions answered → Legal status explained → Insights & analysis →
Nº 08Private Briefing
Be first when the doors open.
Applications open in Q4 2026. Join the priority list for a confidential briefing, early access to the official regulations, and a file prepared before the first day.
- Strictly confidential
- No obligation
- Response within one business day