Argentina

Argentina Citizenship by Investment Framework

Argentina has introduced a framework intended to allow foreign nationals who make a qualifying relevant investment to apply for citizenship without completing the standard two-year residence period.

Current Program Status

The program is expected to launch once the government confirms the final investment criteria, application procedure, family rules and fees. Proposed terms should therefore be presented as subject to official implementation.

About Argentina

Argentina is a South American country part of the G20 and MERCOSUR, with major sectors in agriculture, energy, mining, technology, tourism and manufacturing.

Proposed Investment Options

• Argentine Treasury Contribution
  • Proposed non-refundable contribution of USD $500,000
• Sovereign Bond Investment
  • Proposed USD $1 million investment in a seven-year zero-coupon Argentine sovereign bond

These thresholds remain subject to confirmation by Argentine authorities.

Applicant Eligibility

The principal applicant is expected to be over 18, satisfy due-diligence requirements, demonstrate a lawful source of funds and complete the qualifying investment.

Family Eligibility

The program is expected to permit inclusion of a spouse and dependent children, subject to final regulations.

Comprehensive Due Diligence

Applicants are expected to undergo identity, criminal-record, financial-intelligence, security and source-of-funds checks.

Application Process

The anticipated process includes eligibility assessment, onboarding, document preparation, submission, government review, approval and completion of citizenship and passport formalities.

Processing Times

Promotional materials project processing in under four months, but no complete official end-to-end timeline has been confirmed.

Residence Requirements

No ongoing residence requirement is expected. One visit to Argentina may be required after approval for biometrics and final citizenship and passport procedures.

Program Benefits

• Potential direct pathway to citizenship without the standard two-year residence period
• Expected inclusion of a spouse and dependent children
• Dual citizenship expected to be permitted
• Citizenship of a G20 and MERCOSUR country

Path to Citizenship

Once operational, the framework is expected to permit qualifying investors to obtain citizenship after completing the approved investment, due diligence and final government formalities, without the standard two-year residence period. Final eligibility and procedural requirements remain subject to official confirmation.