The Government of Argentina has announced the launch of a citizenship by investment programme. Applications will open in the 4th quarter of 2026.
Elena Ruda, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, spoke about the costs and options.
What is known about the new programme
Argentina’s Minister of Economy Luis Caputo and Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli announced the launch of the citizenship by investment programme on October 2nd, 2026, during Argentina Week in Paris[1]Source: Announcement of the Argentina citizenship by investment programme on the Government of Argentina website.
Applications from investors will be accepted by the Citizenship by Investment Programmes Agency under the country’s Ministry of Economy[2]Source: DNU Decree No. 366/2025 amending Citizenship Law No. 346 on Argentina’s legislation website.
Aixa Granara has been appointed Executive Director of the Agency and took office on April 22nd, 2026[3]Source: Decree No. 285/2026 on the appointment of the Agency’s Director in Argentina’s Official Bulletin.
Investment amount
Two options are planned for the main applicant:
- $350,000+ — a non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury.
- $800,000+ — subscription to a government security created for the programme.
Additional costs, such as passport issuance fees, are not yet known. Article 6 of Decree No. 524/2025 provides that the Agency will issue additional or clarifying regulations.
Participation of close relatives
A spouse and children under 18 will be allowed to be included in the application. Children up to and including 25 will also be allowed to be added to the application if they are not married and have no children.
Elena Ruda,
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
For a spouse, as well as for children aged 18 to 25, the additional contribution will be $100,000. For children under 18, the contribution is four times lower, $25,000[1]Source: Announcement of the Argentina citizenship by investment programme on the Government of Argentina website.
For example, a family consisting of the main applicant, a spouse, and 2 minor children will be able to apply for Argentina citizenship for $500,000. This amount consists of a $350,000 contribution for the main applicant, $100,000 for the spouse, and $25,000 for each child under 18.
Process of obtaining Argentina citizenship
Application submission and preliminary check. The investor submits an application to the Citizenship by Investment Programmes Agency. The Agency assesses whether the investment meets the requirements of the country’s Ministry of Economy.
Due Diligence. If the investment meets the requirements, the Agency requests opinions from specialised authorities, including the Ministry of National Security and the State Intelligence Secretariat.
The check will include:
- identity confirmation;
- verification of the source of funds for the investment;
- analysis of assets and financial position;
- assessment of country and jurisdiction risks;
- check of criminal and reputational history;
- analysis of the applicant’s immigration history.
Agency conclusion. After this, the Agency sends a reasoned response to the National Directorate of Migration with a recommendation to approve or reject the application[4]Source: Decree No. 524/2025 on the procedure for reviewing citizenship by investment applications on Argentina’s legislation website.
Decision on the application. The National Directorate of Migration reviews the Agency’s report and makes a decision within 30 business days after receiving it. The Agency also has the right to issue additional and clarifying rules to regulate the process of reviewing investors’ documents[4]Source: Decree No. 524/2025 on the procedure for reviewing citizenship by investment applications on Argentina’s legislation website.
Where investors can obtain second citizenship now
Argentina has announced the main conditions of the programme, but applications have not yet opened.
Detailed document requirements and the application procedure will be clarified.
Investors can obtain second citizenship for themselves and their family members in countries in the Caribbean, Oceania, Africa, and Asia.
Countries with active citizenship by investment programmes
Country | Minimum investment | Time to obtain |
|---|---|---|
$250,000 | 4+ months | |
$240,000 | 6+ months | |
$235,000 | 8+ months | |
$230,000 | 6+ months | |
$200,000 | 6+ months | |
$130,000 | 2+ months | |
$90,000 | 4+ months | |
$90,000 | 3+ months | |
$400,000 | 8+ months | |
$250,000 | 10+ months |
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent. The company has its own Compliance Department, which conducts preliminary Due Diligence. This helps reduce the risk of refusal for second citizenship or a residence permit.
We will help choose a second citizenship country for the family’s goals: travel freedom, relocation, tax planning, or access to international banks.
