South America — MERCOSUR
Argentina has officially announced its Citizenship by Investment program. The announced routes are a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or an Argentine government bond worth USD 800,000. Applications are expected to open during Q4 2026.
Contact UsUSD 350,000
non-refundable contribution
Contribution to the National Treasury
USD 800,000
security created specifically for the program
Government Bond
6 Months
Expected processing time
Time to Citizenship
Visa-Free Access
Around 170 Destinations
Argentina combines a strong passport with broad international mobility and access to the wider MERCOSUR region. For internationally mobile entrepreneurs, the combination of regional mobility, a Plan B outside Europe, and the distinction between citizenship and tax residency can be particularly valuable.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 170 destinations, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Argentina generally taxes its tax residents on worldwide income and also imposes a wealth tax on relevant domestic and foreign assets. However, individuals who obtain Argentine citizenship through the investment route do not become Argentine tax residents solely because they acquire citizenship.
Argentine citizens benefit from preferential residence and settlement rights within the MERCOSUR region, together with easier access to employment and economic activity across participating countries.
It may be particularly relevant for anyone considering giving up citizenship of an EU country while still wanting strong access to Europe. Argentine passport holders currently enjoy visa-free access to the Schengen Area.
Argentine citizenship also provides valuable mobility rights across the MERCOSUR region, as well as current visa-free travel to Russia and China.
We guide you through the entire process, from the first conversation through to receiving your passport. Discreet, efficient, and with a dedicated personal contact.
The program was officially announced on October 2, 2026 and is expected to become operational and begin accepting applications during the fourth quarter of 2026.
As of October 2026: the investment routes and family contribution amounts have been officially announced. Still open are, among other things, the full operational application details, additional fees, and the specific terms of the USD 800,000 government bond.
Argentina officially announced its Citizenship by Investment program on October 2, 2026. It is expected to become operational and begin accepting applications during the fourth quarter of 2026.
Two routes have been officially announced for the main applicant: a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or the purchase of a specially created Argentine government bond worth USD 800,000.
No. The investment route was expressly created independently of the applicant's previous period of residence in Argentina. The full operational application requirements will be set out as the program becomes operational.
No. For individuals naturalized on the basis of a qualifying investment, the rules expressly provide that citizenship alone does not establish Argentine tax residency.
The Argentine passport offers extensive international travel access. Argentine citizens also benefit from preferential residence and settlement rights within the MERCOSUR regional integration framework.
Yes. A spouse may be included for an additional contribution of USD 100,000. The same amount applies to unmarried, childless children aged 18 to 25, while children under 18 require an additional contribution of USD 25,000.
Argentina recognizes dual citizenship in practice. How the new investment route will be handled alongside an applicant's existing citizenship should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
No binding standard processing time for the new investment program has yet been officially published.
A second citizenship can give you more options for mobility, security, and long-term independence.
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