Argentine citizenship by investment, explained honestly
Since 2025 Argentina's citizenship law allows naturalisation for a relevant investment, with no residence period. The government announced the programme on 2 October 2026 and promises applications in the fourth quarter. This guide covers the cost, the family amounts, the checks, the court challenge, the other routes and the passport, each fact linked to the decrees, the government or BRIDGES data.
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Argentina Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
How Argentina's new citizenship by investment programme works in October 2026: the legal basis, the USD 350,000 contribution or USD 800,000 bond, family amounts, checks, the court challenge and what is still unknown.
Cost of Argentine Citizenship by Investment: USD 350,000 Contribution or USD 800,000 Bond
The announced cost of Argentine citizenship by investment: the USD 350,000 Treasury contribution, the USD 800,000 bond, amounts for a spouse and children, a family of four for USD 500,000, and the fees that are not yet known.
The Legal Basis of Argentina's Citizenship by Investment and the Court Challenge
Decree 366/2025, Decree 524/2025 and Citizenship Law No. 346 explained, plus the 2026 Electoral Chamber ruling, the Supreme Court appeal and the bills against the programme.
How to Apply for Argentine Citizenship by Investment: Agency, Checks and Timeline
The application path under Decree 524/2025: the Citizenship by Investment Programmes Agency, the security and financial checks, the 30-business-day decision, documents and what happens after approval.
Other Ways to Argentine Citizenship: Naturalisation, Birth, Descent and Dual Citizenship
Argentine citizenship without investment: two years of continuous residence, birth in Argentina, the option for children of Argentines born abroad, dual nationality and why Argentine nationality cannot be renounced.
The Argentine Passport in 2026: Visa-Free Countries and Where a Visa Is Needed
What the Argentine passport gives in 2026: rank 18 of 199 and 168 destinations without a prior visa in the BRIDGES Passport Index, Schengen for 90 days, the UK with an ETA, MERCOSUR, and where a visa is still needed.
The key terms at a glance
| Term | Source | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | USD 350,000 contribution or USD 800,000 security | Ministry of Economy, 2 Oct 2026 | not yet fixed by resolution |
| Family | spouse and children 18 to 25: USD 100,000; under 18: USD 25,000 | Ministry of Economy | each relationship is checked |
| Residence | not required | Law No. 346, Art. 2 (Decree 366/2025) | decree challenged in court |
Compiled from the government announcement, Decree 366/2025 and the BRIDGES programme page, checked 30 October 2026. See the cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply today?
Not yet. Applications are promised for the fourth quarter of 2026, and no date had been published by 30 October 2026.
Do I need to live in Argentina?
No. The investment ground has no residence period.
Who is included?
The spouse and children: single children aged 18 to 25 without children and children under 18, each with their own contribution.
Is the programme legally safe?
Not fully. The decree behind it was declared null by the Electoral Chamber in one case, and the government has appealed to the Supreme Court.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Argentina accepts dual nationality. Check your own country's rules.