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Argentina Launches Citizenship-by-Investment Program

The measure aims to attract foreign capital while promising OECD- and FATF-aligned vetting overseen with help from international advisory firms.

Overview

  • The national government announced the program at Argentina Week in Paris, presenting it as a tool to bring new investment into the country.
  • Officials said the scheme will grant Argentine citizenship to foreigners who make qualifying investments and that applications will face a formal review before any approval.
  • The government proposed two investment routes: a direct payment of USD 350,000 to the treasury or subscription to a specially issued public bond of USD 800,000, and set extra fees for family members.
  • A dedicated Agency of Citizenship-by-Investment will vet candidates with input from the intelligence service, the financial intelligence unit and security ministries and will send recommendations to the national migration authority.
  • The ministry said the program will follow international due-diligence, financial‑transparency and risk‑management standards and will begin receiving applications in the fourth quarter of 2026, though final rules and procedures are still pending public release.