Argentina Launches Citizenship‑by‑Investment Program

Overview

• The government announced the program in Paris on Friday, offering foreigners a fast track to Argentine citizenship in exchange for investment.
• Applicants can choose a non‑refundable US$350,000 payment to the Treasury or purchase a purpose‑built US$800,000 government bond.
• A new Agency of Citizenship by Investment will screen applications with input from SIDE, the Financial Information Unit and the security and interior ministries using OECD/GAFI‑style checks for identity, source of funds, assets, criminal records and migratory history.
• Family fees are specified: US$100,000 for a spouse or an adult child aged 18–25 (single and childless), US$25,000 for minors, and the government says all proceeds will strengthen fiscal and financial positions.
• Officials say the program is the first of its kind in South America and could shift investor flows, but key operational details such as processing timelines and legislative or administrative steps remain to be set before applications open in Q4 2026.