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2026 Program Guide

Argentina Citizenship by Investment

Argentina traditionally offers citizenship after 2 years of legal residence. A decree issued in 2025 established a direct citizenship route, with no residence requirement, in exchange for an investment of approximately USD 500,000; however, as this new route is still taking shape, it is important to confirm the current status.

Last updated: 2026-07-07 · Reviewed by: Burak Ünal

At a glance

Program type
Citizenship by investment / residence (new regulation)
Proposed investment
~USD 500,000 (or ~USD 1M in bonds)
Traditional route
Citizenship after 2 years of residence
Status
2025 decree; implementation developing
Residence requirement (investment route)
None proposed

Who is it for?

  • Those seeking access to the Mercosur region and a strong second passport.
  • Those wanting naturalization through the traditional 2-year residence route.
  • Those wishing to assess the new investment decree early and flexibly.
  • Investors seeking opportunities in agriculture, energy, technology, and tourism sectors.

Two Routes: Residence and the New Investment Decree

Argentina traditionally allows naturalization only after 2 years of legal residence; this is one of the shortest residence periods in the world. A decree issued in 2025 established a direct citizenship route, with no residence requirement, in exchange for a strategic-sector investment of approximately USD 500,000 (or approximately USD 1 million in bonds).

Implementation Is Developing

Although the direct citizenship-by-investment route was established by the 2025 decree, implementation and administrative processes are still taking shape. The current functionality, required documents, and timelines should therefore be carefully confirmed before application. The traditional 2-year residence route, by contrast, is well established and predictable.

Benefits

  • A strong passport and access to the Mercosur region.
  • Relatively fast naturalization via the traditional route (2 years).
  • Dual citizenship is allowed.
  • Investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, energy, technology, and tourism.

Requirements

  • An approved strategic-sector investment or 2 years of legal residence.
  • A clean criminal record and a legal source of funds.
  • Assessment by the relevant authorities.

Costs

Proposed investment (donation)
~USD 500,000
Bond option
~USD 1,000,000
Traditional route
Residence and process costs

Process

  1. Strategy determination

    Assessing whether the investment route or the residence route applies.

  2. Investment or residence

    Making the approved investment or establishing residence.

  3. Application

    Submitting the citizenship application.

  4. Approval and passport

    Citizenship and passport after approval.

FAQ

Is Argentina's citizenship-by-investment program active?
It was established by the 2025 decree, but implementation is still developing; it is necessary to confirm the current status before applying.
Can I become a citizen without investing?
Yes. Under the traditional route, citizenship can be applied for after 2 years of legal residence.
Is there a residence requirement?
The proposed investment route has no residence requirement; the traditional route is based on residence.
How much investment does the new route require?
The decree provides for a strategic-sector investment of approximately USD 500,000 or approximately USD 1 million in bonds; final conditions are being clarified.
How does the traditional route work?
After at least 2 years of legal residence, Argentine citizenship is applied for through a court process.
Can my family be included?
Yes. A spouse and children can be included in the residence and naturalization processes.

Sources

Disclaimer: Golden Visa Partners is an investment and immigration advisory firm; it does not provide legal or attorney services. The investment amounts, timelines and program conditions on this page are for general guidance only and, because regulations change quickly, may be out of date. Before making any decision, we recommend consulting current official sources and obtaining independent legal and financial advice.

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