160+ countries

visa-free or visa-on-arrival

USD 500,000

qualifying investment in Argentina

Dual

citizenship permitted

Argentina has formally initiated the development of a Citizenship by Investment framework through measures introduced by the Ministry of Economy. The country has also established a dedicated agency and formal leadership structure to oversee implementation.

While the final program rules have not yet been published, the first wave is expected to be limited, with the Argentine Government anticipated to reassess the program after an initial allocation of approximately 5,000 applications. For prospective applicants, early preparation may therefore be important.

Register your interest with Latitude to stay informed and begin preparing your file ahead of the expected program launch.

Why Choose Argentina

Argentina offers one of the world’s most compelling lifestyle propositions. Buenos Aires is known for its European-style architecture, cultural life, cafés, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Mendoza offers world-renowned Malbec vineyards set against the Andes, while Patagonia provides glaciers, mountains, lakes, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, horseback riding, and some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes. For globally mobile families, Argentina combines lifestyle, culture, education, healthcare, and comparatively attractive living costs in one of Latin America’s most dynamic countries.

Argentina citizenship provides access to one of Latin America’s strongest passports, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 160+ countries, including the European Schengen Area and key destinations across Latin America and beyond. As a Mercosur member, Argentina also offers additional regional relevance within South America, making it attractive for individuals and families seeking geographic diversification and long-term mobility.

Argentina permits dual citizenship, allowing applicants to retain their existing nationality where permitted by the laws of their other country or countries of citizenship. This flexibility can help internationally active families expand their global footprint without necessarily giving up existing citizenship rights.

Argentina is a G20 economy with significant natural resources, a major agricultural sector, a strong cultural profile, respected universities, and growing international investor attention. Unlike some smaller citizenship by investment jurisdictions, Argentina offers citizenship in a large, globally recognized country with genuine economic, cultural, and geopolitical significance.

Argentina is undergoing a period of economic and structural reform, attracting growing attention from investors, entrepreneurs, businesses, and globally mobile families. For some applicants, the proposed Argentina Citizenship by Investment program may offer an opportunity to establish a position early in a country that is actively repositioning itself on the global stage.

For internationally minded families, Argentina can offer geographic diversification, lifestyle flexibility, and a foothold in a region that is often overlooked within global mobility planning. As the international environment around citizenship by investment continues to evolve, Argentina’s proposed program may become an important option for those seeking long-term optionality beyond traditional jurisdictions.

Who Can Benefit From Citizenship of Argentina?

The main applicant is expected to be required to:

  • Be over 18 years old
  • Satisfy due diligence and background check requirements
  • Demonstrate lawful source of funds
  • Complete a qualifying contribution or investment
  • Meet good character and reputational standards
  • Comply with any visit, biometric, or approval-stage requirements confirmed by the Argentine authorities

A spouse or civil partner is expected to be eligible for inclusion in the same application, subject to the final rules and due diligence requirements.

Dependent children are expected to be eligible for inclusion, although final criteria, age limits, dependency rules, and any additional fees remain subject to confirmation.

Parents and grandparents are not currently expected to be included as dependents and may need to apply separately, subject to the final program rules.

Program Requirements

Although the final regulations and operational procedures have not yet been published, two qualifying routes are understood to be under active consideration for the proposed Argentina Citizenship by Investment program.

Option 1: Treasury Contribution

A non-refundable contribution of USD 500,000 to the Argentine Treasury.

Option 2: Sovereign Bond Investment

A USD 1 million investment in a zero-coupon Argentine sovereign bond, expected to be subject to a seven-year holding period.

Final investment terms, government fees, due diligence fees, passport fees, dependent fees, processing requirements, and payment timing remain subject to official confirmation.

Source of Funds

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that the funds used for the qualifying contribution or investment have been obtained legally and can be clearly substantiated.

Source of funds review is expected to be a central part of the Argentina Citizenship by Investment process. Applicants should be prepared to provide bank records, business documentation, tax records, sale agreements, audited accounts, inheritance documents, investment statements, or other evidence relevant to the origin of their funds.

Good Character and Due Diligence

Applicants are expected to meet strict standards of integrity and reputational standing. Due diligence is likely to include background checks, sanctions screening, criminal record review, source of funds assessment, political exposure review, litigation checks, and other screening processes.

The Argentine authorities are expected to retain final decision-making authority, and applications may be reviewed by several government bodies before approval.

Because due diligence can take time, prospective applicants may benefit from identifying and addressing potential issues before the program officially opens.

Health Requirements

Applicants may be required to demonstrate good health as part of the application process. Final medical, insurance, and health documentation requirements will be confirmed once the program rules are officially published.

Application Process

  • STEP 1

    Client Onboarding and Pre-Launch Preparation

    The process begins with Latitude’s initial assessment and due diligence. We review the applicant’s background, objectives, family composition, source of funds, potential eligibility, and any issues that may need to be addressed before submission.

    Following successful screening, we provide a Client Agreement for review and signature. Once the agreement is signed and the retainer is received, our processing team assists with document preparation and file organization.

    Because the Argentina Citizenship by Investment program has not yet officially launched, this stage is focused on pre-launch preparation, eligibility review, due diligence readiness, and ensuring interested applicants are positioned to move quickly once official application procedures are confirmed.

  • STEP 2

    Application Review and File Preparation

    Our team works with the applicant to prepare the required forms and supporting documentation. This may include identity documents, civil records, police certificates, financial documents, source of funds evidence, professional background information, and family documentation.

    The objective is to prepare a substantially complete file before launch, so the applicant is ready to proceed when the Argentine authorities publish final requirements and open the application process.

  • STEP 3

    Application Submission

    Once the program is officially launched and the final requirements are confirmed, complete applications are expected to be submitted to the relevant Argentine agency for review.

    Submission will remain subject to official procedures, government approval, and any licensing or submission rules adopted by the Argentine authorities.

  • STEP 4

    Government Review and Due Diligence

    The Argentine authorities are expected to review each application and conduct their own due diligence checks. This may include background screening, source of funds review, security checks, anti-money laundering review, and other government assessments.

    Processing timelines remain subject to confirmation, but the program is expected to be designed for relatively efficient review once a complete and well-prepared application is submitted.

  • STEP 5

    Approval in Principle

    If the application is approved in principle, the applicant is expected to be invited to complete the qualifying contribution or investment and satisfy any remaining approval-stage requirements.

  • STEP 6

    Investment Completion and Visit to Argentina

    Following approval in principle, the applicant is expected to complete the qualifying Treasury contribution or sovereign bond investment.

    An in-country visit to Argentina may also be required at the approval stage for biometrics, final formalities, or passport-related procedures. Final visit requirements remain subject to confirmation.

  • STEP 7

    Citizenship and Passport Issuance

    Once all requirements have been satisfied and final approval is granted, Argentine citizenship and passport issuance can proceed in accordance with the official process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Argentina Citizenship by Investment

Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment program is a proposed government-led initiative expected to allow qualifying investors and their families to obtain Argentina citizenship through a qualifying contribution or investment.

The program has not yet officially launched, and final rules remain subject to publication by the Argentine authorities.

No. Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment program has not yet officially launched. However, the country has formally initiated the development of the framework and established a dedicated agency and leadership structure to oversee implementation.

Prospective applicants can register their interest and begin preparing documentation ahead of launch.

Final launch timing remains subject to government confirmation. The program is expected to advance during 2026, with further details to be published by the Argentine authorities.

Because the first wave is expected to be limited, early preparation may help prospective applicants move quickly once the program opens.

Argentina is a G20 nation, a Mercosur member, and one of Latin America’s most important economies. Its proposed Citizenship by Investment program has attracted attention because it would offer citizenship in a large, globally recognized country with strong lifestyle appeal, regional relevance, dual citizenship flexibility, and a comparatively strong passport.

Final requirements have not yet been published. However, two qualifying routes are understood to be under active consideration: a non-refundable contribution of USD 500,000 to the Argentine Treasury, or a USD 1 million investment in a zero-coupon Argentine sovereign bond with an expected seven-year holding period.

The first wave of the proposed Argentina Citizenship by Investment program is expected to be limited to approximately 5,000 applications, after which the Argentine Government is expected to reassess the program.

Final details on the application cap, allocation process, and any future changes remain subject to official confirmation.

Argentina has not announced a real estate route for the proposed Citizenship by Investment program. Current discussions have focused on a Treasury contribution and sovereign bond-based structure.

Final investment options remain subject to confirmation.

While final criteria are still to be confirmed, applicants are expected to be required to:

  • Be over 18 years of age
  • Meet due diligence and background check requirements
  • Demonstrate lawful source of funds
  • Complete a qualifying contribution or investment
  • Meet good character and reputational standards
  • Satisfy any visit, biometric, or documentation requirements

Additional requirements will be clarified once the program is formally introduced.

The proposed program is expected to allow family inclusion. A spouse or civil partner and dependent children are expected to be eligible for inclusion, subject to the final rules and due diligence requirements.

Parents are not currently expected to be included as dependents and may need to apply separately.

Argentina recognizes same-sex marriage. Spouse inclusion is expected to apply to eligible spouses, subject to the final program rules and due diligence requirements.

Based on current indications, an ongoing residence requirement is not expected. However, at least one visit to Argentina may be required at the approval stage for biometrics or final formalities.

Final residence and physical presence requirements will be confirmed when the official program rules are published.

Processing timelines remain subject to confirmation. The draft structure anticipates processing in under four months once a complete application is submitted and the program is operational, although the final timeline will depend on government procedures, due diligence, documentation, and applicant circumstances.

The Argentine passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 160 countries, including the European Schengen Area and many destinations across Latin America.

It is considered one of the stronger passports in Latin America.

Mercosur is a regional bloc in South America. Argentina’s membership can provide additional regional relevance and mobility advantages for citizens seeking flexibility within Latin America.

For internationally active families, this can make Argentina citizenship strategically useful beyond passport travel access alone.

Yes. Argentina permits dual citizenship. Applicants should also confirm whether dual citizenship is permitted under the laws of any other countries of citizenship they hold.

Argentine citizenship may provide long-term family value, including the potential for citizenship benefits to extend to future generations in accordance with Argentine nationality law.

Applicants should seek advice on the rules that may apply to their specific family circumstances.

Applicants should expect strict due diligence, including identity checks, criminal record checks, sanctions screening, source of funds review, anti-money laundering checks, reputational review, and assessment of any regulatory, legal, or political exposure issues.

A complete and well-prepared file is expected to be important because the Argentine authorities will retain final decision-making authority.

Prospective applicants do not need to wait to begin preparing. While applications cannot proceed until the official program rules and procedures are confirmed, early preparation can help applicants understand potential eligibility, identify due diligence issues, gather documentation, and be ready to move quickly once the program opens.

This may be especially important if the first wave is limited to approximately 5,000 applications.

Yes. Latitude can help suitable prospective applicants register their interest, assess potential eligibility, review source of funds, identify due diligence considerations, and begin preparing documentation ahead of the expected launch.

Pre-launch preparation does not guarantee approval or final eligibility, which will remain subject to the official rules and the decision of the Argentine authorities.

Register your interest with Latitude to receive updates as further details become available. Our team is closely following developments and is well positioned to keep interested applicants informed regarding expected timelines, requirements, documentation, and future announcements.

Register Your Interest

Argentina has become one of the most closely followed developments in the global investment migration industry. By registering your interest, you will receive updates as the framework progresses and as further information becomes available regarding eligibility, structure, timelines, and application procedures. Latitude is exceptionally well positioned to keep interested parties informed as additional details emerge.

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