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Argentina Citizenship by Investment

One of the strongest passports in Latin America, with access to around 169 destinations, from a USD 350,000 contribution.

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Explore Your Eligibility for Argentina Citizenship

Argentina offers a citizenship by investment program for investors, wealthy individuals and families to secure citizenship in the country. The program offers a non-refundable contribution of $350,000 to the National Treasury and $800,000 investment in government bonds.

Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship and our experts will help you to understand the costs and investment paths before making a long term commitment.

Official Language
Spanish
Economy
Agriculture, energy and technology
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Minimum Contribution
USD 350,000
Key Economic Sectors
Agriculture, energy, mining and technology
Official Language
Spanish
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)

Argentina at a glance

The Argentina citizenship by investment program offers a new opportunity to international investors exploring a second home in South America. This program allows investors to qualify for citizenship through a donation to the National Treasury or investment in government bonds. The program was launched in 2026 and requires a minimum contribution of $350,000 to secure Argentine citizenship and a second passport. Argentina also allows successful applicants to include eligible family members such as a spouse and children in the same application.

Passport power

Argentina citizens reach 169 destinations without a prior visa — ranked 16th of 199 passports worldwide.

169 Destinations without a prior visa
Visa free
126
On arrival
33
eTA
10
e-Visa
27
Visa required
30
  • Schengen
  • USA
  • UK
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Investment Routes for Argentina Citizenship by Investment

The Argentina citizenship program offers two investment options for foreign investors looking for a second citizenship. Applicants can choose to make a non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury or invest in government bonds.

01

Donation in National Treasury Contribution

The Argentina CBI program offers investors a non-refundable one-time donation of $350,000 to the National Treasury. This is the most affordable route to Argentina citizenship, and family members of the main applicant can also apply with additional contributions.

  • For the main applicant: $350,000
  • For a spouse: $100,000
  • Each child under 18: $25,000
  • Each child aged 18 to 25: $100,000
02

Government Bond Investment

The Argentina citizenship by Investment program offers a government bond option for foreign investors. Applicants can invest $800,000 in government bonds created specifically for this program to qualify for citizenship. This route may be appealing for investors who prefer holding an investment rather than making a non-refundable contribution.

In addition to the qualifying investment to secure citizenship by investment Argentina, applicants also need to pay government processing fees, due diligence, documentation and passport issuance fees. The processing fees for eligible family members include:

  • For a Spouse: $100,000 additional contribution
  • Eligible Children Aged 18 to 25: $100,000
  • Children under 18: $25,000
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Benefits of Argentina Citizenship by Investment

The Argentina citizenship program provides many advantages for investors and families, including:

Greater International Mobility

Argentine passport provides visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to 169 international destinations. It also gives travel access to the Schengen Area without any traditional visa procedures.

A Second Nationality for Long-Term Security

Dual nationality provides greater flexibility and long-term business opportunities for investors. Argentine dual citizenship offers a second home for a secure future. However, nationality laws may change over time and applicants must check recent updates in both countries.

Diverse Business Environment

Argentine citizenship offers diverse business opportunities to the international investors across agriculture, energy, mining, technology and other industries. The program provides strong, long-term connections with the country’s business environment for entrepreneurs and investors.

Family and Generational Opportunities

Argentine citizenship provides an accessible pathway for families who prefer to live with their loved ones. The applicants can include a spouse and eligible children in the same application.

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Argentina Citizenship by Investment Requirements

Here are the requirements for the Argentina citizenship by investment program:

  • Applicant must be 18 years or above
  • Meet investment criteria
  • Pass the due diligence test and full transparency requirements
  • No critical health issues
  • No criminal record
  • Legitimate source of funds and wealth
Step by step

Application Process for Argentina Citizenship by Investment

The application process for Argentina citizenship by investment at SA Global Citizenship starts with an initial assessment of due diligence, investment, citizenship approval, and then Argentina passport issuance.

  1. 01

    Our experts review the nationality, family structure, financial status, and source of funds of the applicant and decide whether the applicant is suitable for the program.

  2. 02

    Experts at SA Global Citizenship determine the documents and the due diligence requirements.

  3. 03

    Applicants then prepare their documents, including financial records, identification records, birth certificates, police clearance certificates, and proof of funds. Our professionals help applicants at every step of the application process.

  4. 04

    After preparing the documents, our in-house Argentina citizenship by investment professional team then submits the application to the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Program (APCI), a decentralized government agency under Argentina’s Ministry of Economy.

  5. 05

    After the application gets approved by the government and applicants successfully meet the investment requirements, new citizens then move forward with the process to secure an Argentina golden passport.

Argentina offers two qualifying investment paths to secure citizenship in the country: a non-refundable contribution of $350,000 to the National Treasury or $800,000 investment in government bonds. You also have to pass due diligence, provide relevant documentation, and make financial contributions to secure citizenship in Argentina.

Yes. US citizens can be eligible for Argentine citizenship by meeting the financial, legal, and due diligence requirements.

Argentina permits dual nationality, and applicants can easily hold Argentine citizenship with their original passport. Applicants should check the rules and regulations in their home country about the second citizenship, as the rules can vary across jurisdictions.

Applicants can get a passport in Argentina by securing citizenship in the country. Argentina provides qualifying investment routes for citizenship, including donations to the National Treasury or government bond investments.

The basic documents to apply for citizenship in Argentina include a valid passport, financial records, identification records, birth certificates, police clearance certificates and legitimate proof of funds.

Yes, you can include eligible family members under the Argentina program. The eligible members can be a spouse and dependent children. There are separate document requirements for the additional members.

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Why SA Global

SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.

  • Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
  • Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
  • Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Argentina Citizenship

Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.

01 TODAY

Book a consultation

At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.

02 24 HOURS

Get your eligibility result

A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.

03 FROM 7 DAYS

We prepare your file

Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.

04 FROM 14 DAYS

We submit for you

Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.

Ready to start your Argentina application?

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