# Argentina Citizenship by Investment Requirements

Who can apply for Argentine citizenship by investment: residence, source of funds, due diligence, family members, dual citizenship and language.

Facts last checked: 2026-10-14. Labels: Official (decree, law or government release), Reported (reputable press, not yet official), Pending (announced, details not published).

## Requirements

- No prior residence in Argentina: the law says "whatever the length of residence" (Official)
- A lawful, traceable source of the funds invested (Official)
- Clear background checks covering criminal, reputational and immigration history (Official)
- Spouse and children can be included; parents are not in the announced categories (Official)
- Dual citizenship is allowed by Argentina; check your current country’s own rules (Reported)
- No language requirement has been announced either way (Pending)

## Family members (either route)

| Family member | Contribution | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | USD 100,000 | Married partner of the main applicant |
| Child aged 18 to 25 | USD 100,000 | Single and without children of their own |
| Child under 18 | USD 25,000 | Each child |

Worked example (Main applicant, spouse and two children under 18, Treasury route): Main applicant USD 350,000 + Spouse USD 100,000 + Two children under 18 USD 50,000 = USD 500,000 in contributions, before government fees.

## Not published yet

- Government fees and due diligence charges
- The bond’s term and how principal is returned
- Processing times
- Application forms and the documents list
- How advisers and agents are accredited
- Whether an in-person visit is needed, for example for biometrics

## Frequently asked questions

### Applying

**Do I need to live in Argentina?**

No. The amended law grants citizenship for a relevant investment whatever the length of residence. Whether an in-person visit, for example for biometrics, is needed has not been confirmed.

**How long will it take?**

No official processing time has been published. Some firms in the industry expect around six months, but that is their expectation, not a government figure.

**Do I need to speak Spanish?**

No language requirement has been announced either way. Check the implementing rules when they are published.

**What checks will I go through?**

The government says due diligence covers identity, the origin and traceability of funds, criminal and reputational background and immigration history, with reports from the intelligence service, the Financial Intelligence Unit and other agencies.

## Sources

- [Luis Caputo anunció la puesta en marcha del Programa de Ciudadanía por Inversión de Argentina](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de), Ministry of Economy, Argentina.gob.ar, 2 October 2026
- [Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia 366/2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/326096/20250529), Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 29 May 2025
- [Decreto 524/2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/329061/20250731), Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 31 July 2025
- [Argentina Announces CBI Program Pricing and Launch Timeframe](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/), IMI Daily, 2 October 2026