# Argentina Citizenship by Investment: The Complete 2026 Guide

Argentina’s citizenship by investment programme explained: the USD 350,000 and USD 800,000 routes, family costs, eligibility, the passport and the latest news.

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

## At a glance

- Status: Announced, not yet open. Applications expected Q4 2026. The government says applications open during the fourth quarter of 2026. The implementing rules, fees and forms have not been published yet.
- Legal basis: Ley 346 de Ciudadanía, as amended by DNU 366/2025; procedure in Decree 524/2025.
- Runs it: Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión (APCI). Decides: Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM).
- Prior residence required: none.
- Passport: rank 16, 169 visa-free destinations (Henley Passport Index, October 2026).

## Investment routes (main applicant)

| Route | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury contribution | USD 350,000 | Official |
| Government bond | USD 800,000 | Official |

### Treasury contribution

A one-time, non-refundable payment to the National Treasury. The simplest route, with the lowest entry figure.

- USD 350,000 for the main applicant, not returned (Official, [Ministry of Economy, Argentina.gob.ar, 2 October 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de))
- Funds must move through the formal financial system under anti-money-laundering rules (Official, [Ministry of Economy, Argentina.gob.ar, 2 October 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de))
- Industry advisers expect most applicants to choose this route (Reported, [IMI Daily, 2 October 2026](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/))

### Government bond

A purchase of a government bond created for the programme. A larger sum, which the minister described as a zero-rate bond.

- USD 800,000 in a bond issued for the programme (Official, [Ministry of Economy, Argentina.gob.ar, 2 October 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de))
- Described as a zero-rate bond; a seven-year term has been reported but not published (Reported, [Bloomberg Línea, 2 October 2026](https://www.bloomberglinea.com/latinoamerica/argentina/argentina-anuncia-pasaporte-de-oro-para-extranjeros-podran-adquirirlo-desde-los-us350000/))
- Reported to cover the main applicant only, with family contributions paid on top (Reported, [IMI Daily, 2 October 2026](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/))

## 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

## How an application moves

1. **Prepare** (Pending): Gather identity documents and the paper trail for the money: where it came from and how it reached you. Due diligence starts here.
2. **Apply to APCI** (Official): The application goes to the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión, the agency created to run the programme.
3. **Due diligence** (Official): APCI requests reports from the intelligence service, the Financial Intelligence Unit, RENAPER, the criminal records registry and the security ministry.
4. **Recommendation** (Official): APCI sends a reasoned recommendation to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, which grants or refuses citizenship.
5. **Invest and naturalise** (Pending): The contribution or bond is completed, citizenship is granted, and the applicant can then apply for an Argentine passport.

## What the programme offers

- **Citizenship, not residence:** The programme grants naturalisation itself, not a residence card to renew. Argentina allows dual citizenship. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 29 May 2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/326096/20250529))
- **No residence requirement:** The amended law grants citizenship for a relevant investment whatever the length of residence. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 29 May 2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/326096/20250529))
- **No automatic tax residence:** Ley 27.802 says naturalisation by investment does not by itself make you tax resident in Argentina. ([Abeledo Gottheil Abogados, 18 March 2026](https://abeledogottheil.com.ar/ley-27-802-ciudadania-por-inversion-y-residencia-fiscal/))
- **Family included:** A spouse and children up to 25 can be added, each with their own contribution. ([Ministry of Economy, Argentina.gob.ar, 2 October 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de))
- **Mercosur access:** Argentine citizens benefit from residence arrangements across much of South America. ([IMI Daily, 2 October 2026](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/))
- **A G20 economy:** The government presents the programme as part of opening Argentina to investment. ([Reuters, 2 October 2026](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-announces-citizenship-by-investment-program-2026-10-02/))

## What is not settled yet

- **The courts are reviewing the decree:** Two federal appeal courts ruled against DNU 366/2025’s citizenship chapter in June 2026 (Volosh, 18 June; Yang Liping, 30 June), in individual cases that were not about investment. The government has appealed to the Supreme Court, whose decision is pending. ([Chequeado, 9 October 2026](https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/ciudadania-argentina-por-inversion-de-que-se-trata-el-programa-de-milei-para-extranjeros-y-por-que-la-justicia-lo-cuestiona/))
- **Repeal bills in Congress:** Opposition deputies filed bills in October 2026 to remove the investment route from the citizenship law. ([Chequeado, 9 October 2026](https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/ciudadania-argentina-por-inversion-de-que-se-trata-el-programa-de-milei-para-extranjeros-y-por-que-la-justicia-lo-cuestiona/))
- **The rules are still to come:** Fees, processing times, the bond’s terms and the forms have not been published. Totals quoted today are the announced contributions only. ([IMI Daily, 2 October 2026](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/))

## Frequently asked questions

### The basics

**What is the Argentina citizenship by investment programme?**

A route to Argentine citizenship by naturalisation for foreigners who make a qualifying investment, with no prior residence required. It rests on DNU 366/2025, which amended the citizenship law, and is run by the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión (APCI). The government announced its prices on 2 October 2026.

**Is the programme open for applications?**

Not yet. The government says applications open during Q4 2026. The implementing rules, government fees, processing times and forms had not been published when this page was last checked.

### Cost and investment

**How much does Argentine citizenship by investment cost?**

The main applicant chooses between a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury and a USD 800,000 government bond. Government fees are not published yet, so neither figure is a full total.

**What does it cost to include my family?**

A spouse adds USD 100,000, each child aged 18 to 25 who is single and has no children adds USD 100,000, and each child under 18 adds USD 25,000. A couple with two young children on the contribution route pays USD 500,000 in contributions.

### 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.

### Passport, tax and law

**How strong is the Argentine passport?**

It ranks 16th on the Henley Passport Index (October 2026), with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 169 destinations, including the Schengen area, the UK and Japan.

**Is the programme legally settled?**

Not entirely. Two federal appeal courts ruled against the citizenship chapter of DNU 366/2025 in June 2026, in cases that were not about investment, and the government has appealed to the Supreme Court. Opposition deputies have also filed repeal bills.

## Read more

- [Programme](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/programme/): What Argentina has decided, what is still pending, the law behind the programme, the agency that runs it, and the timeline to launch in Q4 2026.
- [Investment options](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/investment-options/): The two investment routes to Argentine citizenship, what a spouse and children add, a worked family example, and the costs not yet published.
- [Eligibility](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/eligibility/): Who can apply for Argentine citizenship by investment: residence, source of funds, due diligence, family members, dual citizenship and language.
- [Process](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/process/): The application path set by Decree 524/2025: preparing, applying to APCI, government due diligence, the DNM decision, investing and the passport.
- [Passport](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/passport/): How strong the Argentine passport is: its Henley Passport Index rank, visa-free access to Schengen, the UK and Japan, Mercosur, and the US visa question.
- [FAQ](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/faq/): Straight answers on Argentina’s citizenship by investment programme: cost, family, residence, tax, timing, dual citizenship and the legal position.
- [Guide](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/guide/): Evergreen articles on Argentina’s programme: the law, the routes and costs, applying, the passport, residency alternatives and taxes.
- [News](https://argentina.passport-by-investment.com/news/): Dated news on the Argentina citizenship by investment programme: decrees, regulations, official statements and what each one changes.

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