# Argentina CBI Cost: USD 350k Contribution or USD 800k Bond

The two investment routes to Argentine citizenship, what a spouse and children add, a worked family example, and the costs not yet published.

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

## 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

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

**Is there a real estate option?**

No real estate route has been announced. The two routes are the Treasury contribution and the government bond.

**Do I get the bond money back?**

The minister described it as a zero-rate bond. A seven-year term with principal returned at maturity has been reported, but the bond’s terms have not been published.

## 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
- [Argentina anuncia "pasaporte de oro" para extranjeros](https://www.bloomberglinea.com/latinoamerica/argentina/argentina-anuncia-pasaporte-de-oro-para-extranjeros-podran-adquirirlo-desde-los-us350000/), Bloomberg Línea, 2 October 2026
- [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
- [Planean otorgar la ciudadanía argentina a quienes inviertan en proyectos de más de US$500.000](https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/otorgaran-la-ciudadania-argentina-a-quienes-inviertan-en-proyectos-de-mas-de-us500000-nid26052025/), La Nación, 26 May 2025