# Argentina Citizenship by Investment Programme: 2026 Overview

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.

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

## Timeline

- **26 May 2025, Plan announced** (Reported): The government says it will grant citizenship to foreigners who invest in qualifying projects, as part of a migration reform. ([La Nación, 26 May 2025](https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/otorgaran-la-ciudadania-argentina-a-quienes-inviertan-en-proyectos-de-mas-de-us500000-nid26052025/))
- **29 May 2025, DNU 366/2025 published** (Official): The decree amends the citizenship law to allow naturalisation for a relevant investment and creates APCI. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 29 May 2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/326096/20250529))
- **31 July 2025, Procedure set** (Official): Decree 524/2025 sets out how APCI vets applications and how the DNM decides. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 31 July 2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/329061/20250731))
- **6 March 2026, Tax rule enacted** (Reported): Ley 27.802 says citizenship by investment does not by itself create tax residence. ([Abeledo Gottheil Abogados, 18 March 2026](https://abeledogottheil.com.ar/ley-27-802-ciudadania-por-inversion-y-residencia-fiscal/))
- **28 April 2026, Agency director appointed** (Official): Decree 285/2026 names APCI’s executive director. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 28 April 2026](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/341227/20260428))
- **30 June 2026, Court rulings** (Reported): Two appeal courts rule against the decree’s citizenship chapter in individual cases; the state appeals. ([Henley & Partners, 2 October 2026](https://www.henleyglobal.com/citizenship-investment/argentina))
- **2 October 2026, Prices and launch announced** (Official): Minister Luis Caputo announces USD 350,000 and USD 800,000 routes, opening in Q4 2026. ([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))
- **Q4 2026, Applications expected to open** (Pending): The government’s stated window is the fourth quarter of 2026. The implementing rules come first. ([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))

## 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/))

## Other routes to Argentine citizenship and residence

- **Naturalisation after two years:** A foreigner with 2 years of continuous legal residence can apply to the DNM. Since DNU 366/2025, continuous means no trips abroad in that time. ([Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 29 May 2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/326096/20250529))
- **Rentista residence:** One-year renewable temporary residence for people with passive income of at least five times the minimum wage each month. ([Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, Argentina.gob.ar, 14 October 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/servicio/obtener-una-residencia-temporaria-como-rentista))
- **Mercosur residence:** Citizens of Mercosur and associated states have their own residence route, separate from the investment programme. ([IMI Daily, 2 October 2026](https://www.imidaily.com/latin-america/argentina-announces-cbi-program-pricing-and-launch-timeframe/))

## 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
- [Decreto 285/2026](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/341227/20260428), Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina, 28 April 2026
- [Ley 27.802: ciudadanía por inversión y residencia fiscal](https://abeledogottheil.com.ar/ley-27-802-ciudadania-por-inversion-y-residencia-fiscal/), Abeledo Gottheil Abogados, 18 March 2026
- [Ciudadanía argentina por inversión: de qué se trata y por qué la Justicia lo cuestiona](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/), Chequeado, 9 October 2026
- [Argentina announces citizenship-by-investment program](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-announces-citizenship-by-investment-program-2026-10-02/), Reuters, 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