The contribution route requires a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to Argentina’s National Treasury for the principal applicant.
US$350,000
Non-refundable Treasury contribution
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The second route involves subscribing to a US$800,000 government bond specifically created for the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Any applicant planning to proceed with this option should verify the final bond terms, including applicable holding period, return, redemption and other investment conditions, should be reviewed once formally published.
US$800,000
Government bond route
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Both investment routes and their respective amounts were confirmed in the Argentine Government’s October 2026 programme announcement.
Uruguay is a popular destination seeking a second citizenship due to its numerous advantages, including:
Argentine nationals may benefit from regional residence and mobility frameworks available within MERCOSUR and participating South American countries, subject to applicable national requirements.
The programme provides for eligible family members to be included through additional contributions: US$100,000 for a spouse, US$100,000 for an unmarried child aged 18-25 without children, and US$25,000 for a child under 18.
The programme is not limited to the principal applicant. Eligible family members may also apply by meeting the applicable contribution requirements.
Family Member | Announced Contribution |
Principal applicant | US$350,000 |
Spouse | US$100,000 |
Child aged 18–25* | US$100,000 |
Child under 18 | US$25,000 |
Child must be unmarried and without children under the announced criteria.
For example, a principal applicant, spouse and two children under 18 would have an announced total contribution of US$500,000 under the Treasury contribution route.
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Applications are subject to government due diligence, security, background and financial checks. Once applications become operational, qualifying applications will be assessed by Argentina’s Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs. The Agency coordinates relevant security, financial and background checks and submits a reasoned recommendation to the National Directorate of Migration.
Under the current legal framework, the National Directorate of Migration has 30 business days from receipt of the Agency’s report to issue its decision. This should not be interpreted as a 30-day total citizenship-processing timeline.
Argentina’s official framework provides for rigorous evaluation, including security, background and source-of-funds checks.
All applications will undergo rigorous government due diligence, including security, financial and background assessment. Argentina has stated that the programme will incorporate financial-transparency and risk-management standards aligned with OECD and FATF/GAFI recommendations.
Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment framework is established under amendments to Citizenship Law No. 346 and implementing regulations including Decree 524/2025. The framework allows qualifying foreign investors who make a relevant investment to apply for Argentine citizenship regardless of their period of residence, subject to government assessment, security screening and approval.
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Eligibility remains subject to the applicable programme requirements and government assessment.
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Argentina has officially launched the programme and stated that it is expected to become operational for receiving applications during Q4 2026. Prospective applicants can begin assessing eligibility, source-of-funds readiness and family documentation while awaiting final operational procedures.
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The Argentina Citizenship by Investment Programme is an investment-based pathway for qualifying foreign investors to pursue Argentine citizenship through specified investment routes, subject to government assessment, approval and the programme becoming operational for applications.
The announced principal-applicant routes are US$350,000 through a non-refundable Treasury contribution or US$800,000 through a government bond created specifically for the program. The professional fees, government charges and other applicable costs may be additional where relevant.
The US$350,000 route is an announced non-refundable contribution to Argentina’s National Treasury for the principal applicant.
The announced alternative is a subscription to a US$800,000 government bond created specifically for Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. Final bond terms and investment conditions should be reviewed once formally published.
Argentina has stated that the programme is expected to become operational for receiving applications during Q4 2026. The exact opening date remains subject to official implementation.
Yes. The announced framework allows eligible spouses and children (with the 18-25 child condition clearly stated as unmarried and without children.) to apply through additional contributions, subject to the applicable requirements.
The announced contribution for an eligible spouse is US$100,000.
The announced contribution is US$25,000 for a child under 18 and US$100,000 for an unmarried child aged 18–25 without children, subject to the programme conditions.
Applicants will be subject to applicable eligibility, identity, background, security, financial and source-of-funds requirements. The final operational documentation requirements may be supplemented by further official guidance.
The process involves assessing eligibility, selecting an investment route, preparing supporting documentation, submitting the application and undergoing government due diligence and assessment.
Potential benefits include Argentine nationality, international travel privileges associated with an Argentine passport, and access to applicable MERCOSUR mobility frameworks, subject to relevant laws and destination-country requirements.
EU Citizen can help prospective applicants understand the investment routes, eligibility criteria, documentation and application preparation before proceeding.
UAE residents may explore the programme if they meet the applicable Argentine eligibility and due-diligence requirements. Your citizenship, residence, family circumstances and source of funds will need to be assessed individually.
EU Citizen can assist prospective applicants with understanding the investment routes, assessing their circumstances, preparing documentation and coordinating the application journey. All citizenship decisions remain with the competent Argentine authorities.
Important Notice: Information on this page is based on legislation and official announcements issued by the Government of Argentina as of October 2026. The Citizenship by Investment Programme is expected to become operational for receiving applications during Q4 2026. Final application procedures, documentation requirements, investment mechanics, government fees and bond terms may be subject to further regulations or official guidance. EU Citizen does not guarantee approval or citizenship; all applications remain subject to assessment and approval by the competent Argentine authorities.