Americas · Citizenship by investment
Argentina
Government minimum from $350,000, with a typical timeline of Opening Q4 2026. Citizenship and residence programmes are subject to government due diligence and approval. We do not guarantee approval.
Overview
Argentina announced a citizenship-by-investment programme in October 2026, with applications expected to open in the last quarter of the year. Its legal basis is being challenged in court, so we confirm the position before anyone commits.
Argentina announced a citizenship-by-investment programme in October 2026. As announced, it offers citizenship in return for either a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the national Treasury or an investment of USD 800,000 in government bonds, subject to due diligence. Applications are expected to open in the last quarter of 2026.
We are careful with this programme. The decree behind it is being challenged in the Argentine courts, the implementing rules are not yet complete, and the details may change before the first application is decided. We confirm the current position in writing before any client commits funds.
Who it suits
- Families who want a Latin American passport with broad visa-free access, including the Schengen area and the United Kingdom.
- Applicants who can document the source of the funds fully and are comfortable with a programme in its first year.
- Those who would rather not spend the two years in Argentina that the ordinary naturalisation route requires.
It suits you poorly if you need certainty of timing or of the rules. In that case an established programme may serve you better, and we will say so.
Tax and lifestyle
Citizenship on its own does not make you tax resident in Argentina. Living there can, and Argentine residents are taxed on worldwide income. We review the position with your tax advisers before you apply.
The other route: naturalisation
Argentina also grants citizenship after two years of continuous legal residence. Since 2025 that process is handled by the National Migration Directorate rather than the federal courts. It needs real time in the country, but no investment.
How HPT helps
We check eligibility, prepare the source-of-funds file, coordinate licensed local counsel and follow the programme's rules as they are published. We will tell you plainly if the programme is not yet ready for your application.
Key facts
- Government minimum
- From $350,000
- HPT professional fee
- From £32,800
- Typical timeline
- Opening Q4 2026
- Visa-free (approx.)
- 171 destinations
- Established
- 2026
- Region
- Americas
Government minimums exclude government, due diligence and professional fees, and change from time to time. We confirm the current position before you commit.
The programme
What the citizenship provides
- Strong Mercosur passport
- Visa-free to 171 countries
- Latin American regional access
Investment routes
Routes into the programme
Government minimums shown. Our fees are separate and agreed in writing.
| Route | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution | USD 350,000 | Non-refundable payment to the national Treasury, as announced. |
| Bond | USD 800,000 | Government bond, as announced. |
Process
From engagement to decision
Typical timeline Opening Q4 2026. The decision at each government stage rests with the authorities, not with us.
- 01
Engagement
Engagement letter.
- 02
Due diligence
Documents and source of funds.
- 03
Application
Filed once the programme opens.
- 04
Investment
Made after approval in principle.
- 05
Passport
Issued.
Eligibility
Who may apply
We confirm the current requirements for the main applicant and each dependant before an application is prepared.
- 18+
- Clean record
- Source of funds
- Government due diligence
Questions
Argentina: practical questions
Is residency required?
Is approval guaranteed?
We do not give legal or tax advice in jurisdictions where we are not qualified to do so; where needed, we coordinate local counsel and tax advisers.
Citizenship and residence programmes are subject to government due diligence and approval. We do not guarantee approval.
Fees agreed in writing before work begins. Where a bank or provider pays us for an introduction, we tell you before the introduction is made.
See also what we will not do and prohibited and restricted matters.
Next step
Is Argentina the right programme for you?
Tell us about your family, your current citizenship and what you need a second citizenship to do. A senior adviser will review it and reply in writing.