Argentina's Citizenship by Investment Programme: What Has Been Announced So Far
Argentina unveiled a citizenship by investment programme on 2 October 2026: US$350,000 or a US$800,000 bond, with applications expected in the fourth quarter. What is confirmed.โฆ
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As of 9 November 2026.
The short answer. Argentina announced a citizenship by investment programme on 2 October 2026, with two routes for a main applicant: a non-refundable US$350,000 contribution to the National Treasury, or a US$800,000 government bond. Applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. Henley & Partners, which sells citizenship advisory services, published the details, and the Buenos Aires Times and MercoPress report the same main figures.
What has been announced
| Applicant | Reported cost |
|---|---|
| Main applicant, route one | US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury |
| Main applicant, route two | Subscription to a US$800,000 government bond created for the programme; MercoPress describes it as a seven-year bond |
| Spouse | US$100,000 |
| Unmarried, childless children aged 18 to 25 | US$100,000 each |
| Children under 18 | US$25,000 each |
Family figures are as reported by the Buenos Aires Times and MercoPress. Amounts are in US dollars as reported.
How applicants will be checked
Henley & Partners says applicants will face identity, source-of-funds, financial, jurisdictional-risk, criminal, reputational and immigration-history checks, and that the government says these align with OECD and FATF recommendations. The Buenos Aires Times reports that an agency for citizenship by investment programmes will assess applications with input from the intelligence service, the financial intelligence unit and the security and interior ministries, and that the National Directorate of Migration makes the final decision. Funds must go through the formal financial system.
Why Argentina says it is doing this
A government statement quoted by the Buenos Aires Times says the proceeds will be used to strengthen the country's fiscal and financial position. MercoPress reports that the Treasury faces substantial foreign-currency debt payments in 2027, and cites an Associated Press report that a consortium of advising firms estimates the programme could raise up to about US$2.5 billion. MercoPress also reports that the programme rests on a May 2025 decree, that an earlier international tender to run it was cancelled in April 2026, and that Argentina would be the first South American country with such a programme.
What is not yet clear
The Buenos Aires Times article does not cover residency requirements or naturalisation timelines. Henley & Partners' own release does not cite an official Argentine government document, and its statements are those of a firm that sells advisory services. Applicants should look for the programme's official rules once applications open. For how this kind of route differs from a residence permit, see our explainer on golden visas, residence and citizenship by investment, and for the wider picture of where wealthy families are relocating, our guide to the Henley private wealth migration report.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Argentine citizenship by investment cost?
For a main applicant, a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury or a US$800,000 government bond, according to Henley & Partners, the Buenos Aires Times and MercoPress. Family members pay additional amounts, as shown in the table.
When can people apply?
Applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Henley & Partners. MercoPress says before the end of the year. TPC has not seen an official opening date.
Is the US$350,000 refundable?
No. It is described as a non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury. The bond route is a separate option.
Who decides on applications?
The Buenos Aires Times reports that the National Directorate of Migration makes the final decision, after assessment by a dedicated agency with input from several state bodies.
Before you decide
- Wait for the official programme rules and check them on the Argentine government's own site.
- Treat figures from firms that sell advisory services as promotional until confirmed by an official source.
- Ask who is paid, and by whom, for recommending a particular programme.
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Sources: Henley & Partners press release, 2 October 2026; Buenos Aires Times, 3 October 2026; MercoPress, 3 October 2026.
This article is general information and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advice.
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