Argentina Citizenship by Investment

The Argentina Citizenship by Investment programme starts from $500,000 via Strategic Productive Investment.

Indicative processing time is 30 business days from complete application submission - this would make it among the fastest CBI globally.

immediate (citizenship programme)

The programme is expected to require a strategic productive investment from approximately USD 500,000, administered by Argentina's Ministry of Economy. Because the framework is newly established, the exact minimum, qualifying sectors and government fees are still being finalised and may change before the first applications are accepted. We confirm current figures directly against official sources before advising any client.

Not yet. It was created by presidential decree in 2025 but is not operational. Implementing regulations are still being finalised, and a planned administration tender was cancelled in 2026, pushing a realistic opening toward late 2026 or 2027. We recommend treating any current timeline as provisional and speaking to a specialist before committing to plans.

No. The decree sets out a 30 business day decision timeline, which would make Argentina among the fastest routes globally. However, the programme has no processing track record yet, and multi agency vetting involving intelligence and financial crime checks may take longer in practice. Treat 30 days as an aspiration the programme has set for itself, not a promise.

The route requires a strategic productive investment into approved sectors of the Argentine economy, expected to include agribusiness, renewable energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. This is an active investment contributing to national development, not a passive donation. The full list of qualifying sectors and their specific requirements will be set out in the implementing regulations, which we monitor closely.

Very strong. Argentine citizens enjoy visa free or visa on arrival access to roughly 169 destinations, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and China. It ranks among the highest mobility passports available through any citizenship by investment route. Note that the United States still requires a visa for Argentine nationals.

Spouses and dependent children are expected to be included under a single family application, in line with most citizenship by investment programmes. The precise definitions, age limits and any additional costs for dependants have not yet been officially published. We will confirm the exact family terms with you once the implementing regulations are released.

Yes. Argentina permits dual and multiple citizenship, so in principle you would not be required to renounce your existing nationality to become Argentine. You should also check whether your current country of citizenship permits dual nationality, as that side of the equation depends on your home jurisdiction. We are happy to help you assess both.

Based on the framework as announced, there is no physical residency requirement to obtain or maintain the citizenship. Tax residency is a separate matter, triggered by spending 183 or more days a year in Argentina or having your centre of vital interests there. Holding the passport alone does not create Argentine tax obligations if you live elsewhere.

Argentina is not a tax neutral jurisdiction. It taxes worldwide income for tax residents at progressive rates and levies a personal assets tax, unlike many Caribbean citizenship nations. Citizenship by itself does not trigger these obligations if you are not tax resident, but anyone considering relocation should take specialist tax advice. We can help you weigh this against your wider objectives.

It depends on your timeline and priorities. If you need certainty and speed today, a proven Caribbean or European residency route may serve you better, since Argentina is not yet operational. If you value the passport's exceptional mobility and a South American base, and can wait for the terms to be confirmed, it may be worth monitoring. A Mirabello specialist can map both paths against your goals in a complimentary consultation.