Argentina Citizenship by Investment: frequently asked questions

Not yet, as of 12 October 2026. The Government announced on 2 October 2026 that the programme would be operational in the fourth quarter of 2026, but no official filing channel, opening date or implementing resolution with the amounts had been published in the Boletín Oficial at the time of our last review.

According to the official announcement, the main applicant chooses between a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or the subscription of a USD 800,000 government bond. Family members add USD 100,000 (spouse), USD 100,000 (each unmarried child aged 18–25 without children) and USD 25,000 (each child under 18). Government fees, due-diligence fees and professional fees are additional. See the cost calculator.

No minimum prior residence is required for the investment route: the text introduced by DNU 366/2025 allows naturalisation of foreigners who prove a relevant investment “regardless of the time of residence”. The legal challenges described in our legal framework page should be taken into account.

No. The Agency evaluates the investment and requests reports from security, intelligence and financial bodies. If any of them recommends refusal, the Agency must propose rejection. The final decision is a reasoned administrative act of the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.

There is no official total timeframe. Decree 524/2025 only sets 30 business days for Migraciones to decide after receiving the Agency’s report. The time needed to prepare documents, evaluate the investment and obtain reports is not regulated.

No. The announcement refers to a public bond created specifically for the programme. Its terms have not been published. Buying other Argentine securities does not qualify.

Yes, according to the announcement, if the relationship is proved and the amount for each category is paid: spouse, unmarried children aged 18–25 without children of their own, and children under 18. Other relatives (parents, children over 25) are not mentioned. See family eligibility.

Argentine law does not require naturalised citizens to renounce their previous nationality. Whether you can keep it depends on the law of your current country, which must be checked before applying.

Not automatically. Law 27.802 (2026) added to the Income Tax Law that naturalisation through a relevant investment does not, by itself, make a person a tax resident. Tax residence depends on the general criteria (permanent residence, actual stays, etc.). Your home-country tax position must be analysed separately.

In June 2026 two appeal courts (cases Volosh and Yang) held the citizenship provisions of DNU 366/2025 unconstitutional or null for the applicants in those cases. Those rulings apply to the specific cases, but a Supreme Court decision with a general scope could affect the investment route. We explain this risk in detail before any engagement.

No. We are an independent law firm. We do not represent the Government, we do not sell the programme and we do not receive or manage investment funds. We advise and represent the applicant.

Be careful. Article 22 of the Spanish Civil Code reduces the residence period to two years for nationals of origin of Ibero-American countries. A naturalised Argentine is generally not a national of origin, so that reduction should not be assumed.

The official list has not been published. In practice you should expect a valid passport, birth and marriage certificates, criminal records from every country of nationality and residence, evidence of source of funds and sworn translations into Spanish. See requirements and process.

The refusal must be a reasoned act. Depending on its content, administrative appeals and judicial review may be available under the National Administrative Procedure Law (Law 19.549). Deadlines are short, so legal advice should be sought immediately.

Under the National Electoral Code, naturalised Argentines are voters from the age of 18 and voting is compulsory, with specific rules for citizens residing abroad. This obligation should be part of your decision.

Send the confidential assessment form or write to us on WhatsApp. We will reply with a first orientation and, if appropriate, a written fee proposal. Do not send documents or bank details in the first contact.