Argentina Citizenship by Investment

A Passport Without the Two-Year Wait

On October 2, 2026, during Argentina Week in Paris, Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced South America's first Citizenship by Investment program. Until now, an Argentine passport meant two years of legal residency and an appointment with a federal judge. The new program skips the waiting room: international investors and their families can obtain Argentine citizenship, and one of the strongest passports in Latin America, without first living in the country.

BBI Argentina and our partner citizenship and residency firm are preparing client files now, so our clients are ready to file on day one.

Program Status at a Glance

Status current as of November 4, 2026. We update this table as soon as new rules are published.

Bringing Your Family

• Spouse: additional USD $100,000
• Children aged 18 to 25 (unmarried, with no children of their own): additional USD $100,000 each
• Children under 18: additional USD $25,000 each

Family Investment Examples (Treasury Contribution)

• Each family member must prove the relationship and pass due diligence individually.
• Argentina recognizes same-sex marriage, and spouses are included on the same terms.
• Parents and grandparents are not included in the announced program and may need to apply separately.
• Family contributions have been announced for the Treasury contribution route only.

Who Can Apply

• Main applicants aged 18 or older
• Applicants who can pass a full background and due diligence review
• Applicants who can show the lawful source of their funds, transferred through the formal banking system
• Applicants of good character and reputation
• Applicants willing to make one visit to Argentina for biometrics, if required

Due Diligence

The government has confirmed that applications will be reviewed to OECD and FATF standards. APCI leads the review together with the State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE), the Financial Information Unit (UIF), and the Ministries of Security and the Interior. In plain terms: they will look closely, and they will look everywhere.

• Identity: verification of all applicants
• Source of Funds: traceability and lawful origin of the investment
• Financial Profile: assets, wealth and banking history
• Jurisdictional Risk: countries of citizenship and residence
• Background: criminal and reputational records
• Immigration History: previous visas and residencies

Documents Typically Required

Personal Documents

• Valid passport
• Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled or legalized, and translated)
• Criminal record checks from every country of residence

Financial Proof

• Bank statements and transfer records
• Tax returns and company records
• Sale agreements, audited accounts, inheritance documents or investment statements, as applicable

All documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish by a certified translator.

Key Considerations

Several program details will only be confirmed when the implementing rules are published:

• Bond Terms: term, interest, currency, and whether the bond can be sold or must be held
• Family on the Bond Route: family contributions have been announced for the Treasury route only
• Payment Timing & Refunds: whether funds are paid before or after approval, and the refund rules if an application is refused
• Government Fees: application and due diligence fees
• Authorized Agents: whether applications must be filed through licensed agents
• Application Cap: a first wave of approximately 5,000 applications has been reported, but no published rule sets a cap
• Productive Investment: whether investments in operating businesses can also qualify

Legal Update: Court Rulings & Pending Legislation

We believe our clients should have the full picture before they commit a single dollar, including the parts that are still being argued in court.

What This Means for Investors

Neither court case involved a CBI applicant, and the rulings apply to those specific cases rather than nationwide. The government continues to treat the program as in force, and the Supreme Court is expected to have the final word. Citizenship that has been granted is an individual legal status; applications still in process depend on the program's legal framework. We monitor every development and will update this page as soon as the courts or Congress act.

Why BBI Argentina?

• Trusted Local Partner: 20+ years connecting international investors with Argentina
• Citizenship & Investment, One Plan: applications prepared and filed by our partner citizenship and residency firm, alongside the vineyard, winery and productive asset acquisitions BBI structures
• Early File Preparation: files ready before applications open
• Nationwide Network: Mendoza to Buenos Aires to Salta to Patagonia
• Bilingual Support: English and Spanish service for global clients

BBI Argentina doesn't file citizenship or residency applications, and you should be wary of any investment advisor who claims to. That work belongs to immigration specialists. So we've partnered with a dedicated citizenship and residency firm that prepares and files each application, while BBI structures any investment you make alongside it. Your application and your investment are built together, by people who talk to each other, so nothing gets lost between the paperwork and the property.

Schedule a Private Consultation

Ready to explore Argentina Citizenship by Investment? BBI Argentina advises high-net-worth investors and family offices from CBI eligibility and file preparation through to sourcing vineyards, wineries and productive assets across Argentina. Reach out to arrange a private consultation and reserve your place on our CBI waitlist.

BBI Argentina is not a law firm and does not provide legal, tax or immigration advice. Citizenship decisions rest solely with the Argentine government. This page reflects public information as of November 4, 2026 and is subject to change.