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title: "Argentina Citizenship by Investment 2026: Independent Guide"
description: "Argentine citizenship by investment from USD 350,000 with no residence required. Family costs, program status and the court case."
url: https://becomeargentine.com/
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# Argentina citizenship by investment

An Argentine passport from USD 350,000, with no requirement to live in the country. The program was priced on October 2, 2026 and applications are expected in Q4 2026. This guide tracks every official detail.

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## At a glance

- **Main applicant:** From USD 350,000
- **Family of four:** USD 500,000
- **Residence required:** No
- **Applications:** Expected Q4 2026
- **Legal status:** Supreme Court ruling pending

**Program status.** Pricing is official. Applications are not open yet. Two federal courts ruled against the enabling decree in June 2026 and the government appealed. [Read the full timeline](/citizenship-by-investment/status/)

## Why invest instead of waiting

Without investment the law asks for two years of residence. In practice the full process takes four to five years today.

|  | Citizenship by investment | Naturalization without investment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimum cost to the state | USD 350,000 contribution or USD 800,000 bond | None |
| Residence before applying | Not required | 2 years by law |
| Typical total time | Not published yet | 4 to 5 years in practice |
| Must you move to Argentina | No | Yes |
| Family | Spouse and children in one application | Each person qualifies separately |

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### Program rules

Price for each family member, the bond option, screening and legal risks.

Read the guide](/citizenship-by-investment/)[

### Without investment

Why two years by law turn into four to five years in practice.

Read the comparison](/citizenship-without-investment/)

## Guides

-   [**Program rules**What is confirmed, family amounts, screening and open questions](/citizenship-by-investment/)
-   [**Family cost calculator**Total government amount for your family](/citizenship-by-investment/cost/)
-   [**Program status**Every milestone with its source, including the court case](/citizenship-by-investment/status/)
-   [**The Argentine passport**What the passport gives you](/argentine-passport/)
-   [**Dual citizenship**Can you keep your current passport](/dual-citizenship/)
-   [**For US citizens**Documents, taxes and what changes for Americans](/for-us-citizens/)

## How this guide is made

### Official sources first

Every fact links to a decree, a ministry statement or a recognised law firm alert.

### No paid rankings

Advisors cannot pay to change their position. Sponsored placements are always labelled.

### Dated updates

Each page shows when we last checked it. The program is new and rules change.

[Read our editorial policy](/methodology/)

## Frequently asked questions

What is the Argentina citizenship by investment program?

It is a program created by DNU 366/2025 that grants Argentine citizenship in exchange for a qualifying investment, without prior residence in the country. Applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.

How much does Argentine citizenship by investment cost?

The main applicant pays a non-refundable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury or subscribes USD 800,000 to a special government bond. A spouse or a child aged 18 to 25 adds USD 100,000. A child under 18 adds USD 25,000.

When can I apply?

The Ministry of Economy said the program will receive applications in the fourth quarter of 2026. The application portal and procedural fees were not published at the time of our last review.

How long does it take without investment?

By law a foreigner can apply after two years of residence. In practice, counting the residency permit and the court process, it usually takes four to five years today.

Can I keep my current citizenship?

Argentina does not require you to give up your current citizenship. Your home country also has to allow dual citizenship. The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia allow it.

## Talk to us about your case

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Economy announcement, Oct 2, 2026](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/luis-caputo-anuncio-la-puesta-en-marcha-del-programa-de-ciudadania-por-inversion-de)
- [Decree DNU 366/2025, official text](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto-366-2025-413297/texto)
- [Decree 524/2025, official text](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto-524-2025-415710/texto)
- [Citizenship Law 346, official text](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/ley-346-48854/texto)
- [Fragomen client alert, Oct 2026](https://www.fragomen.com/insights/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-program-details-announced-applications-expected-to-open-before-year-end.html)