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Argentina has established a legal framework for citizenship by investment through two decrees issued in 2025.
The foundation is confirmed: foreign investors can apply for naturalization regardless of how long they have resided in Argentina. What remains outstanding are the commercial details that will determine how the programme actually operates.
This piece explains what the decrees say, where the gaps are, and what prospective applicants should be watching for as the Ministry of Economy publishes its remaining regulations.
Argentina has created a legal framework for citizenship by investment, but that does not mean every detail of the programme is finalized. Understanding the difference between what the law confirms and what remains unconfirmed is essential for prospective applicants.
| Question | Current position |
|---|---|
| Does a CBI legal framework exist? | Yes |
| Can relevant investment support naturalization? | Yes |
| Is a two-year residence period required for this route? | The legislation says regardless of residence duration |
| Are final investment thresholds published? | No |
| Are qualifying investments finalized publicly? | Not yet |
| Is approval guaranteed? | No |
What Does Decree 366/2025 Say?
Decree 366/2025 amended Argentina's Citizenship Law No. 346.
The legislation recognizes two relevant naturalization routes: the ordinary residence route and a separate provision for foreigners who can demonstrate that they have made a "relevant investment" in Argentina.
Crucially, the investment provision applies regardless of the length of the applicant's residence.
The decree also gives the Ministry of Economy responsibility for determining what constitutes a relevant investment and created the Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency.
What Does Decree 524/2025 Add?
Decree 524/2025 provides more detail about how an investment-based citizenship application is to be handled.
An applicant who has made a relevant investment can apply through the Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency. The agency evaluates whether the investment meets the definition established by the Ministry of Economy.
If it qualifies, the application is subject to checks involving relevant Argentine authorities, including security, financial intelligence and criminal-record bodies.
The agency then recommends approval or rejection to the National Directorate of Migration.
Is Argentina Citizenship Without Residency Possible?
The legislation is significant because the relevant-investment route applies regardless of the amount of time the foreign applicant has resided in Argentina.
That distinguishes it from the ordinary naturalization provision, which specifies two years of continuous legal residence.
However, this should not be interpreted as guaranteed citizenship simply because someone invests money. The investment must qualify and the applicant must successfully complete the applicable assessment.
How Much Is Argentina Citizenship by Investment?
Final thresholds have not been published.
Press reporting has indicated two expected routes: approximately USD 500,000 as a non-refundable contribution or approximately USD 1 million in government bonds. Some industry analysis describes the lower route as a productive business investment rather than a donation.
Both figures remain unconfirmed until the Ministry of Economy publishes the relevant secondary regulations.
When Does Argentina Citizenship by Investment Launch?
The programme is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to government confirmation.
Prospective applicants should be cautious about websites presenting a precise launch date, guaranteed timeline or final Argentina citizenship investment cost before official regulations establish them.
What Should Applicants Watch Next?
The important developments are:
1. Definition of a "relevant investment."
2. Confirmed investment thresholds.
3. Eligible investment sectors or instruments.
4. Detailed application requirements.
5. Final implementation and launch arrangements.
Until those details appear, the distinction is straightforward: Argentina's citizenship by investment framework is real, but important operational terms remain outstanding.
Marlow Bray's Argentina citizenship by investment page tracks these developments and allows prospective applicants to pre-register their interest.
Further Reading
Applicants can begin organising their financial history now — see our guide to preparing your source of funds file. US nationals considering the programme should read what Argentine citizenship offers US citizens. For context on the regional benefits that come with Argentine nationality, see our piece on Mercosur settlement rights. To weigh Argentina against established options, read our comparison of Argentina CBI versus Caribbean programmes.
