On October 2, 2026, the Ministry of Economy announced the Citizenship by Investment Programme: a non-refundable USD 350,000 contribution to the National Treasury or subscription of a USD 800,000 government security created for the programme, with separate amounts for family members. Applications are expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. The announcement cites no implementing norm, and buying property is not among the announced options.
What changed
Decree 366/2025 created the investment route and the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión; Decree 524/2025 set the procedure. The agency assesses whether an investment is relevant under Ministry of Economy criteria, requests reports from security, financial-intelligence and other bodies, and reports to Migraciones, which decides within 30 business days of receiving that report. The October 2, 2026 announcement added the amounts: USD 350,000 or a USD 800,000 government security for the main applicant, USD 100,000 for a spouse and for each unmarried, childless child aged 18 to 25, and USD 25,000 for each minor; the announcement's example family of a main applicant, spouse and two minor children totals USD 500,000.
What did not change
An announcement is not a published norm. It cites no decree or resolution, and FrontierArg had not located one setting these amounts at its October 8, 2026 check, nor a published application channel. Citizenship does not by itself settle tax residence or property rights, and buying real estate is not among the announced options.
Why it matters
Advisers and listings may now sell a ready-made “golden passport” or link it to a property purchase. Until the implementing rules are published, the amounts and the security's terms remain announcements, and property is not an option in the official announcement.
Checks before acting
- Ask for the published norm that sets the amounts and defines relevant investment, not only the press release.
- Confirm the agency's application channel and evidence requirements before transferring funds.
- Keep citizenship, migration status, tax residence and the property purchase as separate questions.
- Do not sign a property contract that depends on citizenship without independent Argentine migration and legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Argentine citizenship by investment cost?
The 2 October 2026 announcement names USD 350,000 as a non-refundable Treasury contribution or USD 800,000 in a programme-specific government security for the main applicant. A spouse adds USD 100,000; each unmarried, childless child aged 18–25 adds USD 100,000 and each minor USD 25,000. A main applicant, spouse and two minors total USD 500,000. These are announced terms; no implementing norm was cited.
Does buying property in Argentina qualify for citizenship by investment?
Not under the announced terms. The official announcement lists only the Treasury contribution and the government security. Decree 366/2025 lets the Ministry of Economy designate qualifying investments or projects, so check the final published rules.
When can investors apply?
The government said the programme will be operational to receive applications during the fourth quarter of 2026. At FrontierArg's October 8, 2026 check, we had found no published application channel.
Does the 30-business-day period begin when an investor applies?
No. Decree 524/2025 ties that period to Migraciones receiving the agency's report after the assessment and the reports from other bodies, not to a payment or a first inquiry.
Is citizenship by investment the same as tax residence or property ownership?
No. Citizenship, migration status, tax residence and property ownership are separate legal questions with different facts, authorities and consequences.