Program Status
- Operational status:
- Officially launched — application intake expected in Q4 2026
- Last verified:
- October 4, 2026
- Official source:
- Argentine Government announcement
The Argentine Government announced the launch of the Citizenship by Investment Program on October 2, 2026. Applications are expected to be received during Q4 2026. Certain operational and implementing details remain subject to official regulatory clarification.
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What Is the Government Security Route?
An alternative to the contribution route in which the applicant subscribes a dedicated government security for USD 800,000.
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How the Mechanism Works
Subscription takes place within the program framework. Operational details of issuance and custody are set by the competent authorities.
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What Is Officially Confirmed
- Headline amount of USD 800,000
- The instrument is a government security created for the program
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What Remains to Be Clarified
- Yield or interest, if any
- Maturity
- Liquidity and transferability
- Tax treatment
Until officially published, none of these characteristics should be assumed.
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Investor Considerations
Sovereign credit exposure, currency, holding period and opportunity cost are relevant considerations for any investor evaluating this route.
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Family Applicants
Family inclusion is contemplated; requirements should be confirmed against current regulations.
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Due Diligence
The same due diligence standards apply as for the contribution route.
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Application Process
See the application process page for the full sequence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I recover the USD 800,000?+
This depends on the officially published terms of the security, which should be reviewed before any decision.
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Official Sources
- Official Government AnnouncementGovernment of Argentina · Announcement
- Ministry of EconomyArgentine Executive Branch · Government institution
- Decree 285/2026Government of Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · Appointment of the Executive Director of the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs
- Dirección Nacional de MigracionesArgentine Executive Branch · Government institution
- Decree 524/2025Government of Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · Decree
- Decree 366/2025 - ArgentinaGobierno Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · Decree DNU
- Law 346 — Argentine Citizenship LawCongress of the Argentine Republic · Law
- Law 25.871 - Argentine Migration LawCongress of the Argentine Republic · Law
- Law 25.246. Money laundering of criminal origin.Congress of the Argentine Republic · Official source of the Argentine government
Last verified: October 4, 2026. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice.