Official Government Announcement
Government of Argentina · October 2, 2026
On October 2, 2026, Minister of Economy Luis Caputo, together with the Chief of Cabinet, announced the launch of Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment Program.
The Program will begin accepting applications in the fourth quarter of 2026 and establishes two investment mechanisms: making a direct, non-reimbursable contribution of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury, or subscribing to a USD 800,000 government security created specifically for this Program.
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VerifiedMinistry of Economy
Argentine Executive Branch · October 2, 2026
Ministry with competence over the program's investment mechanisms.
Last verified October 2, 2026Open source Appointment of the Executive Director of the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs
VerifiedDecree 285/2026
Government of Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · April 27, 2026
Decree 285/2026 was enacted by the National Executive Branch on April 27, 2026, and published in the Official Gazette on April 28, 2026.
This decree appoints the Executive Director of the Argentine Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency—a decentralized body operating under the Ministry of Economy of the Argentine Republic—to the position on an ad honorem basis, effective April 22, 2026.
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VerifiedDirección Nacional de Migraciones
Argentine Executive Branch · December 2, 2025
National migration authority responsible for the final migration decision.
Last verified October 2, 2026Open source Decree 524/2025
Government of Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · July 31, 2025
Decree 524/2025 was enacted by the National Executive Branch on July 30, 2025, and published in the Official Gazette on July 31, 2025.
This decree regulates access to Argentine citizenship through investment, allowing for the acquisition of nationality without meeting the traditional requirement of two years of continuous residence.
It establishes the procedure to be followed by the Citizenship by Investment Program Agency—such as requesting reports from the UIF (Financial Information Unit), SIDE (State Intelligence Secretariat), etc., and subsequently submitting a detailed report to the National Directorate of Migration.
Last verified October 2, 2026Open source Decree 366/2025 - Argentina
Gobierno Argentina - Argentine Executive Branch · May 29, 2025
Decree DNU 366/25 was enacted by the National Executive Branch on May 28, 2025, and published in the Official Gazette on May 29, 2025.
Decree 366/2025 amends Migration Law No. 25.871 and Citizenship Law No. 346.
Regarding Argentine citizenship and naturalization, it transfers the authority to grant citizenship from the judicial system to the National Directorate of Migration and establishes a Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Agency under the Ministry of Economy.
Last verified October 2, 2026Open source Law 346 — Argentine Citizenship Law
Congress of the Argentine Republic · May 29, 2025
National Law No. 346 is the law governing Argentine citizenship and naturalization.
It was significantly amended by Necessity and Urgency Decree (DNU) No. 366/2025 (published in May 2025) and regulated by Decree No. 524/2025 (July 2025).
Article 2 of Law 346 establishes that the following are Argentine citizens by naturalization: 1) foreigners who have resided in the country for two (2) years, and 2) foreigners who demonstrate—regardless of the duration of their residence—that they have made a significant investment in the country.
Last verified October 5, 2026Open source Law 25.871 - Argentine Migration Law
Congress of the Argentine Republic · January 21, 2004
National Law No. 25871 is Argentina's migration law; enacted in 2003 and promulgated in 2004, it incorporates updates introduced by recent Executive Branch decrees—most notably Emergency Decree (DNU) 366/2025—as well as other regulatory adjustments made in 2025 and 2026.
It establishes Argentina's migration policy, the rights and obligations of foreign nationals, the powers of the State, the admission of foreign nationals into the Argentine Republic (including exceptions), and the implementing authority (the National Migration Directorate), among other matters.
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VerifiedLaw 25.246. Money laundering of criminal origin.
Congress of the Argentine Republic · May 10, 2000
Argentina's Law 25.246 addresses the prevention and suppression of money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
It establishes the Financial Information Unit (UIF), a state agency responsible for analyzing, processing, and transmitting information to prevent money laundering and related crimes. It designates specific individuals and companies that have a legal obligation to report suspicious transactions to the UIF.
It amends provisions of the Argentine Penal Code regarding concealment and money laundering offenses. It establishes fines and administrative or criminal penalties for those who fail to comply with prevention regulations.
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