South America's first citizenship by investment program is launching in Q4 2026 — speak to Global Pass to register your interest.
Announced by Argentina's Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, in Paris, the program is expected to open for applications in the fourth quarter of 2026. Register your interest with Global Pass to be among the first to apply.
It is South America's second-largest country by area, stretching from the subtropical north to the glaciers of Patagonia. It is a G20 economy with significant natural resources. Its capital, Buenos Aires, is a cosmopolitan hub known for its European-influenced architecture, dining and cultural life. Argentina's culture is recognized around the world, from tango and football to its wine and cuisine.
Argentina has unveiled its first Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, announced in Paris by Minister of Economy Luis Aputo. It is the first program of its kind in South America, and applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Argentina is also home to a respected passport. Its Citizenship by Investment program is the first of its kind in South America. Citizens are expected to benefit from extensive international mobility, along with preferential residence rights across much of South America.
The program offers two routes: a non-refundable Treasury Contribution and a Sovereign Bond Investment. Both support Argentina's fiscal and financial objectives, and together they suit a range of investor profiles.
Register your interest and Global Pass will contact you the moment applications open in Q4 2026.
Register Your InterestArgentina's program offers two investment routes. Final terms are confirmed by the government when applications open.
Every application goes through a rigorous, multi-agency review before a decision is made.
The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs leads the process, working with the State Intelligence Secretariat, the Financial Information Unit and the Ministry of Security. International due diligence experts are also involved.
Checks cover identity, source of funds, assets, criminal and reputational records, immigration history and jurisdictional risk. All funds must pass through the formal financial system.
Once the review is complete, the Agency makes a recommendation to the National Directorate of Migration, which takes the final decision on each application.
Speak with a Global Pass advisor about the two routes and how this new program compares to options available today.
Book a Free ConsultationBeyond the emerging citizenship program, Argentina offers a rich, cosmopolitan lifestyle with some of the most varied landscapes and cultural life in South America.
Buenos Aires is one of Latin America's great cosmopolitan capitals, known for its European-influenced architecture, world-class dining, and rich cultural calendar of tango, theatre, and live music. A lower cost of living compared to North America or Europe allows for a genuinely high standard of living.
Few countries offer Argentina's range of landscapes within a single national border — from the vineyards of Mendoza to the glaciers and mountains of Patagonia, and the subtropical wetlands of the north. This makes Argentina appealing not just as an investment destination but as a genuine lifestyle base.
Argentina's current government has pursued an active program of economic liberalization and deregulation aimed at attracting foreign investment, of which the Citizenship by Investment framework is one part. For investors willing to track a developing market, this reform momentum is itself part of the appeal.
The questions prospective applicants ask most often about Argentina's Citizenship by Investment program.
Yes. Argentina's Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, announced the program in Paris on October 2, 2026. It is the first citizenship by investment program in South America. Applications are expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.
There are two routes. The Treasury Contribution is a non-refundable USD 350,000 for a single applicant, with additional contributions depending on family composition (expected to be USD 500,000 for a family of four). The Sovereign Bond Investment is USD 800,000 in a government security created for the program.
Additional contributions apply on the Treasury Contribution route depending on family composition. A family of four is expected to contribute USD 500,000, to be confirmed. Global Pass will share the official figures as soon as they are published.
The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs leads the review, working with the State Intelligence Secretariat, the Financial Information Unit and the Ministry of Security. Checks cover identity, source of funds, assets, criminal and reputational records, immigration history and jurisdictional risk. The Agency then recommends to the National Directorate of Migration, which makes the final decision.
Yes. All funds must pass through the formal financial system, and source of funds is part of the screening.
Citizens are expected to have extensive international mobility, as well as preferential residence rights across much of South America. You can check the current visa-free access of the Argentine passport on Passport Index.
Yes. Argentina recognizes and permits dual nationality, so applicants would not need to give up their existing citizenship.
Yes. Global Pass can register your interest so you are contacted as soon as application procedures are confirmed. There is no cost to register.
As Argentina's Citizenship by Investment program moves toward launch, Global Pass is tracking every official development — decrees, court rulings, and agency announcements — so our clients are ready to act the moment the program opens. Registering interest early means priority guidance as soon as investment routes and procedures are confirmed, rather than starting from scratch once the program is live.
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