| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Region | Americas |
| Minimum investment | USD 350,000 |
| Additional fees from | USD 25,000 |
| Investment type | Government bonds or donation |
| Program type | Citizenship |
Highlights
Argentina is a republic in the far south of the American continent – a multicultural country with significant European influences and a highly literate population as well as an excellent healthcare system. It boasts the second largest economy in South America with tax rates favorable to natural persons – whether you intend to move there or not, you do not have to worry about taxes on your worldwide income. Argentina is a member of Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, which also means that Argentinian nationals can live and work anywhere in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, and can become residents in a simplified procedure in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
Family
The benefits of Argentinian citizenship can be extended to your family members as well. This applies to your spouse and your children under 25.
Program description
Details to be announced, including expected processing time. For now, there has been no mention made of any additional requirements, such as speaking Spanish or owning real estate.
Since this is a citizenship by investment program, you and your family members will receive an Argentinian passport once you are granted citizenship.
Although the program is not yet active, you can already start onboarding so you will be ready to submit your application as soon as the program launches.
Travel options
Argentina is ranked 16 on the Henley Passport Index, with 169 visa-free destinations that include not only most of South America, but also the EU as well as several African and Asian destinations such as Japan or Singapore.
Financial terms
In the Argentinian citizenship by investment program, there will be two routes available to investors and their family members.
- You can make a non-refundable donation of USD 350,000 to the National Treasury of Argentina.
- You can subscribe to a government bond with USD 800,000. The bond will be created specifically for the investment citizenship program. Maturity and interest rates to be announced.
For each family member you want to include in your application, you will need to make an additional contribution.
- For spouse and adult children (between 18 and 25 years): USD 100,000 / person
- For minor children (under 18): USD 25,000 / person
For now, there is no news of any additional fees.