![Argentine flag against a clear sky](/_astro/argentina-golden-visa-flag-hero.aXtfiFKt.webp) # Argentina Citizenship by Investment Guide Announced terms for 2026. Applications are not confirmed open. [Program Status](/research/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-status): Proposed legislation under review. Anticipated launch date not yet confirmed Written by [Argentina Residence Editorial Team](https://argentinaresidence.com/about) Legally reviewed by an immigration attorney enrolled with the Colegio Público de la Abogacía de la Capital Federal on September 29, 2026. Legal & informational disclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, investment, or immigration advice. Laws and requirements may change. Consult a qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances. ## Announced citizenship-by-investment terms Published: January 22, 2026 · Last Updated: October 2, 2026 Argentina citizenship by investment has announced financial terms. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. The [citizenship by investment launch date](/research/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-launch-date) has no exact filing date. The government expects applications to become operational during Q4 2026. [Decree 524/2025](https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/329061/20250731) set the review procedure. The [October 2, 2026 announcement](/press/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-q4-2026) later stated a $350,000 Treasury contribution or an $800,000 public-bond route. People may search for the announced program as an "Argentina Golden Visa," but the framework described here is citizenship by investment rather than a conventional residence-based Golden Visa. The short map of [the Argentina citizenship-by-investment program](/) is on the homepage. Prefer to check eligibility directly? [Open the readiness check](/argentina-golden-visa-eligibility-checker) ## Why this citizenship-by-investment route? ### Decision Window Argentina's [processing time](/faq/argentina-citizenship-investment-application-timeline) is not a filing-to-citizenship calendar. Decree 524/2025 gives DNM 30 business days to decide after DNM receives APCI's report. That period is not 30 days from the application, and it is not a total or guaranteed processing time. APCI's assessment and interagency review occur before this period. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. ### Legal Framework Decree 524/2025 created a framework. The October 2, 2026 announcement stated the financial routes. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. ### Global Mobility [Visa-free access](/faq/argentina-visa-free-travel) The Henley Passport Index of 13 April 2026 gives an Argentine passport a visa-free score of 168 and rank 15. That score is not residency travel. ### Investment Growth Access to one of South America's largest economies ## Announced Financial Terms Decree 524/2025 does not set a dollar amount. The [October 2, 2026 announcement](/press/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-q4-2026) later stated a $350,000 non-refundable National Treasury contribution or an $800,000 public-bond subscription. Those announced terms are not a guarantee of approval. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. See the [investment requirements](/faq/argentina-citizenship-investment-requirements). $350,000 Treasury contribution Announced non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury for a principal applicant. Not a guarantee of approval. $800,000 public-bond route Announced subscription to a public bond created for the program. Not a guarantee of approval. Program Timeline ## Argentina Residence Waitlist Open Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. The Argentina Residence waitlist is this firm's list for updates. It is not a government application, a government priority list, or a reserved filing place. The government expects applications to become operational during Q4 2026. No exact filing date has been announced. 1. 01Now ### Argentina Residence Waitlist Open Join the Argentina Residence waitlist for updates. This does not apply to the Argentine government and does not reserve a government position. 2. 02Next ### Expected Q4 2026 Window The government expects applications to become operational during Q4 2026. That is not a guaranteed opening date, and no exact filing date has been announced. 3. 03Later ### Government Applications, If Opened A later government filing channel would be a separate process. The Argentina Residence waitlist would not create government priority or approval. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Are Argentina citizenship-by-investment applications open in 2026? Do not treat the pathway as an open application program. DNU 366/2025 created APCI within the amended citizenship framework. Decree 524/2025 subsequently established a basic application and review procedure involving APCI. It did not create APCI, and it did not by itself confirm that applications are being accepted. ### Does Decree 524/2025 set the citizenship-by-investment amount? No. The October 2, 2026 announcement states a $350,000 National Treasury contribution or an $800,000 public-bond subscription. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. They do not establish that real estate, a business, or a fund qualifies or disqualifies. See [investment requirements](/faq/argentina-citizenship-investment-requirements). ### Does buying Buenos Aires real estate qualify for Argentina citizenship by investment? The decrees do not identify real estate as a qualifying or disqualifying investment. A property purchase is a separate transaction. See [Argentina real estate investment](/guides/argentina-real-estate-investment). ### Has Argentina confirmed a citizenship-by-investment processing time? No total processing time has been published. Decree 524/2025 gives DNM 30 business days to decide after DNM receives APCI's report. That period is not 30 days from the application, and it is not a guaranteed overall processing time. See [application process timeline](/faq/argentina-citizenship-investment-application-timeline). ### Does joining the Argentina Residence waitlist file an APCI application? No. The Argentina Residence waitlist is this firm's list for updates. It is not an Argentine government application, a government priority list, or a reserved filing place. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. ## Join the Argentina Residence Waitlist The pathway should not be treated as an open application program. The waitlist is for updates from Argentina Residence. It does not file an application or hold a government place. [Join the Waitlist](/argentina-golden-visa-eligibility-checker) ## Related Guides ![Jacaranda tree in bloom on a Buenos Aires street](/argentina-golden-visa-argentinaresidence.webp) ### Argentina Citizenship by Investment Status - Terms Announced, Filing Not Open Financial terms have been announced. Government applications are not yet confirmed as open. The government expects applications during Q4 2026. [Argentina Citizenship by Investment Status - Terms Announced, Filing Not Open](/research/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-status) ![Jacaranda tree in bloom on a Buenos Aires street](/argentina-golden-visa-argentinaresidence.webp) ### Argentina Citizenship by Investment Launch Date - Anticipated Date Not Yet Confirmed The launch date is not confirmed. Do not treat the pathway as an open application program. [Argentina Citizenship by Investment Launch Date - Anticipated Date Not Yet Confirmed](/research/argentina-citizenship-by-investment-launch-date) ![Colorful Caminito building in La Boca, Buenos Aires, with an Argentine flag](/_astro/argentina-citizenship-due-diligence-process.OKBCwQ3M.webp) ### Argentina CBI Due Diligence Expected Checks Before Launch [Argentina CBI Due Diligence](/guides/argentina-citizenship-investment-due-diligence) ![Person reviewing a handwritten business plan notebook](/_astro/argentina-business-sale-startup-exit.CPd6Y4oY.webp) ### Argentina CBI After a Business Sale Exit Proceeds Before Launch [Argentina CBI After a Business Sale](/guides/argentina-citizenship-investment-business-sale) ![Buenos Aires high-rise skyline representing Argentina real estate investment](/_astro/buenos-aires-cityscape.BKTZbU8j.webp) ### Argentina Real Estate Investment For buyers interested in Argentina real estate, separate from the announced Treasury and bond routes. [Argentina Real Estate Investment](/guides/argentina-real-estate-investment)