Argentina Citizenship & Sovereign Passport

Established under Presidential Decree 524/2025 and administered by the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión (APCI), qualified investors can secure full Argentine citizenship and Tier-1 passports in 3 to 6 months with zero physical residency requirements through either a $350,000 National Treasury contribution or $800,000 in 7-year sovereign bonds.

Calculate Investment Costs

$350,000Minimum Investment

Official Contribution

#17Global Passport Rank

174+ Visa-Free Countries

3 - 6 MonthsProcessing Time*

*Subject to country of origin

0 DaysPhysical Residency

No stay required

Argentina — Puerto Madero Waterfront and Iconic Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires

Calculate Your Total Program Investment

Select your preferred investment pathway and family structure to preview an itemized estimate of statutory fees.

1. Select Investment Route

Direct non-refundable sovereign contribution to the Argentine National Treasury. Fastest pathway with zero capital management.

2. Choose Family Structure

Include Spouse

Dependent Children (under 18)Reduced government fees

Adult Dependents / Parents (18+)Subject to full due diligence

Estimated Outlay BreakdownCost Breakdown1 Member

Base Investment Amount

$350,000

Due Diligence Fees$10,000

Government & Statutory Fees$2,500

Passport & Certificate Fees$850

Total Estimated Capital Outlay

$363,350(USD)

* Estimate includes statutory fees; legal disbursement and banking escrow charges may vary slightly.

Neoclassical Cosmopolitan Living & Direct G20 Argentine Citizenship

Secure full lifetime citizenship in South America's most culturally distinguished G20 nation through sovereign non-refundable contribution or 100% capital-returnable government bonds under Decree 524/2025.

Neoclassical Recoleta Penthouses & Buenos Aires Living

Opt for a direct APCI sovereign contribution to the National Treasury or 7-year zero-coupon sovereign bonds with 100% principal returnable upon maturity.

First G20 Citizenship by Investment Framework

Decree 524/2025 Statutory Government Guarantee

Optional 100% Capital-Returnable Bond Route

Zero Real Estate Maintenance or Management Obligations

G20 & MERCOSUR Passport to 174+ Destinations

Obtain the prestigious Argentine biometric passport granting visa-free travel to 174+ nations including the entire EU Schengen zone, UK, Japan, and full settlement rights across MERCOSUR.

Visa-Free Access to Schengen, UK, Singapore & Japan

Automatic MERCOSUR Residency & Settlement Rights

Dual Citizenship Fully Recognized by National Constitution

Zero Physical Residency Requirement to Maintain Citizenship

Key Advantages & International Privileges

Program Highlights & Benefits

Guaranteed constitutional privileges

Elite Global Mobility to 174 Destinations

Ranked #17 worldwide with visa-free and visa-on-arrival entry to the entire European Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, and the UAE.

United States E-2 Investor Visa Treaty

Argentina holds an active Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with the USA, allowing Argentine citizens to establish businesses and reside in the US with their families on E-2 investor visas.

First G20 Economic Citizenship

Argentina is the first G20 nation and first South American sovereign state to enact a formalized economic citizenship program, offering unmatched prestige and geopolitical neutrality.

Full MERCOSUR Freedom of Movement

Enjoy constitutional rights to live, work, open commercial ventures, study, and retire freely across Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and associated South American states.

Zero Mandatory Physical Presence (0 Days)

Exempts investors from the traditional 2-year physical residency requirement. Processing is executed in 3 to 6 months without demanding physical relocation.

Lifelong Dual Nationality & Heritage Legacy

Dual and multiple citizenships are constitutionally protected. Citizenship is perpetual and passes down to future generations by descent (jus sanguinis).

Global Passport Rank & Mobility:

Rank #17 Globally174+ Visa-Free Destinations

Fiscal & Tax Advantages

Optimized tax incentives for global investors

Zero worldwide income tax for non-tax residents who do not establish physical domicile in Argentina

No taxation on foreign assets or capital gains generated outside Argentine territory for non-residents

Comprehensive network of bilateral double taxation avoidance treaties across the Americas and Europe

Strategic wealth structuring and capital sovereignty in South America's second-largest economy

Tax liability depends on physical tax residency status and applicable bilateral double-taxation treaties.

Visa-Free Travel Map for Argentine Republic Passport

Interactive sovereign map classifying travel privileges across 174+ visa-free destinations (Global Rank #17) under official bilateral treaties.

Issuing NationVisa-Free / eTAVisa on ArrivalVisa Required

*Hover or click any territory to inspect consular rules

Visa waiver agreements are subject to official IATA and diplomatic updates. North Immigration provides dedicated consular monitoring.

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Mandatory Applicant Requirements

Principal applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a clean criminal record.

Clear, verified legal source of investment funds meeting international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards.

Successful vetting by Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), UIF (Financial Intelligence Unit), and state security agencies.

Full execution of either the $350,000 National Treasury contribution or $800,000 sovereign bond subscription.

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4 Milestones to Passport or Residency Issuance

Clear milestones with defined turnaround times, supervised end-to-end by our accredited advisors.

01Weeks 1 - 3

Document Legalization & Pre-Compliance Review

North Immigration conducts strict preliminary AML vetting, gathers vital records, and prepares certified translations with Apostille certifications.

Phase 1 of 4

02Weeks 4 - 10

Application Submission to APCI & Multi-Agency Vetting

Official submission to the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión. Comprehensive background screening by DNM, UIF, and SIDE.

Phase 2 of 4

03Weeks 11 - 14

Approval-in-Principle & Capital Transfer

Upon receiving official government approval-in-principle, the applicant executes the $350,000 treasury contribution or $800,000 bond subscription.

Phase 3 of 4

04Months 4 - 6

Naturalization Decree & Argentine Passport Issuance

Issuance of the official presidential naturalization decree, completion of biometric capture, and delivery of National Identity Cards (DNI) and biometric passports.

Phase 4 of 4

Everything You Need to Know

Under Decree 524/2025, investors can choose between: (1) A direct non-refundable contribution of $350,000 USD to the National Treasury via APCI, or (2) An $800,000 USD subscription to 7-year zero-interest sovereign public bonds, returnable in full at maturity.

No. The Citizenship by Investment program legally exempts approved investors from the traditional 2-year physical residency requirement. You and your family can obtain and retain citizenship with 0 days of mandatory physical stay.

Yes. Argentina has an active Bilateral Investment Treaty with the United States. Unlike citizens of non-treaty countries, Argentine passport holders are eligible to apply for the US E-2 Investor Visa to live, work, and operate a business in the United States.

As an Argentine citizen, you hold full MERCOSUR citizenship rights, providing freedom of movement and the automatic legal right to reside, work, study, and establish businesses across Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Bolivia without conventional immigration hurdles.

Yes. Argentine constitutional law fully recognizes dual and multiple citizenships. You are not required to renounce your current nationality or passport.

The application can include the main applicant, their legal spouse, dependent minor children under age 18, and unmarried dependent children aged 18 to 25 who are in full-time education.

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