Argentina Residency by Investment

The program

Residency, Then Citizenship — On an Accelerated Timeline

Argentina offers one of the world's most straightforward paths from foreign national to full citizen. The residency process requires a modest capital threshold and no minimum physical presence, making it compatible with internationally mobile clients.

After just two years of legal residency, applicants may apply for Argentine naturalisation — obtaining one of South America's most powerful passports, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 171 countries including the Schengen Area, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

171

Visa-free destinations

2 Years

Path to citizenship

No

Minimum stay requirement

Why Argentina

A Rare Combination of Accessibility and Outcome

G20 Passport

The Argentine passport ranks among the strongest in Latin America, offering visa-free access to the Schengen Area, the UK, Japan, and 165+ additional countries.

Low Investment Threshold

Compared to European or Caribbean programs, Argentina's entry requirements are among the most accessible globally, with no mandatory real estate purchase.

Accelerated Citizenship

Argentina's two-year naturalisation timeline is faster than most European golden visa pathways, and does not require continuous physical residence.

Mercosur Access

Argentine residents benefit from freedom of movement within the Mercosur bloc, including Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile.

No Global Tax on Foreign Income

Argentina taxes residents on Argentine-source income only. Foreign-source income is generally not subject to Argentine income tax for new residents.

Family Inclusion

Spouses, dependent children, and in some cases parents may be included in the same application under family reunification provisions.

The process

From Enquiry to Citizenship in as Little as 26 Months

01

Document Preparation

1–2 months

Apostilled personal documents, police clearances, and financial evidence prepared and translated.

02

Residency Application

3–6 months

Submission to Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. Temporary residency granted; permanent residency follows.

03

Residency Period

24 months

Legal residency maintained. No minimum stay required. Regular check-in with local counsel recommended.

04

Naturalisation

2–4 months

Application for Argentine citizenship submitted after 2-year residency anniversary. Ceremony and passport issuance.

Passport strength

The Argentine Passport at a Glance

The Argentine passport is widely recognised as one of the most capable in the Americas. For clients seeking a second passport that provides genuine utility — rather than simply legal status — Argentina represents compelling value relative to its cost of acquisition.

• Schengen Area (26 countries) — Visa-free
• United Kingdom — Visa-free
• Japan, South Korea, Singapore — Visa-free
• Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay — Visa-free
• United States — Visa required (ESTA not available)

Visa access subject to change. Verify current status before relying on passport mobility data.

Considerations

What Clients Should Know

Argentina operates currency controls — capital movement planning is required
Argentine tax residency is triggered by physical presence exceeding 12 months/year
US persons should seek specific FBAR and FATCA guidance

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Residency, Then Citizenship — On an Accelerated Timeline

A Rare Combination of Accessibility and Outcome

G20 Passport

Low Investment Threshold

Accelerated Citizenship

Mercosur Access

No Global Tax on Foreign Income

Family Inclusion

From Enquiry to Citizenship in as Little as 26 Months

Document Preparation

Residency Application

Residency Period

Naturalisation

The Argentine Passport at a Glance

What Clients Should Know

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