Argentine Citizenship by Investment for U.S. Citizens

Decree 366/2025 amended Law 346 so that foreigners who demonstrate a relevant investment in the country may become citizens by naturalization "regardless of the time of their residence." Decree 524/2025 then set the procedure: applications go to the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión, a body within the Ministry of Economy, which issues a reasoned report to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM), the authority that approves or refuses.

It is important to separate four ideas that marketing material often blurs: investment (the qualifying contribution), eligibility (meeting all legal conditions), government approval (a discretionary decision after due diligence) and the passport (a travel document issued by RENAPER only after citizenship is granted).

Figures as announced by the Ministry of Economy in October 2026. They are not a price for citizenship: payment does not guarantee approval.

The route is not restricted by nationality, profession or place of residence. It is relevant to American entrepreneurs and business owners, investors and high-net-worth individuals, retirees, families, and Americans already living abroad in Mexico, Canada, Europe, the UAE or elsewhere in Latin America. Argentine authorities will also consider standards applied by third countries, including those linked to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, when assessing risk.

• Argentine citizenship is a legal status granted by a government decision, not a product.
• Your U.S. citizenship is not affected merely by naturalizing in Argentina.
• Your U.S. federal tax and reporting obligations continue as long as you remain a U.S. citizen.
• New Argentine accounts, bonds or entities may create additional U.S. reporting (FBAR, Form 8938, Form 5471).
• U.S. documents will need apostilles and Spanish translations.
• The program's procedural rules are new; check the current position before committing funds.

Dual nationality means owing allegiance to both countries. Dual nationals must obey the laws of both and, under U.S. law, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Renunciation is a separate, formal act before a U.S. consular officer abroad and is not part of the Argentine process.

Americans with Argentine accounts or investments should expect to consider the FBAR (FinCEN Form 114, generally required when foreign accounts exceed USD 10,000 in aggregate), FATCA reporting on Form 8938, reporting for foreign corporations or trusts, and the interaction of Argentine tax with the Foreign Tax Credit. There is no comprehensive income tax treaty between the United States and Argentina.

• A second nationality held alongside U.S. citizenship.
• The right to live, work and study in Argentina without immigration permits.
• Access to Mercosur residence arrangements in neighboring South American countries.
• A second passport for travel to third countries, with its own visa-free access.
• A long-term option for families with ties to Argentina or Latin America.

Each family member receives an individual decision. Children who are U.S. citizens remain U.S. citizens, and parents should consider U.S. reporting for any accounts opened in a child's name.

Core requirements include a qualifying investment, valid identity documents, civil status records, criminal background certificates and source-of-funds evidence, all subject to Argentine due diligence. The Agency's procedural rules will define the final list.

• U.S. passport and state-issued birth certificate.
• Marriage, divorce or name-change records from the relevant state or county.
• FBI Identity History Summary, apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
• Apostilles from the issuing state's Secretary of State for state documents.
• Spanish translations, generally by an Argentine certified public translator.

For Americans, U.S. tax returns, brokerage and bank statements, closing statements from business or real estate sales, and records of inheritances or gifts are typical supporting evidence.

1. Eligibility review with Argentine counsel and, separately, U.S. tax advice.
2. Document collection, apostilles and translations.
3. Filing with the Agencia de Programas de Ciudadanía por Inversión.
4. Due diligence opinions and the Agency's reasoned report.
5. Decision by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.
6. If approved, DNI and passport applications with RENAPER.

Neither route guarantees approval. Final procedural rules for the investment route are pending.

Time zone and travel

Buenos Aires runs on UTC-3 year-round, usually one or two hours ahead of New York, which keeps U.S. business hours workable. Nonstop flights to Ezeiza (EZE) operate from hubs such as Miami, New York, Atlanta, Houston and Dallas; routes and frequencies change by season.

Argentine consulates in the United States

Argentina has consulates in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Atlanta, plus the consular section of the Embassy in Washington, D.C. They can help with powers of attorney and certain certifications; check each consulate's jurisdiction and current services.

DNI

Documento Nacional de Identidad, the national ID card issued to citizens and residents.

RENAPER

Registro Nacional de las Personas, which issues the DNI and the Argentine passport.

DNM

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, the authority that decides investment-route applications.

UIF

Unidad de Información Financiera, Argentina's financial intelligence unit, involved in due diligence.

Apostille

Hague Convention certificate that authenticates a public document for use abroad.

Traductor público

Argentine certified public translator, generally required for Spanish translations.

Content is drawn from primary sources: Law 346, Decrees 366/2025 and 524/2025 in the Boletín Oficial, Ministry of Economy announcements, U.S. Department of State guidance on dual nationality, and IRS guidance on FBAR and FATCA. This site is independent, sells no service and is not a government website. Last reviewed October 2026.