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Argentina Launches Citizenship-by-Investment, Accepting 2026 Applications

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 6:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Argentina announced a citizenship-by-investment program that will accept applications in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The scheme offers a $350,000 non-refundable contribution or an $800,000 public bond for primary applicants.
Spouses pay $100,000, children 18-25 pay $100,000 each, and minors $25,000, totaling about $500,000 for a family.
Argentina Week in Paris generated roughly $10.5 billion in commitments, including a $10 billion TotalEnergies plan and a $51 billion LNG project decision.

History

Historical Context

In 1984, the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis launched the world’s first citizenship-by-investment program, granting passports to investors. The government, led by Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, required a minimum US$250,000 contribution, attracting over 5,000 applicants by 2010. Argentina’s 2026 citizenship-by-investment rollout mirrors that model, offering a US$350,000 contribution or US$800,000 bond, echoing St. Kitts’ investor-driven growth strategy. The precedent shows how such programs can funnel billions into national economies, as Argentina’s Paris week secured $10.5 billion in commitments, including a $10 billion TotalEnergies project, reshaping fiscal policy.

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Story summary

Argentina announced a citizenship-by-investment program that will accept applications in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The scheme offers a $350,000 non-refundable contribution or an $800,000 public bond for primary applicants.
Spouses pay $100,000, children 18-25 pay $100,000 each, and minors $25,000, totaling about $500,000 for a family.
Argentina Week in Paris generated roughly $10.5 billion in commitments, including a $10 billion TotalEnergies plan and a $51 billion LNG project decision.

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