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Argentina launches investment-backed citizenship programme for foreign applicants
Argentina has introduced a new citizenship-by-investment scheme offering two financial pathways for foreign nationals seeking to acquire Argentine citizenship. The programme requires either a non-refundable payment of $350,000 or investment in an $800,000 government bond.
LSN India ·
Argentina's latest citizenship initiative aims to attract foreign investment by streamlining the naturalisation process for wealthy applicants. Under the dual-route programme, prospective citizens can opt for a non-refundable payment of $350,000, equivalent to approximately Rs 3.37 crore, or alternatively invest $800,000, around Rs 7.71 crore, in government bonds.
The non-refundable payment option represents a more direct route for applicants seeking faster processing, while the bond investment alternative allows investors to potentially recover their capital while acquiring citizenship rights. Both pathways are designed to meet Argentina's objectives of generating revenue while facilitating migration from abroad.
The programme comes as several countries across Latin America have expanded investment-migration schemes to boost economic activity. Argentina's approach offers Indian investors and other foreign nationals an alternative pathway to citizenship in South America, a region increasingly attractive to high-net-worth individuals seeking geographic diversification and residency options.
Eligibility criteria, processing timelines, and additional requirements for the citizenship-by-investment programme have not been detailed in initial announcements. The initiative reflects Argentina's broader strategy to attract foreign capital during a period of economic transition.