A country where lifestyle meets opportunity. Argentina is home to 46 million people and offers a unique blend of European-style cities, rich cultural heritage, world-renowned gastronomy, and growing technology and agricultural industries.
For globally mobile individuals, Argentina offers more than a place to live. It provides an opportunity to build a life in South America, access a growing economy, and pursue long-term residency or a second citizenship through the new Argentina Citizenship by Investment program, the first of its kind in Latin America.
Live, invest, and build your future in Argentina. The country makes it easy to build a long-term future in South America. You can get citizenship right away through the Argentina citizenship-by-investment program, or after just two years of legal residence. Regardless, Argentina offers the most accessible paths to building a long-term future in South America.
The Rentista Visa provides a residency option without requiring a large capital investment. Instead, you can qualify by demonstrating stable passive income from abroad.
If you are looking for investment opportunities, Argentina is gaining recognition in investment migration, with an Investor Visa granting residency through active investment. There is also a developing citizenship by investment program that allows citizenship through a qualifying investment.
As a member of MERCOSUR, Argentina also puts you at the heart of a region with opportunities for greater mobility, business, and international connections.
Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment program is still being developed. The program is planned to offer foreign investors and their families a pathway to Argentine citizenship through a qualifying investment.
This will be the first dedicated citizenship-by-investment program in South America. The legal framework has been established, but the details regarding investment options, minimum requirements, eligibility, and application procedures are still being finalized.
A non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury of US$350,000
The purchase of a US$800,000 government security created for the program
The Argentina Rentista Visa allows individuals to obtain legal residency by demonstrating stable foreign passive income such as pensions, rental income, dividends, or trust distributions.
Applicants need to show approximately $2,000 per month in qualifying income. The visa grants renewable temporary residency, which can lead to permanent residency and eligibility for citizenship after two years.
The Argentina Investor Visa grants temporary residency through a qualifying investment in an active Argentine business. The minimum investment is ARS 1,500,000 (about $1000). A quick route to permanent residency is available after two years of continuous residency and maintaining the investment.
You can move to Argentina by obtaining temporary residency through work, study, family reunification, retirement, or investment. A popular option is the Argentina Rentista Visa, designed for foreigners with a stable passive income (like rental income, pensions, or dividends). This visa grants a one-year renewable temporary residency and can lead to permanent residency and possibly citizenship.
To qualify, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate a stable passive income of at least $2,000 per month to qualify for the Argentina Rentista Visa. The income must be legal, regular, and verifiable, and should come from sources such as rental income, investments, or other qualifying assets held abroad.
Yes. Argentina has established a citizenship by investment framework, but it is not yet a fully defined programme with a published minimum investment amount.
To qualify, you need to:
You can become a citizen of Argentina most commonly by naturalization after residing legally and continuously in the country for at least 2 years and meeting all legal requirements (age 18+, clean criminal record, proof of means of support, etc.).
Yes. Argentina lets you hold dual citizenship, so you don’t have to give up your original nationality when becoming an Argentine citizen. The country recognizes multiple passports and even has agreements with certain nations, like Italy and Spain to make traveling and using both passports easier for citizens.
Whether you’re seeking second citizenship or residency, planning a relocation, or building a cross-border mobility strategy, we’ll help you take the next step.
5–6 November 2026 · Lisbon
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