Argentina to launch South America’s first citizenship‑by‑investment programme

Argentina will introduce a citizenship‑by‑investment scheme, the first of its kind in South America. The program was announced by Economy Minister Luis Caputo in a post on the social media platform X on Friday.

The new initiative is intended to attract foreign capital by offering foreign nationals the possibility of obtaining Argentine citizenship in exchange for a qualifying investment. While specific investment thresholds and eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the announcement, the government indicated that the program will be structured to meet international standards for such schemes.

Caputo described the measure as a tool to boost the country’s economy, which has been seeking new sources of investment amid ongoing fiscal challenges. The program is expected to complement existing efforts to stimulate growth and improve Argentina’s competitiveness on the global stage.

Implementation details, including the timeline for applications and the administrative process, are to be clarified by the relevant authorities in the coming weeks. The government has signaled that it will work with legal and financial experts to ensure the program’s transparency and compliance with both domestic and international regulations.