Argentina From $500,000 investment — Investor Residency (Coming Soon) programme

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Argentina Residency 2026

Investor Residency (Coming Soon)

From $500,000

Min. Investment

From $500,000

Processing

5.3-9.3 months

Visa Type

Investor Residency (Coming Soon)

Citizenship Path

Yes(2 years)

Stay Required

Varies

Family Included

Yes (4 categories)

Programme Overview

Argentina's upcoming Investor Residency Programme will offer a pathway to South American residency through business or real estate investment. Argentina provides an entry point to Latin America with one of the fastest citizenship timelines globally - just 2 years of residency. Programme details are subject to official launch.

Argentina offers one of the most accessible residency programmes in the world, with no minimum investment requirement and a straightforward path to citizenship in just 2 years. Under President Milei's libertarian reforms, Argentina has positioned itself as an increasingly attractive destination for international investors and digital nomads seeking a low-cost, high-quality lifestyle in South America. The country's rentista visa allows anyone with proven passive income of approximately $1,500/month to obtain legal residency, while investors can qualify through business establishment or real estate purchase of any value. Argentina's appeal extends beyond easy immigration—Buenos Aires offers world-class culture, cuisine, and architecture at a fraction of European costs, while Patagonia and wine country provide stunning natural escapes. The country's recent economic reforms, including the elimination of currency controls and reduction of bureaucracy, are making Argentina increasingly competitive for international business. With citizenship available in just 2 years and an Argentine passport providing visa-free access to 170+ countries including all of Europe, Argentina represents exceptional value for those seeking a Plan B in the Americas.

Fund Your Argentina Investment with a Lombard Loan

Instead of liquidating your portfolio to fund the From $500,000 Argentina investment, use your existing assets as collateral and keep your money working for you.

Traditional: Liquidate Assets

✗Sell From $500,000 from your portfolio
✗Trigger capital gains tax (up to 20%)
✗Lose years of compound growth
✗After 10 years: $1.08M

Lombard Loan: Keep Your Portfolio

Borrow From $500,000 against $1.00M collateral
No capital gains event triggered
Portfolio continues growing at ~8%
After 10 years: $1.98M

Your advantage with Lombard+$904,462

10-Year Wealth Projection

Lombard Strategy

Liquidate Assets

Collateral Required

$1.00M

50% LTV

Annual Interest

$17,500

~3.5% rate

10yr Interest Total

$175,000

Typically capitalised

Net Advantage

+$904,462

vs. liquidating

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Investment Options

Key Benefits

Argentine temporary residency permit

Fast track to citizenship (2 years)

One of the shortest citizenship timelines globally

Include spouse and dependent children

Access to MERCOSUR benefits

Visa-free travel to 170+ countries with Argentine passport

Affordable cost of living

No minimum stay requirements for temporary residency

Strategic gateway to South America

Eligibility Requirements

•At least 18 years old

•Clean criminal record

•Proof of investment or business activity

•Demonstrate economic ties to Argentina

•Valid passport

•Health certificate

•Proof of income or financial means

•Investment maintained during residency period

Application Timeline

Total Time

5.3-9.3 months

Investment & Documentation

2-3 months

Complete investment, establish business presence, and prepare application documents

Temporary Residency Application

3-6 months

Submit application to Argentine immigration (DNM), undergo background checks, and receive approval

Temporary Residency Permit

1-2 weeks

Obtain 1-year temporary residency permit (renewable annually)

Permanent Residency (After 3 years)

Ongoing

Eligible to apply for permanent residency after 3 years of temporary residency

Citizenship (After 2 years)

Variable

Eligible to apply for Argentine citizenship after only 2 years of legal residency - one of the fastest in the world

Family Inclusion

•Spouse or partner
•Dependent children under 21
•Adult children with disabilities
•Family members receive same residency status

Taxation

Argentina taxes residents on worldwide income with progressive rates up to 35%. Foreign-sourced income may be exempt for first 5 years under certain conditions. Wealth tax applies to residents on worldwide assets exceeding thresholds. Tax planning structures available.

Residency Requirements

No strict minimum stay requirement for temporary residency maintenance. However, for citizenship eligibility after 2 years, must demonstrate continuous legal residency in Argentina. Renewable annually by maintaining investment and demonstrating ongoing economic ties.

Path to Citizenship

Eligible for Argentine citizenship after only 2 years of continuous legal residency - one of the fastest citizenship pathways globally. Requirements include basic Spanish language proficiency, clean criminal record, and demonstration of economic ties to Argentina. Argentine citizenship does not require renunciation of previous citizenship.