Argentina to Offer Citizenship to Wealthy Foreigners in Exchange for Cash, Investments

Foreigners can seek Argentine citizenship through a $350,000 payment or an $800,000 government bond, with options to include family members.

Argentina to Offer Citizenship to Wealthy Foreigners in Exchange for Cash, Investments

TL;DR

  • Argentina announced a 'golden passport' program on October 2.
  • Foreigners can obtain citizenship by paying $350,000 or investing $800,000 in a government bond.
  • The payment is non-refundable to the Argentine Treasury.
  • The bond has a zero-interest rate and a seven-year term.
  • Spouses and children can be included in the application.
  • A family of four could expect to pay $500,000.
  • The Argentine passport is accepted in over 140 countries.