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Argentina launches cash-for-citizenship scheme
DW.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Argentina has introduced a citizenship-by-investment program aimed at attracting wealthy investors to boost the country's fiscal and financial stability, with applications opening in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- The program offers two options: a non-refundable $350,000 contribution to the National Treasury or an $800,000 subscription to a specially created public bond, with additional fees for spouses and children.
- A typical family of four could obtain citizenship for approximately $500,000, a significant sum compared to Argentina's median wage.
- The government plans to follow OECD and FATF guidelines to prevent money laundering and ensure financial transparency within the program.
- This initiative is part of President Javier Milei's broader efforts to present Argentina as an open, pro-business country aiming to restore economic stability after repeated debt crises.
