# Argentina Unveils Pay-for-Passport Scheme

> Argentina offers citizenship to foreign investors with $350,000 minimum.
- Title: Argentina Unveils Pay-for-Passport Scheme · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Argentina offers citizenship to foreign investors with $350,000 minimum. Argentina's government will grant citizenship to foreigners who invest at least…
- Keywords: argentina, citizenship by investment, milei government, usd 350000, q4 2026, foreign direct investment, oecd, financial transparency, money laundering prevention, news, politics, world
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/pay-for-passport-scheme-argentina-unveils-citizen-by-investment-scheme.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-03T12:26:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, citizenship by investment, milei government, usd 350000, q4 2026, foreign direct investment, oecd, financial transparency, money laundering prevention, news, politics, world
## New citizenship program
Argentina will grant citizenship to foreigners who invest at least US$350,000 in the country, with applications opening in the fourth quarter of 2026.
## Investment options
Investors can make a direct non-refundable contribution of US$350,000 to the National Treasury or subscribe to an US$800,000 government bond.
## Family inclusion
Spouses and children aged 18-25 can apply for citizenship with a US$100,000 contribution, while children under 18 require US$25,000.
## Financial oversight
All funds must pass through formal financial systems and comply with money laundering prevention, terrorist financing, and financial transparency rules.
## Screening process
Applications undergo identity checks, fund legality verification, financial analysis, criminal background checks, and migration history reviews.
## Next steps
The scheme follows a Supreme Court ruling that lifted restrictions on foreign rural land ownership, sparking opposition protests and congressional efforts to block the measure.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's government will grant citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $350,000 in the country, with applications opening in Q4 2026.