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Compare the Two Routes
| Criterion | USD 350,000 Route | USD 800,000 Route |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | USD 350,000 | USD 800,000 |
| Nature | Non-refundable contribution | Subscription to a government security |
| Recipient | National Treasury | Security created specifically for the program |
| Asset retained | None | Public security (terms pending) |
| Yield, maturity, liquidity | Not applicable | Not yet published |
| Economic character | Cost | Instrument; recovery depends on terms |
| Due diligence | Required | Required |
| Family amounts | Spouse / child 18–25: USD 100,000; child under 18: USD 25,000 | Same announced amounts |
| Family of four (2 minors) | USD 500,000 | To be confirmed |
USD 350,000 Route
- Amount
- USD 350,000
- Nature
- Non-refundable contribution
- Recipient
- National Treasury
- Asset retained
- None
- Yield, maturity, liquidity
- Not applicable
- Economic character
- Cost
- Due diligence
- Required
- Family amounts
- Spouse / child 18–25: USD 100,000; child under 18: USD 25,000
- Family of four (2 minors)
- USD 500,000
USD 800,000 Route
- Amount
- USD 800,000
- Nature
- Subscription to a government security
- Recipient
- Security created specifically for the program
- Asset retained
- Public security (terms pending)
- Yield, maturity, liquidity
- Not yet published
- Economic character
- Instrument; recovery depends on terms
- Due diligence
- Required
- Family amounts
- Same announced amounts
- Family of four (2 minors)
- To be confirmed
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USD 350,000 Route
A non-refundable contribution. Read the full analysis.
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USD 800,000 Route
A subscription to a dedicated government security. Read the full analysis.
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Which Route May Suit Different Investors?
Contribution route: suits applicants who prioritise a lower, fixed and predictable commitment and prefer no continuing exposure to Argentine sovereign risk. The amount is a cost and is not recovered.
Security route: may suit applicants who prefer to hold an instrument and potentially recover capital, and who can tolerate a long holding period and sovereign credit exposure. Its merits can only be assessed once the terms of issue are published.
Neither route should be selected without individual legal and financial advice.
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Rules Common to Both Routes
- Same eligibility and due diligence standards
- Same evaluation by the Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs and decision by the DNM
- No prior residence requirement
- Investment timing within the procedure not yet defined
- Funds must move only through the official channel designated by the Government
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Family Considerations
Family members add the announced amounts under either route. See Family Applications for conditions, documents and worked examples.
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Due Diligence
The choice of route does not change the requirement for full government due diligence. See Due Diligence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the USD 800,000 security pay interest?+
Its yield has not been officially published. This site does not describe yield, maturity, liquidity or resale characteristics unless published in an official source.
What is the minimum investment?+
USD 350,000 for the principal applicant under the non-refundable contribution route.
Is the USD 350,000 refundable?+
No. It is officially described as non-refundable.
Can the routes be combined?+
Applicants should verify against current regulations; the program is described as offering two alternative mechanisms.
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Official Sources
- Decree 524/2025National Executive · Decree
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Author / Reviewer
Written and reviewed by
Juan Pablo Rojas Pascual
Argentine CBI Attorney · Rojas Pascual Abogados
Argentine attorney admitted in Mendoza (A-6846), before the federal courts (CSJN, Vol. 78, Folio 982) and in the City of Buenos Aires (CPACF, Vol. 130, Folio 717). He founded and directs this publication and advises international applicants, families and foreign counsel on Argentina Citizenship by Investment.
Last legal review: October 4, 2026
Last verified: October 4, 2026. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice.