Frequently Asked Questions

Potentially yes, if they meet program requirements, make a qualifying investment and pass all checks. Citizenship is never automatic.

The announced mechanisms for the principal applicant are USD 350,000 (non-refundable contribution) or USD 800,000 (public security), plus family contributions, legal fees, documents, translations and banking costs. Verify amounts against official rules.

On 2 October 2026 the Argentine Government announced the program would begin receiving applications in Q4 2026. Check the actual status on official sources.

Decree 366/2025 allows applications based on a relevant investment regardless of length of residence. Procedural requirements are set by program rules.

Official timelines were not confirmed at publication. No honest adviser can guarantee a timeline.

Residence in itself is not an obstacle unless program rules say otherwise. Practical issues — documents, apostilles, transfers — are handled case by case.

Potentially yes. Criminal-record certificates and documents from your country of residence may be required.

Potentially yes. A UAE police clearance with appropriate legalization may be needed, and your tax residence may be in the UAE rather than Russia.

Potentially yes. Turkey is a Hague Convention party, so Turkish documents are usually apostilled.

Potentially yes. EU documents are usually apostilled in the issuing country; also consider your country of residence's tax rules.

Under the announced rules the spouse and children may apply with separate contributions. Each member is reviewed.

Yes under the announced rules — with a USD 100,000 contribution and proof of marriage.

Yes: children aged 18–25, unmarried and without children — USD 100,000; children under 18 — USD 25,000.

USD 25,000 per child under 18 and USD 100,000 per eligible child aged 18–25 under the announced rules, excluding documents, translations and fees.

Typically: passport, birth and marriage certificates, criminal-record certificate, financial and corporate records. The official procedure sets the exact list.

Generally yes — from Russia and possibly from countries where you have lived. Certificates have limited validity.

Many official documents do, since both countries are Hague Convention parties. It depends on the document type.

Generally yes, by a sworn translator in Argentina with legalization at the Colegio de Traductores.

Through a documented trail from the origin (business, asset sale, income, inheritance) to the paying account.

The origin of the specific money used for the investment.

How the applicant's overall wealth was accumulated over time.

Identity, reputation, financial profile and security are reviewed; the Agency may request information from security bodies and the UIF.

Banking history and statements are usually part of the financial file and may be analysed.

Yes. Unproven or inconsistently documented funds may lead to further requests or refusal.

Yes, with proper evidence: financial statements, profit-distribution resolutions, tax records.

Yes, with the contract, title documents and proof of receipt.

Yes, with the agreement, corporate records and settlement evidence.

Sending, correspondent and receiving banks apply their own checks and may request documents or decline the transaction.

Correspondent-banking limits, enhanced checks and the sending country's currency rules. The situation changes and is assessed individually.

They may, depending on the parties, banks and jurisdictions involved. This website gives no sanctions-avoidance advice; obtain professional advice.

Acquiring a foreign citizenship does not by itself terminate Russian citizenship. In Russia, however, such a person is treated primarily as a Russian citizen and notification rules apply.

To our knowledge, not for Argentine citizenship by investment. Check current rules in both countries.

Generally yes — by filing a notification of another citizenship with the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Official Russian information indicates 60 days in relevant circumstances; for those abroad, generally from entry into Russia. Check current rules.

No, acquiring Argentine citizenship does not by itself terminate Russian citizenship.

Absent a treaty, a Russian citizen with another nationality is treated in Russia as a Russian citizen; certain positions and statuses may be restricted.

Russian — entry and exit use Russian documents.

Not by itself. Russian tax residence depends on physical presence, not nationality.

If you remain a Russian tax resident or have Russian-source income — yes, obligations continue.

You may become an Argentine tax resident under its criteria; your Russian status depends on physical presence. Seek advice in both countries.

The status that determines where and to what extent your income is taxed. It follows each country's criteria and differs from citizenship.

Russian tax residents generally have duties to notify foreign accounts and report fund movements.

Interests in foreign companies may require notifications and taxation of undistributed profits under CFC rules.

A controlled foreign company — a foreign entity controlled by a Russian tax resident, subject to special notification and tax rules.

Russian tax residents generally must, under currency and tax legislation.

It depends on tax residence and any applicable double tax treaty. Individual assessment is needed.

Strongly advisable if you hold foreign assets or companies or plan to change tax residence.

Yes, if you plan to relocate, do business or earn income in Argentina.

Once citizenship is granted, the DNI and passport are issued through RENAPER.

The right to live and work in Argentina, Mercosur arrangements and the Argentine passport. Third countries set their own entry conditions.

The Mercosur Residence Agreement simplifies residence permits but each country's procedures apply.

Check current EU and Schengen rules on official sources — entry regimes and electronic authorizations change.

The Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency evaluates it; the National Directorate of Migration decides.

It evaluates applications and investment relevance and requests information from other bodies.

It grants or rejects citizenship.

The Agency may request information from the Financial Information Unit (UIF) as part of the review.

It may not be formally required, but given the procedure, checks and documents, professional assistance is strongly advisable.

Check bar registration, immigration and international-client experience, transparent fees and the absence of “guaranteed” outcomes.

For Argentina Citizenship by Investment cases, this guide refers readers to Juan Pablo Rojas Pascual, an Argentine attorney specializing in citizenship by investment and immigration matters (cbiattorney.com.ar). This is an independent editorial reference: engagement, fees and case assessment are agreed directly with the attorney. No lawyer can guarantee approval.