It’s official: the change to the Argentine Citizenship Law published by Javier Milei’s government
The Executive Branch formalized the procedure for foreigners to obtain citizenship through a significant investment; the National Directorate of Migration will make the final decision after a report from a new specialized agency.
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The Argentine government officially established on Thursday a procedure for foreigners to obtain Argentine citizenship through a significant investment in the country. Decree 524/2025, published in the Official Gazette, establishes a new administrative process involving a specialized agency . The executive branch’s initiative aims to encourage investment and job creation .
What is the new procedure for obtaining citizenship by investment?
The new system establishes a predetermined process for applicants. Any foreign national who has made a qualifying investment can begin the application process with the Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency . This agency, which operates in a decentralized manner within the Ministry of Economy , is the entry point to the process.
The Agency’s first task is to assess whether the applicant’s investment meets the requirements to be considered “relevant .” The specific criteria for this qualification will be defined by the Ministry of Economy. The decree does not establish amounts or types of investment ; it delegates that authority to the ministry headed by Luis Caputo.
If the investment passes this initial assessment, the Agency will activate a second phase of review. It will request reports from multiple government agencies to conduct a comprehensive verification of the applicant . Among the entities consulted are the Ministry of National Security, the Financial Information Unit ( UIF ), the National Registry of Recidivism, and the State Intelligence Secretariat ( SIDE ). A report from the National Registry of Persons ( Renaper ) will also be required.
The objective of this multi-sector consultation is to determine whether granting citizenship could pose a risk to national security or interests .
Who makes the final decision and within what timeframes?
Once it has gathered all the reports, the Citizenship by Investment Programs Agency prepares a final opinion . This detailed document recommends approval or rejection of the application and is submitted to the National Directorate of Migration (DNM) .
The National Directorate of Migration (DNM), an agency operating under the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers, has the final say. Regulations grant it thirty (30) business days , starting from the receipt of the report, to analyze the case and issue a reasoned decision. The decision may be to grant or deny citizenship .
The decree clarifies that if the investment does not qualify as relevant or if the reports from the consulted bodies are unfavorable , the Agency must record this and directly propose the rejection of the application to Migrations.
The role of economic organizations and obtaining the CUIT
The regulations also include a crucial step to enable new citizens to conduct economic activity in the country. Article 5 of the decree tasks the Customs Revenue and Control Agency (Arca) with making the necessary regulatory and systemic adjustments .
The goal is to facilitate the processing of the Unique Tax Identification Code (CUIT) for those who obtain citizenship through this process. The government justifies the measure by citing the need to ensure greater efficiency in the procedure , promote investment, and create jobs.
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