Javier Milei in a huge move: how much will Argentine citizenship cost you?

Argentina launches the first "golden passport" program in South America, allowing wealthy foreigners to purchase citizenship for a $350,000 donation or an $800,000 investment in government bonds. The goal: raising dollars for a debt-ridden country. The main target audience: wealthy Americans.

Argentina, under President Javier Milei, is launching the first "golden passport" program of its kind in South America, expected to open for applications in the last quarter of 2026. The program offers two tracks: a non-refundable donation of $350,000 for a single applicant or $500,000 for a family of four, or an investment of $800,000 in government bonds issued specifically for the program. The stated goal is to raise dollars for the debt-ridden country. The Argentine government will implement a rigorous screening process including identity checks, source of funds, criminal background, and immigration history. Program advisors estimate the main target audience will be wealthy Americans, citing a survey by "Apex Capital Partners" which found that 61% of high-income Americans are considering leaving the US in the next five years due to the cost of living, heavy taxation, and the political climate. The article also cites a similar Trump program with a gold card at $5 million.