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Argentina offers citizenship-for-investment to Chinese and Hong Kong buyers

Argentina has introduced a new citizenship-by-investment program, offering residency and diversification opportunities to wealthy individuals, particularly from mainland China and Hong Kong. The program allows successful applicants to gain access to the Mercosur trade bloc. Two primary investment routes are available: a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury and an US$800,000 investment in a government bond. Applications for this scheme are set to begin this quarter. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy change by a national government offering a pathway to citizenship via investment. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Argentina offers citizenship-for-investment to Chinese and Hong Kong buyers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Will Argentina’s citizenship scheme lure property buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong?

    Argentina is the latest country seeking to lure investors with an investment-for-citizenship programme, providing another residency and diversification option for the wealthy, including those from mainland China and Hong Kong, according to analysts. Buenos Aires in October announ…