A person born in Argentine territory is generally an Argentine citizen at birth, subject to the statutory exception for children of foreign ministers and diplomatic-legation members residing in Argentina.
Sources: Argentina — current text of Citizenship Law No. 346
A person born abroad to a native Argentine parent may opt for Argentine citizenship under Citizenship Law No. 346.
Sources: Argentina — current text of Citizenship Law No. 346
Article 2(1) of Citizenship Law No. 346 permits an adult foreign national to request citizenship after two years of continuous legal residence immediately before applying.
Sources: Argentina — current text of Citizenship Law No. 346
The current law permits a foreign national to request citizenship, regardless of residence duration, after making an investment that qualifies as relevant under criteria established by the Ministry of Economy.
Sources: Argentina — current text of Citizenship Law No. 346 · Argentina — Decree 524/2025 on citizenship by investment