Argentina’s golden passport will be so popular that ‘really wealthy Americans will be embarrassed’ not to have it, top advisor says

Nuri Katz, founder of Apex Capital Partners, anticipates Argentina’s new citizenship-by-investment program will attract so much interest from wealthy Americans that those who don’t obtain an Argentina passport will feel embarrassed. Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced the program, planned for applications to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, in Paris, with a $350,000 fee for individuals and $500,000 for families of four.

The second option involves investing $800,000 in a government security. The Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs will conduct background checks, including identity verification, source of funds, criminal history, and immigration records. Funds must be deposited in a formal financial system, and the National Directorate of Migration makes the final decision.

Katz, a U.S.-born businessman who advised on Antigua and Barbuda’s program in 2013, believes Argentina, as the first G20 country, offers American high-net-worth individuals the first chance to acquire citizenship of a safe haven with significant business opportunities. A June survey of 1,733 Americans with incomes above $200,000 found 61% would consider leaving the U.S. within five years due to factors such as high cost of living, taxes, and political climate.