Argentina
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Population
- 45,851,378
- 2025
- Area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Official language
- Spanish (de facto)
- Currency
- Argentine Peso
- ARS
- GDP per capita
- US$14,898
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Argentina permits dual citizenship: naturalised citizens keep their prior nationality, and Argentine nationality cannot be renounced or lost by acquiring another.
Argentina (Americas) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #22/198 (83.0/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #121/145 (52.2/100). The passport ranks #22/198 and reaches 177 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 64.3/100 (#74/199). On the entry side, 90/197 passports can enter Argentina without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Argentina.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity71.4
- Safety & Stability71.0
- Economy & Income54.9
- Education70.5
- Environment & Clean Water69.5
- Infrastructure83.5
- Digital Connectivity70.3
- Equality41.8
- Learning Quality43.2
- Educational Attainment90.9
- Expected Years of Schooling93.1
- Education Spending54.0
- Basic Access83.3
- Violent Crime90.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism56.1
- Law Enforcement & Order44.1
- Road Safety65.4
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes86.0
- Coverage & Access91.7
- Health Workforce & Facilities53.3
- Spending & Investment46.0
- Financial Protection68.8
- Personal Income Tax36.4
- Capital Gains & Dividends70.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax47.5
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security12.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights39.9
- Political Stability56.1
- Institutions & Regulation48.6
- Financial Soundness86.9
- Monetary Stability5.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement25.0
- Education70.5
- Healthcare71.4
- Safety71.0
- Quality of Life66.0
- Cost of living54.5
- Passport83.0
- Passport83.0
- Quality of Life66.0
- Safety71.0
- Healthcare71.4
- Purchasing power & price stability38.0
- Education70.5
- Wealth Protection44.8
- Tax52.2
- Cost of living54.5
- Healthcare71.4
- Safety71.0
- Quality of Life66.0
- Tax52.2
- Wealth Protection44.8
- Affordable Prices75.5
- Price Stability5.6
- Purchasing power46.1
At a glance
Entering Argentina
- Visa-free: 90 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 107 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 7/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residencia temporaria inversionista (Ley 25.871 art.23a)
- Residencia Transitoria Nómada Digital
Frequently asked questions about Argentina
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What is the population of Argentina?
According to the World Bank, Argentina had a population of 45,851,378 in 2025.
What is the official language of Argentina?
The official language of Argentina is Spanish (de facto).
What currency does Argentina use?
Argentina uses the Argentine Peso (ARS).
Does Argentina allow dual citizenship?
Argentina permits dual citizenship: naturalised citizens keep their prior nationality, and Argentine nationality cannot be renounced or lost by acquiring another.
How strong is the Argentina passport?
The Argentina passport ranks #22 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 177 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Argentina passport holders?
Holders of the Argentina passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 31 destinations and need an e-Visa for 39. Full list: Argentina passport page.
How many passports can enter Argentina without applying for a visa in advance?
90 of 197 passports can enter Argentina without applying for a consular visa in advance: 90 visa-free. 107 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Argentina offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Argentina: Residencia temporaria inversionista (Ley 25.871 art.23a) and Residencia Transitoria Nómada Digital. Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Argentina?
In Argentina, an application under Residencia Transitoria Nómada Digital takes about 0–1 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Argentina through these programmes?
Through Residencia temporaria inversionista (Ley 25.871 art.23a), citizenship of Argentina is possible after about 2 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Argentina?
In Argentina, Residencia Transitoria Nómada Digital requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Argentina?
Residencia temporaria inversionista (Ley 25.871 art.23a) can include spouse.
Where is Argentina strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Argentina is strongest on the Passport Index (#22 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#121 of 145).
How does Argentina rank for quality of life?
Argentina scores 66.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #103 of 211.
Is Argentina expensive to live in?
Argentina scores 54.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #150 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Argentina?
Argentina scores 71.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #95 of 203.
How does Argentina rank for healthcare?
Argentina scores 71.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #41 of 192.
How does Argentina rank for education?
Argentina scores 70.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #61 of 191.
How does Argentina rank on taxes?
Argentina scores 52.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #121 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
