Why Argentina is not accepting applications is covered on Argentina CBI program status.
Greece figures reflect the post-2024 location-based real-estate tiers commonly cited for the live program. Argentina cells stay within what is actually confirmed.
| Dimension | Greece Golden Visa | Argentina CBI |
|---|---|---|
| Accepting applications today | Yes — active investor residence program | No — program not open |
| What you get initially | Residence permit (commonly five-year renewable investor permit) | Proposed citizenship-by-investment framework — not operational |
| Investment threshold | Confirmed real-estate tiers (single property, typically ≥120 sqm where that rule applies): ~EUR 800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands over ~3,100 inhabitants; ~EUR 400,000 elsewhere. Separate ~EUR 250,000 routes exist for certain conversions/heritage projects. Confirm current zone rules before purchase. | Announced October 2, 2026: US$350,000 Treasury contribution or US$800,000 program bond for the main applicant. Operational application rules and channel not verified. |
| Physical presence | No ongoing minimum stay commonly required to maintain the permit; biometrics usually require at least one in-person appointment in Greece. | Not yet determined for any launched CBI product. |
| Passport strength (end state) | Greek passport: ~184 destinations (Henley, 2026) after naturalization — which still requires meeting Greece's ordinary residence/citizenship rules, not automatic with the Golden Visa. | Argentine passport: ~168 destinations (Henley, 2026) if/when obtained. No live investment-citizenship intake today. |
| Processing time | Often cited roughly in the 3–12 month range after a complete file, with some statutory processing targets reported under recent reforms — verify current regional practice. | Not yet determined — no applications are being accepted. |
Greece wins on availability — and the thresholds are real
Greece did not become "cheap" after the 2024 reforms. High-demand zones sit at the EUR 800,000 tier. That is still a product you can buy into and file against. Argentina cannot match that operational fact while its Citizenship by Investment channel remains closed.
Residence vs rumored citizenship product
Greece's Golden Visa is residence first. Argentina's public framing for the announced program is citizenship by investment. Those are different products. Do not score Argentina as "better" on paper for a feature that is not available to apply for while the public application channel remains unverified.
How to decide
If you need a program you can apply to today, Greece's Golden Visa is a live option. If you're willing to wait and want to be first in line when Argentina opens, register your interest below.
If you need a program you can apply to today, Greece's Golden Visa is a live option. If you're willing to wait and want to be first in line when Argentina opens, register your interest below.
Register InterestThis page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, or financial advice. Figures for open programs are drawn from commonly cited program rules and public indices as of writing and can change. Argentina announced citizenship-through-investment terms on October 2, 2026; an operational public application channel has not been verified. Unverified details are labeled as such. Confirm current requirements with qualified counsel or the relevant government authority before acting.