Argentina Ends Fast-Track Citizenship for Parents of Newborns

As I warned earlier, Argentina has officially ended its fast-track citizenship for parents of newborns.

Decree 366/2025 has been published — here’s what’s changing:

New Citizenship Requirements for Parents

Parents of newborns will no longer be able to obtain Argentine citizenship quickly. Previously, Argentina had the fastest citizenship timeline in the world for parents — as little as six months after a child’s birth.

Now, it will take at least 3.5 years: first obtain residency, live in Argentina for two years, and only then apply for citizenship.

Travel Restrictions

Here’s the kicker: during those two years, parents cannot leave Argentina.

Who Still Qualifies Under Old Rules

Good news: those who have already submitted their applications to court will still be processed under the old rules.

Which Country Is Now Fastest for Parents?

According to Murblz statistics — Brazil:

— Equally strong passport
— 1.5–2 years to citizenship for parents
— 6 months to citizenship for older siblings
— Close to Argentina — expectant mothers who can’t fly can travel there by land.

New Fast-Track Citizenship for Investors

At the same time, Argentina introduced a new fast-track citizenship path for investors — they won’t need to wait two years and can apply immediately. More details in the previous post.

As always, feel free to DM me with questions.