Argentina permits dual citizenship, so investors do not have to give up their existing nationality under Argentine law. Whether you keep your original nationality depends on your home country's law. Some countries, such as Türkiye and Russia, allow dual nationality with a notification duty; others, such as China, India and Singapore, generally do not allow adult citizens to hold a second nationality.
Argentina's position
Argentine law does not require naturalised citizens to renounce their previous nationality.
Selected home countries
| Country | General position | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | Allowed | Notify Turkish authorities; military service obligation continues for men |
| Russia | Allowed | Notification of second nationality to the Ministry of Internal Affairs within a statutory deadline |
| Brazil, Mexico, Colombia | Allowed | Generally no notification hurdle |
| United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, United States | Allowed | Tax and reporting obligations continue |
| China | Generally not allowed | A Chinese national settled abroad who voluntarily acquires a foreign nationality loses Chinese nationality automatically |
| India | Not allowed | Acquiring foreign citizenship ends Indian citizenship; OCI status may be available |
| Singapore | Not allowed for adults | Acquiring another nationality can lead to loss of Singapore citizenship |
| Japan | Not allowed for adults | Nationality choice rules apply |
This table is a general overview and not legal advice. Rules change and often contain exceptions; confirm your position with counsel in your home jurisdiction before applying.
Practical points for dual nationals
- Enter and leave your home country on its own passport.
- Inside each country, you are treated as that country's national; consular protection from the other is usually limited.
- Children born to dual nationals may inherit both nationalities.
Frequently asked questions
Does Argentina allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Naturalised Argentines are not required to renounce their previous nationality.
Can Chinese citizens keep Chinese nationality after becoming Argentine?
Generally no. China's Nationality Law provides that a Chinese national settled abroad who voluntarily acquires a foreign nationality automatically loses Chinese nationality.
Can Turkish citizens hold Argentine citizenship?
Yes. Türkiye allows dual citizenship; the new nationality must be notified to Turkish authorities.
Sources
- Citizenship Law 346 (Argentina)
- Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, Art. 9
- Citizenship Act 1955 (India), s. 9
- Turkish Citizenship Law 5901
- Federal Law on Citizenship of the Russian Federation