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Banco Galicia closes accounts of some clients from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
Since 28–29 October, clients of Argentina's Banco Galicia from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus report that their accounts were blocked or closed without notice: the account disappears from the app, new accounts are refused and the balance can only be withdrawn at a branch. Argentine citizens, including some with payroll accounts, are also affected, but not all clients from these countries. Branches cite a 'commercial decision'; Galicia has not made an official statement. According to media reports, around 500 people are preparing a class action.
Who is affected
Galicia clients connected with Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, including those who became Argentine citizens, and anyone planning to pay a clinic, rent or deposit through this bank.
What to do
Do not keep funds for upcoming large payments at Galicia; open a backup account at another bank or digital wallet in advance; if your account was closed, ask the branch for a written answer and a statement.
Migraciones temporarily moves seven in-person procedures from its Central Office to Hipólito Yrigoyen 952
From Monday, 26 October 2026, in-person service for seven procedures handled by Sector M (Building 6) of the Migraciones Central Office is temporarily provided at the annex at Hipólito Yrigoyen 952, Buenos Aires, due to modernization works. They include the travel authorization for minors, the certificate of last migratory movement, migration control information, correction of entry/exit records, checking registered restrictions, payment of exit clearance or pending debts, and status checks of ongoing procedures.
Who is affected
Parents who need a travel authorization for a child, and anyone who needs a migratory movement certificate or a correction of an entry/exit record.
What to do
Before your visit, check the address on your appointment and go to Hipólito Yrigoyen 952 instead of Building 6 of the Central Office. No end date has been announced — check argentina.gob.ar/migraciones for updates.
The government appealed the National Electoral Chamber’s Yang ruling, so whether citizenship can be moved to Migraciones is now before the Supreme Court. No decision yet. Meanwhile the civil chamber keeps sending such cases back to federal courts.
Who is affected
All citizenship applicants after 29 May 2025.
What to do
Do not wait for the ruling to file: choose a route with a lawyer and follow our news — we will publish the decision.
Argentina announces citizenship by investment: from $350,000, applications promised for Q4 2026
On 2 October 2026 Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced a citizenship-by-investment programme: a non-refundable Treasury contribution from $350,000 or $800,000 in a zero-interest 7-year bond, with no residence requirement. Spouse and children aged 18–25 add $100,000 each, children under 18 $25,000. Applications are promised for Q4 2026; the amounts are not yet set in a regulation.
Who is affected
Wealthy foreigners and families considering a second citizenship.
What to do
Don’t pay for “pre-registration” — there is no official portal yet. Prepare source-of-funds evidence and apostilles in advance; details and a waiting list at naceargentina.com/en/citizenship-by-investment/.
Esquel federal court holds DNU 366/2025 citizenship rules unconstitutional
The court (Judge Guido Otranto) declared articles 4, 37 and 39 of DNU 366/2025 unconstitutional and inapplicable to an applicant who met the old Law 346 requirements before the decree, and took his citizenship case back to the court. The ruling applies to that case only.
Who is affected
Applicants who completed two years of residence before 29 May 2025.
What to do
Check entry and residence dates: if conditions were met before the decree, discuss the court route with a lawyer.
National hospitals start charging foreigners without permanent residence
Health Ministry Resolution 1066/2026 set the procedure for billing planned care at national hospitals (Posadas, Carrillo, Bonaparte, Sommer and others) to foreigners without permanent residence. Uninsured patients prepay 100% for planned services. Emergencies remain free. Provincial and Buenos Aires City hospitals are not automatically covered.
Who is affected
Pregnant women and families without permanent residence relying on public care.
What to do
Plan the birth in a private clinic or with insurance that covers childbirth; keep a reserve for neonatal care.
New grounds to refuse entry and expel: DNU 681/2026
The decree added to migration law 25,871 an entry ban and a residence-cancellation ground for foreigners who spread hate messages or incited violence against Argentines, or insulted national symbols. Political and academic criticism is excluded.
Who is affected
All foreigners — at entry and with existing residence.
What to do
Mind public statements on social media; if entry is refused or residence cancelled, contact a lawyer at once — appeal deadlines are short.
Bill filed in Congress to declare DNU 366/2025 null
Civic Coalition deputies Maximiliano Ferraro and Mónica Frade filed a resolution bill to declare the citizenship provisions of DNU 366/2025 null. It went to the Constitutional Affairs and Population committees; the decree remains in force.
Who is affected
Everyone planning citizenship or residence.
What to do
Follow Congress; until it acts, the decree and Migraciones practice apply.
Appeals chamber: moving citizenship to Migraciones is unconstitutional (Volosh)
On 18 June 2026 Chamber III of the Federal Civil and Commercial Court of Appeals reversed the lower court and held DNU 366/2025 unconstitutional insofar as it moved citizenship from the courts to Migraciones: the decree was issued while Congress was in session with no proven urgency. The application went back to the federal court.
Who is affected
Citizenship applicants living in Buenos Aires City.
What to do
City residents now have a tested court route; discuss filing in federal civil court with a lawyer.
