Why Argentina Could Become America’s New Plan B
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- Policy Why Argentina Could Become America’s New Plan BBy Andy J.
- Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.
- Portugal recently doubled its naturalization timeline for many non-European applicants from five years to ten.
Policy Why Argentina Could Become America’s New Plan BBy Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investor immigration and international law issues.Follow Author May 14, 2026, 09:17am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Downtown picture of Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America." Could Argentina become a new Plan B for Americans seeking a second backup home?gettyFor decades, Americans looking for a second home—or a second passport—often focused on Europe. Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Malta attracted retirees, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and families seeking a better quality of life and an insurance policy against political or economic uncertainty at home.
Portugal recently doubled its naturalization timeline for many non-European applicants from five years to ten. Spain has suspended its golden visa program. Italy has tightened citizenship-by-descent rules. Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program has effectively been dismantled by European courts.