"Foreigners enjoy within the territory of the Nation all the civil rights of citizens; they may exercise their industry, commerce and profession... they obtain naturalization by residing two continuous years in the Nation..."
— Article 20 of the Argentine National Constitution
The Monopoly on Fear
The process of obtaining Argentine citizenship under Ley 346 was conceived by the founders of the Republic as an open, noble, and free procedure. The State charges no court fees for filing a petition, the law expressly guarantees everyone's right to file on their own behalf (por derecho propio), and the courts are open to all lawful residents of the country.
Yet in recent years, a market of misinformation has grown around this constitutional right:
- Censorship has taken root in expat communities: people are banned for spreading the truth about the legal right to apply independently.
- Exorbitant fees are charged for filling out simple forms, taking advantage of language barriers and unfamiliarity with the law.
- People are kept in fear of "rejections", led to believe that obtaining a passport without an expensive intermediary is impossible.
Ciudadania.app is an independent project created to return justice to the people.
Our Mission: Transparency and Accessibility
We believe that access to civil rights must not come at a cost. Our goal is to provide everyone with a free, high-quality tool to exercise their lawful rights.
Project Principles
1. Accessibility of Basic Tools
The basic legal petition generator, step-by-step guides, and knowledge base will always be free. We believe that fundamental tools for exercising constitutional rights should be publicly accessible.
2. Facts Only
No chat rumors. Every line of our templates and articles relies strictly on primary sources: the Argentine Constitution, Law No. 346, and federal court precedents.
3. Solidarity and Openness
We believe in the power of community. If you navigated the process independently, share your experience. If you spot an error in a template, help us fix it. We are building an environment where legal knowledge is a shared public good.
4. Zero Tolerance for Censorship
Knowing the laws of the country you live in is not a privilege, but a civic duty. We publish open information regardless of the commercial interests of migration agencies and admins of closed groups.
Citizenship Begins with Knowing Your Rights
Argentina is a great nation that opened its doors to the world. Obtaining its citizenship is not purchasing a commodity; it is the legal act of a free individual.
Use open tools, do not fear defending your rights in court, and walk the path of naturalization with your head held high.