Egyptian Citizenship by Investment
Egypt
Egypt introduced its citizenship by investment program in 2019, offering four investment routes: a non-refundable deposit of $250,000–$300,000 with the Central Bank (returned after 3 years without interest), a real estate purchase of $500,000 or more, a direct investment of at least $400,000 in an Egyptian company, or a contribution to a state investment fund. The program is primarily aimed at attracting Arab and regional investors. Egyptian citizenship grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 57 destinations. The passport's travel utility is limited compared to Caribbean or European programs, but Egyptian nationality provides regional business and residency access.
Program Details
- Individual Cost
- $300,000
- Family of 4 Cost
- $300,000
- Processing Time
- 6 months
- Residency Required
- No residency required
- Due Diligence
- Standard
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 53
- Dual Citizenship
- Accepted
- Renunciation Required
- No
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable deposit to Central Bank of Egypt | $300,000 | Most common route; family included; held for 3 years, then returned without interest |
| Administrative and application fees | $10,000 | |
| Legal/agent fees (estimate) | $10,000 | |
| Alternative: real estate investment route | $500,000 | Requires purchase of qualifying property |
Nationality Restrictions
This program does not accept applications from nationals of: Israeli nationals ineligible; some nationalities face enhanced review