Africa • Egypt
Egypt Citizenship by Investment
$250,000+
Investment amount
10+ months
Processing time
3 years
Investment return
In 2020, the government of Egypt launched a citizenship by investment program to attract foreign investments and stimulate the economy. The first citizenship applications under the program were accepted in 2021.
Foreigners pick one of four investment options to get Egyptian passports: make a non-refundable contribution, purchase property, invest in a business, or open a deposit in the Central Bank of Egypt.
Benefits of Egypt citizenship by investment
An investor and their family members gain the right to live in Egypt and enter the country anytime. The second passport will come in handy in case of unexpected events in the investor’s country of origin.
An investor and their family members gain the right to live in Egypt and enter the country anytime. The second passport will come in handy in case of unexpected events in the investor’s country of origin.
Egyptian citizens can get E-2 visas to the US, allowing them to live and work there. To obtain such a visa, an investor starts or buys a business in the US. There’s no official minimum threshold, but an investment of at least $100,000 is typically enough to apply for an E-2 visa successfully.
Investors with Egyptian passports can take advantage of the services of the local banks without any restrictions. Both national banks and branches of international banks operate in Egypt. Citizens can open bank accounts in dollars, euros and other world currencies.
In Egypt, there are nine public free zones where entrepreneurs from all over the world can start their businesses. One of the benefits of the free zones is tax incentives: companies located there don’t pay corporate tax.
The Egypt passport allows free entry to 82 countries. Among them, some states allow Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa on arrival, while Singapore issues electronic travel authorisations.
Investors are not required to reside in the country or take language exams. The processing of investors’ applications typically takes around 6 months.
The investor can include their spouse and children under 21 in their citizenship application. Children acquire citizenship at the same time as the investor, while the spouse gets their passport two years later.
Investor’s expenses
Investors have four investment options to choose from, with a threshold of $250,000. Aside from the contribution, participants pay a state fee of $10,000 for the whole family.
Non-refundable contribution — $250,000+
Investors contribute to the State’s public treasury. This investment option does not imply profit or return; the contribution is non-refundable.
Investment | $250,000 |
State fee | $10,000 |
Additional donation | — |
Translation and notarisation of documents | $1,000+ |
Real estate purchase — $300,000+
Investors can purchase a property licensed by the Government or listed on the real estate register.
Investment | $300,000 |
State fee | $10,000 |
Additional donation | — |
Translation and notarisation of documents | $1,000+ |
Business investment — $350,000+
An investor can start their own business in Egypt or buy a local company; this route includes an additional $100,000 contribution.
Investment | $350,000 |
State fee | $10,000 |
Additional donation | $100,000 |
Translation and notarisation of documents | $1,000+ |
Bank deposit — $500,000+
Investors open an interest-free deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt with return after 3 years from citizenship grant.
Investment | $500,000 |
State fee | $10,000 |
Additional donation | — |
Translation and notarisation of documents | $1,000+ |
Expenses for an investor and their family
The investment sum and other expenses do not depend on the number of people in the family.
| Option | Investment | State fee | Additional donation | Translation and notarisation of documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable contribution | $250,000 | $10,000 | — | $1,000+ |
| Real estate purchase | $300,000 | $10,000 | — | $1,000+ |
| Business investment | $350,000 | $10,000 | $100,000 | $1,000+ |
| Bank deposit | $500,000 | $10,000 | — | $1,000+ |
One investment, citizenship for all
The investor can include close family members in one application.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.