Egypt Citizenship by Investment | From US$250,000
Egyptian citizenship from a US$250,000 non-refundable donation. Other routes: real estate from US$300,000, business, or deposit. Visa-free access to around 50 destinations.
Egyptian citizenship by investment. The US$250,000 route is a treasury donation for citizenship.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Treasury donation | US$250,000 non-refundable. Alternative property, business and deposit routes are higher. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$250,000 non-refundable donation. Family of 4 minimum: Spouse and children can be included. A separate family price was not published in the October 2026 check.
- Government / processing fees
- Other routes: US$300,000 government-project real estate (five years), US$350,000 business plus a US$100,000 donation, or a US$500,000 deposit refunded in Egyptian pounds after three years.
- Processing timeline
- Not published as a statutory deadline.
- Visa-free / mobility
- No Schengen access and no UK visa-free access.
- Tax and residency highlights
- Citizenship is not tax residence. The donation route is citizenship, not a residence permit.
- Governing legal framework
- Egyptian citizenship by investment. The US$250,000 route is a treasury donation for citizenship.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Egypt citizenship by investment cost?
- Egypt citizenship by investment requires a minimum investment of USD 250,000 through one of four approved routes: a non-refundable deposit to the Central Bank of Egypt, a real estate purchase, an investment in an Egyptian company, or a bank deposit. The most common route is the USD 250,000 non-refundable deposit to the Central Bank.
- How long does it take to get Egypt citizenship by investment?
- Egypt citizenship by investment typically takes 3 to 6 months to process from submission of a complete application. There is no language test or residency requirement. Egypt allows dual citizenship, so applicants do not need to renounce their existing nationality.
- Do I need to live in Egypt to maintain my citizenship?
- No. Egypt citizenship by investment has no physical presence or residency requirement. Once citizenship is granted, it is permanent and does not require you to reside in or visit Egypt.
- How many countries can I visit with an Egyptian passport?
- The Egyptian passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 50 countries. While passport strength is more limited compared to Caribbean or European programmes, Egypt citizenship is valued for its strategic location and as a gateway to North African and Middle Eastern business networks.