[ Middle East & Africa ]

Egypt

Citizenship of the largest Arab country in six to nine months, from a USD 250,000 contribution.

Route: Citizenship by investment
Minimum investment: USD 250,000 contribution or USD 300,000 property
Time to citizenship: Around 6–9 months
Presence required: None
Refundable option: USD 500,000 deposit returned after 3 years in Egyptian pounds; confirm current terms
Travel: Around 70 destinations visa-free or on arrival, mostly in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Reach status: Advisory & filing

Figures indicative as of September 2026. Amounts, fees and processing times change with each government’s rules. A consultant confirms the current terms for your family before anything is signed.

Egypt’s citizenship-by-investment programme is the only one in the Arab world that grants a full nationality against a defined investment. It matters most to people who need a passport, a secure legal identity or an Arabic-speaking base: families whose documents are uncertain, and business owners who want unrestricted access to a market of more than 100 million people.

The programme runs through a dedicated government unit with four options, from a non-refundable contribution to a bank deposit returned after three years. Our five branches in Cairo and Alexandria handle the file locally.

Assess my case Citizenship by investment

Why families choose it

01
A legal citizenship in an Arab country
A full identity and an Arabic-speaking life in the largest Arab country, with no need to relocate.
02
An accessible entry point
From USD 250,000, among the lowest-cost citizenship programmes anywhere.
03
No residency, no language
No need to live in Egypt and no language test, with the file completed within months.
04
Market, property and education
Own property, run companies and enrol at universities as a citizen rather than a foreigner.
05
Whole family included
Spouse and minor children in the same application.

Investment routes

fromUSD 250,000

Treasury contribution

A non-refundable amount transferred to the state treasury; the simplest and fastest option.

fromUSD 300,000

Real estate

Purchase of a state-owned property or a unit in an approved project, paid in foreign currency transferred from abroad.

fromUSD 500,000

Bank deposit

A dollar deposit held for three years and returned in Egyptian pounds at the prevailing rate without interest; confirm current terms with us.

fromUSD 350,000

Investment project

Establishing or joining a project at this amount, plus a non-refundable USD 100,000 contribution to the treasury.

Figures indicative as of September 2026. Amounts, fees and processing times change with each government’s rules. A consultant confirms the current terms for your family before anything is signed.

How it works

Who can be included

Spouse and minor children are included in the same application; adult children need a separate application.

A consultant confirms your eligibility and the best option, and reviews your source of funds and record.
The file is prepared: passports, birth certificates, clean-record and medical certificates and proof of funds, translated and legalised.
The application is submitted to the citizenship-by-investment unit and the funds are transferred to the designated account or the purchase completed.
Security and government reviews are carried out on the file.
The grant is issued, you take the oath, and national identity cards and Egyptian passports are issued for the family.

Questions people ask

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Is the bank deposit returned?

Yes, after three years, in Egyptian pounds at the exchange rate prevailing at the time and without interest. These terms change from time to time, so we confirm them before you transfer.

Do I have to live in Egypt?

No. There is no residency requirement before or after citizenship; a short visit for the oath and documents is enough.

Who is this programme for?

People who need a legal nationality or secure travel documents, families who want an Arab base, and investors who want to own and trade in Egypt as citizens.

Can I keep my current nationality?

Egypt allows dual citizenship and does not ask you to renounce. We recommend checking your home country’s position on holding a second nationality.