Key program details
- Direct Revenue: USD 250,000
- Real estate investment starting from: USD 300,000
- Investment project starting from: USD 450,000
- Cash Investment: USD 500,000
- Time to citizenship: 6–12 months
- Visa-free travel: 60+ countries
- Investment holding period: Depends on the chosen route
- Eligible family members: Spouse or spouses, and children under 21.
- Passport validity: 7 years for adults and 5 years for children (renewable)
- Visit or residency requirement: After approval, you get 6 months’ temporary residency to finish the investment.
- Interview requirement: May be required depending on the application.
Benefits of Egypt Passport
Egyptian citizenship through investment provides numerous benefits:
- Global mobility: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 60 countries
- Dual citizenship: Investors can maintain their original nationality
- Business opportunities: Access to Egypt’s growing economy and strategic location
- Real estate access: Opportunity to acquire residential or commercial properties
- Cultural and historical lifestyle: Live or invest in a nation with thousands of years of history
- Family inclusion: Spouse and children can be included
- E-2 visa possibility that allows citizens to travel and reside in the USA.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Make a qualifying financial contribution through approved channels
- Pass a due diligence process confirming good character and absence of criminal record
- Demonstrate sufficient financial means to support themselves and included dependents
- Meet any additional requirements determined by Egyptian authorities
Eligible family members typically include A spouse or multiple spouses, and unmarried children under 21 years old.
Investment Options
Egypt offers multiple pathways for citizenship through investment:
1. Direct Revenue
- Non-refundable USD 250,000 deposited to the state treasury
2. Real Estate Investment
- Purchase property starting from USD 300,000
- OR shared property investment as long as each individual’s share exceeds USD 300,000 in value.
- The hold of the property is for 5 years after the date of obtaining it.
3. Investment Project
- Establishing or participating in an investment project with an amount not less than USD 350,000 and depositing an amount of USD 100,000 as direct revenues to the state treasury
4. Cash Investment
- Depositing USD 500,000 at the central bank of Egypt.
Application Process
The Egypt Citizenship by Investment application process is straightforward yet thorough, ensuring compliance with national laws and program requirements:
- Prepare required documents: Filling out the application form for the applicant to obtain Egyptian Citizenship and attaching all required documents.
- Pay non-refundable administrative fees
- Due diligence checks: Reviewing the application.
- Preliminary approval: After approval, temporary residence for 6 months in Egypt is given to complete the documents and investment.
- Complete investment: Make the required Investment after approval.
- Issuance of citizenship and passport: Issuing the final decision.
Egypt maintains a transparent, efficient process to ensure both speed and integrity.