Egypt offers citizenship through one of four investment routes set in national law. Here is how the cost breaks down and where to confirm the binding figures.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Egypt sets four ways to qualify, and you choose one. The first is a contribution of USD 250,000 to the public treasury that is not returned to you. The second is real estate from approved government projects at USD 300,000. The third is a business investment of USD 350,000 together with a USD 100,000 contribution to the treasury. The fourth is a bank deposit of USD 500,000 that is returned in local currency after three years without interest.
All amounts must be paid in US dollars and transferred from outside Egypt. The contribution route carries the lowest headline cost, while the deposit route ties up the most capital but is designed to be returned later.
On top of the qualifying investment you should expect application, due diligence and processing charges set by the authority, plus document, translation and legalisation costs. These vary by family size and route, so treat any single number you see online as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the official authority before you commit.
Most applicants use a licensed professional to prepare and submit the file. Those fees sit on top of the government cost and differ widely by provider and by how many family members are included. We do not name or rank firms. Instead, ask for a written fee schedule, check the licence and track record, and compare more than one before you decide. You can use Get Matched below to be introduced to vetted, independent advisors.
A realistic budget is the chosen investment plus government and processing charges plus professional fees plus the cost of documents and travel. Family members add to the total. Build in a margin for currency movement, since every payment must arrive in US dollars from abroad.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury contribution | USD 250,000 | Not returned to the applicant |
| Real estate | USD 300,000 | From approved government projects |
| Business investment | USD 350,000 plus USD 100,000 | Investment plus a treasury contribution |
| Bank deposit | USD 500,000 | Returned in local currency after three years, no interest |
| Government and processing | Confirm with the official authority | Varies by route and family size |
| Professional fees | Confirm in writing with your advisor | Not set by government |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), under Law No. 190 of 2019 publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The treasury contribution at USD 250,000 has the lowest headline figure, but it is not returned, so the real cost depends on whether you value capital that comes back to you.
The deposit route is designed to be returned in local currency after three years without interest. Currency movement and timing affect what you receive, so confirm the current terms with the official authority.
Family members can be added, which raises the total cost. Rules on spouses and children change, so verify the current position with the authority before you apply.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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