Egypt grants citizenship to foreign investors who choose one of four qualifying options. British nationals can apply on the same terms as other foreign nationals.
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.
The programme does not exclude British nationals. Applicants must be at least 18, pass due diligence, hold a clean record and prove the lawful source of funds.
All investment funds must be transferred from abroad in United States dollars.
There are four published options. A donation to the public treasury, a real estate purchase from government owned projects, a business investment paired with a treasury donation, or a refundable bank deposit. A fixed state fee applies to every route.
The process from application to passport typically takes about 6 to 12 months. Confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative. The donation route is nonrefundable. The deposit route is returned after a holding period without interest. Confirm all current figures before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury donation | USD 250,000 | Nonrefundable |
| Real estate | USD 300,000 | From government owned projects, held five years |
| Business investment | USD 350,000 plus USD 100,000 donation | Business route with an added treasury donation |
| Refundable deposit | USD 500,000 | Returned in local currency after three years without interest |
| State fee | USD 10,000 | Applies to all routes |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. British nationals are not excluded. You must choose one of the four qualifying options and pass due diligence. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Egypt has allowed spouses and children to be included, with some members receiving the passport on a delayed basis. Confirm the current family rules with the official authority.
It depends on the route. The treasury donation is nonrefundable. The bank deposit is refundable after a set holding period without interest.
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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