Egypt offers citizenship to foreign investors through several investment routes. Indian nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Indian nationals are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar, so Indian applicants apply on the same terms as other foreign investors. Applicants must generally be adults, pass due diligence and make a qualifying investment in one of the approved categories.
Confirm the live eligibility rules and the documents required from Indian applicants with the official authority before committing any money.
Several routes are reported. A direct contribution to the state treasury, a real estate purchase, an investment in a local business, and a refundable bank deposit. A separate state fee is reported to apply to all routes. Confirm the live list of routes, the holding periods and whether any amount is refundable with the official authority.
Processing is commonly reported at around six to ten months or more, and timelines vary. Some routes are reported to allow the investor to recover the capital after a holding period. Confirm the realistic timeline and the current rules with the official authority before planning.
The figures below are indicative entry points reported for the main routes. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, the state fee and all other charges with the official authority.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct contribution to the treasury | From USD 250,000 | Reported as not refundable. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Real estate purchase | From USD 300,000 | Reported resale allowed after a holding period. Confirm with the official authority |
| Business investment | From USD 350,000 | A separate donation is also reported. Confirm the amounts with the official authority |
| Bank deposit | From USD 500,000 | Reported refundable after a holding period without interest. Confirm with the official authority |
| State fee | Reported at USD 10,000 | Reported to apply to all routes. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
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. Indian nationals are eligible and there is no reported nationality bar. Approval depends on making a qualifying investment and passing due diligence, not on nationality.
The direct contribution to the treasury is reported as the lowest entry point, but it is reported to be not refundable. Other routes cost more but may allow you to recover capital after a holding period. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
Processing is commonly reported at around six to ten months or more, and timelines vary. Confirm a realistic timeline with the official authority.
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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