Nigerian citizens can apply for Egyptian citizenship by investment, which offers a passport through a contribution, a property purchase, a business investment or a bank deposit. The route is open on investment criteria rather than nationality.
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.
Egyptian citizenship by investment is granted on qualifying investment and due diligence, not on nationality, so Nigerian citizens can apply. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record, prove the lawful source of their funds and pass background checks.
Close family can usually be included, though some family members receive their status on a different timeline to the main applicant. Confirm the current dependant rules with the official authority.
Four routes are published: a non refundable contribution to the state treasury; a purchase of qualifying real estate, often from government linked projects, held for a set period; an investment into a new or existing business held for a set period, sometimes paired with a treasury contribution; and a bank deposit held for a fixed term that is later returned in local currency. Confirm the exact figures, holding periods and eligible assets for each route with the official authority, since they are set by the state and can change.
Egypt advertises a processing window of around six months once a complete file is submitted and accepted. Confirm the current service standard and document checklist with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment there are due diligence, government and professional fees, and the choice of route changes how much of the outlay is a cost rather than a recoverable deposit. Confirm the current schedule with the official authority before budgeting.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non refundable contribution | From USD 250,000 as reported | Confirm current figure with the authority |
| Real estate purchase | From USD 300,000 as reported | Held for a set period, confirm details |
| Bank deposit | From USD 500,000 as reported | Returned later in local currency, confirm terms |
| Government and due diligence fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the 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. The programme is based on qualifying investment and due diligence, not nationality, so Nigerian citizens who meet a route and pass checks can apply.
A non refundable contribution, a qualifying real estate purchase, a business investment and a fixed term bank deposit. Confirm the exact figures and holding periods with the official authority.
Egypt advertises roughly six months once a complete application is accepted. Confirm the current processing standard with the authority.
Egypt administers the programme through state bodies including the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones. Always verify the current rules with the official authority and a licensed professional.
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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