Egypt offers citizenship to foreign investors who choose one of several qualifying routes set in law. This page sets out how it works for Pakistani nationals and points you to the official source.
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 Egyptian route is built around a qualifying investment rather than the applicant nationality, so Pakistani nationals can apply where they meet a route and clear the checks. There is no published Pakistan specific exclusion.
Every applicant must show a clean police record, good health and a lawful source of funds. At least one visit to Egypt is part of the process. Confirm the current document list with the official authority.
The law sets out four routes. A non refundable donation to the public treasury, a real estate purchase held for a set period, a business investment paired with a smaller donation, or a bank deposit that is returned later without interest.
The reported amounts are a donation of USD 250,000, a real estate purchase of USD 300,000, a business investment of USD 350,000 paired with a USD 100,000 donation, or a bank deposit of USD 500,000. A state fee is charged on top. Confirm each figure with the official authority.
Promoters describe a processing window of roughly six to twelve months once the file is complete and the funds are placed. Real timelines depend on the route and the checks. Confirm the current service standard with the official authority.
The main cost is the qualifying investment or donation. A state fee, due diligence costs and professional fees sit on top. Use the table as a checklist of cost lines, not a quote.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury donation | USD 250,000 | Non refundable contribution |
| Real estate | USD 300,000 | Held for a set period |
| Business investment | USD 350,000 plus USD 100,000 donation | Project maintained for a set period |
| Bank deposit | USD 500,000 | Returned later in local currency without interest |
| State fee | USD 10,000 | Reported government fee, confirm the current amount |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), administering the Egyptian citizenship by investment route under Law No. 190 of 2019 publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes, there is no published Pakistan specific bar. Applicants of any nationality must choose a qualifying route, clear due diligence and show a lawful source of funds. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The bank deposit route is reported to return the principal in local currency after a set period without interest, unlike the donation route which is not recovered. Confirm the current terms with the official authority.
The process is reported to require at least one physical visit to Egypt. Confirm the current requirement with the official authority before you plan travel.
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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