Egypt offers citizenship to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment or contribution. Vietnamese 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.
Vietnamese nationals are eligible. Egypt applies its investment citizenship rules to foreign nationals generally and there is no reported nationality bar for Vietnam. Eligibility rests on making a qualifying investment or contribution and on passing due diligence.
Funds are generally expected to be transferred from abroad in foreign currency. Confirm the live eligibility rules and the accepted source of funds with the official authority before acting.
Public reporting describes several options. These include a contribution to the state, a qualifying real estate purchase held for a set period, a business investment, and a refundable deposit held for a set period. The route is set out in national law and administered through the responsible authorities. Confirm the current list of routes and conditions with the official authority before committing any money.
Reporting points to processing over a period of several months once a complete file is submitted. Dual citizenship is generally permitted. Plan time for document gathering and due diligence, and confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points drawn from public reporting. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, the state fee and any route conditions with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State contribution | From USD 250,000 | Reported not refundable contribution route. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Real estate purchase | From USD 300,000 | Reported to be held for a set period. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Refundable deposit | From USD 500,000 | Reported to be returned after a set period without interest. 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. Vietnamese nationals can apply as foreign investors. Eligibility depends on making a qualifying investment or contribution and passing due diligence, not on nationality.
Reporting indicates dual citizenship is generally permitted for this route, but you should confirm both Egyptian rules and Vietnamese rules on holding another nationality with the relevant authorities before acting.
It depends on the route. A contribution is reported as not refundable, while a deposit route is reported to be returned after a set period. Confirm the current terms of each route 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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