Egypt grants citizenship to foreign nationals who make a qualifying economic contribution under Law No. 190 of 2019, through routes such as a treasury contribution, a real estate purchase or a business investment.
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.
Egypt opened a citizenship by investment route under Law No. 190 of 2019. Foreign nationals who make one of several qualifying contributions, transferred in US dollars from abroad, can apply for Egyptian citizenship. Egypt permits dual citizenship, so applicants usually keep their existing nationality.
The route is coordinated through the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones together with other state bodies. Funds must come from outside Egypt and certain options carry a holding period. Confirm any figure below with the official authority before you act.
Applicants choose from several options. One is a non refundable contribution to the public treasury. Another is the purchase of real estate from government owned projects, held for five years. A third is a business investment in a new or existing local company, kept for at least five years, paired with a contribution to the treasury. A fourth is a bank deposit that is returned later in local currency, without interest, after a set period. A state fee applies to every route. The table sets out the indicative figures. Verify each amount with the official authority.
Processing is often quoted at roughly six to twelve months from a complete file, though timing depends on document gathering, transfers and current loads. The broad sequence is to choose a route, transfer the funds from abroad in US dollars, submit the file, clear due diligence, then receive the decision. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm current timing with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying contribution you should budget for the mandatory state fee, document attestation, translation, and professional help. Refundable options return capital later under the rules in force, while the donation route does not. The table lists indicative figures. Confirm each with the official authority.
An Egyptian passport allows visa free or visa on arrival access to a range of countries and the right to live in Egypt. Egypt permits dual nationality, so most applicants keep their original passport. Travel rights change over time, so check current access against official sources.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury contribution | 250,000 US dollars | Non refundable |
| Real estate purchase | 300,000 US dollars | Government owned projects, held for five years |
| Business investment | 350,000 US dollars plus 100,000 US dollars | Investment kept five years plus a treasury contribution |
| Bank deposit | 500,000 US dollars | Returned later in local currency without interest |
| State fee | 10,000 US dollars | 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.
Law No. 190 of 2019 sets out the route. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones coordinates it with other state bodies. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Yes. Egypt permits dual citizenship, so most investors keep their original nationality. Check that your home country also allows it.
Some routes are refundable, such as the bank deposit returned later in local currency, while the treasury contribution is not. Confirm the refund rules for your 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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