Egypt Citizenship By Investment Program

     1. Non-Refundable Contribution (Direct Revenue Option):

Foreign individuals seeking Egyptian citizenship through investment have the option to do so by making a non-refundable contribution of $250,000, which directly benefits the Egyptian state’s public treasury. This is the most cost-effective route, and applicants can choose to spread the payment over a year. The funds must either be transferred from abroad to a designated account at the Central Bank of Egypt or deposited in cash directly into the program’s account, with proper documentation to show the money entered Egypt through a customs port.

      2.Real Estate Investment

Foreign investors can gain Egyptian citizenship through real estate investment by purchasing property valued at a minimum of $300,000. The funds for the purchase must either come from abroad or be documented upon entry into Egypt. Investors have the flexibility to choose any real estate within Egypt, including private sector property, thanks to recent amendments by the Egyptian Parliament. They must retain ownership for at least five years, and if they sell the property during this period, a non-refundable contribution of $250,000 to the Central Bank of Egypt is required to maintain their citizenship. Payment in installments over a year is an option, granting temporary residence during the installment period, with full citizenship granted upon meeting the minimum investment requirement.

      3. Setting up an investment project

To qualify for Egyptian citizenship through an investment project, a minimum of $350,000 must be invested from abroad, along with an additional $100,000 as a direct contribution to the state’s public treasury, following the regulations outlined in the Investment Law (Law No. 72 of 2017). If the investment project is terminated, or suspended, or the investor disposes of it within five years, they must deposit a non-refundable $250,000 via a bank transfer from abroad into the Central Bank of Egypt to retain their Egyptian citizenship.

      4. Cash deposit

The fourth option for obtaining Egyptian citizenship and passports involves depositing $500,000 into the Central Bank of Egypt. Like other options, these funds must come from a foreign bank or have documented proof of foreign origin. The deposit must be maintained for three years before it can be refunded. When refunded, the amount will be given in Egyptian pounds at the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Egypt at the time of withdrawal, and no interest accrues on the deposit during the three-year period.