Egypt ยท citizenship by investment
Egyptian Nationality for Foreign Investors
Active as of 8 March 2023
The most recent change found is the March 2023 Prime Minister's decision setting four investment options, as reported by Egypt Independent and Gulf News.
Lowest stated minimumUSD 250,000donation/fund
Launched2019
Processing time (official)Not stated in the sources read.
Data checked27 October 2026
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| donation/fund1,2 | USD 250,000 | Non refundable direct payment in foreign currency to the public treasury, transferred from abroad or deposited in cash into the Central Bank account. | |
| real estate1,2 | USD 300,000 | Purchase of real estate owned by the state or other public legal persons, from a list issued by Prime Minister's decision on the Housing Minister's proposal. Funds must come from abroad. | |
| business/enterprise1,2 | USD 350,000 | Establishing or joining an investment project under Egyptian investment law, plus a non refundable payment of USD 100,000 to the public treasury. | |
| other1,2 | USD 500,000 | 3 years | Deposit into the Central Bank account, refunded after three years in Egyptian pounds at the declared rate, without interest. |
Government and due diligence fees
| Fee | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| non refundable treasury payment (investment project option)1 | main applicant | USD 100,000 |
Rules
Legal basis
Law No. 26 of 1975 on Egyptian Nationality (Article 4) and Prime Minister's Decision No. 3099 of 2019, Article 1, as replaced by a Prime Minister's decision published in the Official Gazette in March 2023
Due diligence
Not described in the sources read.
Residence requirement
Not stated in the sources read.
Programme history
- A Prime Minister's decision published in the Official Gazette set four investment options for granting Egyptian nationality.1,2
- Parliament passed a law allowing nationality for a bank deposit of 7 million Egyptian pounds, as reported by Gulf News.2
Sources
- Egypt Independent, Egyptian nationality shall be granted to foreigners in return for minimum of $250,000 (8 March 2023)
- Gulf News, Egypt offers citizenship to foreign investors willing to spend at least $250,000 (8 March 2023)
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.