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Egypt Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

$250,000 Donation

Minimum Investment

$300,000 Real Estate

Time to Citizenship

6-8 Months

Visa Free Access

51 Countries & Territories

Egypt Citizenship by Investment Requirements

The Egyptian Citizenship by Investment program presents an outstanding opportunity for international investors seeking to leverage Egypt’s strategic geographical positioning and its robust economic landscape.

This program not only offers a gateway to global mobility but also promises significant economic benefits in one of the Middle East’s rapidly growing markets.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Receive approval by the Government
  • Proof of legal source of funds
  • Medical examination is required

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse(s) of the main applicant (up to 4 max.)
  • Children under 21 years of age

Egypt Citizenship by Investment Benefits

Freedom of movement

Exclusive US E-2 Visa Opportunity

Egyptian Citizenship by Investment grants access to the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, allowing Egyptians to start businesses in the United States.

Health & Education

Guaranteed by law

The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government.

Health & Education

Straightforward process

Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 8 months to your new citizenship.

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Visa-free travel

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 51 countries and territories including Hong Kong, Maldives, Jordan and Kenya.

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Business Opportunities

You will be able to expand your business opportunities across one of the most dynamic economies in the MENA region.

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Dual Citizenship permitted

There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.

Legal Basis

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Legal Basis

According to Legislation No. 190 of 2019 and Egyptian Prime Ministerial Decree No. 876 of 2023, the government currently offers four investment options, namely real estate investment, investment projects, depositing a specified amount in an Egyptian bank, or paying a non-refundable contribution.

Costs of Egypt Citizenship by Investment

To qualify for citizenship, applicants must choose one of the following investment options:
1) Donation
A non-refundable contribution of USD 250,000 to the state’s public treasury.

Donation

USD 250,000

2) Real estate investment
An investment of USD 300,000 in real estate owned by Egyptian real estate development companies and keep the property for 5 years.

Minimum Investment

USD 300,000

3) Business investment
An investment of USD 350,000 in a new or existing local business with an additional non-refundable USD 100,000 paid to the state’s treasury.

Minimum Investment

USD 350,000

4) Bank deposit
A transfer of USD 500,000, refundable in the local currency after three years, without interest through an official Egyptian government bank.

Bank deposit

USD 500,000

Government Fees
Regardless of the investment option, applicants must pay USD 10,000 as government fees per application.

Government Fees

USD 10,000

Application Process For Egypt Citizenship by Investment

The expected timeframe for the application process is 8 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. Savory and Partners collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.

Application Process

6-8 months

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  • Step 1
    Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. The response is in 24-48 hours. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application.
  • Step 2
    After you are fully onboarded with Savory and Partners, our professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required and send it to Egypt’s Citizenship by Investment Unit on your behalf. You will be required to pay USD 10,000 government fees from a foreign account.
  • Step 3
    The government of Egypt will process your application and perform due diligence checks, which includes checking for criminal records and assessing your source of funds.
  • Step 4
    Once the due diligence process is completed, your application will be approved in principle, you will receive a letter confirming that the government has officially granted your request for citizenship.
  • Step 5
    You will be required to make the investment and submit documents confirming the investment transfer to the government.
  • Step 6
    Your certificate of naturalisation is issued and signed by the Egyptian Prime Minister.
  • Step 7
    After the citizenship certificate is issued, you can now apply for your Egyptian passport.
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Visa-free countries for Egypt Citizenship

The Egyptian passport allows for visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 51 countries.

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries

51 Countries & Territories

Visa-free access (18 countries & terrtiories)

  • Barbados
  • Benin
  • Cook Islands
  • Dominica
  • Gambia
  • Guinea
  • Haiti
  • Hong Kong
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Kiribati
  • Macao
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Micronesia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa-on-arrival (32 countries & territories)

  • Bolivia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Comoros
  • Djibouti
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Palau
  • Samoa
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tuvalu
  • Yemen
  • Zimbabwe

(eTA) access (1 countries & territories)

  • Kenya

e-Visa access (42 countries & territories)

  • Albania
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bhutan
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Colombia
  • Congo (Dem. Rep.)
  • Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Georgia
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lesotho
  • Libya
  • Malawi
  • Moldova
  • Montserrat
  • Myanmar
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Qatar
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • South Sudan
  • St. Helena
  • Suriname
  • Syria
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vietnam
  • Zambia

Client Success Stories

Success Stories - A safe and bright future

The problem

Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.

The solution

When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.

We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.

Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.

Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.

With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.

Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.

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Content

  • Egypt Country profile
  • Benefits of the program
  • Investment requirements
  • Investment process

Length

4 pages

Language

English & Arabic

size

1 mb

ABOUT EGYPT

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CAPITAL

Cairo

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TOTAL AREA

1,010,408 km²

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POPULATION

107.7 million

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LANGUAGE(S)

Arabic

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CURRENCY

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

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EXCHANGE RATE

1 USD = EGP 48.48

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GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)

USD 4,295.41

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GDP – TOTAL (2022)

USD 476.7 billion

About Egypt

Egypt, located in the northeastern corner of Africa, holds a significant place in the world both geographically and historically. Its heartland, the fertile Nile River valley and delta, has been a cradle of civilisation for millennia, supporting the rise of one of the most influential societies of the ancient world. The ancient Egyptian civilization is renowned for its monumental achievements in architecture, art, and governance. Iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak continue to captivate visitors with their grandeur and historical importance.

In addition to its ancient heritage, Egypt today stands as one of Africa’s most industrialised nations. The economy is supported by a diverse range of sectors, with oil and gas exports playing a vital role, particularly through the Suez Canal—a strategic waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, facilitating global trade. Tourism, driven by Egypt’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, remains a cornerstone of the economy, drawing millions of visitors annually to its historical sites, as well as to the Red Sea resorts like Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada.

Egypt’s economic structure is increasingly dominated by its service sector, which accounts for around half of the nation's GDP. The country has made strides in developing industries such as telecommunications, financial services, and transportation. Moreover, the Egyptian government continues to pursue economic reforms to boost foreign investment, infrastructure development, and technological innovation, all of which are key drivers for the nation’s long-term growth.

Where is Canada?

Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa, with a small portion of its territory, the Sinai Peninsula, extending into Asia.

Egypt's strategic location connects Africa and the Middle East, making it historically and geopolitically significant.

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