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EGYPT
citizenship by investment
from 10 months
Obtaining period
Obtaining period
9 tax free zones
Tax
Tax
USA visa
E-2 visa vailable
E-2 visa vailable
No residency requirements
Investors do not need to live in Egypt to retain their passport.
Investors do not need to live in Egypt to retain their passport.
In 2020, the government of Egypt launched a citizenship by investment program to attract foreign investments and stimulate the economy. The first citizenship applications under the program were accepted in 2021.
Foreigners pick one of four investment options to get Egyptian passports: make a non-refundable contribution, purchase property, invest in a business, or open a deposit in the Central Bank of Egypt.
Foreigners pick one of four investment options to get Egyptian passports: make a non-refundable contribution, purchase property, invest in a business, or open a deposit in the Central Bank of Egypt.
The minimal required investment is $250,000. It takes 10+ months to obtain citizenship. Investors do not have to take exams on Arabic or Egypt history. In addition, there are no requirements to reside within the country to keep the passport.
Close family members can obtain citizenship along with the investor. The rule applies to spouses and children under 21.
Close family members can obtain citizenship along with the investor. The rule applies to spouses and children under 21.
9 benefits of Egyptian citizenship by investment
- Creating a safe haven
An investor and their family members gain the right to live in Egypt and enter the country anytime. The second passport will come in handy in case of unexpected events in the investor’s country of origin. - Е-2 business visa to the USAEgyptian citizens can get E-2 visas to the US, allowing them to live and work there. To obtain such a visa, an investor starts or buys a business in the US. There’s no official minimum threshold, but an investment of at least $100,000 is typically enough to apply for an E-2 visa successfully.
- Bank account in EgyptInvestors with Egyptian passports can take advantage of the services of the local banks without any restrictions. Both national banks and branches of international banks operate in Egypt. For instance, there is a local branch of Deutsche Bank AG, the largest financial conglomerate in Germany.
Citizens can open bank accounts in dollars, euros and other world currencies. Savings can be stored in the accounts at interest or used for international payments. - Tax burden reduceIn Egypt, there are nine public free zones where entrepreneurs from all over the world can start their businesses. One of the benefits of the free zones is tax incentives: companies located there don’t pay corporate tax.
- Visa-free travelsThe Egypt passport allows free entry to 100 countries. Among them, some states allow Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa on arrival, while Singapore issues electronic travel authorisations.
- Fast track to second citizenshipInvestors are not required to reside in the country or take language exams. The processing of investors’ applications typically takes around 6 months.
- Second citizenship for family membersThe investor can include their spouse and children under 21 in their citizenship application. Children acquire citizenship at the same time as the investor, while the spouse gets their passport two years later.
- No residency requirementsInvestors do not need to live in Egypt to retain their passport.
- Tax Incentives
There are nine zones in Egypt where you can set up a company and be exempt from corporate income tax.
Requirements to apply for Egyptian citizenship
Over 18 years old
No criminal record
No serious illnesses
Legally married to the investor. The spouse will obtain citizenship two years after the main applicant.
Unmarried
Investment options for obtaining Egyptian citizenship
Non-refundable contribution — $250,000+
Real estate purchase — $300,000+
Business investment — $350,000+
Bank deposit — $500,000+
Real estate purchase — $300,000+
Business investment — $350,000+
Bank deposit — $500,000+
Investors contribute to the State’s public treasury. This investment option does not imply profit or return; the contribution is non-refundable. It is possible to transfer the sum in parts within one year.
Investors can purchase a property licensed by the Government or listed on the real estate register, including residential and commercial properties and land plots. The property may already be put into operation or under construction.
This option allows a return on investment: participants can sell the property five years after obtaining citizenship.
An investor can start their own business in Egypt or buy a local company. Investments in a business project can be used at the participant’s discretion 25 days after the money is transferred. This option allows a return on investment 5 years after obtaining citizenship.
Aside from the business investment, applicants also make a non-refundable contribution of $100,000 to the State’s public treasury.
Investors open an interest-free deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt. This option requires the biggest investment sum, but the return on the investment will be available 3 years after obtaining citizenship.
Investors can purchase a property licensed by the Government or listed on the real estate register, including residential and commercial properties and land plots. The property may already be put into operation or under construction.
This option allows a return on investment: participants can sell the property five years after obtaining citizenship.
An investor can start their own business in Egypt or buy a local company. Investments in a business project can be used at the participant’s discretion 25 days after the money is transferred. This option allows a return on investment 5 years after obtaining citizenship.
Aside from the business investment, applicants also make a non-refundable contribution of $100,000 to the State’s public treasury.
Investors open an interest-free deposit at the Central Bank of Egypt. This option requires the biggest investment sum, but the return on the investment will be available 3 years after obtaining citizenship.
$10,000
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$100,000
Additional donation
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$100,000
Additional donation
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
$10,000
State fee
$1,000+
Translation and notarisation
of the documents
Key documents required
- Copy of the international passport
- Copies of the spouse's and children's passports
- Birth certificates of the applicant and all family members
- Four photographs of the investor (3 × 4 cm)
- Proof of payment of the $10,000 government fee
- Police clearance certificate from the country of residence, certified by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Police clearance certificate from the Egyptian Ministry of Interior (if the applicants have previously visited the country)
- Medical report on general health status from an Egyptian hospital
- Travel history record of the main applicant from the country of residence
How to obtain Egyptian: step‑by‑step process
A compliance specialist conducts a preliminary review of the applicant's personal and financial information to identify and address potential grounds for the denial of citizenship.
The investor hands over the original documents to the lawyers at Passportivity for translation, notarization, and registration.
The investor pays a contribution of $10,000 by transferring the funds to the Egyptian Cabinet of Ministers' account at the country's Central Bank.
The program department conducts an initial due diligence check and screens the investor against Egyptian security agency databases.
Following the initial review, the investor is issued a six-month residence permit, during which time they must travel to Egypt and fulfill the investment requirements.
After the investor has fulfilled the program obligations, the program department continues the due diligence process.
After the investor has fulfilled the program obligations, the program department continues the due diligence process.
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