Minimum cost
$250,000
investment
Timeline
180-365 days
processing
Visa-free access
50
passport rank #78
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $250,000
- Due diligence and processing180-365 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 7 years
Overview
- Country
- Egypt
- Program
- Egypt CBI — Direct Contribution
- Type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 180-365 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 50 destinations
- Passport rank
- #78 (Henley Index)
Egyptian citizenship through a non-refundable $250,000 contribution to the state treasury. Fastest route. All investment funds must be transferred from abroad in USD.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Non-refundable contribution to the public treasury. Payable in installments over 1 year. | Direct treasury contribution | USD 250,000 | $250,000 | — | No |
| Real estate Housing, commercial, or land (state-owned only). 5-year holding period. | Real estate purchase | USD 300,000 | $300,000 | 5 yr | Yes |
| Business Official Egyptian program site lists the investment project route at $450,000. Some secondary sources still describe the older $350,000 investment plus $100,000 donation structure. | Business investment + donation | USD 450,000 | $450,000 | — | Yes |
| Bank deposit Interest-free deposit in Central Bank. Refundable in EGP after 3 years. | Bank deposit | USD 500,000 | $500,000 | 3 yr | Yes |
Fees and costs
- Government fee
- $10,000
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam required
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Included
- Max child age
- 21
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #78 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 50 countries
- Passport validity
- 7 years
- EU citizenship
- No
- Schengen access
- No
Physical presence
- Must visit country
- Yes
How to apply
- Method
- In person
- Apply from abroad
- Must apply in-country
- Application type
- Open
- Official website
- www.gafi.gov.eg
- Legal basis
- Prime Ministerial Decree No. 873 of 2023, amending Egyptian Nationality Law
Notes and caveats
Government fee: $10,000 (mandatory, paid before application). Contribution can be paid in installments over 1 year. Spouse receives passport after 2 years. Children under 21 included. Must apply in person in Cairo at GAFI.