The Discreet Investor
Citizenship by investment in Egypt
Citizenship of a 100-million-person market at Africa’s crossroads — four routes from a $250,000 donation to a refundable bank deposit, granted by presidential decree in 6–9 months.
Why investors choose it
5 benefits of Egypt citizenship
Four flexible routes
A straight $250,000 donation, property from $300,000, a business route — or a refundable $500,000 deposit: pick the structure that fits the balance sheet.
A market of 100 million
Egyptian citizenship is access: the Arab world’s largest population, the new Administrative Capital build-out, and treaty reach into a 1.5-billion-consumer African market.
From $300,000 across residential, commercial or industrial stock (Sinai excluded) — hold 5 years, rent it out the whole time.
Straight to the decree
No residency years, no language exam — citizenship is granted directly by presidential decree once the investment clears.
Regional mobility
Visa-free and on-arrival access across Africa and the Arab world — and a serious consular network behind the document.
Citizenship is for life and passes to children born to you afterwards — one investment that becomes a family asset for generations.
One investment, citizenship for all
Who can be on an Egypt application
The spouse and dependent children acquire citizenship with the investor.
Investor- Over 18
- Clean record
- Lawful source of funds
- Medical check
- Included on the same application
Dependent children
- Included without further conditions
Investment options
Four ways to qualify for Egypt citizenship
Established under Law No. 140 of 2019 — from the simplest donation to a fully refundable deposit.
Treasury donation
A one-time, non-refundable contribution wired directly to the Central Bank — no asset to manage, the fastest paperwork of the four.
Residential, commercial, industrial or retail property anywhere but Sinai — held 5 years, rentable throughout.
| Purchase | $300,000+ total, one or more properties |
| Holding | 5 years, rental income permitted |
Invest $350,000 in a new or existing Egyptian company (40%+ stake, 5 years) plus a $100,000 non-refundable state donation — partial recovery of the company tranche possible at exit.
| Company investment | $350,000, min 40% stake, 5 years |
| State donation | $100,000 non-refundable |
| Government fee | $10,000 for the whole family |
Central Bank deposit
A $500,000 deposit at the Central Bank, refunded after 3 years in Egyptian pounds, without interest — citizenship with the principal parked, currency risk acknowledged.
Government fees (Due Diligence, processing, passports) come on top and depend on family composition — ask us for the exact, personalised calculation.
Procedure
Five steps to the Egypt passport
Largely remote through an authorised representative — limited presence only for biometrics, a medical check and passport issuance.
Our compliance side screens the file confidentially — Egyptian vetting runs through multiple security agencies, so the file must be right the first time.
Route selection & structuring 1–2 weeks
Donation, property, company or deposit: we model the four routes against your liquidity and exit preferences, then open the local account.
Application & vetting 3–6 months
The citizenship application office processes the file; security and background checks run in parallel.
Investment & decree 2–4 weeks
The qualifying investment completes, and citizenship is granted by presidential decree.
ID & passport 2–4 weeks
National ID and passports are issued through the civil registry — a short visit covers biometrics and collection.
FAQ
About Egypt citizenship
Which of the four routes should I choose? +
Liquidity decides. Want minimal paperwork? The $250,000 donation. Want an asset? $300,000 property, rentable for the 5-year hold. Want the capital back? The $500,000 CBE deposit, refunded in EGP after 3 years — accepting the currency conversion. Operators pick the company route.
Is the deposit really refundable? +
Yes — after 3 years, in Egyptian pounds at the prevailing rate, without interest. Read that twice: the principal returns, but in local currency. We model the FX scenario with you before you choose it.
Do I have to live in Egypt or pass exams? +
No residency period, no language test. Citizenship is granted directly by presidential decree; a short visit handles biometrics, the medical check and passport collection.
Is dual citizenship allowed? +
Egyptian law formally contemplates renunciation at naturalisation, but retention is routinely permitted with authorisation — a nuance we structure into the file from day one. Ask us about your specific nationality on the call.
Other second citizenship options
Alternatives to Egypt
Türkiye- G20 economy passport
- US E-2 treaty (3-year domicile rule)
- Property in a real market
Grenada- US E-2 after 3 years’ domicile
- China visa-free 30 days
- 3 generations on one file
St Kitts & Nevis- The world's oldest programme
- 10-year US visitor visa path
- Fastest obtaining period
São Tomé & Príncipe- Cheapest programme worldwide
- Approvals in 8–10 weeks
- Portuguese-speaking (CPLP) bloc
Nauru- Politically neutral passport
- 3–4 month processing
- Climate-resilience mission
Vanuatu- Fastest established programme
- Zero personal income tax
- ~55% recovery option
A hundred-million market. One decree.
Egypt citizenship from $250,000 in 6–9 months: four routes from a simple donation to a refundable half-million deposit, property that pays rent through the hold, and a passport granted by presidential decree. Personal quote within one business day.