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Egypt

Egypt citizenship by investment programme. Arab Republic of Egypt (North Africa / Middle East; transcontinental — Sinai Peninsula in Asia)

Mobility

N/A

reference

Visa-free

50

destinations

Passport tier

Reference

workbook layer

Programmes

1

Active

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Citizenship routes

Direct citizenship pathways

Programmes that result in a new passport, typically with enhanced due diligence, government review, and a direct grant of nationality.

Egypt CBI

Egypt Citizenship by Investment Programme offers From USD 250,000 (non-refundable donation route); other routes range up to USD 500,000 (see 'Investment Options' tab). Visa-free / visa-on-arrival access reported in a wide range across sources (approximately 50 destinations); US E-2 Investor Visa Treaty eligibility (Egypt–US treaty signed 27 June 1992)

From: From USD 250,000 (non-refundable donation route); other routes range up to USD 500,000 (see 'Investment Options' tab)
Timeline: Typically 6–12 months for the main applicant; approximately 24 months in total for an included spouse due to the mandatory 2-year waiting period
Stay: 2-day visit during application, plus 4 weeks after approval.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: From USD 250,000 (non-refundable donation route); other routes range up to USD 500,000 (see 'Investment Options' tab)
Investment type: Non-Refundable Donation, Real Estate, Business / Investment Project
Timeline: Typically 6–12 months for the main applicant; approximately 24 months in total for an included spouse due to the mandatory 2-year waiting period
Visa-free access: 50 destinations
Passport Rank: #87
Physical presence: 2-day visit during application, plus 4 weeks after approval.
Dual citizenship: Permitted for CBI participants without needing to renounce their original nationality; note that separate Egyptian nationality law (Article 10, Law No. 26/1975) requires Egyptian citizens who later acquire another nationality to seek Ministry of Interior approval to retain Egyptian citizenship — a nuance relevant mainly to future changes in nationality, not to the initial CBI grant
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Workbook-backed brief, prepared for principals.

Programme terms, mobility data and source notes are drawn from the September 2026 data release and should be verified before any mandate proceeds.

Desk note · EgyptEgypt citizenship by investment programme. Arab Republic of Egypt (North Africa / Middle East; transcontinental — Sinai Peninsula in Asia) We recommend opening with a structured intake before any programme is shortlisted.

Data layer: September 2026
Program type: Mixed by country
Use: Informational

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Figures are published by the relevant ministries or licensed intermediaries and shown in indicative form. Programmes change; terms of engagement are confidential. Nothing on this page is an offer of citizenship or tax advice.

Families and investors seeking a second citizenship with no residency requirement, multiple qualifying investment routes, and potential access to the US E-2 Investor Visa.

Key benefits

US E-2 Visa Eligibility: Egyptian citizens can qualify for the US E-2 Investor Visa, allowing them to live and operate a qualifying business in the US.
Recoverable Investment Options: Real estate and bank deposit routes allow capital recovery after the required holding period.
Open Real Estate Market: Qualifying properties can be purchased nationwide, excluding the Sinai Peninsula.
No Language or History Test: No Arabic language or Egyptian history exam required.
Right to Live & Work: Citizenship provides full residence and work rights in Egypt without a separate permit.
Family Inclusion: Spouse(s) and unmarried children under 21 can be included.
Strategic Market Access: Large domestic market and strategic position connecting Africa, the Middle East and global trade.

Limitations / notes

Egyptian passport mobility is more limited than leading Caribbean CBI passports
US E-2 eligibility does not guarantee visa approval
Real estate and deposit routes require capital commitment and holding periods
Government, due diligence and processing fees apply in addition to the qualifying investment
Dual citizenship is permitted, but specific nationality-retention rules may apply depending on the applicant’s circumstances

Passport strength

Mobility

N/A

Visa-free

50 destinations

Tier