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Egypt · Investment route
USD 350,000 in an Egyptian investment project plus a USD 100,000 non-refundable payment.
Last updated: 2026-10-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
USD 450,000 in total: USD 350,000 into an Egyptian investment project you create or take a stake in, plus a USD 100,000 non-refundable payment. Both amounts were set by PM Decree No. 876 of 2023.
What you getالمزايا
USD 350,000 into an Egyptian project plus a USD 100,000 non-refundable payment.
Supports genuine operating activity in Egypt and the wider MENA region.
No residence requirement to obtain or keep the citizenship.
Egypt is a US E-2 treaty country (E-2 only), in force since 27 June 1992.
Egypt permits dual nationality and imposes no Arabic language test.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Non-refundable payment
After preliminary approval · Non-refundable.
Investment in an Egyptian project
After preliminary approval · Into a project you create or take a stake in. Liquidating it or transferring the stake within five years requires a further USD 250,000 deposit at the Central Bank to retain the citizenship.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Minimum investment of USD 100,000 to the state treasury and USD 350,000 in a local business.
Pass due diligence and background checks.
Be at least 18 years old with a clean criminal record.
Complete a health examination.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Non-approved businesses or opaque funding.
Material background issues or incomplete KYC.
The processكيف نعمل
Eligibility & route selection
Triaging investment profile, family structure, and compliance red flags, including the Indian citizenship consequence.
Company pathway confirmation
Pick legal form (e.g., LLC) and finalise cap table, governance, and activity codes.
KYC & application submission
Compile civil and financial documents, pay the USD 10,000 non-refundable government fee and submit to the Cabinet citizenship unit.
Preliminary decision
Background checks and a preliminary decision within three to six months of submission.
Funding
Within the six-month temporary residence period, pay the USD 100,000 non-refundable amount and invest USD 350,000 in the Egyptian project.
Citizenship & passports
Final citizenship decision within a maximum of three months after the investment is completed, then passport issuance. Minor children acquire the nationality with you.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport copies (valid ≥ 12 months)
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- ✦Address proof
Financial & SOF
- ✦Bank statements (6–12 months)
- ✦Proof of business investment and state contribution
- ✦Banker’s reference letter
Compliance
Translate to English/Arabic as required; notarization/apostille per instructions.
- ✦Police clearance certificates
- ✦Medical examination report
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Indian citizenship ends automatically on acquiring Egyptian citizenship. Read what this means for an Indian passport before committing funds.
Liquidating the project or transferring the stake inside five years requires a further USD 250,000 deposit at the Central Bank to retain the citizenship.
Returns depend on business performance. Dividends are not guaranteed.
Political rights are deferred for five years and parliamentary eligibility for ten years (Law 26/1975, Article 9).
The citizenship can be withdrawn within ten years for fraud, and within five years on conviction for a felony or honour crime.
Compliance
All funds must be transferred into Egypt from abroad through approved channels.
A spouse is not included automatically: Articles 6 and 7 of Law 26/1975 require two years from notification to the Minister of Interior.
On preliminary approval a six-month right of temporary residence in Egypt is granted to execute the investment.
GAFI still publishes a superseded pre-2023 fact sheet. We work from the Cabinet portal.
Start the Egypt route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.